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I'd say this is a denial.</div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 7, 2025 12:22 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> [Massplanners] Site Plan Review Conundrum</font>
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Hello fellow planners,</div>
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I'm in a pickle on a site plan review situation and looking for any insight. I know MGL is silent on site plan review and it can be a gray area. My town's by-law treats the site plan review process as similar to a special permit (public hearing required, etc.)
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The Planning Board voted 2-1-1 in favor of it with one member absent. Town Counsel informed me the quantum of vote is still 3 for a simple majority decision. Since it fell short of the needed vote, is it considered a denial? Can the petitioner come back next
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508-576-8494 | ttorres@plainville.ma.us<br>
<span style="color:rgb(12,100,192)">Town of Plainville, MA<br>
190 South Street | Plainville, MA 02762</span></div>
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