Commissions ask staff for local sales figures as developer projects 6–12 month start

Oct 6, 2026

After applicant estimated a 6–12 month window to start construction if approvals and financing align, commissioners asked staff to compile sales and market data for Lafayette projects to accompany the item at City Council; staff will correct typos in the report before council consideration.

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Commissioners pressed for concrete market evidence after the applicant said he expected to begin construction within 6–12 months if approvals and financing align. "6 to 12 months is a good estimate," the applicant said when asked to clarify the anticipated start date.

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