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Planning board approves four detached condominiums at 1151 Sagamore Avenue
Summary
The Planning Board granted site-plan approval for four detached single‑family condominium units at 1151 Sagamore Avenue, finding TAC had reviewed stormwater and access and the fire department confirmed site accessibility; the board approved the plan with staff conditions.
On April 16 the Portsmouth Planning Board approved a site‑plan application to demolish an existing structure at 1151 Sagamore Avenue and construct four detached single‑family condominium units arranged around a shared driveway. Applicant Alex Monastero (CBC Financial) presented site plans showing rain gardens and infiltration-based stormwater treatment, confirmed TAC review and fire‑department access, and noted landscaping to screen the site.
Board members asked about ledge removal and the scope of trenching to intercept off‑site runoff; civil engineer Drew Olhowski (Haley Ward) said the trench is sized conservatively and the team does not expect to remove ledge beyond plan allowances, but would address additional ledge removal if encountered during construction.
Members discussed driveway alignment alternatives and whether guest parking would be required; the applicant said parking calculations account for enclosed garages and drive areas and comply with the ordinance. After discussion the board voted to grant site‑plan approval with conditions outlined in the staff memo.
What happens next: the applicant will finalize construction details, secure building permits and implement the stormwater and landscaping measures required by the conditions of approval.
