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Commission defers Branton Assemblage preliminary plan over emergency-access concerns; approves street names
Summary
The Dorchester County Planning Commission deferred preliminary plan approval for the Branton Assemblage, a 93‑lot subdivision on Highway 17A, after questions about a required second access via Palmer Road; the commission approved the project’s proposed street names separately.
The Dorchester County Planning Commission deferred preliminary-plan approval for the Branton Assemblage, a proposed 93‑lot subdivision on Highway 17A, citing unresolved questions about the required second access for emergency vehicles and whether Palmer Road can serve as an all‑weather emergency access. Staff and commissioners raised concerns about easements, the condition and width of Palmer Road, whether it meets the fire‑code all‑weather surface and vehicle‑weight requirements, and who would maintain the…
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