Planning Board Members Present:
Arthur Rugg – Secretary
Tony DeFrancesco – Assistant Secretary
Ann Chiampa – Member
Ryan Ouellette – Alternate
Jonathan Cruz – Ex-Officio (Was unable to stay for the entire meeting)
Shawn Faber – Town Council Ex-Officio
Londonderry Planning Board special meeting held on March 23, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance. Board members and staff reviewed updates intended to give the town more oversight, including phasing requirements that prioritize commercial growth before residential expansion. Public testimony featured residents seeking clarity on environmental buffers, infrastructure costs, and the specific community benefits required for density bonuses. While some citizens expressed concerns regarding the subjective language and potential loopholes for developers, the board emphasized that the revised ordinance serves as a foundational template for future negotiations. The meeting concluded with the board voting to recommend the draft ordinance to the Town Council for official adoption. The discussion highlights the ongoing effort to balance innovative land use with the long-term fiscal and environmental health of Londonderry.
The Planning Board voted 4-1 to move the PUD to the Town Council for a future Public Hearing. Planning Board member Ann Chiampa was the dissenting vote.