Planning Board

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 · 7:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
  4. 3a. April 17, 2024 Planning Board meeting minutes
    minutes
  5. Agenda Overview
  6. **Consent Agenda**
  7. Design Review Applications by Consent
  8. 5a. Sousa Signs, LLC, on behalf of Salon Centric, requests architectural design review approval for a new 36.2-square-foot internally illuminated building wall sign at 14 Loudon Rd in the Gateway Performance (GWP) District.
    consent report
  9. 5b. Signarama Concord, on behalf of Revive Beauty, requests architectural design review approval for an existing non-permitted 16-square-foot non-illuminated building wall sign at 230 North Main St in the Urban Commercial (CU) District.
    consent report
  10. 5c. Signarama Concord, on behalf of Newbody Wellness, requests architectural design review approval for an existing non-permitted 13.5-square-foot non-illuminated building wall sign at 1 Merrimack St (Penacook) in the Central Business Performance (CBP) District.
    consent report
  11. 5d. Advantage Signs, on behalf of Concord Housing, requests architectural design review approval for a new 12-square-foot non-illuminated free-standing sign at 23 Green St in the Civic Performance (CVP) District.
    consent report
  12. 5e. Angel Galvan, on behalf of The Light Of The World Church, requests architectural design review approval for an existing 12.8-square-foot non-illuminated building wall sign at 328 Village St in the Central Business Performance (CBP) District. The sign was installed prior to obtaining architectural design review approval and a sign permit.
    consent report
  13. 5f. Michael Miller, on behalf of Center Point Church, requests architectural design review approval for an existing non-permitted 24-square-foot non-illuminated blade sign and two existing non-permitted non-illuminated window door signs of 3 square feet each at 20 N State St in the Central Business Performance (CBP) District.
    consent report
  14. Determination of Completeness by Consent
  15. 6a. NH Land Consultants and NH Sustainable Communities, LLC, on behalf of Thomas Cheney, request approvals for a major site plan application, architectural design review, and a condominium subdivision application for an 83-unit condominium development. The site comprises 8.33 acres over four tax lots addressed as 169, 165, 159, and 153 Fisherville Rd in the General Commercial (CG) District. (2023-151) This item is for a determination of completeness on the consent agenda and is not a public hearing.
    consent report
  16. Extension Applications by Consent Extension Applications by Consent
  17. 7a. JTA Realty Investments, LLC, and Joseph T. Alosa request a one-year extension of major site plan, architectural design review, and conditional use permit approvals for the construction of a 17,400-square-foot, 38-space commercial parking lot with associated stormwater, landscape, and lighting improvements. The site is addressed as 96 Hall St in the Opportunity Corridor Performance (OCP) District. (2022-31)
    consent report
  18. **End of Consent Agenda**
  19. Public Hearings
  20. Design Review Applications
  21. 8a. Jeffrey Burnham, Kathy Miller, and Capital City Billiards request that the Planning Board reconsider and reverse the Board's decision made on April 17, 2024, to deny the architectural design review application for signage located at 219 Fisherville Rd in accordance with Article 28-9-4(f)(8) of the Zoning Ordinance.
    public hearing report
  22. 8b. ABK Holdings, LLC, requests that the Planning Board reconsider and reverse the Board's decision made on April 17, 2024, to deny the architectural design review application for signage located at 108 Fisherville Road in accordance with Article 28-9-4(f)(8) of the Zoning Ordinance.
    public hearing report
  23. 8c. NEOPCO Signs, on behalf of Blodgett Supply, requests architectural design review approval for a new 37.5-square-foot internally illuminated building wall sign at 254 Sheep Davis Rd in the Gateway Performance (GWP) District.
    public hearing report
  24. 8d. Poyant Signs, on behalf of Dunkin’, requests architectural design review approval for a new 17.16-square-foot internally illuminated building wall sign and a new 10.93-square-foot internally illuminated tenant pylon panel at 1 Whitney Rd in the Gateway Performance (GWP) District.
    public hearing report
  25. 8e. Carol Ellis, on behalf of Laborata Studios, requests architectural design review approval for two existing non-illuminated window signs of 14 square feet and 13 square feet at 1 Merrimack St (Penacook) in the Central Business Performance (CBP) District. The signs were installed prior to architectural design review approval and prior to obtaining sign permits.
    public hearing report
  26. 8f. Gerry Carrier, on behalf of Little River Oriental Rugs, requests architectural design review approval for four existing non-permitted non-illuminated window signs of 0.95 square feet, 0.67 square feet, 2.64 square feet, and 0.61 square feet at 10 North Main St in the Central Business Performance (CBP) District. The signs were installed prior to architectural design review approval and prior to obtaining sign permits. The applicant requests approval for the signs as installed.
    public hearing report
  27. 8g. Shane Hustus, on behalf of Fox Hardware, requests architectural design review approval for an existing non-permitted 8.5-square-foot non-illuminated hanging blade sign at 325 Village St in the Central Business Performance (CBP) District. The sign was installed prior to receiving architectural design review approval and prior to issuance of a sign permit. The applicant requests approval as installed.
    public hearing report
  28. 8h. Kevin Rutter, on behalf of Smoking Turtle NH, requests architectural design review approval for an existing non-permitted 24-square-foot externally illuminated building wall sign at 9 Pleasant St Extension in the Central Business Performance (CBP) District.
    public hearing report
  29. Amendments
  30. 9a. Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Casinos/Gaming Facilities
    public hearing report
  31. 9b. Tom Zajac and Hayner/Swanson, Inc., on behalf of Stickney Avenue, LLC, request approval for an amendment to a major site plan approval to move precedent condition 2 to subsequent conditions as a new subsequent condition 6. The site is addressed as 5-13 Stickney Ave in the Opportunity Corridor Performance (OCP) District. (2022-78)
    public hearing report
  32. 9c. Scott Donovan and Warrenstreet Architects, Inc., on behalf of Pleasant Street Residences, request an amendment to the major site plan approval to not replace window shutters on the exterior of the building. The site is addressed as 120 Pleasant St in the Institutional (IS) District. (2022-33)
    public hearing report
  33. 9d. Altus Engineering, on behalf of Ryan Taber, requests an amendment to major subdivision approval for an 8-unit residential condominium development for waiver requests from Section 12.08(12) and (22), Section 16.03(1) and (16), Section 17.03, Figure 20-2, and Section 29.01 of the Subdivision Regulations. The site is addressed as 15 Hot Hole Pond Rd in the Open Space Residential (RO) District.
    public hearing report
  34. 9e. Wilcox and Barton, Inc., on behalf of Morrill Mill Pond, LLC, requests approval for an amendment to a major site plan and architectural design review to replace the previously-approved retail use with a second complementary restaurant to be generally located where the retail building was proposed, with some modifications to the building footprint, parking, and stormwater management systems at 10 Whitney Rd in the Industrial (IN) District. (2022-54)
    public hearing report
  35. Site Plan, Subdivision and Conditional Use Permit Applications
  36. 10a. Erin Lambert and Wilcox & Barton, Inc., on behalf of B&L Transmissions, LLC, request approvals of a major site plan application and architectural design review for construction of a new automotive repair shop and related site improvements, and conditional use permit applications for separation of driveways and wetland buffer impacts at 388 Loudon Rd in the Gateway Performance (GWP) District. (2023-143)
    public hearing report
  37. 10b. Erin Lambert and Wilcox & Barton, Inc., on behalf of Fred and Mertie Potter, 125 NSS LLC, 20 Franklin St Concord LLC, and 10 Bradley Street LLC, request approval for a minor site plan application for the expansion of an office building. The site is addressed as 125 N State St in the Neighborhood Residential (RN) District. (2024-015)
    public hearing report
  38. 10c. TF Bernier, a division of Hoyle Tanner & Associates, Inc., on behalf of William Young Properties, LLC, requests approval for a minor subdivision application to adjust lot lines between 38 Cross St and 44 Cross St in the Neighborhood Residential (RN) District.
    public hearing report
  39. 10d. Peter Stoddard and S&H Land Services, LLC, on behalf of Norman and Betsey Lacoy, request approval for a minor subdivision application to divide one existing lot into three lots. Also requested is approval for a waiver from Section 12.03(6) of the Subdivision Regulations. The site is unaddressed at Blackwater Rd (adjacent to 33 Blackwater Rd) in the Open Space Residential (RO) District. (2024-027)
    public hearing report
  40. 10e. Granite Engineering, LLC, on behalf of Consolidated Communications of Northern New England Co, LLC, requests approval of a minor site plan application for expansion of an outdoor storage area. The site is addressed as 64 Regional Dr in the Industrial (IN) District.
    public hearing report
  41. 10f. Granite Engineering, LLC and Brenton Cole, on behalf of Bradcore Holdings, LLC, request approvals for a major site plan application and architectural design review for an 8,250-square-foot building addition and accompanying circulation and parking improvements, and conditional use permit applications for disturbance to a wetland buffer, an alternative parking arrangement for the construction of fewer parking spaces than what is required. Also requested is a waiver of 22.03(2) of the Concord Site Plan Regulations. The site is addressed as 391 Loudon Rd, operating as Chappell Tractor Sales, LLC, in the Gateway Performance (GWP) District.
    public hearing report
  42. 10g. LSE Ursa Minor, LLC and GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., on behalf of L.A. Brochu, Inc., request approval of a minor site plan and conditional use permit application for the installation of a solar array. The site is addressed as 67 W Portsmouth St in the Open Space Residential (RO) District. (2024-028)
    public hearing report
  43. 10h. Jonathan Devine and TFMoran, Inc., on behalf of ROI Irrevocable Trust and Christine Windler, request approvals for a major site plan application and architectural design review for the construction of a new bank and associated site improvements. Also requested is approval for a conditional use permit for driveway separation distances. The site is addressed as 16-22 Manchester St (Tax Map 792Z 2) in the Gateway Performance (GWP) District. (2024-023)
    public hearing report
  44. 10i. Jonathan Devine and TFMoran, Inc., on behalf of ROI Irrevocable Trust and Christine Windler, request approvals for a major site plan application and architectural design review for the construction of a gas station, convenience store, single-bay automatic car wash, and associated site improvements, as well as a conditional use permit application for driveway separation distances and more than one driveway. Also requested are waivers from various Site Plan Regulations. The site comprises three tax lots addressed as 30 Manchester St, 32 Manchester St, and 33-35 Black Hill Rd in the Gateway Performance (GWP) District. (2024-024)
    public hearing report
  45. Other Business
  46. Any other business which may legally come before the Board.
  47. Adjournment
  48. Information
  49. i. April 30, 2024 Architectural Design Review Committee meeting minutes
    Information item
  50. ii. Report for May 2024 - Minor Revisions to Approved Site Plans
    Information item
  51. Next regular monthly meeting is Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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