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Board schedules April 5 site visits for Starbucks and Wells Plaza; reviews updated plans
Summary
The Planning Board set sidewalk site visits for April 5 (Starbucks 8:00 a.m., Wells Plaza 9:15 a.m.), reviewed updated Starbucks plans showing lot coverage at 64.5%, and discussed parking waivers, DOT/DEP permits and screening requirements ahead of public hearings.
WELLS, Maine — The Wells Planning Board reviewed updated site plans for a proposed Starbucks and the adjoining Wells Plaza and scheduled two sidewalk/site visits for Saturday, April 5.
Engineer Eric Dubey presented revised plans that reduced lot coverage to 64.5% (compliant with the town's 65% limit). The board discussed outstanding items including a DOT traffic permit, DEP permits, lot boundary information and screening/buffer details; staff noted parking calculations were updated after applicants provided a floor plan for food preparation and ordering area.
The board scheduled sidewalk/site visits for April 5: the Starbucks visit at 8:00 a.m. and Wells Plaza at 9:15 a.m. Members discussed potential parking waivers for the restaurant use and noted that once the applicants convey a parcel from Wells Plaza the overall parking count for Wells Plaza may decline, which will require further review and potentially a parking reduction request.
What happens next: Applicants will continue permitting with DOT/DEP and provide any additional materials requested by staff; the Planning Board will inspect the sites on April 5 and take up formal hearings and buffering/parking decisions at an upcoming public meeting.
