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Roads: The proposal involves the creation of new public roads to service the project, each constructed to NC Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. A 5 foot wide concrete sidewalk shall be constructed outside of identified road rights-of-way and will be maintained by the local homeowners association. Specifically, the proposal calls for: • A single access road affording vehicular ingress/egress from Whitfield Road (SR 1731). • Construction of two cul-de-sac roadways within fifty-foot rights-of-way and a 27-foot improved travel way with a 35-foot cul-de-sac radius that will include curb and gutter. The Preliminary Plat indicates there will be two 20-foot wide shared driveway/truck turn areas within each cul-de-sac to accommodate the turn radius of larger vehicles. These dimensions comply with NCDOT standards for residential subdivisions. STAFF COMMENT: As indicated during the June 3, 2015 Planning Board meeting, there is an existing private road running through the property called Shakori Trail serving existing properties to the north. A portion of this existing right-of-way will be converted into a public street terminating in a cul-de-sac along the eastern property. There will be a gated access off of the cul-de-sac for those property owners to the north who desire to continue to use this as their access. This area can also be utilized for emergency vehicle access if necessary. Staff has determined that the proposed roadway construction and layout is consistent with the requirements of the UDO. Staff and NCDOT have also determined that the limited access to Erwin Road and the properties to the north are sufficient for services and emergency services. Utilities – Water and Sewer: The applicant is proposing to serve the project with individual wells and septic systems developed on each lot. The Plan Sheet C-6 denotes anticipated locations for well and septic sites for the lots. STAFF COMMENT: Orange County Environmental Health has indicated that they do did not foresee see any potential problems with the proposed layout with respect to finding suitable soils to support septic tank development. For more information please refer to Attachment 3. Stormwater Drainage: Drainage will be engineered according to Best Management Practices (BMP) at the time of permit application for construction and will be handled through a curb and gutter system located within the proposed road rights-of-way. The property is subject to adopted stormwater management guidelines. The Preliminary Plat provides an assessment demonstrating the project will comply with established standards. STAFF COMMENT: The applicant has submitted a preliminary stormwater analysis for staff review and comment. Open Space: Open space for the project is broken down on Sheet C.1 of the submittal as follows: • Primary Open Space (i.e. wetlands, streams, floodplains, slopes greater than 25%, natural areas/wildlife corridors, etc.) – 4.02 acres (175,111 sq. ft.). 21