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Board approves two-unit addition at 238 North Street with lighting condition
Summary
The Planning Board approved adding two dwelling units to an existing mixed-use building at 238 North Street, adopting findings and conditions including a requirement that exterior lighting be dark‑sky compliant; board recorded votes were unanimous.
The Saco Planning Board voted Tuesday to approve site-plan and conditional-use changes to add two dwelling units to an existing mixed-use building at 238 North Street, adopting amended findings of fact and conditions of approval including a condition requiring all exterior lighting be dark‑sky compliant.
City staff reported peer-review memos and a revisited parking analysis. The applicant said the changes would not alter the building footprint significantly; the plan includes restriping the parking lot in spring and confirmed at least one ADA space exists or will be provided. The applicant also agreed to work with a neighboring condominium association to address an existing fixture that neighbors said causes glare.
Board members and staff discussed lighting during findings. Staff and the applicant agreed to confirm lighting compliance; the board added a condition that all exterior lighting be brought into dark‑sky compliance. Members also confirmed other site details including replacement of non-compliant fixtures if identified during a site check by staff.
The board adopted amended findings and conditions and then voted to grant site-plan and conditional-use approval; all votes recorded in the transcript were in favor. The adopted conditions direct the applicant to restripe the parking, ensure ADA access is provided, and resolve exterior lighting issues to meet dark‑sky standards prior to final action noted in the conditions.
Staff will file the findings and conditions and coordinate any post-approval compliance steps with the applicant.
