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• . <br /> be located in a Protected Watershed as 18 <br /> designated on the Orange County <br /> Comprehensive Plan to reduce the amount <br /> of impervious surface and cause <br /> infiltration of storm water runoff to <br /> prevent the pollution of water supply <br /> reservoirs . <br /> (Very large lot sizes, a gravel road, and <br /> additional landscaping are proposed to reduce <br /> stormwater runoff. Stream buffers are not <br /> required; however, drainage easements will be <br /> provided as recommended by Erosion Control. ) <br /> EVALUATION SUMMARY: The subdivision is located in the Rural <br /> Buffer and in the Protected Watershed of University Lake. <br /> Other subdivision roads in the area are private and unpaved. <br /> Very large lots restricted by soil conditions, larger <br /> setbacks, and tree protection are proposed. Views of open <br /> pasture will be maintained. Therefore, a Class B private road <br /> is recommended. <br />