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Planning Board · September 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board approved signage revisions for Low and Slow at 11 Elm St and approved the site plan and exterior improvements for a bagel bakery at 46 Elm St with conditions requiring field verification of parking and public safety sign-off. The board continued the Rocky Hill development (site plan and definitive subdivision) to a special meeting on October 5, 2026.

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Key decisions
Approved proposed exterior signs for Low and Slow Southern Kitchen & Tap at 11 Elm St as revised by the Design Review Committee (remove the last line and modify the hanging sign shape).
Approved 4-0
Continued the 28 Haverhill Road site plan review to the October 14, 2026 Planning Board meeting.
Continued 5-0
Continued the Rocky Hill Development site plan and definitive subdivision to a special Planning Board meeting on October 5, 2026.
Continued 4-1
Approved the site plan change-of-use for 46 Elm Street (bagel bakery) with the seven staff conditions plus an added condition requiring field verification of parking stalls and driveway locations and sign-off by public safety prior to certificate of occupancy.
Approved 6-0
AI SUMMARY · DRAWN FROM THE TRANSCRIPT

The Planning Board met on September 28, 2026 and handled several project reviews and scheduling items. The board approved exterior signage for Low and Slow Southern Kitchen & Tap at 11 Elm Street as revised by the Design Review Committee (removing an informational line and modifying the hanging sign shape). Chair and one member recused from the sign discussion; the DRC’s recommended changes were accepted and the approval passed 4–0.

A public hearing and site plan review for 46 Elm Street (a change of use to a bagel bakery) received a staff and TRC presentation and was approved with conditions. The board discussed parking layout and dimensions, EV-ready conduit considerations under building code, handicap access to the proposed seasonal front patio, trash/dumpster location, and the need for clear on-site circulation. The board added a condition requiring field verification of parking stall dimensions and driveway widths and a sign-off from public safety prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy; the site plan approval passed 6–0. The board also voted to continue two applications: 28 Haverhill Road to the October 14 meeting and the large Rocky Hill subdivision matters (site plan and definitive subdivision) to a special meeting on October 5, 2026. There were no public commenters present for the 46 Elm Street hearing.

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Points of interest

Sign package for 11 Elm Street
Sign package for 11 Elm Street
PRESENTATION
0:00:55–0:05:17 ▶ Watch
Design Review Committee presented revisions to two proposed storefront signs for a new restaurant at 11 Elm Street, including removing a tagline from the bracket sign and cutting the sign along its outer edge for shape; two board members recused and the Planning Board approved the revised wall-mounted and bracket signs.
Scheduling debate and continuance request for Rocky Hill project
Scheduling debate and continuance request for Rocky Hill project
DEBATE
0:06:22–0:14:37 ▶ Watch
Applicant requested a continuance and a special meeting on October 5 to finalize a draft decision for the Rocky Hill development; board members debated member availability, precedent for multiple schedule changes in one month, and expectations for written comments, and ultimately voted to continue the matter (motion passed 4–1).
Site plan review and approval for 46 Elm Street bakery
Site plan review and approval for 46 Elm Street bakery
PRESENTATION
0:14:46–0:55:06 ▶ Watch
Public hearing and site plan review for 46 Elm Street proposed change of use to a bagel bakery: staff and TRC recommended approval; the board examined parking layout and dimensions, EV‑ready parking notes, accessibility and trash/dumpster location, and added a condition requiring field verification of parking/driveway dimensions and sign‑off by public safety prior to occupancy.

Motions & votes

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@ 0:04:39 · APPROVE
Approved 4-0
Approve the exterior signs for Low and Slow Southern Kitchen and Tap at 11 Elm Street as revised by the Design Review Committee (bracket sign text reduced and bracket cutout; wall sign as shown).
@ 0:05:43 · CONTINUE
Approved 5-0
Continue the site plan review for 28 Haverhill Road to the Planning Board meeting on October 14, 2026.
MOVED · KEITH · SECONDED · JOEL
@ 0:13:11 · CONTINUE
Approved 4-1
Continue the Rocky Hill Development site plan and definitive subdivision hearings to a special Planning Board meeting on October 5, 2026.
@ 0:51:55 · APPROVE
Approved 6-0
Approve the site plan for 46 Elm Street (change of use to a bagel bakery) as presented, subject to the seven staff conditions and an additional condition requiring field verification of the parking and driveway layout and public-safety sign-off prior to certificate of occupancy.
MOVED · JOEL · SECONDED · ERIC
@ 0:54:58 · OTHER
Approved 6-0
Close the public hearing on the 46 Elm Street site plan application.
@ 0:55:41 · APPROVE
Approved 5-0
Approve payment of the presented invoices: 0520196 ($13,200) and 0525147 ($1,800) for the Rocky Hill project; 2620677 ($900) for Bailey's Pond; 2620670 ($95) for 28 Haverhill Road; and 2620647 ($2,369.75) for 29 Lake Attitash Road.
@ 0:58:14 · OTHER
Approved 5-0
Adjourn the Planning Board meeting of September 28, 2026.
UNDER · Adjournment