Planning Board Meeting - 5/20/26

The City of Concord NH Planning Board held a meeting on May 20, 2026, primarily addressing various planning and development applications. Key procurement-related discussions included approvals and continuations of design review applications, minor and major subdivision approvals, conditional use permits, and a comprehensive development plan for the redevelopment of the former Steeplegate Mall and Regal Cinema sites. Notably, the board approved architectural design reviews for signage projects, granted minor subdivision approvals with conditions, and continued a major site plan application involving adaptive reuse of an office building into residential units to a July meeting for further review. The comprehensive development plan for the Steeplegate Mall redevelopment, involving mixed-use residential and commercial spaces including a fueling station and approximately 600 residential units, was found complete and the public hearing was continued to July 15, 2026, pending updated traffic impact analysis and other details. The board also discussed infrastructure concerns such as sewer capacity and traffic impacts related to the redevelopment. Additionally, the board approved a conditional use permit for conversion of retail space to healthcare office use at 92 South Street. The meeting concluded with announcements about hiring a new city planner and a consultant for the city’s master plan update, with the master plan process scheduled for completion in spring 2028. Several motions related to approvals, continuations, and waivers were passed, and the board emphasized ongoing collaboration with staff and applicants to address outstanding issues before final approvals.