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Home My WebLink AboutPublic Comment D. Mayo in Opposition 21 Ziino, Genevey Subject:FW: Wendy's drive thru Special Variance From: Donna Mayo <donnamayo@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 8:01 AM To: Brigham, Anna <Anna.Brigham@town.barnstable.ma.us> Subject: Wendy's drive thru Special Variance Dear Anna, I am writing to express my concern about the proposed Wendy's drive-thru at the former Santander Bank at the corner of Pine Street and Main Street, across the street from Barnstable High School. I live off of Pine Street and am regularly at that intersection although I purposely avoid it at certain times due to the congestion there. I attended the previous Zoning Board of Appeals meeting by zoom and am aware that the application for a Special Permit was tabled while further traffic studies were to be conducted. I can only express my safety and traffic concerns due to anecdotal observations. It is a busy intersection, particularly during the summer months and also when school starts and ends. About a month or so ago, I witnessed an SUV that ended up crashed into a tree on the High School side of the road. I believe the entrance to the drive thru would be from Pine Street at the bend in the road just before the intersection which could cause more back-ups and potentially hazardous. I have grave concerns about the number of students who will cross the street to get access (apart from those driving there after classes). I also recently witnessed a young boy who walked his bike across the road to the High School side and was nearly hit by a car (I was traveling west on Main Street and stopped to take a left onto Pine Street. The boy walked in front of me and another car traveling west passed along side me narrowly avoiding the boy). I appreciate your consideration of my concerns. Regards, Donna Mayo 51 Holly Lane Centerville, MA. 02632 CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the Town of Barnstable! Do not click links, open attachments or reply, unless you recognize the sender's email address and know the content is safe!