| Contact Info Planning Board 37 Main Street Charlton, MA 01507 P: 508-248-2237 F: 508-248-2372 Office Hours Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Fri 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month September through June at 7 PM in the Planning Board Office. The Planning Board will meet once in July and once in August. The Planning Board will meet once in December and go back to regular schedule in January. Agenda - Feb. 1, 7 PM Public Hearings: Notice - Feb. 1, 7:15 PM Minutes Planning Board Directory Staff Alan I. Gordon Town Planner Jayne Garney Administrative Assistant Elected Board Members John P. McGrath (2016) Chairman Keith Cloutier (2013) Vice Chair Jean Vincent (2012) Patricia A. Rydlak (2014) Patricia Gill (2015) Alternate Member (open) |
Planning Board The Planning Board is responsible for guiding and reviewing matters related to the physical growth and development of the Town of Charlton - being governed by Federal and State Statutes, local Zoning Bylaws, Subdivision Rules and Regulation. The Board also administers the Scenic Roads Act. The Master Plan is the primary guide for managing the towns growth. If you would like to get on the Planning Board's agenda, please contact the Planning Board via phone or email by the Wednesday previous to a scheduled meeting. Forms Site Plans Related: Site Plan Application Requirements Special Permits
Subdivision Forms Documents
Charlton's Community Development Plan (EO 418 Study) completed by CMRPC. Charlton Master Plan (without maps) Charlton Master Plan Update Website Charlton Offers First-Time Homebuyer Program (or visit www.mhp.net) Charlton Open Space, Greenways & Trails Planning Project Open Space Trails and Greenways Map 2008 CMRPC - Charlton Snapshot - This snapshot contains data on: Population, Economy, Housing, Education, Transportation, Public Safety Planning Charlton Development Power Point Presentation given by Bill Scanlon of CMRPC on October 28, 2002 funded through Ex Order 418 re: Charlton Center Study, Planning Board and Economic Development Commission (EDC), Existing Conditions Report. Route 169 Corridor Planning Analysis completed by CMRPC. The Overlook Wins Smart Growth Award (includes aerial photos) Housing Authority Plans Expansion Charlton, MA. A recent report prepared for the Charlton Housing Authority supports an expansion at the Authoritys Meadowview Drive property in Charlton Center. The Authority has been seeking to expand due to the large demand for its existing units. The proposed expansion plan consists of ten additional units for families and eight units for seniors and disabled individuals. Presently on the site are 30 elderly units and 6 family units. Jean Vincent, Executive Director of the Housing Authority, said: As Charlton has grown over the years, we have a tremendous need to increase our supply of subsidized units to provide Charlton residents with high quality affordable housing. The study was funded by a grant from the states Department of Housing and Community Development with a cash match provided by the Charlton Planning Board. Alan Gordon, Charltons Planning Director, noted: The Planning Board and Housing Authority have worked cooperatively on this effort for several years. This project is consistent with the Towns new Master Plan which seeks to address the shortage of affordable housing by building new units in central locations with convenient services for residents. The principal authors of the study are planning consultant William Scanlan and engineering consultant Michael Andrade, P.E. of Graves Engineering, Inc. in Worcester. The Planning Board will place the report on the Towns web site where interested parties may review and comment on the plan. Ms. Vincent will submit the report to the Mass. Housing Partnership to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed expansion and seek additional funding to demonstrate the financial viability of the project, after which the Housing Authority will proceed to the engineering design stage of the proposal. Contact: Jean Vincent, 508-248-5067 Alan Gordon, 508-248-2237 William Scanlan, 508-579-9975 Michael Andrade, 508-856-0321 ext. 103 CHA Feasibility Study - Final Report Konover Development Project Konover shopping center site plan application public hearing process Proposed Retail Center Certified Copies Certified copies of the Subdivisions Regulations may be purchased at the Planning Board office or the Town Clerk's Office. How can I obtain a copy of the Zoning Bylaws and/or Subdivision Regulations? Both the Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision Regulations may be downloaded
from this site: Copies of the Zoning Bylaws and Subdivision Regulations are also available in the Planning Board Office for $15.00 per copy. If you would like a copy mailed to you, send a check for $18.00 (to cover postage) for each copy to the Charlton Planning Board, 37 Main Street, Charlton, MA 01507. Short sections of these documents may also be sent by fax, if requested. Copies of the Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision Regulations are also available in the Town Clerk's Office. What are the required lot sizes, minimum yards (setbacks), frontage, and maximum height required for new construction?These requirements differ by zoning districts, as follows:
The maximum height of a primary structure in all districts is 36
feet. Please note that there are some exceptions to the table above. For example, different standards apply to multi-family developments, some development in Industrial districts and in areas with sewer in the R-SE district. Please contact the Planning Board Office for details. What zoning district is my property located in?Copies of the zoning map are available for reference or purchase in the Planning Board Office and Town Clerk's Office. You may also call the Planning Board for information about your zoning district. How long will review of my project take?The time period for review of a particular project depends on the nature of the project and the legal advertisement and notification requirements. Please contact the Planning Board office to discuss the specifics of your proposal and the estimated time line. Applications that are complete and comply with the requirements of the Zoning Bylaws and/or Subdivision Regulations will receive the fastest review. What are the Planning Board's fees?Fees are as follows (effective August 12, 2009):
Which roads in Town are designated Scenic Roads? The following roads are Scenic Roads:
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