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Planning department seeks $100,000 master plan, project manager and clearer impact‑fee rules as development rises
Summary
Planning staff told the council they want $100,000 for a master plan, a project manager position (six months funding in the draft budget) and clearer impact‑fee waiver guidance as the city sees growing multifamily approvals and large projects such as the state school redevelopment.
Planning Director (presenters identified in the record as Rob and Tyler) told the Laconia City Council on May 20 that the planning department is fully staffed after recent hires, is requesting $100,000 for a master plan, and is seeking resources to add a project manager and other staffing to handle rising development activity.
Rob (planning staff) said the master plan, if funded, would include chapters on housing, economic development, energy, transportation, natural hazards and implementation; the department recommended a $100,000 contract for consulting work and public engagement. He said the impact‑fee study is nearly complete and will return to planning board and council; staff expect final numbers in June and plan…
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