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Planning board accepts and approves waivers for change-of-use at 651 Union Avenue; internal split for commercial/residential uses authorized
Summary
The board approved waivers and accepted PB2026-037 for 651 Union Avenue, allowing a change of use that creates three commercial bays (car dealership/detailing) and two residential units. Approvals included TRC-recommended conditions and routine permit requirements; applicants said no exterior site changes are planned.
The Laconia Planning Board unanimously approved a set of waivers and accepted PB2026-037 on April 7, allowing a change of use at 651 Union Avenue that converts a former childcare space into three commercial bays (a car dealership and detailing operation) and keeps two residential units above or behind.
Staff said the applicant…
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