[Massplanners] Substantial Use of a Special Permit

[Maren Toohill]

Thanks, Jeff.
No, the Special Permit was not a required precursor to the Definitive approval process.
And, since you asked – what I want is the applicant to file to amend the prior Special Permit to reflect their “updated vision” for the development – which could also serve to extend the special permit timeline. It’s been a great working relationship between the SPGA and developer to date, and I trust that will continue, but am also hearing concerns about assuring that development moves forward in tandem with all the work on (and expense of) Town Sewer.
Thanks again,
Maren

From: Jeff Lacy <ruralplanningassociates at crocker.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:39 PM
To: Maren Toohill <MToohill at littletonma.org>
Cc: massplanners at masscptc.org
Subject: Re: [Massplanners] Substantial Use of a Special Permit



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Maren
Assuming special permit was a required precursor to seeking a definitive plan approval, I would say yes. Because creating a definitive plan submittal is a lot of work and expense. And, do you really want the SPGA to have to go through all that again?
Best,
Jeff Lacy
Rural Planning Associates
(413) 230-9693

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On Feb 21, 2024, at 12:17 PM, Maren Toohill via MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org<mailto:massplanners at masscptc.org>> wrote:

It’s not Friday yet, how about a Wednesday question?


“Special Permits shall lapse 24 months following the grant thereof….if a substantial use or construction has not sooner commenced, except for good cause.”
In your opinion, does the filing of a Definitive Subdivision constitute “substantial use”?

I am arguing with….myself about this one.
Maren

Maren A. Toohill, AICP
Town Planner
978/540-2425
MToohill at littletonma.org<mailto:MToohill at littletonma.org>
Town of Littleton

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