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HDC grants one‑year extension for mixed‑use project at State Street
Summary
The Portsmouth Historic District Commission approved a one‑year extension of a certificate of approval for the PNF Trust mixed‑use project at 266–278 State Street and 84 Pleasant Street, finding no substantial changes in the neighborhood since the original approval.
The Portsmouth Historic District Commission voted to grant a one‑year extension to a previously approved four‑story mixed‑use project at 266–278 State Street and 84 Pleasant Street, the commission announced at its August meeting.
Margot Doring read the petition and members discussed whether neighborhood conditions had materially changed since the plan’s original approval. A commissioner noted "there have been no substantial changes to the neighborhood" since the initial approval. After discussion, a motion to approve the requested one‑year extension carried on the record.
Several commissioners cautioned against repeatedly extending approvals without progress. "My only concern...is if we have another year extension, this project has waited a very, very, very long time," Doring said, noting the commission may reassess if circumstances change. Staff will record the extension; applicants must return if they request further extensions.
