Planning Board approves site plan for three‑family at 171 South Cherry with standard department conditions

The Planning Board granted site‑plan approval for a proposed three‑family dwelling on a vacant parcel at 171 South Cherry Street after the applicant revised the building elevations and added porches in response to the board’s architectural consultant.

The project team told the board they had responded to the consultant’s recommendations by moving a gable, adding small porches, and extending the sidewalk to connect to the public sidewalk. The applicant said the fire‑department comments were addressed and that engineering details were in progress.

Board members said the front porch and facade changes improved the building’s street presence and compatibility with neighboring homes. The board’s resolution granted approval on condition that the applicant address all city‑department comments to each department’s satisfaction, a standard requirement the board applied to this and similar applications.

The motion to approve carried at the meeting with the usual condition that outstanding city‑department comments be satisfied before final sign‑off.