Commissioners split on whether snow‑melt should replace on‑site snow storage
The commission debated whether snow‑melt systems should be allowed in lieu of required on‑site snow storage; staff and some commissioners suggested requiring engineering proof by developers if snow‑melt is accepted, and commissioners asked staff to forward a request for further study to Council.
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Commissioners spent substantial time on snow storage standards and whether engineered snow‑melt systems should be accepted in lieu of on‑site storage. Staff described a proposed baseline that would require a minimum on‑site snow storage percentage for many projects; commissioners suggested exemptions for deed‑restricted housing and asked whether snow‑melt systems could reduce required storage.
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