386 Madison Rd Durham, CT 06422-3202

of land by permitting subdivisions in the FR (Farm-Residential) zone to utilize private roads, which are not intended to be dedicated to the Town as public roads at any time in the future, provided such private roads shall not provide access to more than four (4) lots. It is the intent of these Regulations to preserve the Town's scenic beauty and rural character by allowing for more desirable lot arrangements than would be possible through the strict application of these Regulations. 06.02. DESIGN CRITERIA A designer subdivision shall be permitted by the Commission provided the following criteria will be met: 1. The proposal shall minimize the disturbance of the natural landscape and preserve significant natural features; and 2. The proposal shall protect scenic roads by eliminating multiple driveway curb cuts, destruction of mature vegetation, stone walls or fences. 06.03. LOT REQUIREMENTS Minimum lot sizes as to depth, width and areas shall not be less than those required in the FR (Farm-Residential) zone by the Town of Durham, Connecticut, Zoning Regulations. A minimum of two (2) of the proposed lots shall meet the minimum width at the minimum setback requirement on: (1) State highways; or (2) roads maintained by the Town of Durham. The remaining lots shall meet the frontage requirements on the private road to be constructed as part of the Designer Subdivision. Access to all lots shall only be via the private road. 06.04. PRIVATE ROAD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CRITERIA Minimum Right-of-Way Width 30 Feet Maximum Right-of-Way Width 40 Feet Minimum Travel-Way Width 18 Feet Minimum Slope of Travel-Way 1 % Maximum Slope of Travel-Way 14 % Maximum Length of Maximum Slope 250 Feet Maximum Average Slope for the Entire Road as Measured from the Right-of-Way Line 12% For designer subdivisions containing three (3) lots or less and containing a travel-way with a slope of 6% or less, the following road construction standards shall apply: Sub-base Minimum of 8" of Bank Run Gravel* Base Course Minimum of 4" of Processed Stone Paved Apron Minimum Length of 25' For designer subdivisions containing a travel-way with a slope in excess or 6%, the following road construction standards shall apply: 6-1 Sub-base Minimum of 8" of Bank Run Gravel* Base Course Minimum of 4" of Processed Stone Pavement Binder Course Minimum of 2" (Compacted Depth) Bituminous Concrete or Oil Penetration (as approved by the Town Engineer) *The minimum sub-base thickness in rock cuts shall be 12".