TNN Realty LLC pre‑application for Willie Hill Road warehouse received; board asks for clearer use and truck access info

The Wells Planning Board received a site‑plan pre‑application from TNN Realty LLC on Aug. 19 for a proposed warehouse facility off Willie Hill Road. Austin Fagan of BH2M, representing the applicant, described the project as a light‑industrial warehouse and said wetland permits from the Army Corps and DEP may be required.

Board members asked whether the building is intended for commercial warehouse or self‑storage use and flagged operational differences between the two. One member said a rented self‑storage use would be treated differently under the ordinance than a warehouse used for distribution. Members raised concerns about tractor‑trailer turning and emergency‑vehicle access, noting the current plan shows tight right angles and limited maneuvering room.

Fagan said the layout would be refined and that the applicant would verify whether docks are planned and confirm the intended storage type. The applicant does not currently expect a stormwater permit because the impervious area is modest, but acknowledged a wetlands permit could be necessary.

Action: The board voted unanimously to receive the pre‑application and later voted to continue the workshop for 30 days so the applicant can provide more detailed building‑use definitions, truck‑maneuvering plans and revised drawings.

What’s next: The applicant will refine plans, confirm whether the project includes docks or tractor‑trailer access, and return with additional information for a site walk and further review.