Marion Planning Board — July 20, 2026

The Marion Planning Board met on July 20, 2026, to conduct regular business and hold a public hearing. Following the approval of the prior meeting's minutes, the board opened a public hearing regarding an application for site plan review submitted by Saltonstall Architects on behalf of Uncle John's Cafe for 413 Wareham Street (Map 13, Lots 21 and 21A). Representatives for the applicant presented revisions to the civil, architectural, stormwater, and traffic plans, which included reconfiguring the parking lot to provide 25 on-site spaces, consolidating Route 6 curb cuts, and relocating loading areas to Wells Road.

During discussion, the board and project representatives reviewed operational traffic flow, sightlines, Cape Cod berm durability in snow storage areas, landscaping, and the peer review process. The board confirmed that Howard Stein Hudson was selected to conduct the engineering peer review on an expedited 10-day turnaround, and the public hearing was formally continued to August 3, 2026.

The board also briefly discussed correspondence regarding a Zoning Board of Appeals application for 8 Crapo Street regarding an upward height expansion, procedural improvements concerning scheduled agenda times and digital document management (scanners), and an announcement regarding the upcoming town party at Silvershell Beach before adjourning.

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