89 Stark Avenue subdivision
ApprovedNot forecast
freeApprovedmoved by Kyle5 conditions of approval
5 conditions, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
See it in ProStart a free 7-day trial, then $39/mo
Dover Meetings
Planning Board, April 28, 2026
Votes on Chapter 153 Site Plan and Chapter 157 Land Subdivision Regulation amendments, unanimous
1h 45m15,518 words
122 mentionsdensityland usepublic hearingresidentialzoningsetbackapprovedadutraffic studyduplexmotion to approvesubdivisionconditional usevariancecommercialDover, NH
Just researching this meeting? Get free Dover alerts
What happened
The Dover Planning Board approved a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR 2026-3) for Corey McCool at 89 Stark Avenue, allowing one additional unit for a total of three residential units on a 0.8-acre R12 lot, unanimously and over substantial abutter opposition.
Meeting key facts
- Jurisdiction
- Dover, NH
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- April 28, 2026
- Decisions
- 7 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (4)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearings28 Dover Point Road
Recommended11 conditions of approval
Open this projectFollow free
At 28 Dover Point Road
Recommended1 condition of approval
Open this projectFollow free
At 169 Spur Road
Recommended1 condition of approval
Open this projectFollow free
Chapter 153
RecommendedOpen this projectFollow free
Free sample: decision 1 of 7
Transfer of Development Rights at 89 Stark Avenue
TDR request by Corey McCool to purchase one residential unit for a total of three units on a 0.8-acre R12 lot (Assessors Map 17, Lot 38). Base density is two units. Applicant reduced from four to three units after March continuance. Represented by Bob Stoll of TriTech Engineering. Approved with staff conditions over abutter opposition citing traffic, density, tree canopy, and runoff. Unanimous.
- Site plan application required for review/approval by TRC and Planning Board; density may be reduced by Planning Board after review of engineered site plan
- Payment of TDR fees
- Payment of water and sewer investment fees at time of request for service
- Revise/submit plan set with owner signatures, correct locus plan sheet, surveyed plans stamped/signed by LLS
- Add note to site plan using best management practices during construction to protect the existing 37-inch spruce and other landscaping along the southerly property line
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Dover Planning Board approved a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR 2026-3) for Corey McCool at 89 Stark Avenue, allowing one additional unit for a total of three residential units on a 0.8-acre R12 lot, unanimously and over substantial abutter opposition.
Key Decisions (7)
Approved
Transfer of Development Rights at 89 Stark Avenue
Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Amended
Chapter 153 Site Plan and Chapter 157 Land Subdivision Regulation amendments
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Lot line adjustment at Middle Road (Waterside Land Holdings LLC)
Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved
Conditional use permit at 169 Spur Road (Edward Williams)
Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved
Transfer of Development Rights at 28 Dover Point Road
Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved
Conditional use permit at 28 Dover Point Road
Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved
Site plan at 28 Dover Point Road (mixed-use building)
Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Development Activity (4)
89 Stark Avenue residential TDR project
Residential
169 Spur Road single-family home rebuild
Residential
28 Dover Point Road mixed-use building
Mixed-Use
Waterside Land Holdings lot line adjustment on Middle Road
Residential
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Board member noted there are very few homes for sale…
Infrastructure
City is advancing a roundabout design (~90% complete) at Point…
Infrastructure
Repeated public complaints about traffic volume, speeding, and accidents on…
Who Spoke (20)
Board Member · 7Staff · 2Applicant's Rep · 3Public · 6
On the record: 7 board members, 2 staff members, 3 applicant's representatives, and 6 members of the public.
Agenda scorecard
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded voteZoneWire called 1 of 1 land-use forecast on this agenda.
Middle Road conditional use permit
ApprovedZoneWire called it
freeApprovedmoved by Melina Gambino1 condition of approval
1 condition, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
See it in ProStart a free 7-day trial, then $39/mo
Meeting Intelligence Preview
Ask this meeting anything
Ask who voted, what conditions passed, and what staff recommended for "Planning Board - 2026-04-28", with every answer cited to the transcript. Included with Pro.
Learn about Meeting Q&AGet every Dover meeting with full decisions, votes, and zoning details, within hours of each session.
Unlock every Dover, NH decision, vote, and analysis
7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Just want to know when new Dover meetings are posted? Get free email alerts below.
Follow Dover
Get the agenda when a meeting is posted, plus decision and analysis alerts.
We'll email you an activation link — one click, no password, unsubscribe anytime.
or