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NC-2009 SSc1:Site Selection

Previously Developed Site vs. Prime Farmland

I have a site that is currently on previously developed site. Utilities, sidewalks, etc are already in place. However the Soil Survey says the land the is prime farmland if drained. How is this possibly if the is already developed? Can I still achieve this credit?

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Tristan Roberts
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Vermont House of Representatives
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Thu, 01/17/2013 - 01:13

Jennifer, the by-the-book answer would be no. However, there is a clear case to be made to waive this requirement here. I think you would need to get a CIR or LEED Interpretation to know one way or the other.If you proceed with this and get any guidance from GBCI, let us know!
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Julie Hendricks
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Sage Building Revival
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Mon, 03/12/2018 - 20:41

I wrote to LEED Coach asking about this exact situation (since I didn't see an addendum or CIR addressing it).  Here's the response I got: "if buildings, hardscape, roads or parking areas are developed on previously developed portions of sites, then the project would satisfy this portion of the requirement, even if the land was determined to be prime farmland.

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