[Massplanners] Outdoor Dining Process & Oversight Questions

[Keith Benoit]

I would be interested to hear how people are integrating the need for
accessibility requirements into the review. The Massachusetts Office on
Disability put out a great outdoor dining fact sheet regarding this.

On Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 9:45 AM Darlene Wynne <dwynne at beverlyma.gov> wrote:

> Beverly is interested too. We've put something down on paper, but curious
> how other communities are proceeding.
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> Darlene Wynne, AICP
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> On Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 9:40 AM Ann Morgan <amorgan at webster-ma.gov> wrote:
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>> Webster is interested as well.
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>> *Ann V. Morgan*
>> Director of Planning & Economic Development
>> Town of Webster
>> 350 Main Street
>> Webster, MA 01570
>> (508) 949-3800 x4010
>> www.webster-ma.gov
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>> Bernard Cahill <bcahill at shrewsburyma.gov>
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 24, 2021 9:31 AM
>> *To:* massplanners at masscptc.org <massplanners at masscptc.org>
>> *Subject:* [Massplanners] Outdoor Dining Process & Oversight Questions
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>> Good morning everyone,
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>> Shrewsbury is looking to streamline and clarify some of our regulations
>> around outdoor dining (with service, not just seating) for a post-COVID
>> world. We would really appreciate some help with answering any or all of
>> the following questions as we continue to collect more information:
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>>    - What level and/or type of review is required for outdoor dining in
>>    your municipality? Special Permit or Site Plan? Planning Board, ZBA, or
>>    Administrative Site Plan Review?
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>>    - What kind of application materials are required for outdoor dining?
>>    Engineered Site Plans etc.?
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>>    - Does 3-season outdoor seating factor into calculating the minimum
>>    required number of parking spaces for a restaurant?
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>>    - Is outdoor seating allowed to occupy existing parking spaces and,
>>    if yes, how is it regulated?
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>> Many thanks in advance for any replies!
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>> Best,
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>> *Bernard Cahill*
>> Town Planner
>> Town of Shrewsbury
>> 100 Maple Avenue
>> Shrewsbury, MA 01545
>> bcahill at shrewsburyma.gov <klas at shrewsburyma.gov>
>> 508-841-8512
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Keith Benoit
Community Development Planner
ADA/Section 504 Coordinator
*City of Northampton, Office of Planning & Sustainability*

210 Main St., Second Floor
Northampton, MA 01060
Direct: (413) 587-1288
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