6/25/1997 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Board of Appeals Minutes - rune 25, 1997 2, Dunkin' Donuts -Requests a Special Permit under Sections 174-25.E.1, 174-25.E.2 and 174-25.H.6 of the Zoning By-laws for a donut and coffee shop with an accessory drive through window and one retail store on property located in a C-2 zoning district at 401 Main St. (Map 28, Block 10)Mashpee,MA. (Owner of record; Amancio S. Correia). Members sitting: E. Govoni, J. Regan, M. Makunas Attorney Kevin Kirrane explained that the applicant hired a consultant to study the traffic at the site. He reviewed some of the design guidelines from the proposed comprehensive Plan and stated that the proposed building and landscaping conformed to these standards. He said the project conforms to current zoning. Patrick Dunford, traffic engineer, reviewed his traffic study. He said Dunkin' Donuts attracts from commuter traffic in the morning and will draw in 12% of peak traffic. He estimated this site would draw in 15%. He estimated 170 vehicles entering site in the morning. Mr. Nelson asked if the store would slow down the traffic and Mr. Dunford responded that he would not expect noticeable delays or backups in either direction. Mr. Govoni questioned how much traffic might come from Town Hall employees. There was a discussion of truck traffic on Route 130. Mr. Dunford said the site driveway would not accommodate very large trucks. Mr. Guerrera suggested an additional right lane for access to site and Mr. Dunford said these lanes could cause more problems. Mr. Dunford said he considered there was enough sight distance in both directions to allow cars to exit safely. Mr. Guerrera asked about traffic lights at the intersection of Route 130 and Great Neck Road North and Mr. Dunford said the area was included in the Town comprehensive plan for many improvements and that a traffic light might not improve the situation. Mr. Makunas noted that the large trucks will park on Route 130 as they now do on Route 151. Mr. Govoni stated that the Board needs a consultant to interpret the studies and that the Board has the authority under MGL Chapter 593 to require a consultant at the applicant's expense. Mr. Regan agreed and said that the issue is public safety. Comments were received from members of the audience suggesting that traffic studies be conducted in the summer when traffic is heaviest, the boat landing is open and the bike path is in greater use. Mr. Makunas moved to continue this hearing to July 23 and invoke Chapter 593 to get a consultant for the Board. Mr. Regan seconded. All agreed. Mr. Govoni asked Kevin Kirrane, counsel for Dunkin' Donuts, if they would agree and Mr. Kirrane said he would check with the applicant. The Board adjourned for five minutes.