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Votes at a glance: Portsmouth planners approve downtown warehouse, defer Newport phase and approve Bay buffer exception
Summary
On May 5 the Portsmouth Planning Commission approved a downtown warehouse use permit (UP‑26‑02) 6‑0 with conditions, deferred the Newport Phase 3 use permit (UP‑26‑03) 5‑2‑1, and approved a Chesapeake Bay exception for 1730 A Street (CBE‑26‑01) by a 6‑2‑0 vote.
The Portsmouth Planning Commission recorded three notable actions during its May 5 session:
• UP‑26‑02 (935 Queen Street): Approved, 6‑0, with conditions. Staff recommended allowing a warehouse use in an existing 1‑story building owned by PTJ LLC; conditions include exterior appearance improvements to the Queen Street façade. Applicant Peter Youngblood said the building has functioned as three storage units and…
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