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At a glance: Planning & Zoning Board votes April 17 — approvals, waivers and minutes
Summary
The Manchester Planning & Zoning Board approved multiple site‑plan amendments and a conditional use permit, granted two waiver requests, determined a 220‑unit project may have regional impact, and approved minutes from April 3.
The Manchester Planning & Zoning Board took several formal actions at its April 17 meeting. Key votes and motions follow.
• Waiver approvals (SP2025‑005 waiver requests): The board approved a waiver to Appendix C §2 (site‑plan requirement) and a waiver to Subdivision & Site Plan Regulation §8.11 (trash handling) for a multi‑unit project at 37‑45 Manchester Street; the site‑plan application SP2025‑005 was then approved in accordance with findings of fact and staff recommendations. Motion to approve waivers made by Steven Mino; motion to approve application made by Vice Chair Aaron George Kelly; seconded by Bob Gagne. Approved by voice vote.
• SP2020‑0059 and SP2020‑0058 (73 Hanover Street / 875 Elm Street): Related site‑plan amendments to change refuse service allocation and to add an external dumpster enclosure (including a grease trap) were approved; motions were made by Bob Gagne and seconded by Vice Chair Aaron George Kelly. Approved by voice vote.
• CU2025‑008 (633 Second Street): Conditional use permit for Revive Recovery Resource Center to operate an 18‑bed congregate residence for women was approved with conditions including proof of ownership prior to permit activation. Motion by Aaron George Kelly; second by Chris Wellington. Approved by voice vote.
• Regional impact determination: The board determined that PDSP2025‑001 (a 220‑unit development near the Londonderry border) may have regional impact and directed staff to circulate the application to the town of Londonderry, the regional planning commission and the Conservation Commission for review. Motion by Steven Mino; second by Bob Gagne. Approved by voice vote.
• Minutes and administrative items: The board approved Planning & Zoning Board minutes for April 3, 2025, with small corrections; approved two waivers connected to SP2025‑005 prior to approving that application; and discussed a minor plan revision for the Mark Stebbins Community Center (315 Kimball Street) where members concluded added solar panels do not constitute a material change requiring a return to the board.
All approvals were recorded at the meeting; recorded identifiers include SP2025‑005 (37‑45 Manchester Street), SP2020‑0059, SP2020‑0058 (73 Hanover/875 Elm), and CU2025‑008 (633 Second Street). Several items will require follow‑up: Zoning Board of Adjustment review for parking variances, full site‑plan submittal for changes of use, and intermunicipal and conservation commission review for the flagged 220‑unit project.
