However, if the variance allowing additional square footage was not sought, the representatives noted that no parking would be required at all under Article 10 of the city’s zoning ordinance since the project was located in the Central Business District, which does not require a minimum number of parking spaces per unit or square foot of space used. Representatives of the applicants said that approximately 150 to 200 parking spaces could be provided given current knowledge of the site, with geotechnical and structural design work needed before a hard and fast number can be determined on how many spaces can be put at the site. However, there were concerns about parking. Members of the ZBA were pleased with the appearance of the building, believing its design attempts to blend in with the character of nearby buildings. However, some wood beams and granite slabs from the original building are expected to be re-used. ft is needed for the first three units in the central business district with 500 square feet needed for each additional lot for any multi-family dwellings, less than most other parts of the city.Īccording to representatives of the project, the project (see details below) is planned to consist of mostly one-bedroom and studio apartments with some two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments.ĭue to structural deterioration, most of the current building, which was built in 1914, would not be part of the proposed building, which is expected to have internal courtyards and a covered basement parking area. Under Section 8.04 of Manchester’s zoning ordinance, 3,000 sq. Representatives of the applicants for the project sought the variance to construct a 100,709-sq.-ft lot with 260 dwelling units where 131,500 square feet is required in the central business district. The proposed development, with Murphy’s Taproom on the right and Market Basket just below the picture. Built in 1914 and known as the Manchester Mills building, the site once held the headquarters of the John B. and 24 Depot St., within the Gaslight District directly north of the Elm Street Market Basket. In a non-unanimous vote, the ZBA approved a requested variance for a proposed four-story apartment complex at the corner of 21 West Auburn St. – A proposed housing development in the Gaslight District is a step closer to becoming a reality, but not without some concern from the Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)
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