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38 <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): Staff Recommendation <br /> Approval,in accordance with the attached Resolution of Approval. <br /> Katz asked how wide the road was and Davis said 20 feet wide. It is a major local road. A <br /> minor local road would only be 18 feet wide. <br /> Preston is concerned about the stub out and where it would go later. Davis said that the County <br /> does not,on its own, extend roads through other properties. The stub out now goes to <br /> undeveloped property on both the east and west. <br /> Preston would like to have a map in the future of the roads so that she can see better where the <br /> roads go. <br /> Preston pointed out that the property falls within two townships—Chapel Hill and Bingham— <br /> and she asked about the fire service. It was answered that it does not have any impact on the fire <br /> service. <br /> Bill Bird, the developer for this project, said that Hawes Road is a private road that has 12 lots on <br /> it,which is the maximum allowed. There is no logical way to connect with this road. The most <br /> likely outcome, if any of the adjacent properties were to be developed, would be to have the road <br /> re-connect with Arthur Minnis Road. <br /> Preston asked how much traffic the roads would be subjected to if the five and ten-acre lots were <br /> developed. Davis said that it is safer in the long run to take the extra two feet of pavement for <br /> the roads. The Fire Marshall is pretty adamant about at least planning for another access. <br /> Preston asked about the Homeowner's Association documents. She would like to see these <br /> documents. <br /> Davis said that the documents were submitted with the application, and are under review by the <br /> County Attorney. <br /> Bill Bird said that the covenants were submitted. He will be living in this subdivision. He said <br /> that the covenants have very strong language to say that the homeowner's association can put <br /> liens on property if the dues are not paid or other requirements arc not followed.. <br /> Benedict asked Mr. Bird about the lighting plan that was mentioned. Mr. Bird said that there <br /> was no specific lighting plan other than low emission lighting for safety purposes. Benedict said <br /> that if there is lighting,it should not have any sky glow. Any light plan should be submitted to <br /> the Planning Department to make sure that there is no light pollution. <br /> Davis continued with the presentation and said that the developer has offered to construct a <br /> walking trail as a part of his proposal. <br /> Triebel asked about the reasoning behind the open space between lots five and six. Davis said <br /> that one of the planning aspects is that, as you are coming to an intersection, you are not looking <br /> straight into someone's house. The open space just worked out in this particular place. <br /> 5 <br />