At its Aug. 6 meeting the Manchester Planning Board processed a number of routine procedural matters — extension requests, continuances and a withdrawal — and set several large applications for further review on Aug. 21.

Key procedural outcomes

- 1305 Elm Street (SP2024-007): The applicant requested an extension; staff reported no concerns and the public hearing was closed for the extension request. The board will consider a decision at the Aug. 21 business meeting.

- 747 Grove Street (SP2024-010): The applicant asked for a one-year extension while utility coordination and a foundation permit are underway; staff indicated approvals are in order and the board closed the hearing and will decide on Aug. 21.

- 516 Elm Street (SP2025-007): The applicant withdrew its July application after variances for a large EMC (electronic message center) sign were denied by the Zoning Board of Adjustment; staff told the board the applicant needs time to decide next steps.

- South Mammoth Road PDSP2025-001 (220 units/44 buildings on 46 acres): Applicant requested a continuance to Aug. 21; the board agreed to continue that large master-plan-level application to the Aug. 21 business meeting.

- A packet of other applications were found sufficiently complete to invoke the board’s jurisdiction and were set for future hearings (staff list read into record for multiple docket items).

Why it matters: The motions and continuances set the schedule for when the public and board will revisit several large housing and redevelopment proposals. Several of the extension requests were noncontroversial and tied to construction scheduling and permit timing.

Next steps: Most items referenced above were scheduled for the Aug. 21 business meeting; staff asked applicants to provide any outstanding technical materials ahead of that meeting.