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City of Nashua Planning Board Meeting - February 6, 2026

Board of Aldermen Meetings — Friday, February 6, 2026
BodyNashua, New Hampshire
SessionBoard of Aldermen Meetings
DateFriday, February 6, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:52

Good evening, everyone.

0:53

Uh, I'd like to call to order the February 5th, 2026 meeting of the City of Nashua Planning Board.

1:01

Um first item on the agenda is roll call.

1:07

Um right, uh Mr.

1:11

Bollinger.

1:12

Here uh Adam Barley.

1:15

Here Maggie Harper Dan Hudson here, Larry Hirsch, here Cameron Green here, Alderman Patricia Clee.

1:27

Here, Benjamin Zoller.

1:31

We have six people and that would be a quorum.

1:35

All right, thank you, Scott.

1:36

Uh next item on the agenda, approval minutes from the January 8th, 2026 uh planning board meeting.

1:43

Is any member of the board had an opportunity to review those minutes and is willing to make a recommendation regarding their acceptance or acceptance with amendment?

1:50

Alderman Clee.

1:51

Uh yes, I'd like to make that recommendation for acceptance of the minutes.

1:55

All right, thank you.

1:55

Uh motion by Alderman Clee.

1:57

Is there a second?

1:58

Second by Mr.

1:59

Green.

2:00

Any further discussion?

2:02

All those in favor?

2:04

I uh and chair would like to abstain, please.

2:07

But uh motion passes.

2:09

Uh next item on the agenda communications.

2:13

Um we had any um late late communications come in since the uh packets were were sent out.

2:20

Yes, Mr.

2:20

Chair, we had uh updated uh landscape plan to the uh 60 crown tree project, and we also had an updated staff report uh as of today for the uh Glenwood cases.

2:32

East Glenwood and Linton Street case.

2:35

All right.

2:35

Thank you, Connor.

2:38

If uh any members of the board had uh already downloaded materials, um the uh latest hyperlinks uh on the agenda should be should be current.

2:48

So all right.

2:50

Next item on the agenda, report of chair, committee, and liaison.

2:54

Uh see Ms.

2:54

Harper's not here this evening.

2:56

Um I do not have anything to add at the moment.

2:59

Um before we head into our regular cases, um would just like to read the plating board procedure um for the record.

3:12

The procedure of the meeting is as follows.

3:15

After the legal notice of each conditional, special use permit, site plan or subdivision plan is read by the chair.

3:21

The board will determine if that application is complete and ready for the board to take jurisdiction.

3:26

The public hearing will begin at which time the applicant or representative will be given time to present an overview and description of their project.

3:34

The applicant shall speak to whether or not they agree with recommended staff stipulations.

3:38

The board will then have an opportunity to ask questions of the applicant or staff.

3:42

The chair will then ask for testimony from the audience.

3:44

First, anyone wishing to speak in opposition or with concern to the plan may speak.

3:48

Please come forward to the microphone, state your name and address for the record.

3:54

This would be the time to ask questions you may have regarding the plan.

3:57

Next testimony will come from anyone wishing to speak in favor of the plan.

4:01

The applicant will then be allowed a rebuttal period at which time they shall speak to any issues or concerns raised by prior public testimony.

4:08

After this is completed, the public hearing will end and the board will resume the public meeting, at which time the board will deliberate and vote on the application before us.

4:17

The board asks that both sides keep their remarks to the subject at hand and try not to repeat what has already been said.

4:23

Above all, the board wants to be fair to everyone and make the best possible decision based on the testimony provided and all applicable approval criteria established in the national revised ordinances.

4:34

Thank you for your interest and courteous attention, and if I could kindly request that you turn off your cell phones or put them on silent mode.

4:45

All right, moving along.

5:02

Um, and if the board saw fit, we could also hear that in conjunction with new business subdivision plan case 825-0185.

5:13

Uh at this time, I would ask if any member of the board has reviewed those applications uh for completeness and is willing to make a motion regarding the board accepting jurisdiction over those cases.

5:25

Uh Mr.

5:26

Barley, please.

5:27

Mr.

5:27

Chair, as two cases A twenty five-020 and A25-0185, I would make a motion that the applications are complete and ready for the board to accept jurisdiction.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural█████████████████████████25%
Zoning Variances████████████████████20%
Affordable Housing████████████████████20%
Engineering And Infrastructure███████████11%
Transportation Safety█████████9%
Public Works████4%
Public Engagement████4%
Parking Regulations███3%
Personnel Matters██2%
Summary of Proceedings

City of Nashua Planning Board Meeting - February 6, 2026

The Nashua Planning Board held a regular meeting on February 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM (the meeting was called to order on February 5 but the official record date is February 6). The board considered four applications: a three-lot subdivision at 16 East Glenwood Street, a 50-unit affordable housing project at 60 Crown Street, a nine-unit apartment conversion at 44 Franklin Street, and a two-lot subdivision at 72 Linwood Street. All were approved with conditions. The annual business meeting followed, re-electing officers and appointing a new secretary.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval: The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting (motion by Alderman Clee, second by Mr. Green; Chair abstained).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • 16 East Glenwood Street (Glenwood cases): Joseph Patrol (45 East Glenwood) expressed concerns about drainage on East Glenwood Street, noting frequent impassability during heavy rains and melting. Mock Connolly (36 East Glenwood) seconded the drainage concern and also raised issues about snow removal and trash pickup on the proposed shared driveway on Linton Street, and noted that the applicant had not contacted neighbors.
  • 60 Crown Street: Carl Swanson (42 Crown Street) opposed the project due to traffic congestion, particularly from trains blocking Crown Street, and noted that 94 apartments already exist nearby. He warned of 50 to 75 cars backing up.
  • 44 Franklin Street and 72 Linwood Street: No public comments were offered.

Discussion Items

  • 16 East Glenwood Street (A25-020 & A25-0185): Proposal to subdivide 16 East Glenwood (0.54 acres, RA Urban Residence zone) into three lots. The existing single-family home would be renovated, and two new homes built. Access involves a paper street (unaccepted portion of Linton Street). The ZBA previously granted 12 variances and a special exception for wetland buffer impact (6,050 sq ft). Stormwater management includes porous pavement and infiltration practices to improve existing drainage issues. The project also seeks three waivers: (1) showing features within 1000 ft, (2) sidewalk construction (with $7,000 in-lieu fee), and (3) underground utilities (overhead proposed to match neighborhood). Staff conditions include aldermanic action for building permits on private ways. After discussion about snow/trash removal and implied access rights, the board approved all requests.
  • 60 Crown Street (A25-0215): Development of 50 affordable housing units (25 one-bedroom, 25 two-bedroom) in a five-story building, 54 parking spaces (ratio 1.08). Site is in General Industrial and Transit-Oriented Development overlay. Traffic generation estimated at 28 AM peak trips, 23 PM peak trips. One waiver requested for showing existing conditions. The applicant noted that the adjacent Avery Lane development (95 units) has access to East Hollis Street, providing an alternative route to Crown Street. A $7,000 traffic contribution was offered. Staff confirmed recent intersection improvements and future corridor projects. The board granted the waiver and approved the site plan.
  • 44 Franklin Street (A26-005): Conversion of the first floor from a vacant ABA center to nine residential apartments. No exterior changes. Parking to be provided at a lot on L. Charles Street (off-site) with a parking easement; nine spaces reserved for residents (6 PM – 8 AM). The board approved the off-site parking and site plan amendment.
  • 72 Linwood Street (A25-0214): Two-lot subdivision of a rectangular lot in the RB district. Four waivers granted: showing conditions within 1000 ft, underground utilities, lighting plan, and sidewalk (with $5,300 in-lieu fee). Staff confirmed engineering comments resolved. Approved unanimously.
  • Annual Business Meeting: The board re-elected Bob Vollinger as Chair, Adam Barley as Vice Chair, and elected Cameron Green as Secretary (replacing Maggie Harper). Larry Hirsch was nominated for the liaison role on the Historic Commission, pending formal process verification.

Key Outcomes

  • 16 East Glenwood Street (A25-020 & A25-0185): All three waivers granted (motion by Mr. Green, second by Mr. Barley, unanimous). Special use permit granted for paper street access (motion by Mr. Green, second by Mr. Hirsch, unanimous). Final three-lot subdivision approval granted subject to conditions A-P (motion by Mr. Green, second by Mr. Barley, unanimous).
  • 60 Crown Street (A25-0215): Waiver (190-279EE) granted (motion by Mr. Barley, second by Mr. Hirsch, unanimous). Final site plan approval granted subject to conditions A-P (motion by Mr. Barley, second by Mr. Green, unanimous).
  • 44 Franklin Street (A26-005): Off-site parking approval granted (motion by Mr. Green, second by Mr. Hirsch, unanimous). Site plan amendment for change of use to nine residential units approved subject to conditions A13 (motion by Mr. Green, second by Alderman Clee, unanimous).
  • 72 Linwood Street (A25-0214): Four waivers granted (motion by Mr. Green, second by Alderman Clee, unanimous). Final two-lot subdivision approval granted subject to conditions A-M (condition F removed) (motion by Mr. Green, second by Mr. Hirsch, unanimous).
  • Other Business: The board found no projects of regional significance (motion by Mr. Hudson, second by Mr. Hirsch; Chair abstained).
  • Officer Elections: Bob Vollinger (Chair), Adam Barley (Vice Chair), and Cameron Green (Secretary) elected unanimously.

Note on Meeting Date: The transcript indicates the meeting was called to order on February 5, 2026, but the official recorded date is February 6, 2026, as provided in the metadata.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, everyone. Uh, I'd like to call to order the February 5th, 2026 meeting of the City of Nashua Planning Board. Um first item on the agenda is roll call. Um right, uh Mr. Bollinger. Here uh Adam Barley. Here Maggie Harper Dan Hudson here, Larry Hirsch, here Cameron Green here, Alderman Patricia Clee. Here, Benjamin Zoller. We have six people and that would be a quorum. All right, thank you, Scott. Uh next item on the agenda, approval minutes from the January 8th, 2026 uh planning board meeting. Is any member of the board had an opportunity to review those minutes and is willing to make a recommendation regarding their acceptance or acceptance with amendment? Alderman Clee. Uh yes, I'd like to make that recommendation for acceptance of the minutes. All right, thank you. Uh motion by Alderman Clee. Is there a second? Second by Mr. Green. Any further discussion? All those in favor? I uh and chair would like to abstain, please. But uh motion passes. Uh next item on the agenda communications. Um we had any um late late communications come in since the uh packets were were sent out. Yes, Mr. Chair, we had uh updated uh landscape plan to the uh 60 crown tree project, and we also had an updated staff report uh as of today for the uh Glenwood cases. East Glenwood and Linton Street case. All right. Thank you, Connor. If uh any members of the board had uh already downloaded materials, um the uh latest hyperlinks uh on the agenda should be should be current. So all right. Next item on the agenda, report of chair, committee, and liaison. Uh see Ms. Harper's not here this evening. Um I do not have anything to add at the moment. Um before we head into our regular cases, um would just like to read the plating board procedure um for the record. The procedure of the meeting is as follows. After the legal notice of each conditional, special use permit, site plan or subdivision plan is read by the chair. The board will determine if that application is complete and ready for the board to take jurisdiction. The public hearing will begin at which time the applicant or representative will be given time to present an overview and description of their project. The applicant shall speak to whether or not they agree with recommended staff stipulations. The board will then have an opportunity to ask questions of the applicant or staff. The chair will then ask for testimony from the audience. First, anyone wishing to speak in opposition or with concern to the plan may speak. Please come forward to the microphone, state your name and address for the record. This would be the time to ask questions you may have regarding the plan. Next testimony will come from anyone wishing to speak in favor of the plan. The applicant will then be allowed a rebuttal period at which time they shall speak to any issues or concerns raised by prior public testimony. After this is completed, the public hearing will end and the board will resume the public meeting, at which time the board will deliberate and vote on the application before us.

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