[Massplanners] With or Without Prejudice

[Daniel Fortier]

Withdraw with prejudice is the equivalent of a denial.  Use with caution
and make all the findings you might make for an actual denial. If they are
willing to withdraw why not just let them?

Daniel Fortier,  AICP Retired Planner

On Mon, Mar 25, 2024, 2:33 PM Anne Capra via MassPlanners <
massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:

> Dear Planners,
> Wondering if anyone can provide any guidance on the criteria a Planning
> Board would use in regards to accepting the withdrawal of a Special Permit
> "with prejudice" versus "without prejudice"? I'm also under the impression
> that the vote on accepting the withdrawal can be by a simple majority
> versus a super majority because 40A only indicates the super majority
> threshold on "approval" of the Special Permit.
> Thoughts?
> Thanks!
> Anne
>
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> Anne Capra, AICP
> Director, Planning & Conservation
> Town of South Hadley
> 116 Main Street | South Hadley, MA 01075
> (413) 538-5030 x6128
> acapra at southhadleyma.gov
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