Because it is in the Northern Rural Zone, preserving its rural and scenic character is even more important than scenic roads in other more developed parts of town. The rules governing scenic roads are clear. No exceptions to these rules should be allowed for the convenience of developers. They can and should work within the zoning laws which have been voted by the towns people and which support the Master Plan. Dodge Road in its present configuration is safe to drive at reasonable speeds.
Sight distances are adequate for a country road.
As a scenic road in the Northern Rural Zone, by law it should not be altered. The stone walls should remain undisturbed wherever possible. The roadway should not be widened. We urge you to deny any requests to change the rules governing Dodge Road as a scenic road. Each exception, no matter how minor, becomes a part of a cumulative pattern, which little by little, over the years, destroys the rural character of the Northern Rural Zone in particular, and of all our scenic roads in general.