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Neighbors raise flood, traffic and parking concerns as Taco Bell proposal at Stop & Shop plaza is introduced
Summary
DE Foods presented plans for a ~2,120‑sq‑ft freestanding Taco Bell at 65 Newport Ave (a PUD amendment) and the planning board continued the matter to April 8 after neighbors questioned floodplain constraints, piling, traffic and parking; a neighborhood meeting is scheduled for Feb. 24.
The board took an initial presentation on an application from DE Foods LLC to place a freestanding ~2,120‑square‑foot Taco Bell on the Stop & Shop parcel at 65 Newport Avenue, and continued the PUD amendment application to the April 8 meeting after neighbor comment and staff direction.
Planning staff read a memorandum from the city solicitor explaining sequencing for PUD matters and reaffirming that the Planning Board's advisory review is appropriate at this stage. Applicant counsel described prior discussions with city staff and said the team would attend a neighborhood meeting on Feb. 24 to gather feedback…
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