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Needham committee outlines three FAR reduction options, height and setback changes
Summary
The committee proposed three alternative FAR reduction formulas (options A–C), recommended new height and coverage limits, and suggested a front‑setback rule tied to the average setback on the block to preserve neighborhood character; visual examples and comparisons to peer towns will be used at the public meeting.
The Large House Review Study Committee on Dec. 10 reviewed three modeled options to reduce allowable floor‑area ratio (FAR) and related dimensional controls, and discussed complementary changes to lot coverage, building height and front setback rules.
Committee members described options as a range: option A being the least restrictive and option C the most restrictive, each intended to create greater…
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