Opinion ID: 1953043
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Heading: Subdivision Statute

Text: [¶ 12] Maine's subdivision statute requires that a proposed subdivision will not cause unreasonable highway or public road congestion or unsafe conditions with respect to the use of the highways or public roads existing or proposed. 30-A M.R.S.A. § 4404(5) (Supp.2002). The Thackers claim that this statutory standard will be violated by Konover's proposed subdivision because the anticipated increase in traffic will reduce the level of service at the intersection of Arby's access drive and the Mall Road during peak hours. A reduction in the level of service of Arby's access drive during peak hours does not, however, constitute unreasonable highway or public road congestion or unsafe conditions. Id. Furthermore, because section 4404(5) is directed at the effect a subdivision will have on highways and public roads, a reduction in the level of service associated with a private access drive does not, standing alone, establish a violation of the statute. The Board did not err by concluding that the proposed subdivision satisfied section 4404(5) of the subdivision statute. Accordingly, we affirm the Board's decision because it is supported by substantial evidence.