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14 (Restrictive covenants are proposed to prohibit further subdivision and require pro- tection of existing vegetation.) 4. Recreation and/or open space areas, including lands containing significant botanical, wildlife, historic and/or archaeological sites, are to be dedicated and/or preserved through restrictive covenants in amounts greater than required by standards for recreation/open space dedication; and/or (The applicant has proposed preservation of the area adjacent to the State road and along the creek by providing a larger land use buffer than required.) 5. Larger than required stream buffers and lot sizes, and/or other design features are proposed as part of a subdivision to be located in a Protected Watershed as designated on the Orange County Comprehensive Plan to reduce the amount of impervious surface and cause infiltration of storm water runoff to prevent the pollution of water supply reservoirs. (This property is not in a protected water- shed, however, larger lot sizes, a gravel road, and tree protection are proposed to reduce stormwater runoff. A larger land use buffer is proposed to provide additional protection for the perennial stream.) EVALUATION SUMMARY: The proposed subdivision is located in a developing rural area. Most of the other subdivision roads in the area are private and unpaved. Design features are proposed such as larger lots, larger setbacks and buffers, protection of existing vegetation, and a prohibition on further subdivision. Drafts of the Road Maintenance Agree- ment and Restrictive Covenants have been provided with the justification for the private road. The Planning Staff recommends that a Class B private road be allowed for Forest Knolls Subdivision.