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Board approves use variances for 55 Lake St. despite fire marshal opposition; building permits remain required
Summary
The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 4–0 to allow multiple commercial uses at 55 Lake Street Units 1–8, finding the requested uses consistent with the commercial zone; the Nashua Fire Marshal had formally opposed the variance on life‑safety grounds and the owner must satisfy building and fire permits before occupancy.
On Jan. 27, 2026 the Nashua Zoning Board of Adjustment approved use variances for 55 Lake Street Units 1–8 to allow event planning, apparel rental, a photography studio, an aesthetic spa and a contractor shop, while emphasizing that building and fire‑safety permitting remains required.
The board read an application from the property owner for multiple use variances in the RC zone and heard testimony from the owner, who described plans to use parts of the large commercial building for offices, storage and a hall. The owner said he has applied for building permits…
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