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MEMORANDUM Date: November 9, 2022 To: Robert Best, Chairman, & Members, Planning Board From: Robert Price, Planning & Zoning Administrator Subject: Tony Crawford (applicant) and 598 DW Highway, LLC (owner) - Conceptual discussion of a proposed car wash. The parcel is located at 598 Daniel Webster Highway in the C-1 (Limited Commercial), Aquifer Conservation and Elderly Housing Overlay Districts. Tax Map 6D-1, Lot 028. Case #PB2022-42 Background & Project Description Tax Map 6D-1, Lot 028 is located at 598 DW Highway in the C-1 (Limited Commercial) District. The subject property is 0.6 acres in size and will be serviced by municipal water (MVD) and municipal sewer. The lot is currently vacant, with the exception of a small garage (the previous structure last used as office space was demolished several years ago), and is abutted by a mix of residential properties (on Wheeler Street) and commercial uses (Charlie’s Diner, Tortilla Flat, and a small office use). In July 2021, the Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a Special Exception to permit residential use of the property that is valid until July 28, 2023. Two petitions have gone before the ZBA under that Special Exception: one for 8 multifamily residential units that was ultimately withdrawn prior to the ZBA taking action, and the other for 6 multifamily residential units that was denied by the ZBA. The current applicant comes before the Board with a conceptual plan to discuss a potential car wash use for the property. Staff notes that the proposed use would require a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment as it is not permitted in the C-1 (Limited Commercial) District. The plan shows three proposed vacuum islands as well as a vending machine and dumpster. As for the car wash itself, the plan shows two automatic wash bays, one self-service bay and an office space/mechanical room. The Site Plan Regulations call for 4 stacking spaces per car wash bay, inclusive of any cars within the wash bay itself, and the plan shows it can meet that requirement. The plan also provides for a vehicular bypass lane around the back of the car was building, however staff notes it varies in width between 10 and 16 feet and has concerns that the Fire Department would find the 10’ aisle width acceptable. The applicant should indicate how large/emergency vehicles would be expected to maneuver throughout the site. The Board may also wish to discuss the applicant’s plans for lighting the property and mitigating any anticipated impacts of the proposed use to the abutting residential properties (e.g. noise).
Black Diamond Holdings Site Plan 2 11/15/2022 Planning Board Meeting Completeness Not applicable as this is only a conceptual discussion. Recommendation Listen to the applicant’s presentation and provide feedback and/or any recommendations for their consideration in order for them to proceed with formal applications. Please also discuss any typically required/recommended items that the Board would be expecting should a formal site plan be submitted in the future. cc: File ec: Tony Crawford, applicant Erik Poulin, P.E., Jones & Beach Engineers, Inc. Dawn Tuomala, P.E., Deputy Director of Public Works/Town Engineer Michael Gorman, Wastewater Division of Public Works Fire Department Staff Building Department Staff Merrimack Village District Staff
Nashua Regional Planning Commission May 5, 2022 6D-1/28 - 598 DW Highway 1" = 49.553023647410896 ft Print map scale is approximate. Critical layout or measurement activities should not be done using this resource. MAP FOR REFERENCE ONLY NOT A LEGAL DOCUMENT Nashua Regional Planning Commission makes no claims and no warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the validity or accuracy of the GIS data presented on this map. Geometry updated 11/16/2018 Data updated 10/25/2018
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