Two-story Cumberland Farms project approved
Cumberland Farms’ plan to tear down the existing store at 406 Wareham Road and replace it with a two-story building is set to begin.
All that’s left is obtaining the building permit, which Planning Board member Tom Magauran said at Monday night's meeting wouldn't be a problem.
After more than two years of back-and-forth permit changes and appeals, the Framingham-based convenience store chain has reached an agreement with the town to construct the building, which will include six filling pumps and increased fuel tanks.
It will be the first Cumberland Farms store to have a second story, according to attorney Doug Troyer, which will be used office or storage space. Troyer, who represents the chain, said no decisions have been made for the top floor’s use.
A 20-day appeal period will go into effect after the building permit is obtained.
Since 2009, the town negotiated special permits requests and site plan review for the project, which originally included eight filling stations and a larger canopy.
Four changes to special permits finalized the deal following a May 20 public hearing:
- The establishment of an escrow account by Cumberland Farms to cover costs of reviews and inspections
- Providing a bond of $5,000 for the three-year continued maintenance of the landscape plan
- Holding Cumberland Farms responsible for the maintenance of the sidewalk along Wareham Road
- The submission of a $7,500 bond for the maintenance of the storm water drainage system
“All parties involved—from the Zoning Board to the Selectmen to the Planning Board—have worked in good faith the entire time,” Troyer said. “The Planning Board especially. They’ve worked tremendously to bring a good project to the town.”
Magauran said no confirmation on the future of the store across the street at 413 Wareham Road has been made.