Planning Board Meeting - 6/17/26

The City of Concord NH Planning Board held a meeting on June 17, 2026, primarily focused on land use planning and subdivision approvals. Key procurement-related discussions included multiple minor subdivision approvals and conditional use permits for residential developments, such as the subdivision at 5 Thomas Street involving conditional use permits for driveway configurations and waivers for underground utilities and usable lot area. The board granted waivers and conditional use permits after public hearings and staff recommendations. Another notable item was the approval of a conditional use permit for a driveway at 117 Store Street to facilitate deliveries for a local brewery, with a license agreement with the city. The board also discussed the upcoming master plan update process, including consultant engagement, public participation strategies, and potential formation of a steering committee to guide the plan development. Several public comments addressed environmental concerns related to wetland buffers and stormwater management for new subdivisions. The board emphasized the importance of grading and drainage plans and compliance monitoring for new developments. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting included procedural approvals and policy discussions that could influence future procurement and development activities.