David Brooks

This document outlines the City of Lebanon's Capital Improvements Program for the 2021-2026 period. The plan details numerous projects across various departments, including Public Works, Planning & Zoning, and the Lebanon School District. Key focus areas encompass infrastructure upgrades (roads, bridges, water, sewer, landfills), facility maintenance and renovation (cemeteries, city hall, airport, school buildings), environmental initiatives (Climate Action Plan), and comprehensive planning studies (Complete Streets, Facility Assessment Plan). The program aims to maintain and enhance the city's assets and services through strategic investments.

The board discussed a staff memorandum regarding an application for a variance or special exception to expand a non-conforming produce stand use at 397 Dartmouth College Highway. The applicants requested a continuance to allow additional time to prepare and submit comprehensive application materials, as they are currently working through code enforcement issues related to the property.

The meeting focused on the review of the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program projects. Key areas of discussion included Public Works initiatives such as cemetery improvements, intersection upgrades, bridge replacements, city hall renovations, water and sewer system enhancements, and various landfill management projects. The committee also addressed Planning and Zoning projects including the Climate Action Plan, complete streets initiatives, and pedestrian improvements, along with reviewing requirements for the Lebanon School District.

The committee discussed various study items, including updates from the Planning Office regarding streetscape planning and development applications. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a transportation corridor discussion for Route 12A, the NHDOT resurfacing project for Route 10, winter safety and maintenance policies, and the implementation of a communications plan. Other business included exploring e-bike opportunities, planning tasks for a bike-friendly community designation, and reviewing future agenda items such as CIP budget proposals and facility regulation reviews.

The agenda focuses on site plan reviews for several residential, commercial, and utility development projects, including a multi-family residential development, conversion of office space to apartments, a multi-family complex, a subdivision request, a boundary line adjustment, and the installation of a bio-gas energy system. The board will evaluate the completeness of new applications and conduct public hearings for continued and compliant applications.