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Planning board grants performance-zone waivers for 1604 Hooksett Road; public safety and ADA conditions noted

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The Hooksett Planning Board granted performance-zone waivers May 5 for a diver-and-dolphin feature and related landscaping at 1604 Hooksett Road and approved conditions, after the applicant described a hyperbaric-style chamber and staff summarized fire and ADA concerns.

The Hooksett Planning Board voted unanimously May 5 to grant performance-zone waivers for 1604 Hooksett Road, allowing a sculptural diver-and-dolphin feature and adjustments to the site’s landscape and frontage, subject to standard conditions and that the applicant address Fire Department and ADA requirements.

Applicant John Merck, who intends to operate a commercial hyperbaric-style chamber at the site, told the board the sculptures relate to the business: "the business is all about hyperbaric chambers... so it's the reason for the…

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