Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Why Nashua zoning board denied 1 Lewis Street driveway expansion
Summary
The Zoning Board denied variances to expand and relocate a driveway at 1 Lewis Street after board members and a neighbor cited excessive paving, likely parking intensity and potential visibility hazards at the Lewis/Russell intersection. The applicant declined to respond to the neighbor’s written opposition.
The Nashua Zoning Board of Adjustment on Aug. 27 unanimously denied two variances sought for 1 Lewis Street, citing neighborhood‑character and safety concerns.
The owner (identified in the record as Heidi Y Jelly) sought: (1) permission to exceed the maximum driveway width — existing 29.5 feet with a proposed total width of 59.5 feet across the front of the house — and (2) permission to locate a driveway 31 feet from the Lewis/Russell intersection where the code requires a minimum of 50 feet. Eileen Castillo, speaking for the owner, told the board the work was to improve accessibility for extended family, including elderly…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
