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<div dir="auto">If the site is accessible by easement, it isn't "landlocked". The question is does the easement allow for the passage and repassage of vehicles and would your proposed use of the site "over-burden" the easement, the answer to which would require
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 28, 2024 1:01:49 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> [Massplanners] Municipal Use of Non-Buildable Land</font>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Good afternoon, MassPlanners,</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">I think we frequently examine the various factors that define a parcel’s suitability for building (or, at least, I’m often asked to do so!) but was recently asked if a municipal park could be constructed at a non-buildable property currently
under private ownership. In this case, the non-buildable status is only by virtue of its landlocked condition, although adequate access for the proposed use is present by easement. The contemplated park program is by-right under zoning and would not require
any structure for human occupancy, with the improvements limited to vehicular drives/aisles, parking, fencing, walkways, signage, and potentially a small solar PV array over a few parking spaces.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">TL;DR – Does the non-buildable status of a property alone reach beyond building (structures) for any type of human occupancy and restrict intensification of a land-based use [Ag/Forestry/etc. notwithstanding]? My inclination is that
this would be regulated (or not) locally but thought it would be best to tap into the hive mind.</p>
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Truly and always appreciated,</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:black">Jonathan Goddard</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:black">Southwick Town Planner | Stormwater Coordinator</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:black">(413) 569-6056 <i>Planning</i></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:black">(413) 569-3040 ext. 305 <i>Public Works</i></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:jgoddard@southwickma.net"><span style="color:blue">jgoddard@southwickma.gov</span></a></span></p>
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