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Ziino, Genevey
From:Bob Schulte <bob.a.schulte@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, January 22, 2024 11:13 AM
To:Brigham, Anna; Ziino, Genevey; Jenkins, Elizabeth
Cc:Anne Schulte; Bob Schulte
Subject:Opposition to Wendy's Drive-thru Permit (Appeal No. 2023-010)
Dear ZBA Members,
Unfortunately, we will be unable to attend the hearing on this matter scheduled for January 24, 2024. However, we
would like to go on record with our comments. We are writing to express our strong opposition to the approval of a
Special Permit to allow a drive-thru for a Wendy's restaurant located at 715 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA (the
intersection of West Main St. & Pine St.).
We have lived off Elliot Road, not far from this location, for close to 30 years and drive through this intersection multiple
times a day. It is an extremely busy intersection and we can't think of a much worse and more dangerous location in
Town to intentionally add to the traffic and congestion.
It is situated directly across the entrance to one of Barnstable High School's main parking lots which is used during
school hours, but also on evenings and weekends for events held at the Performing Arts Center.
The additional vehicular and foot traffic (kids crossing Main St. from the High School) created by the restaurant (without
a drive-thru) will be bad enough for the area. However, the addition of a drive-thru will be a recipe for disaster. We can
already see the Cape Cod Times' headlines about the increase in vehicle accidents and teenagers being hit by cars while
attempting to cross the street at this location.
For the safety of our community, we respectfully request that you please deny the Special Permit to allow a drive-
through at this location.
Thank you,
Bob & Anne Schulte
Centerville, MA