Lewiston Planning Board grants extensions for Continental Mill, Sanctuary Estates

The Lewiston Planning Board approved two-year extensions for the Continental Mill redevelopment and Sanctuary Estates Phase 2 subdivision, both originally approved in 2024. The board also initiated a discussion on tracking short-term rentals to monitor housing inventory and potential regulatory needs.

Key points

• The board voted 6-1 to approve a two-year extension for the conversion of 145 Lisbon Street into residential and commercial units.
• A unanimous vote approved a two-year extension for the Continental Mill redevelopment at 2 Cedar Street, which includes 377 housing units and commercial space.
• The board unanimously granted a two-year extension for the Sanctuary Estates Phase 2 subdivision at 131 Hogan Road.
• Board members discussed the need to track short-term rentals, with concerns raised about potential investor conversion of single-family homes.
• Staff noted that City Council returned the No Name Pond overlay ordinance with added language requiring buffer zone work to meet MDP standards.

Next steps

• Staff will email the revised No Name Pond overlay language to the board for review at the June 22 public hearing.
• The board will continue discussions on short-term rental tracking and available policy tools.

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