Board closes hearing on parking reduction at 206 Ash St.; staff to notify neighbors and finalize decision

The Manchester Planning & Zoning Board on April 3 closed the public hearing for CU2025‑014, a conditional‑use permit request by owners Sean Klammer and Elizabeth Ariazzi to reduce off‑street parking from six required spaces to five for a proposed conversion of 206 Ash Street to a three‑family dwelling.

The applicants said they currently provide five marked spaces on the lot and that the proposed third‑floor unit is one bedroom and would require only one parking space; the two lower units would retain two spaces each. The applicant said on‑street legal parking is available nearby for overflow and that one previously unused vehicle that had occupied the paved area was removed prior to the hearing. The owners explained they will keep the paved area near the foundation because vegetation there can harm the stone foundation and invite pests if not maintained.

Staff noted vegetation along Ash Street encroaches on the sidewalk and asked the applicants to work with their neighbor to clear overgrowth so pedestrians can pass; the applicants said they will coordinate with the adjacent property owner, who maintains that side of the planting area. No other public comment was offered. The board closed the hearing; a staff report and notice of decision will follow and the board expects to take final action at the June 18 business meeting.

The owners were advised to provide photos documenting the cleared pavement and any changes to the sidewalk area; staff said a formal notice of decision will be mailed after final action.