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Commission weighs rezoning near Smith Mill and 2028 FEMA map impacts
Summary
Londonderry planners reviewed Section 2 zoning categories and debated converting residential parcels near Smith Mill to commercial or mixed use, and raised concerns that the 2028 FEMA map could affect river-corridor property insurance and mortgage options.
Zoning Administrator Will Goodwin led the commission through Section 2 of the draft zoning bylaws, saying, "Using Categories makes it easier to go through." Commissioners discussed converting some residential areas — including parcels around Smith Mill — to commercial or mixed-use zones and weighed effects on residents and property values.
Members also raised concerns about the 2028 FEMA map update and potential impacts on river-corridor properties. The commission noted possible changes to insurance eligibility and mortgage options for affected homeowners but did not adopt any rezoning decisions. Several ancillary topics — including the Lawrence Hill Bridge and dam removal, zoning permits, home-based firewood processing, and tank farms and waste services — were noted for further review.
No votes were taken; commissioners agreed to continue examining Section 2 and to prepare materials for Selectboard and Windham Regional review.
