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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think we maybe need to get some facts straight.

This proposal would allow up to four residences to be built on a lot where just one residence is allowed.  This would mean that an individual or a developer could purchase a SFH lot when it becomes available and build what amounts to a small set of townhomes.  This ASSUMES that all existing setback and other lot coverage rules are maintained.

It is ALREADY allowed to have accessory dwelling units on a SFH property, either detached or attached.  So already you can have multiple families on a lot.

These individual buildings will be relatively expensive.  We are not talking about large apartment blocks with rent-capped units...but townhomes.  Taxes will be paid.

The valid issues to be addressed are parking and school capacity.  Everything else is catastrophizing.[/quote]
There is a lot here that is false or intentionally misleading. Which is typical for you folks. [/quote]

First, can we have a discussion without talking about "you folks" and slinging insults?

Second, I'm happy to be corrected on anything wrong, or for anybody to add needed nuance to the statements.  You know....have a conversation.[/quote]

DP but they’re getting rid of setback requirements. [/quote]
Where have you seen this?  I haven't.  Genuinely curious.[/quote]

I think it’s in the attainable housing strategy. [/quote]

Some of it is in prior MoCo and state initiatives.  Remember, this is a long-planned multi-prong approach, intentionally making it difficult for resudents to understand the full effect of all of the combined changes until it is too late.[/quote]

The assertion is that existing setback requirements are "gotten rid of".

The Attainable Housing Strategy makes multiple references to RETAINING existing setbacks as well as adding a design book to ensure that multi-unit structures are on the same scale as existing SF homes.  One example:  "Furthermore, the Planning Board recommends establishing zoning development standards (setbacks, height, lot size, etc.) for structures with these new housing types that are consistent with the existing standards for single-family detached homes." (p. 60).

Does anybody have an actual citation to anything that indicates a reduction in setback requirements?[/quote]

Not today.  But it will come.

Just as initial docs did not impact SFH lots.  Now, this will.    It's a trickle of changes until they all occur bit by bit overtime.

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