Agenda - 05-15-1990 (2) - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

8 class shall be constructed where the private road intersects with another private or public road. b. signs indicating "One Way" shall be provided where the lanes diverge. Grade The grade of the road should [be between 3 and 12 percent and shall] not exceed [18 %] 2% because of the difficulty of operating vehicles on such a steep road and the high potential for erosion of the travelway and ditches. Where possible, the road should be constructed along the contour of the land to avoid steep grades. in gxce tional circumstances a variance may a ranted fora argde renter than 12 iperc2nt, as may be a roved b the Erosion Control Officer Brior to construction. Circumstances where a variance will be considered are: there is no other reasonable access or location of the oad relocating the road would create other, more serious roblems with drains a stabil z tion or environmental im act and the len h of the segMent. with ggade grenter than 12 ercent is no lonagr than 100 feet (The proposed amendment proposes a reduction in maximum grade on a private road and lists the conditions under which a variance for a steeper grade may be granted). -•_ I ter ect'on with Pub is Road The intersection of the Private Road with the existing public road shall permit a safe entrance and exit. Adequate sight distances along the public road shall be provided by choosing a good location for the right -of -way and clearing sight triangles when building the road. The intersection of a Private Road with a public road must provide an adequate place for cars to stop before entering pap the public road. See the diagram below. R PUBLIC ROAM ¢01� UN CEP-TABLE TERSE CTIO N PR gOA LJ = delete text bold underline = add text; PUBLIC ROAD AC CE7PTABLE INTER SECTION R f F9