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Commission weighs percentage vs. fixed square‑foot limits for under‑house enclosures
Summary
Discussion focused on whether to allow a percentage of an elevated structure’s footprint for enclosed access/storage (examples: 15% of footprint or fixed 200 sq ft), and whether to distinguish conditioned access (stair/elevator/foyer) from unconditioned storage to limit storm debris and flood risk.
During its Oct. 17 workshop, the Falmouth Conservation Commission debated how much area beneath newly elevated houses should be allowed for enclosed access, elevators, stairways and limited storage.
Staff and commissioners discussed maintaining the longstanding 200 sq ft allowance used in some…
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