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2 <br /> lots 1 and 2 . The Subdivision approval did not <br /> include cross-easements between the two properties, <br /> nor any specific design guidelines. The driveways <br /> were paved and landscaped, and questions arose as to <br /> how to join the driveways when the adjoining property <br /> was developed. Lots 1, 33 , 35 and 36 have been <br /> developed. In all cases, individual driveways have <br /> been constructed, however, the access is at or very <br /> close to the appropriate property line, and the <br /> Planning Staff has determined that the intent of the <br /> joint driveway requirement has been met. Staff is in <br /> the process of developing specific design guidelines <br /> for joint driveways to provide clearer direction to <br /> developers and homeowners. <br /> Access for Lot 3 <br /> Lot 3 , owned by Reid and Lola Aldridge, is located on <br /> the northwest corner of Pleasant Green road and St. <br /> Thomas Drive. The residence faces St. Thomas Drive. <br /> The driveway is paved and landscaped, and accesses St. <br /> Thomas Drive. In addition, the property owners <br /> constructed a gravel drive off of Pleasant Green Road <br /> for the purpose of parking a recreational vehicle and <br /> boat. After being informed of the violation of the <br /> subdivision approval, the drainage pipe was removed, <br /> and the access to Pleasant Green was cut off. The RV <br /> . and the boat have not been used since that time and <br /> are blocked in until some form of access is <br /> constructed. <br /> The septic tank and drainfield are located on the west <br /> side of the property, which prohibits construction of <br /> secondary access around the rear of the residence to <br /> reach St. Thomas Drive. The only other access for the <br /> RV and boat would be on the east side of the <br /> residence. Additional construction within this area <br /> would be highly visible. A large portion of the <br /> existing wooded area between the structure and <br /> Pleasant Green Road would be disturbed, as would <br /> landscaping installed in the front yard adjacent to <br /> St. Thomas Drive. <br /> Because the second drive is used strictly for the RV <br /> and boat, and moving the second drive to another <br /> location would result in significant land disturbance <br /> and visual impact, the Planning Staff proposes that <br /> the second drive be allowed to remain. <br /> Allowing the second drive would require a revision to <br /> a condition of Preliminary Plan as indicated in the <br /> attached Resolution of Approval. <br /> The Planning Board considered the proposed revision to <br /> the Preliminary Plan for St._ Thomas Woods and <br /> recommended approval. <br />