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16 <br /> 1 Based on the input staff has received from the public, EDAB, and staff, another option for <br /> 2 consideration is in the Reduced Connectivity Option (Attachment 2). This option removes the <br /> 3 vast majority of new connectivity roadways through undeveloped properties. Although, there is <br /> 4 a strong merit in our AMP that supports all 4 elements (i.e. right-of-way width, intersection <br /> 5 placement, Frontage/Service Joint Road Access, and Master Plan Road Connections), the <br /> 6 perception that the connectivity aspect may encumber and/or eliminate the property from a <br /> 7 "short list" potential may outweigh the benefits of having the road documented on an AMP. <br /> 8 <br /> 9 Without the connectivity element, staff cannot ask for these connections with "by right" <br /> 10 approvals, only with agreement to include them during a conditional zoning process. The <br /> 11 developer may find it advantageous to add the connections upon their own reflection, so the <br /> 12 comprehensive transportation solution may still be achieved. In any event, the "Reduced <br /> 13 Connectivity" option is viable and may balance the interests and unencumber development <br /> 14 potential. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 Craig Benedict, Planning Director, said there is a PowerPoint presentation at the <br /> 17 Commissioners' places, and he will be going through only a few of the slides: <br /> 18 <br /> 19 Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane <br /> 20 Access Management Plan Update <br /> 21 February 5, 2019 <br /> 22 Board of County Commissioners <br /> 23 Item 5.a <br /> 24 <br /> 25 Purpose of Item <br /> 26 To provide an overview of the Draft Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan <br /> 27 (E-B-M AMP), to continue the public hearing, and collect Board comments before placing the <br /> 28 draft on an upcoming agenda for decision. <br /> 29 <br /> 30 Presentation Outline <br /> 31 Background <br /> 32 o What the plan is and is not <br /> 33 o Adopted 2011 plan and 2017 Transportation Study <br /> 34 o Process and Public Involvement <br /> 35 E-B-M AMP <br /> 36 o The plan — annotated <br /> 37 o Recommended Road Network <br /> 38 o Reduced Connectivity Option <br /> 39 o Recommended Cross-Sections <br /> 40 o Community Input <br /> 41 o 2011 vs 2019 update <br /> 42 Next Step <br /> 43 o Requested Action <br /> 44 <br /> 45 Background — Plan Purpose <br /> 46 • Improve overall transportation system <br /> 47 • Minimize congestion and crashes <br /> 48 • Efficient traffic flow, safety and access to properties <br /> 49 <br /> 50 Background —What the plan is <br />