Planning Board Meeting 6/8/26

The City of Lewiston, Maine Planning Board held a meeting on June 8, 2026, primarily addressing requests for extensions on previously approved development projects. The board approved a two-year extension for the conversion project at 145 Lisbon Street by J&J and L LLC and J and AAH LLC, and a four-year extension for the redevelopment of Continental Mill at 2 Cedar Street by Chinburg and Continental Mill LLC, with construction expected to start in summer 2026. Additionally, a two-year extension was granted for the Sanctuary Estates Phase Two subdivision at 131 Hogan Road, a 14-lot single-family cluster development. The board also discussed regulatory considerations for short-term rentals, focusing on tracking and potential future regulation to balance housing availability and community needs. Updates on the No Name Pond overlay ordinance were noted, with a public hearing scheduled for June 22, 2026, to review city council amendments. No new contracts or budget allocations were reported during the meeting.