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Committee debates options to reduce floor‑area ratio; awaits fiscal analysis
Summary
Members debated three reduction “tiers” for house bulk (labeled 1, 2 and 3 in committee materials), with many favoring a moderate approach pending a consultant fiscal analysis. The committee set the next meeting to review fiscal work and confirmed planning/engagement dates.
The Large House Review Committee spent substantial time on Sept. 30 discussing three proposed reduction levels for floor‑area ratio and overall house bulk and agreed to wait for a consultant’s fiscal analysis before choosing among them.
Why it matters: Any change in allowable bulk (FAR) would alter what builders can legally develop on private lots, potentially affecting housing supply, neighborhood character and resale values.
Committee members gave their informal “temperature checks” on three reduction alternatives presented at the community meeting. The alternatives were described as “Reduction 1” (small change), “Reduction 2” (meaningful change) and “Reduction 3” (most…
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