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Charlton board accepts ANR withdrawal after applicant opts to demolish structure first
Summary
The board approved an A&R (ANR) for a JR G H/JDH Realty Trust item earlier in the meeting and later accepted a separate applicant’s request to withdraw an ANR after discussion about a demolition permit and whether existing structures must be shown on plans; the Planner advised withdrawing and resubmitting post‑demolition.
The Charlton Planning Board on Feb. 18 reconciled two parcel matters: it approved an ANR for one applicant and accepted a voluntary withdrawal from another applicant who plans to demolish an existing house before resubmitting subdivision paperwork.
Early in the meeting the board moved and voted to approve an A&R/ANR for JR G H (JDH) Realty Trust (Christopher Woodbury was referenced in the motion). Shortly after, a different ANR raised questions because a house currently straddles a proposed lot line and the owner intends to demolish that structure. Planner and board members advised that showing the existing structure on the A&R plan is generally required — often as a dotted line with a note such as "house to be raised" — because recording a new lot line without the structure can create a nonconforming condition if the property is later sold.
Because administrative rules require the board act on an ANR within 21 days, and because the board indicated it would likely require additional plan detail or prefer the demolition be completed first, the Planner recommended the applicant withdraw the submission and return after demolition permitting is complete. The applicant asked verbally to withdraw and the board accepted the withdrawal, allowing the applicant to resubmit once the demolition permit and updated survey materials are ready.
The Planner said he would assist with timing and with requirements to secure a demolition permit, and reminded the applicant to contact his office the following Monday to coordinate. The board noted that a withdrawal avoids a potential denial that could create re‑filing timing issues.
