5.12.2026 Technical Advisory Committee Work Session

The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire Technical Advisory Committee held a work session on May 12, 2026, to review an amended site plan for 218 Griffin Road, a FedEx distribution facility. The discussion focused on proposed security and performance upgrades including security fencing, gates, signage, a mobile hydro loading dock with a concrete pad, additional trailer parking spaces, and expanded pavement for truck maneuverability. The committee addressed parking space counts, ADA compliance, truck turning templates, and traffic impacts, noting the need for a traffic memo and coordination with the state DOT for signal timing. Wetland delineation and buffer zones were discussed, with emphasis on stormwater management and wetland permitting requirements. The committee recommended consolidating the minor site plan amendment and wetland permit into a single planning board submission to streamline approval. Landscaping and parking requirements were also noted for the full site plan application. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this session, but the involvement of construction manager CCB was mentioned. The meeting primarily focused on site plan review and regulatory compliance for upcoming construction and security improvements at the FedEx facility.