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Planning board asks applicants to supply printed 18x24 plan sets for hearings

Lowell Planning Board · July 21, 2026
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Summary

Board members asked staff to request that applicants deliver four physical 18x24 plan sets (plus electronic copies) to aid review before hearings; DPD staff noted limited storage but agreed to follow up on logistics and timing.

Board members raised a recurring operational concern about plan availability. Member Fichette and others argued that for larger projects the board needs clearer, larger printed plans to review materials in advance and during meetings. Several members recommended the 18x24 size and suggested four physical sets be provided to board members one meeting before a hearing when possible.

DPD staff said storage for 18x24 sets is limited but that the department would follow up and work with applicants on delivery logistics. The board asked staff to return with a proposed flow for plan distribution and to coordinate with applicants so sets are available before hearings.