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M on M would have some sort of surface on top, either asphalt or concrete. The difference of opinion on criterion #8 is whether or not to have anything on top of the subgrade. He noted that County Engineer Roger Cain is here this evening to explain the basic differences, but it is Mr. Cain's opinion that you must have something on top of the subgrade for it to work. Chairman Eggert asked how the handicapped parking and access requirements relate to the subgrade, and Director Boling explained that in most cases it would not be required to pave the parking space itself, but the 4 or 5 foot access way has to be of rigid material such as asphalt or concrete. In addition, there are certain specifications for the ramp up to the building. That is regardless of whether or not it is in a frequent use and is a state and federal requirement. Director Boling wished to point out that all of our normal width standards and the number of spaces standards are not being proposed for any change. The questions here concern whether the subgrade is going to be compacted and to what degree, and whether asphalt will be required as a wearing surface. Commissioner Scurlock felt the school's driveway would be impacted the most and could become impassable in terms of pot holes, standing water, etc. Parking is a different situation as far as safety and everything else. The grass may not grow in that area, but there would not be much impact. Director Boling felt that the distinction is made in criterion #8 between the parking stalls and the driveway. The first sentence deals with the parking stall itself and says that you would have a subgrade and then sod or something on top of that. The second sentence gets into the unpaved driveway areas which are more heavily used, and that is where staff is recommending subgrade and a base material on top of that. The PSAC is recommending just a subgrade for the driveway with nothing on top of that. 0 BOOK .�� RPR 0 199