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Falmouth ZBA denies Wendy’s drive‑thru proposal amid traffic and safety concerns
Summary
The zoning board denied a proposed Wendy’s and drive‑through on a 41,000‑sq‑ft corner lot after prolonged testimony. Although applicant and town peer reviewers said required mitigations would reduce traffic impacts, several board members concluded safety improvements would not sufficiently eliminate risks at a congested intersection and denied the special permit.
The Falmouth Zoning Board of Appeals voted to deny a special permit for a proposed Wendy’s with a drive‑through after extended testimony from the applicant, peer reviewers, town staff and area residents.
The applicant, Fashion Foods LLC, presented a site plan for a Wendy’s on a 41,000‑square‑foot corner lot and committed to a package of intersection and pedestrian safety improvements — including a flashing beacon, crosswalk upgrades and traffic‑calming signs — to be completed at the applicant’s expense. Both the applicant’s traffic consultant and…
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