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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you all for providing input -most recently from Michelle of Randolph & Richard of Norfolk, very much appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.
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<p class="MsoNormal">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)…..<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks again,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">-Gary <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">R. Gary Bechtholdt II<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Michelle Tyler <mtyler@randolph-ma.gov> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 05, 2024 9:30 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Gary Bechtholdt <gbechtholdt@northbridgemass.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Mass Planners <massplanners@masscptc.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massplanners] Definitive Subdivision -Covenant Expiration<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">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!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:blue">Michelle R. Tyler</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Mon, Feb 5, 2024 at 9:05 AM Richard McCarthy via MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org">massplanners@masscptc.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D">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.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b>From:</b> MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org" target="_blank">massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Gary Bechtholdt via MassPlanners<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, February 2, 2024 8:32 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org" target="_blank">massplanners@masscptc.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Massplanners] Definitive Subdivision -Covenant Expiration<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Hello All:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Perhaps a good Friday questions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Have a Definitive Subdivision Plan approval /Covenant about to expire (March 2024) -development has yet to commence any type of construction.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Is the Planning Board obligated to grant any sort of extension?
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Curious to hear from your experiences & thoughts concerning this.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">-Gary <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">R. Gary Bechtholdt II<o:p></o:p></p>
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