City of Laconia

The meeting addressed several demolition permit applications, including discussions on a Victorian home at 460 Union Avenue and a property at 15 Doe Avenue. Members considered historical research, site visits, and potential preservation efforts. The Commission also discussed the process of timely communications for possible demolition requests and reviewed the significance of buildings, referencing the NH Preservation Alliance's guidelines.

The subcommittee meeting addressed several key items. Proposed changes to Chapter 201, concerning streets and sidewalks and the depositing of snow or ice, were discussed, leading to a motion to increase fines for violations. A request for resident-only parking on Simpson Avenue was reviewed, and the Director of DPW was tasked with creating a procedure for resident parking requests. Additionally, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance related to keeping domestic chickens as a residential accessory use was discussed and ultimately tabled for further information on licensing requirements.

The agenda includes items such as acceptance of minutes from previous meetings, review of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications, discussion on wetland regulations and the Gale Ave Rain Garden, and a new business item regarding a proposed addition lakeside of a house. Also on the agenda are liaison and subcommittee reports, upcoming events, other business, and a staff report.

The agenda includes call to order, roll call, salute to the flag, recording secretary, staff in attendance, acceptance of minutes from previous meetings, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications, old business regarding wetland regulations and Gale Ave Rain Garden, new business, liaison and subcommittee reports, upcoming events, other business, and staff report, followed by adjournment.

The committee discussed a request to modify Howard Street to be one-way with no parking on one side, prompted by resident concerns and a previous public hearing. The committee reviewed the street's dimensions, existing parking conditions, and potential impacts on local businesses, particularly regarding deliveries and emergency vehicle access. Ultimately, the committee decided to focus on implementing a no-parking zone on the initial section of Howard Street, including a loading zone for delivery trucks, to assess the impact before considering further changes.