974 CMR 3.01 — Purpose, Process, and Goals

974 CMR 3.00 SITE PLAN APPROVAL

974 CMR 3.01 Purpose, Process, and Goals

3.01 ���Purpose, Process, and Goals

3.01:���Purpose, Process, and Goals

1. Site Plan Approval is the component of the Unified Development Permit System that manages the placement of structures and improvements on the project site. The Applicant shall follow the procedures for Level Two review in 974 CMR 1.00.

2. The goals and objectives of site planning at Devens are:

a) To fit development to the land, minimize alterations to natural terrain and to soften the visual impact of development as viewed from Streets and Roads.

b) To protect natural resources, including groundwater and surface water resources, wildlife habitats, wetlands and other Resource Areas and whenever possible, enhance ecological systems.

c) To respond to present and future needs and uses, enable adaptive reuse and density changes over time without compromising sustainability.

d) To be energy-efficient, both during construction and over time.

e) To integrate economic, social, and environmental concerns.