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Technical Review Committee
The Technical Review Committee (TRC) reviews and discusses development projects proposals in the City of Amesbury. The committee, comprised of experts from across City departments, will review development proposals and offer their expertise and recommendations. Applicants will be able to utilize that information to create a well-rounded and complete application to send to Planning Board, Conservation Commission, or other relevant boards. The TRC helps promote cross-department collaboration and discussion to ensure that new developments will benefit the City as a whole and fit within the needs of our community.
Upcoming Agendas
AUG 6
Technical Review Committee
The agenda includes a construction management plan (CMMP) review for 29 Water St and prospective project reviews for 46 Elm St (Sunrise Bagel) and 40 Water St (Port Pickle).
Recent meetings
JUL 9
Technical Review Committee
The committee will review prospective projects at 83-91 Macy St (Leaf Water Farms) and 6 Morrill St (Bathhouse), and will consider an application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 12 Oak Street.
MAY 21
Technical Review Committee
Application review for a proposed project at 29 Water Street in Amesbury.
APR 2
Technical Review Committee
Review of an outdoor dining application for Phoenix Cafe (19 Main Street); a preapplication review for 2-6 Meadowbrook Landing Drive; and site plan/special permit reviews for 80 Haverhill Road and 2-4 Elmwood Street.
MAR 19
Technical Review Committee
TRC recommended approval to the Mayor for outdoor dining at Barking Dog (18 Friend St), Silvaticus Brewery (9 Water St), and Market Square Bakehouse (5 Market Square); the committee also heard a detailed presentation of the 95‑unit 40B cottage community proposed at 27 Kimball Rd (ZBA public hearing scheduled, peer review expected).
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MAR 5
Technical Review Committee
Pre-application presentation for a proposed project at 10 Chestnut Street.
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FEB 19
Technical Review Committee
Pre-application review of a proposed 68-unit, five‑building redevelopment at 230 Main St — preserving the historic 230 Main St while demolishing 234 Main St — raised parking shortfalls, fire access, and traffic concerns and will require a traffic impact study and permitting. Also reviewed: a proposal to convert upper floors at 29 Water St into six residential units with temporary construction easements and likely municipal parking use.
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