Board grants 6‑month extension for proposed 67‑lot Bickley Hollow subdivision

The Hobart City Redevelopment Authority voted to grant a six‑month extension for Petition 23‑12, a proposed 67‑lot subdivision known as Bickley Hollow.

The petitioner told the board the housing market has improved and that the developer intends to buy the property outright. He said the developer had engaged consultants and “gave the city a $156,000 or something” to demonstrate commitment. Commissioner Marco Rodriguez, economic development, recommended a one‑year extension to allow coordination with planning and common council schedules, but the board approved a six‑month extension on a motion and second by members of the authority.

Why it matters: The extension preserves the developer’s ability to proceed while leaving the authority time to ensure required infrastructure, permitting and oversight are addressed before final approvals.

Board action and next steps: Committee member S6 moved to grant a six‑month extension, the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The developer may return to the board at the end of the extension with updates and any revised materials; no conditions or vote tallies beyond a voice approval were recorded in the transcript.

Quotes: The petitioner said, “we're just asking for another extension … we paid Baker Tilly, we gave the city a $156,000,” and later thanked the board. Commissioner Marco Rodriguez said the schedule for planning and council review could require more time, urging the petitioner to consider a year.

The authority will expect updated schedules and any required permit or funding details when the petitioner returns.