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Planning board approves three‑lot subdivision at First Lutheran Church, 138 Auburn Street
Summary
The Portland Planning Board approved a subdivision to split the First Lutheran Church parcel at 138 Auburn Street into three lots (PL0034372025). The church said the sale of two new lots will fund hiring a full‑time pastor; neighbors raised concerns about runoff, tree loss, and density.
The Portland Planning Board approved on Jan. 13 a subdivision application (PL0034372025) to split the First Lutheran Church parcel at 138 Auburn Street into three lots, creating two new buildable lots fronting Washington Avenue.
Staff (Eric) told the board the application is a pure lot split within the RN1 zone and does not request any zoning or site‑work amendments. He said the proposed new lots are approximately 7,500 and 8,000 square feet and meet RN1 dimensional standards; a portion of an interior wetland will remain undisturbed. Eric recommended approval under subdivision regulations (Section 14.4).
David St. Clair of St. Clair Associates, representing the applicant, confirmed the two new…
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