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Developer asks planning board to clarify local delays after state grants five-year extension for Carroll Court
Summary
A developer representative told the Rochester Planning Board that local administrative delays have stalled permitting for the Carroll Court subdivision despite a five-year state extension; the board noted the matter is under legal review and no action was taken at the meeting.
A representative for the Carroll Court subdivision told the Rochester Planning Board on July 7 that the project has state approval for a five-year extension but remains stalled locally and that city planning staff have not responded to requests needed to continue construction.
The matter matters because the applicant says the project has substantial completed work, the city holds a $250,000 bond for the development, and the local building permit for one house is reportedly on hold less than a month before a stated completion deadline.
Lisonbee Jennings, who said she holds power of attorney for the property owner, told the board the state of New Hampshire granted a five-year extension and that the subdivision approval is valid through Aug. 5. “We’re formally requesting approval of our extension of the subdivision before the August 5…
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