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Planning commission recommends 144-unit multifamily project at Victory Boulevard amid school impact concerns

5577146 · August 6, 2025
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A proposal for a 144-unit market-rate apartment complex on Victory Boulevard earned a planning commission recommendation despite school staff reporting a projected student impact; the commission emphasized interdepartmental review improvements and requested conditions and future coordination.

The Portsmouth Planning Commission on Aug. 5 recommended approval of a use permit for a 144-unit multifamily development at 4054 Victory Boulevard, a vacant 6.26-acre site near Victory Crossing shopping center.

City planner Bill Lanfair said the project by Varsity Development would build two apartment buildings totaling 144 units (approximately 22% one-bedroom, 50% two-bedroom and 28% three-bedroom). The proposal includes a clubhouse, fitness center, on-site stormwater retention or detention,…

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