General Government - Town of Meredith

General Government
Community Development
John C. Edgar, AICP, Community Development Director
Angela LaBrecque, Town Planner
Bill Edney, Code Enforcement Officer
Mary Lee Harvey, Administrative Assistant
Chris Tivnan, Clerk
Our Mission…
The Mission of the Community Development Department is to facilitate courses of
action leading to positive outcomes in land use, natural resource conservation,
transportation, housing, public health and economic development. The department
strives to be comprehensive in its approach while promoting public participation,
collaboration and informed decision making.
Community Plan (aka Master Plan) Update.
In 2012 the Planning Board started the process of updating the 2002 Community Plan (aka Master Plan).
New Hampshire law requires the Planning Board to amend from time to time a master plan that provides
guidance for future development while preserving and enhancing the town’s unique qualities of life. This
planning document articulates a vision for the community and includes goals, objectives and specific
recommendations intended to help the community achieve its goals.
A web page on the town web site has been set up to keep the public informed and to provide a means of
receiving feedback. It is anticipated that the process will evolve over an 18 to 24 month period. In July the
Planning Board met with all boards, commissions and committees to solicit their input on existing
conditions, issues and challenges. In August, the Board held a similar forum to solicit input from the
general public. This project will continue into 2013.
Development Activity. The Planning Board reviews applications to:
(1) subdivide land, or
(2) develop or establish non-residential land uses.
In 2012, several projects were completed including:
Expansion of Church Landing including 15 additional hotel rooms and additional function room space
located on US Route 3.
Conversion of the former Christmas Loft into an activity center, retail space and seating for the Town
Dock Restaurant located on US Route 3.
Conversion of an office building into a seven-unit, multifamily apartment building located on North
View Drive.
Development of six rental garage bays and related office space, located on US Route 3 South.
Approval for outside seating at the Lakeside Deli and Grille located on NH Rt. 25 and Pleasant Street.
Conversion of a vacant building into a temporary Rite Aid Pharmacy located on US Rt. 3 North.
Conversion of office space into the Arts Collaborative including an artisan gallery, showroom and
studios located on Winona Road.
Approval of Bushman’s Truck Repair facility located on Foundry Avenue.
Rehabilitation of garage bays and related office space located on Winona Road and NH Route 104.
Approval of Mack Studs warehouse and accessory salesroom located on NH Route 104.
A 7-lot subdivision located on Meredith Neck Road and Powers Road.
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