[Massplanners] Agricultural Overlay District

[Jeff Lacy]

Matthew:
I’d suggest looking at, instead of bituminous surfaces and piped drainage, oil and stone (aka, chip-seal) surfacing along with so-called “country drainage.” The oil and stone surface is impervious but rougher in texture than smooth pavement - a more rural look. Country drainage relies on direct runoff from roads to adjacent land or, if sloping, into roadside swales that carry water a short distance before discharging at opportune spots.
Jeff Lacy 
Rural Planning Associates 
(413) 230-9693

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> On Aug 16, 2023, at 11:26 AM, Matthew Benoit via MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:
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> Hello Planners!  Douglas is exploring a concept behind an Agricultural Overlay District with one of the components being roadway standards affecting internal access drives, private or public ways.  The goal is to maintain that “dirt road feel” without requiring the full extent of Subdivision roadway standards for new developments.  I assume I might need some help from our Western MA planners, but any help out there would certainly be appreciated!
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> Matthew C. Benoit, Notary Public
> Director of Community Development
> Town of Douglas
> 29 Depot Street
> Douglas, MA 01516
> 508-476-4000  x206
> www.douglas-ma.gov
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