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Planning &
Community Development Department
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Lara Curtis,
Planner
(617) 730-2618
Adam Serafin,
Planner
(617) 730-2127
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Planning Information Line
(617) 730-2130
Fax Line
(617) 730-2442
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Location:
Old Lincoln School
194 Boylston Street (RT. 9)
3rd Floor
Brookline, MA 02445 |
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The Planning Division, in addition to serving as staff
to the Planning Board, Design Advisory Teams, and other appointed
committees, guides applicants through the special permit, variance, and
design review processes. The Division also represents the Planning Board
at Board of Appeals hearings. The Division prepares façade and sign
design review reports and presents them to the Planning Board for its
approval. In addition, the Planning Division prepares and implements the
Town’s Comprehensive Plan and conducts research, studies, and plans to
guide physical development and capital investment in the Town.
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To implement the Brookline
Comprehensive Plan 2005-2015. |
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To work with the Planning Board,
Board of Appeals, Design Advisory Teams, Economic Development
Advisory Board, Housing Advisory Board, Preservation Commission,
Conservation Commission, Tree Planting Committee, and neighborhood
groups to foster appropriate plans for development and
improvements to commercial and residential districts, including
the promotion of affordable housing. |
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To facilitate the Planning Board and
Board of Appeals review and approval processes for special permits
and variances by providing comprehensive reports, information, and
recommendations to support decision making. |
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To provide timely public notice to
Brookline citizens of all meetings and hearings. |
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To respond to all requests by
citizens, business owners, and other interests for information
about zoning, signage regulations, potential development projects,
subdivision plans and the review and approval process |
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To formulate and assist in the review
of proposed zoning amendments for consideration by Town Meeting. |
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To assist in the preparation of the
FY2007-FY2012 Capital Improvements Program within the financial
guidelines established by the Selectmen. |
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To review and report on projects in
Boston and Newton. |
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To coordinate and review Chapter 40B
applications with the Board of Appeals. |
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To continue to publish "Update" on a
bimonthly basis. |
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To assist with the implementation of
the Zoning Administration and Enforcement project. |
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To support the Town’s effort to
provide wireless coverage in South Brookline. |
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To develop a district plan for the
Coolidge Corner neighborhoods and commercial areas. |
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To facilitate the special permit and
design review process associated with the 2 Brookline Place
project. |
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