Applicant says lot coverage will drop from ~40.1% to 30.97%; board presses on permitted 25% standard
Planner told the board existing lot coverage is about 40.12% and proposed coverage is 30.97% (vs. 25% permitted in E‑5). Applicant argues the proposed plan reduces impervious area by ~3 acres and improves stormwater management; board seeks more precise engineering confirmation.
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During his testimony, planner John Taikina gave specific lot‑coverage figures and framed the change as an environmental improvement compared with the existing office use. He told the board the sites current impervious coverage is roughly 40.12% and that the proposal reduces coverage to 30.97%, which still exceeds the E‑5 maximum of 25%.
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