Chapter 301 impervious surface amendment

Civic association president cautioned the board that the comp plan directly addresses lot coverage and stormwater runoff and urged them not to proceed without that in mind.

Asked where the data supporting the downtown coverage increase comes from, questioning whether it's backed by the comp plan or pattern book.

Delivered a detailed opposition: the amendment contradicts the comp plan, state law 272-A and climate-smart goals, exceeds neighboring towns' limits, and would worsen runoff, heat and flooding.

Defended the change as a technical fix: current code makes allowed building coverage impossible without the extra impervious surface for parking; the alternative is forcing variances or lowering coverage and assessments.

Said the comp plan already studied this and the town should enforce it rather than raise coverage limits.