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mmlff V 9 <br />(approximately 550 feet in length). The <br />remaining right -of -way (approximately 450 feet in <br />length) will be 50 feet. <br />The Planning Staff recommends approval of a <br />partial width right --of -way as requested for the <br />private road. <br />Best asked if the Minor Subdivision approved by <br />the'Planning Staff had restrictive covenants <br />prohibiting further subdivision. Garrett <br />responded no. Best continued, expressing concern <br />with the granting of a partial width right --of -way <br />and then further subdivision be proposed. The <br />applicant, Mr. Campbell, stated that he had no <br />plans to further subdivide. He desires to <br />subdivide in order to sell five acre lots. <br />Garrett reminded the Board that should further <br />subdivision be desired, it would be brought to <br />the Planning Board and the additional right -of- <br />way needed would be required. <br />Best noted that the Transportation Advisory <br />Subcommittee is concerned that partial width <br />rights -of --way lock in the potential for roads to <br />be upgraded to State standards (paved) in the <br />future. There is a potential here for a lot of <br />land to be locked in with the granting of a <br />partial width right -of -way. <br />Mr. Alfreddie Smith, unwilling to grant the <br />additional easement because it would be so close <br />to his house, stated that he wants simply to <br />legalize the road which has already been in use <br />for at least forty years. If the other property <br />beyond the thirty -foot portion of the easement is <br />ever developed, a fifty -foot right -of -way would <br />be available. <br />Mr. Carl Walters spoke in support of the request <br />of Mr. Campbell. He stated that the road had <br />been in existence as a thirty -foot road and <br />continually used for at least forty -five years. <br />Jacobs indicated he was in favor of granting the <br />request but did understand and agree with the <br />concern expressed by Best. <br />Garrett noted that future subdivision would be <br />reviewed by the Planning Board and fifty -foot <br />rights -of -way could be required. <br />Jacobs suggested that the requirement of no <br />further subdivision could be applied in cases of <br />