Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Zoning Approvals topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Nashua Zoning Board approves multiple sign, driveway and special‑exception requests; discusses bylaws and elects officers
Summary
At its Jan. 28 meeting the Nashua Zoning Board approved sign variances for two properties, a residential addition and driveway‑width variance, discussed a bylaws change to make staff the non‑voting clerk and elected officers for the coming term.
The Nashua Zoning Board on Jan. 28 approved a series of routine and site‑specific zoning requests and handled board business including minutes, a bylaws proposal and officer elections.
Sign and banner approvals: The board unanimously approved a variance for a 130‑square‑foot wall sign at 493 Amherst Street after applicant Justin Parker (Classic Signs) told the panel the corner unit has frontage on both Amherst and Thornton streets and that a similar sign had existed previously. The board also unanimously approved multiple sign variances for the Hanger Mill Apartments at 110 East Hollow Street; applicant Jason Perillo said durable vertical banners and one projecting sign would identify the large historic building without harming its architecture.
Residential special exception: The board unanimously granted a special exception for an approximately 370‑square‑foot bedroom addition at 6B Fox Street (applicant recorded as Holly Sand) to expand a nonconforming residential use; the board noted the addition preserved neighborhood scale and that building permits would be next.
Driveway variance: The board unanimously approved a dimensional variance for 455 South Main Street to leave an existing driveway that measures about 26.5 feet at the right‑of‑way and flares to about 41.7 feet at the front‑yard setback, citing safety advantages for entering and exiting a faster collector road and the cost (quoted at roughly $17,800) to remove the pavement. Attorney Andy Perlman said the lot is a double lot and removing the pavement would not produce public benefit.
Bylaws and officers: Planning staff proposed a bylaw update to designate the administrative officer (or designee) as the non‑voting clerk so a board member is not simultaneously clerking and participating; members indicated support and the board asked for the change to be on the next meeting agenda. The board also voted unanimously to elect the suggested slate of officers for the coming term.
Next steps: Approved applicants were reminded of the 30‑day rehearing/appeal window and that successful variances typically move next to building‑permit or planning‑board steps as needed.
