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Planning commission grants six-month extension for Orchard Hills Phase 4 sidewalks
Summary
The Richmond City Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve a six-month extension for completion of sidewalks and remaining punch-list items at Orchard Hills Phase 4 after the developer cited weather and HOA coordination as causes of delay.
The Richmond City Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 18 approved a six-month extension for Orchard Hills Phase 4 to complete sidewalks and remaining punch-list items.
Commissioners granted the extension after the applicant, identified in the meeting as Mr. Short, requested more time because of weather delays and outstanding work turned over to a homeowners association. "I'm here just asking for an extension on that. We've had, you know, due to the weather and some other things," Mr. Short said, noting the HOA has been sending letters asking for completion.
The commission discussed whether the delay was a violation of development requirements and were told the developer had reached beyond the three-year period that had been applied and that little work remained. A commissioner observed that the developer had been in contact with the planning office and that weather-based leniency was warranted.
A motion to approve a six-month extension passed unanimously. Commissioners voting yes during the roll call on the motion were Commissioner Hsu, Commissioner Short, Commissioner Miles and Commissioner Miller. The motion's mover and seconder were not specified in the meeting record.
The extension covers completion of sidewalks and remaining items on the project's punch list; no additional conditions or dates beyond the six-month period were specified in the public record.
The commission also approved its consent agenda earlier in the meeting, including the November minutes, before taking up the Orchard Hills request.
