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n F.S 21 proposed to serve four (4) of the eight (8) lots. The remaining lots would access off Piney Grove Church Road (SR 1711). The applicant's private road justification is an attachment to these minutes on pages The Planning Staff has evaluated the private road and, due to the location, size and number of lots, recommends a public road. The subdivision does not provide larger than normal required lot sizes, larger than required setbacks or proposed open space, and is not located in a watershed. Based on proposed density, the North Carolina Department of Transportation would accept the road for maintenance if constructed to their standards. The Preliminary Plan does not vary from the Concept Plan with the exception of the proposed sewer easements. - The Concept Plan was reviewed by the Planning Board on December 16, 1991. At that time, the Planning Board approved the Concept Plan with a Class B private road. The Planning Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plan for Featherwood Phase II with a public road built to State standards, and subject to the conditions contained in the Resolution of Approval'(a copy is an attachment to these minutes on pages ). Gray asked what had changed since the Concept Plan when the Planning Board had recommended a private road. Kirk responded that the only changes are the proposed sewer easements. Gray continued noting that the applicant had indicated that several hardwoods would have to be removed if a private road is not approved. Gray continued that he still felt a Class B private road is most appropriate. Gray and Scott agreed that a Class B private road is sufficient for a 300' cul -de -sac. Reid asked why the Staff wished to require a public road. Kirk responded that the Staff applied the criteria in the Ordinance and felt a public road should be required. The Planning Board and Board of Commissioners have the authority to approve the applicant's request for a private road.