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Lisbon Planning Board
Railroad Station, Central Street
Lisbon, NH

Planning Board Minutes - August 13, 2026

Meeting Opened
6:00 PM by Chair Craig Myers

Present

Craig Myers Chairman (CM)

Sandra Butson (SB)

Betsey Stead (BS)

Jeff Jones (JJ)

Bob Adams (BA)

Scott Champagne (SC)

Josh Dumont

Angie Dumont

Tom Smith

Quorum Present

Yes

1. Roll Call ~ Quorum Confirmed

Chair Myers opened the meeting at 6:00 PM and confirmed the meeting was underway.

2. Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting were reviewed.

Motion: To approve the July 9, 2026 minutes.

Seconded.

Vote: Motion carried. SB/JJ

3. Dumont Real Estate Holdings LLC — Site Plan Review and Public Hearing

The Board reviewed a site plan application for an addition to the existing convenience

store/gas station property. The proposed addition was presented as approximately 48

feet by 34 feet and would be attached to the existing building.

The applicant and representative explained the project and prior state Shoreland review.

Discussion included:

e The proposed addition is consistent with the existing commercial use of the property.

e The addition was presented as meeting the Town’s applicable zoning setbacks, with
no variance or special exception requested.

e The property is heavily developed with existing buildings, pavement, and gravel. The
Shoreland review focused on reducing overall impervious surface and improving
stormwater treatment.


e The plan includes new grass/vegetated areas so runoff from the proposed roof will
pass through a vegetated area before reaching the river.

* State Shoreland approval had already been obtained for the proposed project.

« Exterior lighting was discussed. Proposed lighting was described primarily as
downward-facing lighting under the building fascia, together with motion lighting,
while existing pump-canopy lighting would remain.

e Existing access points from the roadway are not proposed to change.

« Parking and loading were discussed. The use and general parking demand are
expected to remain substantially the same, with a loading dock area to be
maintained or relocated as necessary.

Motion: To accept the site plan application as complete.

Seconded. SC/SB

Vote: Motion carried.

The public hearing was opened. No substantive public objections were identified in the

discussion.

Motion: To close the public hearing.

Seconded. JJ/SC

Vote: Motion carried.

Decision: The site plan application was approved. Vote: Motion Carried. SC/BA

4. Shoreland Exemption / Downtown Development Discussion

The Board discussed whether Lisbon should investigate a municipal Shoreland

exemption or similar mapped exemption for portions of the developed downtown river

corridor, comparable to an exemption discussed for downtown Littleton.

Discussion included the effect of Shoreland permitting on existing developed properties,

redevelopment costs, impervious-surface requirements, stormwater protection, wetlands

requirements, and the need to balance environmental protection with reasonable
economic development.

There was general interest in obtaining additional information from the State regarding

the process, geographic limits, eligible uses, and requirements for establishing such an

exemption. No formal action was taken.

5. Planning and Training Updates

The Board discussed recent and upcoming planning webinars and training materials.

Topics included subdivisions on Class VI roads and upcoming changes to state-level

zoning requirements.

Members noted the importance of clearly documenting that the Town has no

responsibility for maintenance of Class VI roads and that emergency response may be

limited. Members were encouraged to register for available webinars so recordings could
be viewed later.

6. Building Permit Review


The Board discussed a building permit involving a home generator. Members noted that

generator installations may require applicable fuel/gas permits and inspection.

The Board also discussed permit-fee calculations and the need to account for the

foundation, building size, and applicable commercial rates when reviewing commercial

construction permits. No additional formal action was recorded.

7. Other Business

e Members discussed the upcoming September 10, 2026 meeting and a subdivision
application expected to be heard at that meeting.

e The Board discussed planned changes to Main Street parking associated with the
State paving project, including parallel parking in front of Riverside and
pedestrian/crosswalk safety.

e Members discussed using the community message board/sign to provide additional
notice of Planning Board public hearings, subject to determining who controls the
sign and whether a fee applies.

8. Next Meeting

The next regular Planning Board meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026.

9. Motion to Adjourn

Motion: To adjourn the meeting.

Seconded.

Vote: Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned following completion of the Board’s business.

Respectfully Submitted,
Lindsay Myers
Recording Secretary

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Robert Adams, Vice Chair

Sandra Butson

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