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Proposal for small convenience store at 21 Amelia Drive continued after the board raises parking, delivery and pedestrian-access questions
Summary
An applicant proposed converting a garage bay at 21 Amelia Drive into a small convenience market serving the Hispanic community (La Republica Mini Market); the Planning Board continued the application to April 14 and asked for a parking, delivery and Board of Health review before further action.
The Planning Board heard an application to amend an MCD special permit for 21 Amelia Drive so that a garage bay (Suite 106) would be used as a small convenience market for staple Hispanic/Latino grocery items (applicant described the business as La Republica Mini Market). The applicant’s representative said hours would be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and that no prepared foods are proposed.
Staff reminded the board that the site currently provides 16 parking spaces…
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