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Developer says new plan meets R2 limits, adds stormwater mitigation and narrower driveway
Summary
Engineer Christian Smith told the board the proposal meets R2 maximums for building and lot coverage, reduces the number of residential units from seven to five, includes stormwater bio-retention features, and plans to narrow the entrance drive to 20 ft per NFPA standards.
Christian Smith of Beals Associates presented maps and spreadsheets to the Exeter ZBA, arguing the proposed redevelopment of 65–67 Main Street would reduce the parcel’s nonconformity by lowering the number of dwelling units and bringing building setbacks into compliance. He said the proposed building coverage is about 22% (below the 25% maximum) and that total lot coverage would be approximately 47% (within a 60% allowance for the zone).
Smith also described site improvements including stormwater bio-retention areas and permeable patios designed to treat runoff. He said the project team had consulted the fire department and expected to reduce the entrance drive from 22 feet to 20 feet to meet NFPA vehicle access guidelines. "We are looking at an average square foot per unit of 6,224 ... and we come in in the proposed condition at 7,318," Smith said while defending the comparative metrics used in the presentation.
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