[Massplanners] Definitive Subdivision -Covenant Expiration

[Gary Bechtholdt]

Thank you all for providing input -most recently from Michelle of Randolph & Richard of Norfolk, very much appreciated.

In this particular case (definitive subdivision) -the Owner is actively trying to sell the project (has been for years); where a prior approval for same expired back in 2009, requiring a new definitive sub plan approval (approved in March 2022). Given the history with this project -inclined to recommend the Board not support an extension.

Whereas if the Board was to grant an extension -it would be for 1-year (typical) and where if the Owner was to sell w/in that 1-year period….there is no guarantee the Board would issue additional extensions (to now a new owner)…..

I will seek a construction schedule as part of the Planning Board’s consideration to grant, however believe would be in best interest for Town to not grant an extension, if legally able to do so.

Thanks again,

-Gary

R. Gary Bechtholdt II
Planning & Community Development Director

Northbridge Community Planning & Development
Aldrich School -Town Hall Annex, 14 Hill Street
(508) 234-2447

Northbridge Memorial Town Hall
7 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588
www.northbridgemass.org<http://www.northbridgemass.org/>

From: Michelle Tyler <mtyler at randolph-ma.gov>
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2024 9:30 AM
To: Gary Bechtholdt <gbechtholdt at northbridgemass.org>
Cc: Mass Planners <massplanners at masscptc.org>
Subject: Re: [Massplanners] Definitive Subdivision -Covenant Expiration

For what it's worth, Randolph requires the applicant to submit a time request extension (we have a form) with an explanation of why construction hasn't started and what the proposed time frame is to begin the work. They need to appear before the Board to have a conversation before any extension is granted.  I have found far too many subdivisions approved (before my time) with no terms for construction and they have gone more than a decade without being started!

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Town of Randolph
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On Mon, Feb 5, 2024 at 9:05 AM Richard McCarthy via MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org<mailto:massplanners at masscptc.org>> wrote:
Gary,

I agree with others the Planning Board is obligated. It’s not unusual to hear a subdivision hasn’t started.  There are numerous logical reasons why it hasn’t started.  If there hasn’t been any zoning changes or subdivision regulation changes that the development would then be subject to granting an extension may not be that big of a deal.

Good luck.

Richard J. McCarthy, Jr.
Town Planner
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Norfolk, MA 02056
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From: MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org<mailto:massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org>> On Behalf Of Gary Bechtholdt via MassPlanners
Sent: Friday, February 2, 2024 8:32 AM
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Subject: [Massplanners] Definitive Subdivision -Covenant Expiration

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.

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

Northbridge Community Planning & Development
Aldrich School -Town Hall Annex, 14 Hill Street
(508) 234-2447

Northbridge Memorial Town Hall
7 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588
www.northbridgemass.org<http://www.northbridgemass.org/>

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