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Waiver Request for Swimming Pool Mitigation Basin

Original title: Mitigation Basin for Swimming Pool - Waiver to Major Site Plan Parcel#: 01472-000-00 #STA000146 Michael Troiano LDC 2.21.1.A(1) Major Site Plan CODE states a Major Site Plan shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the issuance of a Building Permit or prior to the construction of site improvements when proposed improvements exceed any of the following thresholds: (1) Collectively, all existing and proposed impervious ground coverage equals or exceeds 35 percent of the gross site area or 9,000 square feet. APPLICANT requests a waiver for mitigation basin for swimming pool permit #BLDR-25-11-00619.

Record date · January 26, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Property owner Michael Troiano is requesting a waiver from the requirement for a swimming pool project at parcel 01472-000-00. The waiver is sought because the proposed improvements trigger a code requirement for a Major Site Plan due to impervious surface coverage thresholds.

Why it matters

This request determines whether the applicant must undergo a formal review process before obtaining a building permit for a swimming pool, which affects the timeline and administrative requirements for the project.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Michael Troiano

The applicant must receive approval for the waiver to proceed with the swimming pool project without a Major Site Plan.

Directly affected

Development Review Committee

The committee is responsible for reviewing and deciding on the waiver request.

Key Facts

  • The applicant is requesting a waiver from the Major Site Plan requirement for swimming pool permit #BLDR-25-11-00619.
  • Under LDC 2.21.1.A(1), a Major Site Plan is required if impervious ground coverage exceeds 35% of the site area or 9,000 square feet.
  • The subject property is identified by parcel number 01472-000-00.
  • The application is filed under number 2026-21902.
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  • The request is currently categorized as 'Agenda Ready' for the Development Review Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Major Site Plan?
It is a formal review process required by the local development code for projects that exceed specific thresholds for .
Why is this waiver being requested?
The applicant is seeking to bypass the review process for a swimming pool project that would otherwise trigger the requirement due to the amount of impervious surface coverage.

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Impervious Surface Thresholds

The document highlights the strict 35% or 9,000 square foot threshold for triggering a Major Site Plan, which can impact small residential projects like swimming pools.

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