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3. Turn Lanes Public access intersections should be designed so that turning traffic is separated from through traffic to reduce the number of conflicts. Policy: Turn lanes should be provided at all full access and right-in/right-out locations. 4. Private Access Points Private access to arterial streets is of primary concern since they create additional conflict points. Furthermore, residential driveway traffic often must back out into traffic. This creates even more potential safety problems. Policy: • No additional direct private or business access should be permitted. • Existing private residences that have access should be limited to one access point if access from a side street is not feasible. • Residences and businesses next to side streets should receive their access from the side street. • Restricting access movements will be considered for access points that cannot be served by a public street access. 5. Parcel Splits The ability to control access can be lost as parcels are divided and split into new lots. Parcels are most often created by dividing an existing parcel (parcel split) or by undergoing the formal platting process. While the platting process has provisions for plat reviews and planning commission reviews, many local ordinances and subdivision regulations are structured to allow parcel splits without formal review or comment. This can result in agencies having to provide access to these parcels even though it may affect the corridor's mobility and safety. Policy: No additional parcel splits should be permitted without alternate access. If additional parcel splits occur, access should be provided from a public side street or frontage/backage road. If access from a public side street or frontage/backage road is not feasible, a common access location must be provided to serve all of the parcels. Access easements must be recorded to provide notice to future owners of access limitations. 6. Subdivisions The subdivision process provides more control to cities and planning officials. Policy: Proposed subdivisions adjacent to County Road 116 must be consistent with the access policies and spacing plan that have been developed. Subdivisions must provide access to adjacent parcels and provide reasonable frontage or backage roadways consistent with the intent of this plan. In addition, existing access locations that are adjacent to the new subdivisions should be reviewed for incorporation into the proposed plats. SRF Consulting Group, Inc. - 43 - February 2004