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• D 1-1\ .195 <br /> 18 <br /> 3. Larger stream buffer than required; <br /> 4. Preservation of common open space; <br /> 5. Restrictive covenants to prevent further <br /> subdivision. <br /> The Planning. Staff recommends approval of the <br /> preliminary plan for Boulder Bluff with a Class A <br /> private road subject to the following conditions: <br /> 1. Submit Restrictive Covenants and Road <br /> Maintenance Agreement for review and approval <br /> by the County Attorney; <br /> 2. Indicate a fifty-foot: right-of-way on the <br /> private road; <br /> 3. Show acreage of lots 3 through 12 and Tracts <br /> A and B including 44a excluding the road <br /> right-of-way. <br /> 4. Choose a new road name which is not repeated <br /> elsewhere in the County; <br /> 5. Include in the Restrictive Covenants <br /> provisions for tree protection; <br /> 6. On the final plat, indicate an easement to <br /> allow the residents access along the creek; <br /> and <br /> 7. Provide a note restricting access of lots 3 <br /> and 4 to the private road. <br /> Jacobs asked the rationale for the Planning <br /> Staff's recommendation for a Class A private <br /> road rather than a Class B as requested by the <br /> applicant. Crudup responded with the number of <br /> • lots (12) Staff was concerned that a wider <br /> travelway was needed, particularly in those areas <br /> with steeper slopes to provide safer access. <br /> Jeff Peloquin, the developer, spoke, giving <br /> reasons for requesting a Class B private road. <br /> He noted that his desire is to preserve as many <br /> trees as possible and allow for better erosion <br /> control. He suggested a divided road where <br /> additional width is needed. Crudup noted that <br /> pull-overs could be placed in such areas. Mr. <br /> Peloquin continued that in an <br /> agricultural/residential area, he felt the <br /> • character of the development would be better <br />