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Board grants time extension for approved East Broad Street apartment project
Summary
The Zoning Board granted the applicant a multi-year extension to revive a previously approved six-story, 44-unit apartment project at 1016 East Broad Street; applicant cited COVID and financing delays and said permits and lender readiness are in place to resume construction.
The Zoning Board of Appeals on March 18 voted to extend the time for previously granted area and use variances on a six-story, 44-unit apartment project at 1016 East Broad Street, allowing the developer additional time to obtain building permits and start construction.
The applicant’s representative said the project is materially the same as the plan approved in earlier years but that COVID-related delays and financing issues prevented timely construction. The applicant reported that financing is now secured, the site is demolished and ready, and that they intend to proceed with permits and construction; they were scheduled to appear before the planning board and design/architecture review board in the coming weeks.
Board members asked about parking and construction readiness; the applicant confirmed parking is within the building plan and said the building permit process can resume once the extension is in place. The board approved the extension after motion and second.
Ending: The extension allows the developer to move forward with permitting and, subject to the normal permit process, to begin construction. The board recorded an aye vote and wished the applicant success.
