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153 <br /> The following standards apply to all access types including, but not limited to, driveways,joint <br /> driveways, access easements, right of ways, and private roads. <br /> 1. Asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load <br /> of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds Shall not exceed 10 percent in grade. <br /> Forestar Response: Noted.Thank you. <br /> 2. 20 feet wide, not including shoulders. <br /> Forestar Response: Noted.Thank you. <br /> 3. Clearance over the road would have to be no lower than 13 %feet. Forestar Response: <br /> Noted. Thank you. <br /> 4. Dead-end access in excess of 151 feet or more shall meet width and turnaround provisions in <br /> accordance with Table D103.4 of the Fire Code. Forestar Response: Noted. Thank you. <br /> NCDOT— David Genwright (336) 570-6833 digenwright@ncdot.gov <br /> Permitting: <br /> 1. Prior to performing work in the NCDOT right of way, the applicant will need to obtain the <br /> following: <br /> a.Approved NCDOT Driveway Permit for proposed connections to NC 86. $50 driveway fee per <br /> every access. <br /> Forestar Response: Noted. Thank you. <br /> b. An approved NCDOT Encroachment Agreement for any proposed utility installations or <br /> activities within current right of way. <br /> Forestar Response: Noted.Thank you. <br /> Trip Generation: <br /> 1. Based on the information provided, this 42-lot single family residential subdivision is expected <br /> to generate approximately 470 daily trips at full buildout. The expected trips do not meet <br /> NCDOT thresholds to require a TIA and adjacent road network is expected to operate acceptably <br /> with no capacity improvements warranted per NCDOT guidelines. Other jurisdictions may have <br /> additional requirements. Forestar Response: Noted. Thank you. <br /> Plans: <br /> 1. Prior to issuance of the above permit documents, the applicant will need to satisfactorily <br /> address the following comments: <br /> • It appears that the proposed roadway is intended to be public roads road. If intentions <br /> are to petition for subdivision streets to be state maintained, o Verify pavement <br /> width requirements with local jurisdiction relative to fire code. <br />