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Developer previews gated self-storage plan on Suncook Valley Road; board asks for full engineering and permitting details
Summary
A conceptual presentation for a gated self-storage/collectibles facility on Suncook Valley Road drew general interest from the Planning Board; the applicant will submit full site, septic and state permitting documents for formal review.
A developer presented a conceptual plan on Nov. 19 for a gated self-storage facility on Suncook Valley Road consisting of nine 20-by-48-foot buildings (56 units) with an office, paved circulation, on-site well and septic.
Why it matters: The proposed facility would be visible from Route 28, requires state permits for wetland/AOT and septic, and could be designed as condominium units or rental storage; the board noted several site-plan and permitting items that must be supplied before a formal application.
Presentation and board response: - Proposal summary: Agent Brad Jones described a 5.49-acre parcel east of the New Hampshire Co-op and presented a concept showing a gated entrance, an office at the entry, nine storage buildings and paved parking/circulation. - Utilities and permits: The applicant said the well would be near the access and the septic/ leach field would be located behind the parking area; the team acknowledged they will need an Alteration of Terrain (AOT) permit and DOT driveway permit and that the site layout will be refined before formal submission. - Building design and use: The developer indicated the units would be higher-end, heated storage intended for collectors (cars, boats or similar) and said the team may offer condominium-style ownership; the board cautioned that any residential or overnight use must be prohibited by association documents and by permit conditions.
Board guidance: Planning members asked for a full set of preliminary site plans, septic and well locations, AOT and DOT permit applications or correspondence, and a clearer depiction of building heights and materials. Staff noted the plan should show phasing if the project will be built in stages.
Next steps: The applicant said he will return with a complete preliminary plan set, supporting permit materials and refined building siting for the formal site-plan review process.
