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Planning Board Grants 2-Year Extension for Continental Mill Redevelopment, Cites Article 13 Section 11
Summary
The board granted Continental Mill LLC a two-year extension for redevelopment of 2 Cedar Street — a project proposed to add 377 housing units and 45,000 sq ft of commercial space — after a staff presentation and discussion of riverfront features; the vote was unanimous.
The Lewiston Planning Board unanimously approved a two-year extension for Continental Mill LLC’s redevelopment of 2 Cedar Street, preserving the development review approval until June 10, 2028.
Michael Tatu Muilenburg, a civil engineer with Terracon Consultants, told the board the design team and developer have been working to finalize construction documents and secure financing and that they expect construction to begin this summer but need additional time to complete remaining details. He described site features including redeveloped parking, an internal landscaped courtyard, and a riverwalk that will traverse the property.
The board discussed the riverwalk alignment, historic penstocks and a deep on-site void the city will fill and cap for safety. Tatu said the penstocks that previously carried water into the mill will be capped and the city will fill the hole, and that the design will include improved sidewalks, pedestrian access and an internal courtyard. Board members asked which elements the developer would deliver and which the city would construct; staff said the city will build the path and lighting while Chinburg will develop a parklet in the northwest corner under an easement arrangement.
A motion "pursuant to Article 13, Section 11 of the Zoning and Land Use Code" extended the June 10, 2024 development review approval for Continental Mill LLC until June 10, 2028. The roll call that followed recorded all members voting in favor.
The presentation and board discussion emphasized project scale — 377 housing units and approximately 45,000 square feet of commercial space — and site safety measures for historic infrastructure. Staff confirmed the extension did not change the approved project scope and no new public hearing was required for the limited extension.
Board members congratulated the project team and noted enthusiasm for the redevelopment of a major Lewiston mill site.
