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Commission backs conservation-subdivision changes with enhanced stormwater requirements near Ada Hayden
Summary
The commission recommended a text amendment removing a supplemental 25% open-space numeric requirement in conservation subdivisions within the Ada Hayden watershed, adding a 10% base open-space standard, clarifying jurisdictional wetland handling, and requiring a 'treatment-train' of stormwater practices to offset water-quality impacts; the motion passed by voice vote.
Unidentified Speaker 9 presented proposed changes to the conservation subdivision ordinance that would remove a supplemental 25% open-space numerical set-aside (leaving the city's standard 10% open-space requirement), clarify that the ordinance applies to jurisdictional wetlands (those under Army Corps permitting), and introduce enhanced stormwater best-management practices aimed at protecting Ada Hayden Lake.
Staff explained the rationale: removing strict numeric quotas offers flexibility for development while requiring clear access to conserved…
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