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Planning Board asks Spear Memorial for updated site plan and master sign plan before deciding on Langden Street conversion
Summary
The board continued consideration of Spear Memorial Hospital’s site plan to convert 44 Langden Street to three multifamily units and to adopt a master sign plan; planning staff requested an updated engineer‑stamped site plan showing the building, adjacent land, parking, utilities and sign locations.
The Plymouth Planning Board continued completeness review of a site plan and master sign plan submitted by Spear Memorial Hospital for conversion of the office at 44 Langden Street into three multifamily units and for site‑wide signage.
Jeff Robbins, director of facilities for Spear Memorial, told the board the hospital is working with an engineering firm (HL Turner Group) to update plan materials. Michelle Mchuan, Spear’s CEO, noted that the hospital asked for several zoning variances and that the Zoning Board of Adjustment granted most requests (including a special exception for the multifamily use) but denied one variance for the internally‑illuminated main entrance freestanding sign. The planning board requested that applicants submit an updated, engineer‑stamped site plan that includes the building and adjacent area, parking, dumpsters and utilities for the merged hospital parcel, plus a master sign plan sheet showing sign locations and dimensions.
Board members said they were sympathetic to expediting housing conversions but stressed the town needs coherent records for merged lots and that future changes should be easier to track. The board agreed to continue consideration of acceptance until the updated documentation and any requested waivers are submitted.
