19- 498 C.M.R. ch. 22, § 10

Current through 2024-50, December 11, 2024

Section 498-22-10 - Scoring Criteria

The Panel will use the following scoring criteria and point totals for making awards:

1. The economic significance of the proposed project to the immediate vicinity and to the State as a whole: 10 points

2. The level of compatibility with clean and healthy river ecosystems: 15 points

3. The value of the proposed project with respect to downtown revitalization: 10 points

4. The value of the proposed project with respect to environmental protection and ecological restoration: 10 points

5. The value of the proposed project with respect to recreational uses: 10 points;

6. The degree of community support for the proposed investment: 15 points

7. The extent to which the proposed project involves partnerships and meets multiple criteria for benefits: 15 points

In addition to evaluating the proposals using the scoring system established above, the panel shall consider the following criteria and point totals in reviewing a proposal:

1. The level to which a proposal supports the open space or recreation objectives, or both, of a local comprehensive plan: 3 points

2. The extent to which a project is consistent with an adopted comprehensive plan that meets the standards of the laws governing growth management pursuant to Title 30-A, chapter 187: 3 points

3. The current and anticipated demand for use and diversity of uses of the site: 3 points

4. The local and regional community planning and support for river protection, enhancement and restoration: 3 points

5. Any additional benefits that contribute to scenic landscape values, including the character of the town or region in which the project is situated, the rehabilitation or renovation of riverfront mill and other buildings and the ability to secure public access for conservation, recreation, wildlife and education uses: 3 points

19- 498 C.M.R. ch. 22, § 10