4.14.2026 Technical Advisory Committee Work Session

The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire Technical Advisory Committee held a work session on April 14, 2026, to review a subdivision and redevelopment project at 20 Central Avenue. The discussion focused on a proposed three-lot subdivision of an existing parcel, including easement clarifications for city drainage and sewer lines, and site layout considerations such as setbacks, utilities, and stormwater management. The committee also reviewed a revised site plan that eliminated access through a disputed city parking lot easement by adding a fire gate and turnaround, thereby containing traffic on the subject parcel and addressing city concerns. A traffic study update was presented, confirming that closing the Parrot Avenue driveway would increase traffic on Pleasant Street but still operate at acceptable levels of service. No objections were raised by the committee regarding the revised plans or traffic impacts, and the session concluded with agreement to relay the feedback to the planning board. No formal votes were taken as this was a work session focused on feedback and project advancement.