Applicant seeks 29.9% woodland disturbance; developers promise mitigation and replacement plantings
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
The tentative plan proposes woodland disturbance up to 29.9% (near the 30% threshold that triggers mitigation). Applicant said the additional removal is driven by roadway, cul-de-sac and stormwater siting; the team agreed to replacement planting and possible HOA restrictions on further clearing.
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The applicant requested permission to disturb up to 29.9% of existing woodlands on the tract, which is above the ordinance baseline threshold of 25% but within an allowable mitigation band up to 30% if compensatory plantings are provided.
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