Agenda - 01-08-1990 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

--- 11 however, there is a 14. 60 acre common area indicated on the plan. ) 2 . The number, location and/or size of lots to be located in the subdivision are such that, even if constructed to State standards, the streets would not be accepted by the State for maintenance due to density or other State requirements; (The roads as they are presently proposed would not be accepted by the State due to density requirements of two houses per tenth of a mile. ) 3 . Restrictive covenants are proposed which prevent further subdivision of the property and the same shall be made a condition of approval, thus maintaining project density; (Restrictive covenants are proposed which restrict further division of lots. ) 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 (A common open space area of 14. 60 acres is proposed for this subdivision. ) 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 . (Lot sizes average 2. 4 acres, and the subdivision is located in the Upper Eno Watershed. Much of the . drainage would flow toward the creek which is located in the common area. This design feature along with private roads would allow more infiltration of stormwater runoff. ) EVALUATION SUMMARY: Staff finds that the density, size of lots, design, amount of common area and rural character of the surrounding area justify private roads .