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Chick‑fil‑A site plan review for 50 Independence Way continued to March 11

2391395 · February 26, 2025

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Summary

A public hearing on a Chick‑fil‑A drive‑through restaurant proposed for 50 Independence Way (Liberty Tree Mall area) was continued to March 11 at the applicant’s request while the development team finalizes plans.

The Planning Board continued a public hearing on a site‑plan review application from Chick‑fil‑A for 50 Independence Way to the board’s March 11 meeting at the applicant’s request.

The application proposes demolition of the existing Friendly Toast building in the Liberty Tree Mall area and construction of a standalone restaurant with drive‑through facilities; staff said the project design includes two drive‑through lanes plus a third lane devoted to mobile orders. The use is allowed in the C3 zoning district as a restaurant with a drive‑through, but the new building requires planning-board site‑plan review.

Town staff reported the applicant asked for additional time to finalize the plan; Jean Hartnett moved to continue the public hearing to March 11, 2025. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Why it matters: The proposal will alter the Liberty Tree Mall parcel’s building and circulation. When the applicant returns, the board will review site details, traffic circulation, and any engineering comments as part of the site‑plan review process under Section 4 of the Danvers Zoning Bylaw.