Board of Appeals Meeting 6/3/2026

The City of Lewiston, Maine Board of Appeals convened on June 3, 2026, primarily to conduct officer elections and to review a conditional use permit application related to a home occupation business. The board elected Bernie Mallister as chair, Melanie Dorne as vice chair, and Matthew Doyon as secretary. They then adopted the 2026 Board of Appeals policies and procedures without major changes. The meeting included an orientation and training segment covering legal and land use basics, conflict of interest, and procedural rules. The key procurement-related discussion involved a public hearing on a conditional use permit application for a home occupation to operate a used automobile dealership at 23 River Road. The applicant proposed to display one vehicle for sale at a time, with vehicle washing and detailing to be done offsite or within the garage to minimize noise. Conditions of approval were discussed, including clarifications on garage usage, parking, and operational hours. The board addressed questions about traffic impact, business operations, and compliance with city codes. No contract awards, RFPs, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting.