Architect warns consultant-driven permitting is slowing local development
Don Larson told the board that heavy reliance on consultants and discretionary approvals increases costs and delays for applicants; he recommended alternatives such as accepting licensed professionals' approvals for routine matters and using as-of-right rules where appropriate.
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Don Larson told the board that many delays result from discretionary reviews and consultants who, he said, are sometimes incentivized by hourly work. "There's a lot of consultants that applicants need to hire... I'm not sure their interests are aligned with the town or the applicants because they're working hourly," Larson said.
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