Planning Board orders Chick-fil-A traffic study
Burlington's Planning Board voted 4-2 to order a peer traffic review before deciding on Chick-fil-A's proposed drive-through at 2 Wall Street.
Planning Board · Meeting of July 16, 2026
Burlington's Planning Board voted 4-2 to order a peer traffic review before deciding on Chick-fil-A's proposed drive-through at 2 Wall Street. Vice Chair Barbara L'Heureux said she "do not feel comfortable" with employees stationed in drive-through lanes near vehicles, citing reported accidents elsewhere. Member Gregory Ryan opposed the review, calculating that a 265-foot turn lane could hold "17 cars" and arguing the site could handle projected volume.
The board continued all three Chick-fil-A applications to August 6. Separately, the board unanimously recommended raising the zoning violation fine from $50 to $300 per day, approved special permits for Envision Energy USA and the Halal Spot restaurant at 90 Middlesex Turnpike, and withdrew a proposed "wall art" bylaw definition after Town Counsel Lisa Mead flagged First Amendment concerns tied to Reed v. Gilbert.
In the full story:
- Who Was There
- Organizations And Documents Referenced
- The complete report — 3,373 words
Source: the Planning Board meeting of July 16, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
Members read the rest of this story and every Burlington meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this story
Know someone in Burlington who follows town government? Share Townbrief Burlington: they can sign up free.