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Brewster Planning Board
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
508-896-3701 x1133
brewplan@brewster-ma.gov
Date & Time Received
Town Clerk’s Office
Special Permit Checklist # __________________________
Applicant Name: __________________________________________________
Application Date: __________________________________________________
Applications for a Special Permit shall provide a brief narrative, where applicable, describing
how the proposed project is consistent with each of the following Special Permit criteria
identified in § 179-51 of the Brewster Zoning Bylaw.
1. The proposed use is consistent with the purpose and intent of the
Town of Brewster’s Comprehensive Plan. __ Y __ N __ N/A
Narrative:
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2. The location, type, character and size of the use/building, or other structure
in connection therewith, will be in harmony with the visual character of the
neighborhood, including views and vistas and, where applicable, the historic
character of the neighborhood. __Y __ N __ N/A
Narrative:
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3. The site is suitable for the proposed use. __ Y __ N __ N/A
Narrative:
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4. Adequate access will be provided for the purpose of fire protection, police
protection and other emergency equipment. __ Y __ N __ N/A
Narrative:
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5. The streets serving the proposed use are adequate (width, grade,
construction, overall safety and design capacity) to carry all prospective traffic
and adequate provision is made for entering and leaving the proposed site
such that no undue hazard to traffic congestion will be created.
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Narrative:
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6. Adequate parking and loading facilities are provided in accordance with
§179-22. __ Y __ N __ N/A
Narrative:
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7. The site will be suitably landscaped to protect the character of the neighborhood and
adjacent property. __ Y __ N __ N/A
Narrative:
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8. The proposed use has an adequate method of sewage disposal, source of water and
drainage. __Y __ N __ N/A
Narrative:
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9. Adequate utilities and other public services will be provided. __ Y __ N __ N/A
Narrative:
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10. The proposed use will not result in the degradation of groundwater quality or coastal
water quality off site. __ Y __ N __ N/A
Narrative:
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11. The location and design of buildings, roads, parking and loading areas will not cause
avoidable damage to wildlife habitats or corridors or to any plant species listed as
endangered, threatened or of special concern by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage
and Endangered Species Program. __ Y __ N __ N/A
Narrative:
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12. The proposed use complies with all applicable provision of this Zoning Bylaw.
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Narrative:
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Additional Comments:
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