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Planning board grants two-year extension for 55 Middle Street apartment project
Summary
The Lewiston Planning Board voted to extend the development approval for a six‑story, 150‑unit apartment project at 55 Middle Street through Aug. 14, 2027, while the developer prepares a planned amendment and works with city staff on easements and streetscape elements.
The Lewiston Planning Board voted to grant a two‑year extension of a prior development review approval for the proposed apartment building at 55 Middle Street, allowing the applicant to start construction through Aug. 14, 2027.
The extension preserves the approval that the board originally granted on Aug. 14, 2023, for a six‑story building with 150 dwelling units and several waiver approvals. The developer indicated in its extension request that it plans to file an amendment to change portions of the building footprint and other details before returning to the board.
Shelley Norton, deputy director for city planning staff, told the board staff and the applicant recently met with public works and the project’s civil engineer to review utility locations in the street and to…
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