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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Contact: Town Hall (978) 263-1116
Meetings: As needed, at Town Hall
Meetings: As needed, at Town Hall
| Members (term expiration) |
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| James Faulkner (2013) | |
| Alan Rohwer (2013) | |
| Raid Suleiman (2012) | |
| This board has one or more vacant positions. | |
The Design Review Board derives its authority and responsibilities from Zoning Bylaw Sec. 5900. The DRB is comprised of five members. Representatives are designated from the Board of Selectmen, the Planning Board, the Permanent Building Committee, the Historical Commission, and the Board itself elects an at-large member. The DRB conducts a design review process in support of the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The DRB approves Design Guidelines which include detail on attributes for the design review process as enumerated in the Zoning Bylaw:
- Rhythm of solids and voids
- Facade and openings
- Massing and spacing of buildings
- Placement and orientation of buildings within a lot
- Architectural details, materials, and color
- Roof slopes and shapes
- Signage and lighting
- Landscaping
The appropriate boards transmit plans received to the Design Review Board for review and comment. The Board reviews the plans and then makes its advisory recommendations to the Planning Board or other Special Permit Granting Authority as defined in the Bylaw. The DRB performs a significant, and hopefully expanding service for the community, helping to support the appropriate boards for review of new developments and expansion projects consistent with the character of the town.
Revisions have recently been proposed to the Design Review Guidelines.
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