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EAV Warrant Articles # Density & EAV-2

EAV Warrant Articles # Density & EAV-2. Example: 30,000 square foot lot with F.A.R. of .2 allows 6,000 square foot building. Could be: One floor of 6,000 square feet Two floors with 3,000 square feet each Three floors with 2,000 square feet each. EAV #35 Why consider more density?.

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EAV Warrant Articles # Density & EAV-2

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  1. EAV Warrant Articles #Density & EAV-2 EAVPC slide 1

  2. Example:30,000 square foot lot with F.A.R. of .2 allows6,000 square foot building • Could be: • One floor of 6,000 square feet • Two floors with 3,000 square feet each • Three floors with 2,000 square feet each EAVPC slide 2

  3. EAV #35Why consider more density? • EAV is one of the town’s designated growth centers in the Master Plan. • Create a concentrated, vibrant village center. • Discourage strip mall development on other parts of Great Road (TDRs). • Help preserve historic structures. • Help provide affordable housing. • Promote building that is environmentally sensitive and energy efficient (LEED). EAVPC slide 3

  4. Density Bonus Menu • If they provide: • TDRs • Historical Preservation • Affordable Housing • Base LEED Certification • They can receive: • Up to 0.2 added FAR • 0.1 FAR bonus • 0.1 FAR bonus • 0.05 FAR bonus Density cannot exceed an FAR of 0.5 EAVPC slide 4

  5. Density EAVPC slide 5

  6. Transfer of Development Rights • Purpose • Simplified view of process EAVPC slide 6

  7. TDR’s Sending property 2000 sq feet developed Has an additional 2000 sq feet available Receiving property with additional 2000 sq feet EAVPC slide 7

  8. TDR Bonus Sending Properties EAVPC slide 8

  9. Additional Density Criteria – Bonus for Protecting Nashoba Brook • Purchase of TDRs from streamside properties in EAV and EAV-2 provides a 25% increase in square footage to the receiving property in EAV on the north side of Great Road. EAVPC slide 9

  10. Additional Density Criteria – Penalty for Demolition of Historic Structure • Demolition of historic structures limits property to FAR 0.2 maximum for 25 years. EAVPC slide 10

  11. EAV #34EAV-2 District EAVPC slide 11

  12. EAV #34EAV-2 District • EAV-2 will discourage sprawl, concentrate development in EAV, and surround EAV with less dense development. • EAV-2 will also help protect Nashoba Brook. • Uses are similar to EAV. • Less restrictive dimensional requirements than current zoning will allow buildings closer to the road and smaller lot sizes. • More open space is required than EAV (35%). • Density ceiling remains at FAR 0.2. EAVPC slide 12

  13. EAVPC slide 13

  14. Thank You EAVPC slide 14

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