Does the approved 40B require adding a separate emergency access?

The developer/owner of the comprehensive permit has indicated that the permit does not require a separate emergency access. In this regard, they have pointed to the following:

In 2017 the Housing Appeals Committee (HAC) ruled that their Ruling and Order, and its Appendix, constitute the Comprehensive Permit for the Project. In that document, they made no mention of a 2nd access or egress for the property. Further, HAC wrote, in the revised Conditions in the Appendix, that any and all dead-end drives and parking areas have been reviewed by the Fire Chief for consistency with this Comprehensive Permit. The final Memorandum of Decision and Order from the Superior Court in 2019 affirmed the 2017 HAC decision, making no changes to it.

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1. Where is the Smart Growth Overlay District located?
2. Why a Smart Growth Overlay District in the Elm Street and Upper Clarks Road Area?
3. What are the future development possibilities in the Smart Growth Overlay District?
4. What is the difference between a 40R and 40B?
5. What makes this location suitable for a 40R designation?
6. Does Amesbury already have a 40R, and if so, what are the benefits to Amesbury?
7. What are the proposed sub-districts and how many housing units are allowed within each sub-district?
8. How much density is required under a 40R District?
9. What is affordable housing and what are the likely rental rates?
10. How many units are in the approved 40B development?
11. Does the approved 40B require adding a separate emergency access?