Summary
Board discussion revealed that a transportation operations center isn't a permitted use anywhere in Keene, yet historically significant operations like UPS ran in the area under older zoning. Members suggested the community should consider amending the ordinance rather than handling such uses case-by-case through variances.
At a glance
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- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Anyone with a use that doesn't fit Keene's current zoning list would get a clear, public path instead of a variance fight.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Zoning Board of Adjustment - Aug 3, 2026
Board discussion revealed that a transportation operations center isn't a permitted use anywhere in Keene, yet historically significant operations like UPS ran in the area under older zoning. Members suggested the community should consider amending the ordinance rather than handling such uses case-by-case through variances.
Zoning Board of Adjustment - Jun 1, 2026
A Concord company wants a variance to run a bus dispatch office, storage, and maintenance operation at 59 Optical Ave. in Keene's Industrial Park District. The outcome determines whether that use is allowed on the property.
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