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Planning Board approves Press Cafe site plan with off-site signal to go to council
Summary
Somersworth Planning Board approved a site plan for Press Cafe at 459 High Street with conditions including traffic‑signal review by City Council, stormwater and third‑party comments to be satisfied, and a 240‑day window for final plans.
The Somersworth Planning Board on July 2025 approved site plan review for Press Cafe, a proposed fast‑food restaurant and retail use at 459 High Street, subject to conditions including third‑party traffic and stormwater comments, required state permits and city council approval for an off‑site traffic signal. The plan approval, moved by Planning Board member Jeremy Rhodes and seconded by George Gilmatt, includes a requirement that the developer address outstanding comments from third‑party reviewers (Bowman and Horsey Witten), secure federal and state permits including a New Hampshire DES alteration‑of‑terrain permit, and obtain city council approval before installing a new traffic signal at the site driveway intersection with High Street. Director Mears told the board staff recommends a 240‑day period…
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