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11 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 proposed private road would be approximately 700 feet long and serve 4 lots. This road would meet the minimum density required by the State. ) 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 to prevent further subdivision have not been indicated by the applicant. ) 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 the dedication of 2. 6 acres of open space/recreation area along Morgan Creek. ) 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. (The property is in a designated protected watershed on the Orange County Comprehensive Plan. The design features including the large acreage . lots and the private road would reduce the amount of impervious surface and allow more infiltration of storm water runoff. ) EVALUATION SUMMARY: Staff finds that the design, with the number and size of the lots, dedicated open space, and location in the watershed justify a private road.