[Massplanners] Special permit online applications

[Michael Zehner]

In my previous experience we were advised by Town Counsel that only the SPGA could determine that an application was incomplete/noncompliant, that we were obliged to accept it and process within the timeline. We could and did advise applicants of issues, and most were responsive, but in cases where they weren’t, we just noted deficiencies in our report to the SPGA and recommended deferral or denial, depending on the nature of the issues. Again, when we told most applicants that this is how it would be handled, they cured the issues.

Best,
Michael

Michael Zehner, AICP, ENV SP
Environmental Programs Director

The Berkley Group
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Subject: Re: [Massplanners] Special permit online applications

While we encourage an applicant to submit their documents in DRAFT form to me for review before they file formally, there are still those who simply file their application. When received, the applicat
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While we encourage an applicant to submit their documents in DRAFT form to me for review before they file formally, there are still those who simply file their application.  When received, the application package is stamped by the clerk's office and forwarded to my department.  At that point, I review for completion against any ordinance or regulation. If it IS NOT COMPLETE, I communicate with the Planning Board chairperson first (since they are the de facto decision maker). If the chairperson concurs with my conclusion, I communicate with the applicant via email citing the missing information and providing the relevant section that references the requirement.  They are advised that they HAVE NOT PROVIDED A COMPLETE APPLICATION and, until such information is provided, and only once ALL information is received, will the clock begin the 65 day countdown.

Thus far, this hasn't been contested by any applicant. Of course there's always a first time....

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Michelle R. Tyler
Director of Planning
Town of Randolph
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