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Planning board recommends disposal of two city-owned properties: 834 Main Street and 40 Robinson Gardens
Summary
The Lewiston Planning Board voted to recommend that city council dispose of former fire station 834 Main Street and the stormwater-acquired 40 Robinson Gardens; members discussed marketability, assessed value and potential remediation costs for the fire station site.
The Lewiston Planning Board on Sept. 25 recommended that city council move forward with disposition of two city-owned parcels: 834 Main Street (the former fire station) and 40 Robinson Gardens (a property acquired for stormwater work).
Staff told the board 834 Main Street is in the Highway Business zoning district and listed the assessed value in meeting materials. Board members raised concerns about mold and remediation costs at the former fire station and noted assessed value does not equal market value; staff confirmed there is no minimum lot size for development in the zone if served by city sewer and described required setbacks. The board discussed how proceeds from sales have in the past been used for future fire-station construction and asked that any sale process disclose remediation needs and the property’s condition.
Regarding 40 Robinson Gardens, staff explained the lot was purchased in 2022 with stormwater funds to allow work on Jeepson Brook; the garage was removed as part of the stormwater project and the final maintenance easement work remains before marketing. Board members said the property appears marketable and supported a recommendation to dispose without conditions.
Both recommendations will go to city council; the board asked staff to include the limited property details (setbacks, buildability, and any known remediation information) in the council packet so council can assess disposal options more quickly.
