City Hall·Portland Hybrid Planning Board Meeting 4-28-2026
Portland Planning Board approves self-storage plan at 97 Warren Avenue
The Portland Planning Board approved a site plan for a four-story self-storage facility at 97 Warren Avenue, subject to conditions including the preservation of mature trees and the granting of an easement for a future neighborhood byway. The board also tabled a public hearing for a mixed-use development at 221 Congress Street to May 12, 2026.
Key points
- The board voted unanimously to approve the site plan for the 97 Warren Avenue self-storage project, which includes 633 units and 11 parking spaces.
- A condition of approval requires the applicant to grant an easement to the city for a future multi-use trail connecting Riverton and Stevens Avenue.
- The board tabled the public hearing for the 221 Congress Street mixed-use building to a date certain of May 12, 2026.
- Public commenters raised concerns about traffic, lighting, and the loss of natural habitat, while others supported the potential for a new bike path.
- Staff confirmed that the proposed use is permitted in the B4 zone and that the project meets low-impact development standards.
Next steps
- The applicant must finalize the easement language with the city prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
- The applicant must revise the stormwater design to connect to a new terminus manhole on Water Avenue.
- The public hearing for 221 Congress Street is scheduled for May 12, 2026.
Where this came from
City of Portland, ME Meetings Portal
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