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• 11 Provided, however, private roads may be allowed in a • subdivision where, in the judgment of the Planning Board and with the approval of the Board of County Commissioners, it is found that the nature and location of the subdivision are such that a private road is justified. (The road is located in what is a rural area that is experiencing some residential development usually on larger residential lots. Its location, at the intersection of two unpaved roads, maintains the rural character of the area. ) In determining whether to permit private roads in subdivisions, the following design features will be considered: 1 . The location and design of the subdivision is such that it clearly preserves the rural character of the County through: a. The provision of lot sizes and building setback lines greater than required by ordinance provisions; Lot sizes proposed on the preliminary plan are greater than 40,000 square feet as required by the ordinance. Four lots are larger than 3 acres, seven lots are between 2 and 3 acres, and five lots are between 1 and 2 acres. Building setback lines as indicated are the same as required in a zoned township, however, in an unzoned township they would be larger than required by ordinance provisions. There is a 50 foot buffer proposed along the public roads which would provide a larger setback. b. The retention and/or provision of landscaping and use of clustering of dwelling units to screen the view of the subdivision from public roads and/or maintain a wooded or forested character; (Existing woods would be maintained as much as possible. A 50 foot buffer is proposed which would help to screen the view and/or maintain the existing rural character. ) c. The maintenance of scenic views, including vistas of open farmland and/or forested hills and mountains; and/or (The maintenance of existing vegetation, larger than minimum lot size and lot design will help maintain the existing rural character. )