[Massplanners] Definitive Subdivision -Covenant Expiration

[Harry LaCortiglia]

Hi Gary,

Our standard Subdivision Decision language gives the board the option of 
extending the date if construction hasn't begun. (Although it does not 
obligate the Board to do so.)

If your zoning hasn't changed in the locus of the subdivision, and the 
applicant asks for an extension before the expiration date, you're 
probably saving a great deal of time and expense by extending it as a 
business item.

After all, if the applicant needs to come in formally and go through the 
whole Hearing process for the same subdivision approval, it's a bit 
silly to not extend the deadline.

All of this is just the opinion of an old Planning Board Member...and 
your results may vary, be sure to take into consideration the feelings 
of your Building Inspector, and the involvement of the abutters.

Best,

H. LaCortiglia



On 2/2/2024 8:31 AM, Gary Bechtholdt via MassPlanners wrote:
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> Hello All:
>
> Perhaps a good Friday questions.
>
> Have a Definitive Subdivision Plan approval /Covenant about to expire 
> (March 2024) -development has yet to commence any type of construction.
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> Is the Planning Board obligated to grant any sort of extension?
>
> Curious to hear from your experiences & thoughts concerning this.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Gary
>
> R. Gary Bechtholdt II
>
> Planning & Community Development Director
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> *Northbridge Community Planning & Development*
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> Aldrich School -Town Hall Annex, 14 Hill Street
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> (508) 234-2447
>
> Northbridge Memorial Town Hall
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> 7 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588
>
> www.northbridgemass.org <http://www.northbridgemass.org/>
>
>
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