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Committee asks staff to draft sound-mitigation and perimeter tree-preservation policies after resident complaints
Summary
After residents complained about increased roadway noise near recent developments, the committee asked staff to draft master-plan language requiring sound mitigation and stronger perimeter tree-preservation/landscaping standards for developments along arterial corridors.
The committee asked the planning department to draft new master-plan policies requiring sound mitigation measures and preservation or replacement of perimeter trees on developments near arterial roadways such as Route 100 and Route 109.
Why it matters: Residents near recent developments reported increased noise from arterial traffic and new roundabouts. Staff presented the findings of a sound study that showed higher decibel levels closer to arterials and recommended mitigation measures for…
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