Panel weighs lot‑size thresholds and larger density bonuses for conservation subdivisions
Committee members debated whether to keep a 40,000‑sq‑ft minimum lot size or raise it to one or two acres as a baseline, and whether to allow substantially higher density bonuses (65–85%) under a CUP to make conservation subdivisions viable for developers.
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Members debated minimum lot sizes and how septic/reserve‑drain requirements and buildable‑land calculations affect feasibility. Planning staff noted the existing baseline and how CUP can permit smaller lots in exchange for design oversight: "If you get to CUP, you can bring that lot size down to 40,000," a staff member said. Several members said a higher density bonus tied to CUP could offset restrictions and make conservation subdivisions workable for more sites.
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