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Applicant Roger Duhaime showed photos of recent cleanup and repair work at the building and told the board he plans to replace failing roofing, update siding and windows and improve the sign and site appearance. Duhaime said the property will be used primarily for appointments and a showroom, and that he does not expect high daily customer volumes; staff confirmed the parking calculation for the proposed use is driven largely by the number of employees.

The board voted to grant three waivers the applicant requested: a waiver from the development regulations (part 1, section 15.01) to remove four parking spaces (those in front of existing overhead doors and loading bays), a waiver from the outdoor site lighting-plan submission requirement (part 1, section 16.042) with the condition that lighting must meet code and be reviewed with the code enforcement officer, and a waiver from the landscaping design criteria (part 3, section 3.04) for portions of the constrained frontage where trees and snow storage limit plantings.

The board also found there was no regional impact under the state statute cited in the public hearing and assessed impact fees of $17,008.59 for traffic and public safety. The applicant had not requested impact-fee waivers.

After discussing a set of site-improvement conditions proposed by board members, the Planning Board approved the site plan subject to written conditions recorded in the approval. Key conditions the board added require that the front façade be brought to a consistent architectural treatment (the applicant agreed to install new siding or matching material across the front elevation and remove or replace the existing roadside sign) prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy; the rest of the building’s exterior is to be fully repainted within one year of the certificate of occupancy; and the parking lot pavement must be fully replaced within two years of the certificate of occupancy. The board recorded several other standard conditions (insurance, as‑built plans, any required state permits) and required the applicant to provide signed plan copies for filing so the town can release building permits.

Board members and staff walked through details shown in the applicant’s photos and plans: the applicant has installed new roofing on part of the building and replaced some siding and windows but will need to extend the new siding to the other front corner to achieve a consistent look. Members emphasized that several of the old overhead doors on the building appeared unnecessary for the proposed use and discussed permanently closing or painting them so the front of the building presents a single, consistent façade rather than many garage bays.

The board’s motion to approve cited RSA 674:44 (procedures for local site-plan approval) and included the conditions noted above; the vote to approve carried after a motion and second. Staff will circulate the signed plan set to the applicant and the town’s code-enforcement office so the applicant may pursue required permits. The applicant and staff were advised that some minor maintenance work (power washing and non‑structural painting) could begin earlier in coordination with the code-enforcement officer, but siding or other work constrained by building-permit rules may require signed plan sets and permits first.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hooksett - Planning Board - May 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board granted waivers for parking, lighting-plan submission and landscaping and approved the commercial site plan for 51 Londonderry Turnpike, imposing conditions including façade and siding work before occupancy, painting deadlines and a two‑year paving requirement; impact fees were set at $17,008.59.","taxTitle","Hooksett, Merrimack County , New Hampshire","taxId",68560,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544915,"Developer pitches 8-unit condominium at 1143 Hooksett Road; board open to residential use in performance zone",1414,64430,1479000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3395568-e0f7bce0a5488b556be0fd00728344d2&start=64&end=1479","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3395568-e0f7bce0a5488b556be0fd00728344d2/thumbnail_64430.jpg","/articles/6544915/Hooksett/Merrimack-County/New-Hampshire/Developer-pitches-8-unit-condominium-at-1143-Hooksett-Road-board-open-to-residential-use-in-performance-zone","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544915-7752742e6c48ef044ee98d67c935681c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775147191&Signature=dYRe7SAjYHQgZEmmm1TEKfKjkWRs5Ed1ty25~Elnqg4FFzyiNUS5zUQH3I3uHLhW4r8lWFKDdqzTftUG9EZ1~khx9pUaNFDa4O1eJj9MoBUAvw8fyDAP0H1knKkUNhOZCMrVwD5Lqi9JeKDdzMIXaYT9-trntyK19jVGl2yFCxlFECTXZPi~TH8xy2PDamalNGtgtDiCr7cQ1Sq48ue7uJLYJ7rAynkqyEYKRitHlZ0QfJSzJEQPW3Pj7rGjGmmaEFkzEzMKA4dz8U4e~-3ru5UluLEsiLtedjiHiso6nUs-3qyEj9JfVH-kJCbgrJujXpMSEtspDnnpjuYpq~~Pig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Genesis Systems LLC presented a concept plan May 19 to the Hooksett Planning Board for an eight-unit condominium at 1143 Hooksett Road and asked whether the board would be willing to consider residential uses in the town's performance zone.

The applicant, Jay Arhol, owner of Genesis Systems, said the 1.3-acre lot would be laid out as eight two- and three‑story condominium units with two parking spaces per unit (one in a garage and one in a driveway) and about eight visitor spaces. Arhol said the plan would close the Hooksett Road access and leave only Mammoth Road as the driveway entrance; he also said the development would include a fire truck turnaround and a retention area. “Given the severe need for housing, we could pursue a residential development,” Arhol said.

Board members generally reacted positively to the concept. Several said a residential proposal would better match surrounding uses than the site’s current commercial allowance. Planning Board member Jim Sullivan called the concept “much improved” over past commercial layouts and said eliminating the Hooksett Road access would be “a benefit.” Other members flagged grading, retaining-wall and terracing questions, and urged the applicant to make the Mammoth Road elevation and front façade more attractive.

The board discussed density and alternatives for building orientation and unit mix. Genesis representatives said the site is in the performance zone, which typically allows industrial and commercial uses only, and asked whether the board would be comfortable with a residential waiver and with eight units on the parcel. The applicant noted that the DOT has provided written authorization for driveways on both Hooksett and Mammoth roads but that, under the current concept, they would relinquish the Hooksett Road access and use Mammoth Road only.

Board members suggested several design changes the applicant should consider before filing a formal site plan: reducing the unit count to six to better address slope and grading; orienting at least the first unit to face Mammoth Road so the development reads as a single-family house from the street; and continuing the new siding or consistent architectural treatment across the front elevation. Planning Board member Paul Scarpetti recommended exploring two- and three‑unit buildings rather than the proposed long, side‑facing blocks to reduce retaining-wall requirements and provide usable rear yards. Another member noted walkout‑type conditions on lower units could avoid large retaining walls.

No waivers or permits were decided at the May 19 concept discussion. The board treated the presentation as an informal concept review; a staff member clarified the applicant had not submitted formal waiver requests and that, procedurally, the Planning Board could not act tonight. The applicant said the next step would be to confirm whether the board is comfortable with residential use in the performance zone and with the proposed density, then to invest in detailed engineering and formal waiver applications.

If and when the applicant files a formal site plan, the board emphasized it would expect engineering addressing grades, drainage and the proposed retention area; demonstration that fire access and vehicle turning radii meet standards; confirmation of utility locations for sewer and water; and a detailed landscaping plan to meet the town’s buffer and screening requirements. Several members said they were inclined to support a residential use on this lot because it is largely surrounded by residential property and because removing Hooksett Road access reduces potential safety and traffic impacts.

The Planning Board did not vote on the concept and gave no formal waivers. The applicant will return with engineered plans and any formal waiver requests if he decides to proceed.","Genesis Systems LLC presented a conceptual plan for eight townhome-style condominium units at 1143 Hooksett Road. Planning Board members said they are conceptually supportive of residential use in the performance zone, and discussed access, grading and design but made no final approvals.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning Board approves commercial site plan for 51 Londonderry Turnpike with conditions, waivers and $17,008.59 in impact fees

Developer pitches 8-unit condominium at 1143 Hooksett Road; board open to residential use in performance zone