Planning Board

The Planning Board met on September 14, 2026 and handled several public hearings and project reviews. The Board approved a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 12 Oak Street with the conditions outlined in the staff memo (including a requested waiver from the five-foot detached-structure setback to allow a three-foot side yard), with details on building design, landscaping/screening, parking arrangements, and limited exterior lighting discussed. The Board also approved the definitive subdivision plan for 2–4 Elmwood Street, creating two lots while imposing a historic preservation restriction and requiring recording of covenants; the subdivision requires waivers of the frontage requirements for both lots and the approval is conditioned on consistency with earlier site plan and special permit approvals.

The meeting also advanced or discussed several other projects without final action. Rocky Hill (Elm Street parcels) and multiple Lake Attitash Road applications were continued for further review; a new Lake Attitash Road proposal for 4 Lake Attitash drew detailed discussion about stormwater management, permeable pavers, driveway/parking geometry, and coordination with Conservation and DPW before being continued to October 14. Board members focused on technical concerns such as stormwater runoff, parking/access configurations, and ensuring appropriate engineering and committee (TRC/DRC/Conservation) review. Public comment periods were opened for the hearings but no members of the public spoke for the items recorded in these minutes.