Summary
The corner parcel at Market Street and Route 140 was once slated for a Chick-fil-A that projected over 3,000 daily trips — the spark for the closure petition. Chick-fil-A is out for now, but the developer won't rule out fast food entirely, and residents want a traffic cap of 1,500–1,750 cars a day before accepting the road connection.
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Last discussed Aug 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not specified in the hearing; the site's commercial value could hinge on the road connection remaining open.
The developer and future commercial tenants benefit if the connection stays; residents benefit if traffic stays capped or the road closes.
Tree streets residents could face thousands of extra daily car trips if a high-traffic restaurant opens with the road open.
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Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing - Aug 27, 2026
The corner parcel at Market Street and Route 140 was once slated for a Chick-fil-A that projected over 3,000 daily trips — the spark for the closure petition. Chick-fil-A is out for now, but the developer won't rule out fast food entirely, and residents want a traffic cap of 1,500–1,750 cars a day before accepting the road connection.
Board of County Commissioners Open Session - Jun 25, 2026
Residents near the tree streets fear a new Chick-fil-A will send thousands of cut-through vehicles through their neighborhood. The board unanimously voted to hold a public hearing on closing part of Old Baltimore Road, with the Market Street Extended road required to be built before the restaurant opens.
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