Planning Board
TL;DR
The Concord Planning Board reviewed multiple sign design applications and discussed several land development proposals, including a potential mixed-use development on Loudon Road. The meeting covered various site plan modifications, minor subdivisions, and updates to trail establishment guidelines.
Key Decisions
- Multiple Business Sign Approvals Approved
- Mixed-Use Development Preliminary Discussion Discussed (No Final Decision)
- Trail Establishment Guidelines Under Consideration
- Minor Lot Line Adjustments Mostly Approved
- Commercial Site Expansion Reviewed
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Approval of Meeting Minutes
- 24-594 Planning Board Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2024consent report
- Agenda Overview
- **Consent Agenda**
- Design Review Applications by Consent
- 5A. Poyant Signs, on behalf of JS 155 Loudon Road LLC ET AL, requests architectural design review approval for three new internally illuminated wall signs of 72.87-square-feet (SP-0388-2024), 30.37-square-feet (SP-0390-2024), and 72.87-square-feet (SP-0389-2024), and two internally illuminated pylon panel signs of 35.51-square-feet (SP-0394-2024) and 49.51-square-feet (SP-0391-2024) to replace existing signage at 155 Loudon Road in the Gateway Performance (GWP) District.consent report
- 5B. Sousa Signs, LLC, on behalf of Brixmore Capital SC LLC, and Five Below, requests architectural design review approval for a new 160-square-foot, internally illuminated wall sign (SP-0398-2024) at 80 Storrs St in the Opportunity Corridor Performance (OCP) District. (2024-077)consent report
- 5C. Sanel Napa and Ethos Sign Co, on behalf of Automotive Supply Assoc, Inc, requests architectural design review approval for a replacement 128-square-foot non-illuminated tenant panel (SP-0401-2024) to replace an existing tenant panel in an existing pylon sign at 263 S Main St in the Urban Transitional (UT) and Opportunity Corridor Performance (OCP) Districts. (2024-076)consent report
- 5D. Sousa Signs, LLC, on behalf of Associated Enterprises, Inc, and Marathon Sports, requests architectural design review approval for a replacement 11.8-square-foot non-illuminated sign and awning (SP-0406-2024) to replace an existing sign and awning, and a new 5-square-foot non-illuminated window sign (SP-0407-2024) at 142 N Main St in the Central Business Performance (CBP) District. (2024-078)consent report
- 5E. KC Signs, on behalf of Carrier Place, LLC and AT&T, requests architectural design review approval for a replacement 19.13-square-foot internally illuminated wall sign (SP-0403-2024) to replace an existing wall sign, and a replacement 5.7-square-foot internally illuminated tenant panel (SP-0404-2024) to replace an existing tenant panel in an existing pylon sign at 273 Loudon Rd in the Gateway Performance (GWP) District. (2024-080)consent report
- 5F. Angel Galvan, on behalf of Seman Enterprises, LLC and The Light of The World Church, requests architectural design review approval for a new 12-square-foot non-illuminated window sign (SP-0408-2024) at 328 Village St in the Central Business Performance (CBP) District. (2024-081)consent report
- 5G. NEOPCO Signs, on behalf Stephen T. and Ellen J. Destefano, Century 21, and Inscription Architects, requests architectural design review approval for replacement 0.5-square-foot lettering (SP-0409-2024) to replace existing lettering on the existing externally illuminated freestanding sign, and the addition of a new 6-square-foot panel (SP-0410-2024) to be placed on the existing externally illuminated freestanding sign at 46 Pleasant St in the Central Business Performance (CBP) District. (2024-083)consent report
- 5H. Jared Mostue, on behalf of Sheep Davis Flex, LLC and BAM Ventures, LLC dba Body & Mind Fitness, requests an architectural design review recommendation for a new 18-square-foot non-illuminated wall sign (SP-0411-2024) at 248 Sheep Davis Rd in the Gateway Performance (GWP) District. (2024-087)consent report
- **End of Consent Agenda**
- Public Hearings
- Design Review Applications
- 6A. Jigme Ghising, on behalf of Remi’s Block, LLC, and New Everest Momo & Curry, requests an architectural design review recommendation for a new 6-square-foot internally illuminated building wall sign (SP-0386-2024) at 156 N Main St in the Central Business Performance (CBP) District. (2024-079)public hearing report
- 6B. Advantage Signs, on behalf of 721 Beech Street Realty Trust, Campbell Daniel J Trustee, and Capital Estates, requests architectural design review approval for a replacement 13.41-square-foot externally illuminated panel (SP-0412-2024) to replace an existing externally illuminated panel in an existing freestanding sign at 81 Fisherville Rd in the Urban Transitional (UT) District. (2024-82)public hearing report
- Site Plan, Subdivision and Conditional Use Permit Applications
- 7A. Richard D. Bartlett & Associates, LLC, on behalf of Jesse E. Murray Revocable Trust 1991 and Helen B. Murray Revocable Trust 1991, requests approvals for a minor subdivision, a conditional use permit for driveway separation and number of driveways, and certain waivers from the Subdivision Regulations for a lot line adjustment between 115 River Rd and 119 River Rd, in the Open Space Residential (RO) District. (2024-084) (PL-MIS-2024-0031, PL-CUP-2025-0080)public hearing report
- 7B. Richard D. Bartlett & Associates, LLC, on behalf of Alden Place Condominium Owners’ Association, requests approvals for a minor subdivision application to eliminate platted convertible land area and make it platted common area, and certain waivers from the Subdivision Regulations, at 6 McKinley St, 1 Matthew St, and 310 S Main St in the Neighborhood Residential (RN) District. (2024-072) This application was continued to a date certain of January 15, 2025, at the request of the applicant.public hearing report
- 7C. Michael G. and Eileen M. Gfroerer request approvals for a minor subdivision and certain waivers from the Subdivision Regulations for a lot line adjustment between 12 Tahanto St and 11 Summit St, in the Neighborhood Residential (RN) District. (2024-085)public hearing report
- 7D. Granite Engineering, LLC, on behalf of Bradcore Holdings, LLC, requests approvals for major site plan review; architectural design review; conditional use permit applications for disturbance to a wetland buffer and an alternative parking arrangement for the construction of fewer parking spaces than required; and certain waivers from the Site Plan Regulations, for construction of an 8,250-square-foot addition and accompanying circulation and parking improvements, at 391 Loudon Rd in the Gateway Performance (GWP) District. (2024-018) (PL-SPR-2024-0027, PL-CUP-2024-0059, PL-CUP-2024-0060)public hearing report
- 7E. Wilcox & Barton, on behalf of The Arts Alley, LLC, and 20 South Main Street, LLC, requests approvals for a major condominium subdivision and certain waivers from the Subdivision Regulations for a four-unit condominium subdivision, with two units in the Arts Alley building, one unit as the proposed diner car building, and the fourth unit being the renovated carriage house to be known as Duke's, at 20 S Main St, 20 1/2 S Main St, and 22 S Main St, in the Central Business Performance (CBP) District. (2024-060)public hearing report
- 7F. Christine Gray and Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc., on behalf of 128 Airport Rd, LLC, request approvals for a minor site plan application, and certain waivers from the Site Plan Regulations, for construction of a new 4,000-square-foot outdoor storage yard and associated site improvements to a developed site, at 128 Airport Rd in the Industrial (IN) District (2024-073)public hearing report
- Other Business
- 8A. Ari B. Pollack and Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, on behalf of Onxy Steeplegate Concord, LLC and Onyx Regal Concord, LLC, request discussion with the Planning Board for a comprehensive development plan design and layout for a mixed-use development at 270 Loudon Rd and 282 Loudon Rd, in the Gateway Performance (GWP) District. (2024-086) NOTE: A public hearing shall not be held for the design review phase, but comments may be received from abutters or other parties of interest.report
- 8B. Consider adopting revised "Criteria for a New Trail" and "Procedural Guidelines for Establishing a New Trail or Trail Network." Consider adopting new "Criteria for Discontinuance of a Trail" and "Procedural Guidelines for Discontinuance of a Trail or Trail Network."report
- 8C. Request from Stephen M. Duprey and others to modify City easements located at 31 and 33 Samuel Dr, as well as permission to landscape and maintain the vegetated area within the center of the cul-de-sac at Samuel Dr, as referred to the Planning Board (as well as Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, General Services Department, and Community Development Department) by City Council on November 12, 2024.report
- Adjournment
- Information
- i. Architectural Design Review Committee meeting minutes - December 3, 2024Information item
- ii. Report for December 18, 2024 - Minor Revisions to Approved Site PlansInformation item
- Next regular monthly meeting is Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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