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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]

All of it needs a really careful review to make sure they don’t create any tax loopholes. The county’s finances are pretty shaky as it is. Development that results in any increased demand on services without a break even increase in revenue will put the county into severe fiscal distress. [/quote]

+1[/quote]

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