City Hall·Lewiston Planning Board Meeting
Lewiston Planning Board approves Phase 3 senior housing, grants extensions
The Lewiston Planning Board unanimously approved a development review application for Phase 3 of the Martel School Apartments, adding 44 senior housing units to the site at 860 Lisbon Street. The board also granted two-year extensions for Phase 2 of the Martel project and the Soleil Apartments project at 61 Ash Street. Additionally, the board discussed the resignation of a member and the process for updating city ordinances.
Key points
- The board voted unanimously to approve the Phase 3 development review application for 44 senior housing units at 860 Lisbon Street, subject to conditions including updated landscaping and stormwater maintenance guarantees.
- A two-year extension was granted for Phase 2 of the Martel School Apartments, allowing construction to begin by August 12, 2028.
- A two-year extension was also granted for the Soleil Apartments project at 61 Ash Street, which includes 72 units and commercial space, with construction expected to begin in the first quarter of next year.
- Board members discussed the resignation of a member due to a move to a different ward and deferred the election of a new secretary until all current members are present.
- The board addressed questions regarding the process for suggesting updates to city ordinances, noting that the solid waste ordinance falls under City Council purview rather than the Planning Board.
Next steps
- The applicant must update the landscaping plan to provide buffering around the transformer adjacent to East Avenue before signing the site plan.
- Staff will provide a memo outlining the process for amending the Zoning and Land Use Code and other city ordinances.
- The board will continue the election of a secretary and the appointment of a forestry board liaison at a future meeting when all members are present.
- Staff will follow up on previous requests regarding staff performance and communication protocols between the Planning Board and City Council.
Where this came from
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