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hope that it is more readable so that the average Joe will be aljle to pick it up and read through it apd move logically from section to section,” McCarthy said.
The planners have proposed very few substantive changes to the ordinance. •;
The proposed setback requirements are more straight forward and easier to understand, as is tie link between building height apd setback.
The planners are proposing that the height of a building be measured from the “hip” of the roof: that poiht about 2/3 of the way up that limits effective use of the space.
The language is designed to prevent property owners from proposing blocky buildings with flat rodfs right at the building height limit in order to gain the maximum number of floors. “This way a building can still have a peaked roof line above the height limit without seriously affecting the floor space,” she said. *
The planners have proposed some changes for retail uses of existing space. The primary change is lo raise from 700 square feet to 1,000 square feet the maximum size of a retail space allowed by right in the village mixed use and village services zoning districts.
The planners also understand that parking in town isn’t getting any better, said Ms. Van Dort. The planners discussed several options, including off-site parking, she added.
In the end they decided to require lVa parking spaces for each dwelling unit in new construction (rounded up to the next whole number) and the same amount for eaqji 250 square feet of retail space.
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