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Developer and fire officials spar over emergency access for Saddle Brook Meadows subdivision
Summary
The DRC reviewed Saddle Brook Meadows, a proposed ~55-lot subdivision on Golden Gem Road; discussion focused on a power easement, right-of-way dedications with Duke Energy and Orange County, stormwater design, and whether a paved secondary emergency access is required or a stabilized/grass-paved solution would suffice.
At the Nov. 19 DRC meeting, the Saddle Brook Meadows major development plan (first submittal) drew extended discussion about utility easements, right-of-way dedications and emergency access for the roughly 55-lot subdivision south of Parkview Preserve on Golden Gem Road.
The applicant said portions of Lots 1 and 55 (and other lots near the power easement) are clipped by an existing Duke Energy easement but that the buildable area and required setbacks remain outside the easement. "Their…
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