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11 <br /> 2 . The number, location and/or size of lots to be <br /> located in the subdivision are such that, even if <br /> constructed to State standards, the streets would <br /> not be accepted by the. State for maintenance due to <br /> density or other State requirements; <br /> (The road as it is presently proposed would not be <br /> accepted by the State due to density. ) <br /> 3 . Restrictive covenants are proposed which prevent <br /> further subdivision of the property and the same <br /> shall be made a condition of approval, thus <br /> maintaining project density; <br /> (Restrictive covenants are proposed which restrict <br /> further division of lots. ) <br /> 4 . Recreation and/or open space areas, including lands <br /> containing significant botanical, wildlife, <br /> historic and/or archaeological sites, are to be <br /> dedicated and/or preserved through restrictive <br /> covenants in amounts greater than required by <br /> standards for recreation/open space dedication; <br /> and/or <br /> (A recreation and/or open space area is not proposed for <br /> this subdivision. ) <br /> 5. Larger than required stream buffers and lot sizes, <br /> and/or other design features are proposed as part <br /> of a subdivision to be located in a Protected <br /> Watershed as designated on the Orange County <br /> Comprehensive Plan to reduce the amount of <br /> impervious surface and cause infiltration of storm <br /> water runoff to prevent the pollution of water <br /> supply reservoirs . <br /> (Lot sizes average 5 acres, and the subdivision is not <br /> in a Protected watershed, except for the northwest <br /> corner of lots 4 and 5. ) <br /> EVALUATION SUMMARY: Staff finds that the number of lots., size of lots, <br /> length of road, location and rural character of the surrounding area <br /> justify a private road. <br />