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Planning board approves preliminary plan to convert 32 Sky High Drive into 18 affordable rentals, sets conditions
Summary
Topsham planning board approved a preliminary subdivision plan to convert the existing building at 32 Sky High Drive into 18 affordable rental units, subject to revised plan sheets and completion of required technical designs; one member voted against the approval after resident safety concerns were raised.
Topsham’s planning board voted to approve a preliminary subdivision plan for 32 Sky High Drive that would convert the existing building into 18 affordable rental units with associated service/business space. The board’s approval requires the applicant to submit a revised plan set and all technical documentation (sprinkler, water and septic designs) for final plan approval and to address town staff technical comments.
Travis Satellier, a civil engineer representing Green Mars/Greenhouse Real Estate, told the board the project will “rehab the existing building to include 18 new rental apartment units” and will add site improvements including paving, a new fire lane, lighting, an ADA ramp and a new on-site septic system. Satellier said sprinkler and water-system designs will be provided at final submission. Board members and staff emphasized that the waivers granted are preliminary and that full engineering designs must be complete before final approval.
The board’s motion to approve included specific conditions: revise the submitted plan set to provide all required sheets, respond to town technical comments, and supply documentation required under cited code sections. During the vote, one member (Larry Bridal) registered opposition; the remaining members voted in favor and the board scheduled a site walk and a future final public hearing when the applicant returns with final materials. The board also previously voted to concur with staff that the application materials were sufficient for substantive review.
Next steps for the applicant are to update the plans and file the required technical reports; town staff will review those materials and identify any remaining items before a final public hearing and decision.
