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Zoning board grants second 12‑month extension for 169 Wellington Ave. pool project
Summary
The board granted a second 12‑month extension for construction at 169 Wellington Ave., citing financing and contractor delays; the applicant had completed the pickleball court but has not yet found a pool contractor.
NEWPORT — The Newport Zoning Board of Review granted a second 12‑month extension on April 28 to the owner of 169 Wellington Ave., allowing more time to start construction of a previously approved pool.
The board heard from the applicant’s attorney, who told the panel the project has been delayed by financing and difficulty finding a pool contractor; the site’s pickleball court portion has been completed. The attorney said the owner still intends to proceed with the pool but has not secured a suitable contractor.
"It's really just a matter of financing," the attorney said, explaining the delay and confirming a suitable pool contractor had not yet been found.
Why it matters: This is a second 12‑month extension to the property’s prior zoning approval. Approvals include conditions the board repeatedly applies: work must begin and be substantially complete within the extension period, or the applicant must request further relief from the zoning officer before expiration.
Board action: The board voted unanimously to grant the extension. The decision includes the standard conditions: the applicant must begin and substantially complete the project within 12 months of the decision or request an extension from the zoning officer prior to expiration, and all outstanding public-noticing invoices must be paid before the decision is recorded.
Next steps: The applicant must secure financing and a contractor and proceed to building‑permit review. The board’s extension will expire April 28, 2026, unless further extension is requested and granted.
