Planning board grants site‑plan modification for Main Street property converting vacant restaurant to therapy office

The planning board approved a site‑plan modification at 176 Main Street that converts a vacant restaurant into a therapy office, accepting revised plans that reduce building additions and the number of enclosed offices.

Architect Michael D told the board the applicant removed a front addition, scaled back a rear addition, and reduced the number of enclosed offices to improve circulation and reduce parking demand. The revised proposal requires 14 parking spaces and provides 11; staff concluded the revisions improved vehicular circulation and reduced the parking deficiency compared with the prior submission.

Planning staff summarized changes made since the May 13 hearing and recommended approval subject to the attached conditions and standard engineering and drainage requirements. The board voted to grant the application on a motion by Mr. Brown.

The approval is conditioned on satisfying the attached site‑plan conditions and required engineering submittals. Staff will verify drainage, grading and remaining relief requests before issuance of construction permits.