Commission approves design modification allowing longer block length despite staff recommendation

An applicant representative described options to address a proposed block-length exceedance — shortening buffers and adding lots, or accepting two long cul-de-sacs — and argued a loop road offered better connectivity and safety. The representative explained that reducing the buffer to add lots would be one option but said cul-de-sacs approaching the county maximum length were undesirable for public safety.

Staff indicated that because there were no topographic constraints, staff's recommendation would be disapproval, but the commission moved to approve the design modification. The transcript records the commission voted in favor by voice vote despite staff's recommendation.