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Commission trims 'approved private road' language, moves private-road details into roads section
Summary
Members struck wording that private roads be 'approved by the commission,' agreed to define private road and easement later under a dedicated roads section, and discussed when private roads should meet local road standards.
The commission reviewed language that would have required the planning commission to "approve" private roads tied to new CSMs or plats. After discussion the group decided to remove the explicit "approved by the commission" phrasing and return to the roads section to develop a clear private-road definition and any approval criteria.
Commissioners discussed whether private roads that serve multiple parcels should meet town road standards when a certain parcel threshold is reached (Monroe County suggested raising the threshold from two to five parcels in its model). Staff and members also noted the county already has a uniform addressing and road-naming ordinance that should be considered when new roads are created in a subdivision or certified survey map.
