Commission debates 6,000/4,000 sq ft building‑envelope proposal and fragmentation concerns
The planning commission questioned proposed 6,000 sq ft primary and 4,000 sq ft accessory building envelopes within forest blocks, how multiple non‑contiguous envelopes could affect habitat fragmentation, and whether ADUs must share access; staff said envelopes will be shown on record plans and that exceptions exist for utilities and septic siting.
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Town Planner Chris Shahid summarized proposed building‑envelope standards for development within mapped forest blocks—6,000 square feet for primary structures and 4,000 square feet for accessory buildings—and said clearing and exterior lighting would be prohibited outside approved envelopes. He said envelopes are intended to concentrate development near edges or existing development and that building envelopes would be recorded on plans.
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