The Laconia Zoning Board of Adjustment approved minutes from August 17, 2026, by a 5-0 vote. The Board granted variances for five applications: ZB2027-004 for a storage container at 498 White Oaks Road; ZB2027-006 for minimum lot size and frontage at 15 Arlington Street; ZB2027-007 for a deck extension within a Shoreland Protection District at 120 Hillcroft Road, contingent on NHDES approval; ZB2027-008 for storage containers at 371 White Oaks Road; and ZB2027-009 for a garage setback at 218 Lynnewood Road. Votes were unanimous (5-0) for the first four motions and 4-0 for the last, with Chair Marcia Hayward recused. Application ZB2027-005 was continued to October 19, 2026. The Board noted a joint land use boards meeting scheduled for September 24, 2026.
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Commission Mitch Hamel called the meeting to order with Commissioners Rodney Roy, Deanna Guyer, and Laura Ringer present. The Commission voted unanimously to approve the June 15 meeting minutes and a new agenda format.
The unanimously approved eight facility use requests, ranging from church picnics to Laconia High School athletic practices. The group discussed a potential permanent food truck park, with Amy Lovisek noting the city would handle scheduling. Commissioners requested further research on logistical matters.
Notable financial updates for the upcoming Pumpkin Fest include $19,000 in sponsorships and $27,000 in vendor revenue raised so far. The Commission voted to cancel the August meeting. Amy reported the bid for the Leavitt Park ADA door is awarded. The Commission adjourned at 6:28 pm.
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The Laconia Technical Review Committee met on September 15, 2026. Tara Baker moved, and Nick Schwartz seconded, a motion to accept the August 18, 2026 minutes, which passed unanimously. For PB2026-055 at 1085 White Oaks Rd, the applicant must submit revised plans addressing drainage, water models, and condominium documents by September 21, 2026, for the October 6, 2026 Planning Board meeting. PB2027-003 at 728 Scenic Road was recommended for the November 2, 2026 Planning Board meeting to resolve sewer and site-classification issues. PB2027-008 at 208 Lakeside Avenue was scheduled for the October 6, 2026 meeting.
For PB2027-006 at 483 Union Avenue, Tara Baker moved to accept the application, seconded by Nate Guerrette, passing unanimously. A public hearing was held with no public comment. Nick Schwartz moved to approve the lot paving with conditions, seconded by Tim Joubert. The motion was approved unanimously. The applicant must submit a site sketch regarding drainage and comply with ADA standards before construction.
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The Laconia Planning Board approved June 2, 2026 minutes on a 6-0 vote. They denied a sidewalk waiver for 1206 Old North Main Street (7-1), continuing the application to August 4. For 371 White Oaks Road, the Board denied six engineering waivers unanimously but approved a sidewalk waiver (6-2), continuing the application to August 4. Application PB2026-045 was rejected as complete due to missing documents. The Board approved site plan modifications for 57 Blueberry Lane, removing impact fees and updating parking conditions, with a completion deadline of August 2, 2029. Doreen Richards was elected Chair (5-4), Dave Ouellette Vice Chair (8-0), and Gary Dionne Secretary (8-0). The Board appointed Dave Ouellette as liaison to the Conservation Commission. Rules of Procedure were amended to reinstate officer voting rights and add a flag salute. No dollar amounts were specified.
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The Laconia Planning Board voted 8-0 to postpone July 7, 2026 minutes to September 1. Unanimous votes continued applications PB2026-022 and PB2026-051 to September 1. The Board denied a sidewalk waiver request for PB2026-053 (3 in favor, 5 opposed), determining the application incomplete and continued it to September 1. The Board unanimously approved application PB2026-054 for 35–71 Winnisquam Avenue with conditions, including a phased development approach, impact fees of $0.48 per square foot, and an August 4, 2033 completion deadline. Application PB2026-062 was continued unanimously to September 1. Mike Little, Dave Ouellette, and Rich MacNeill were appointed to the Capital Improvement Program Committee (6 in favor, 3 abstaining). The meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM.
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