Planning Board approves two‑lot subdivision at 28 Lincoln Avenue with three waivers

The City of Nashua Planning Board granted final approval on Sept. 3 to a two‑lot subdivision at 28 Lincoln Avenue, finding the application met the criteria of the city’s subdivision regulations and adopting staff stipulations with one additional condition. Greg Wood, representing Meridian Land Services on behalf of property owner Kelly A. McAllister, told the board: “Tonight, we are proposing a 2 lot subdivision of 28 Lincoln Street.”

The lot, identified as Lot 918, is roughly 21,000 square feet in the RB zoning district; the applicant proposed splitting the parcel into one new lot of just over 6,000 square feet and a second lot of about 15,000 square feet. Staff reminded the board that landscaping standards apply and noted the district’s minimum lot area: “In this district, 6,000 square feet is required,” a staff member said.

Board members and staff discussed drainage and driveway access; staff referenced a drainage memorandum proposing a leaching catch basin given highly drained sandy soils on the site. The board considered three waiver requests from code sections regarding mapping existing conditions within 1,000 feet, locating utilities underground, and providing a lighting plan. Mr. Varley moved to grant the three waivers, finding strict conformity would impose unnecessary hardship and that the plan still carried out the ordinance’s spirit; the motion passed.

Before recording the plan, staff recommended an additional condition. A staff member told the board that “the garage needs to be demolished before any construction takes place,” and the board added the demolition requirement to the list of stipulations. Mr. Varley then moved for final approval with stipulations a–n from the staff report plus the new stipulation o; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Next steps: staff will reflect the new condition in the final plan recording materials and monitor compliance with the engineering and landscaping stipulations identified in the staff report.