The above matter has been placed on the October 26, 2022 City Commission meeting agenda as a referral to the Planning Board.

This body has endeavored to improve the quality of businesses in the City with the goal of creating an environment that is more welcoming to everyone including families. Notwithstanding this effort, certain stores that sell a range of products marketed to children and teenagers are considered a “convenience store” based on a retailer’s array of merchandise and therefore are prohibited on Lincoln Road under the Land Development Regulations. 

I would like the Planning Board to review a draft amendment to the CD-3 zoning district regulations to permit convenience stores along Lincoln Road, east of Washington Avenue. A convenience store would only be permitted on Lincoln Road if the storefront is located in the interior of the property, and if the entrance is set back a minimum of 75 feet from Lincoln Road.

A draft of the proposed amendment is attached to this memorandum.