April Planning Update

A plan shows how 37 Cottage St. would be divided into nine apartments.

Source: Sanford Planning Department

By Kendra Williams

Site Plan Review Committee Meeting April 2

37 Cottage St.: The application to convert a vacant commercial building at 37 Cottage St. to a nine-unit multi-family residence was reconsidered. It was originally tabled in February with requests for more information on identified issues and updated plans. All requests were addressed, resulting in unanimous approval to send the proposal to the Planning Board.

Planning Board Meeting Wednesday April 3

Stackpole Court: The Planning Board conducted an inventory and analysis on an application to construct a 12-unit multifamily building with associated parking and site improvements. The property, owned by LSM Properties LLC, is at an unaddressed parcel on Stackpole Court located southwest of Brook Street. The proposal is for 10 two-bedroom and two one-bedroom units. Discussions included distance and site lines from neighboring driveways, parking, trash removal, sidewalks and emergency access. Proposed public water and sewer extensions from Brook Street classify the project as a major subdivision.

Planning Board Meeting Wednesday April 18

Roberts Street Apartments: The Planning Board unanimously approved another extension for a proposal for apartments at 12 Roberts St., near Dunkin Donuts. The project was originally approved in June 2021 and was granted an extension in April 2022.

Witham Apartments: A proposal for apartments at 18 Witham St. was originally approved in April 2023. The request for an extension was unanimously approved.

Cottage Street Apartments: The application by Pine Tree Properties to convert a vacant commercial building at 37 Cottage St. to a nine-unit multi-family residence was unanimously approved.