Plans to redevelop the Chandler House, a 19th century mansion at the northwest corner of Beech and Walnut streets in Manchester, as a social club received strong support during a public hearing held Wednesday by the city’s Planning Board.
Michael Pedler of Chandler House Holdings LLC has submitted plans to operate the site as a “contemporary and beautifully designed social club” as the primary use, with secondary uses including a boutique hotel, an artist-in-residence on the upper floors and a spa in the basement level.
Pedler is requesting a site plan application for the change of use from the previously approved site plan for a museum with accessory office and classroom space, to a social club with a restaurant, health and wellness facilities, co-working space, boutique hotel and an ar