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Board continues Amazon Granite relocation to June 25 amid stormwater and vernal‑pool concerns
Summary
The Bourne Planning Board continued to June 25 an application to relocate Amazon Granite to 130 MacArthur Boulevard so applicants can revise stormwater plans, coordinate with Conservation on vernal‑pool impacts, and address tree‑removal and outdoor storage issues.
The Planning Board agreed May 28 to continue to June 25 the application to redevelop 130 MacArthur Boulevard for Amazon Granite to allow the applicants to revise drainage and stormwater plans and coordinate with the Conservation Commission over a nearby vernal pool.
Bracken Engineering’s Robert Dore and owner Deani Braga presented a plan to renovate the existing building and add outdoor storage and display of stone slabs. Dore said the project will remove several diseased or scrubby trees in the 50‑foot MacArthur setback, install a Title V septic system, and add subsurface infiltration and other stormwater treatment. He explained the technical challenge: “the vernal pool in the wetland system up here is not recharged by groundwater. It's actually charged only by runoff,” and the applicants said they are working with Conservation to ensure post‑construction flows match pre‑construction conditions.
Board members and staff asked for revised calculations and a design that both treats additional on‑site runoff and preserves existing recharge to the vernal pool. The board also flagged removal of trees within the 50‑ft buffer, proposed lighting cutoffs and landscape plans, and public‑safety questions tied to runoff from neighboring properties. The applicants asked for a continuance to finalize a drainage approach acceptable to Conservation; the board voted unanimously to continue the matter to the June 25 meeting.
No vote on the special permits was taken May 28. The applicant indicated they will submit revised stormwater plans and documentation of Conservation review before the continued hearing.
