Developer granted six‑month extension for Bickley Hollow subdivision

The Hobart City Redevelopment Authority on March 26 approved a six‑month extension for petition 23‑12, a proposed 67‑lot subdivision known as Bickley Hollow, after the developer said market and financing timing require additional time.

The petitioner told the board the project has presales and that the company plans to purchase the property outright rather than rely on a prior deed transfer arrangement; the developer also said it has committed roughly $156,000 to the city via Baker Tilly to support the project. Commissioner Marco Rodriguez, economic development, recommended the developer consider a one‑year extension to allow coordination with planning and common‑council schedules, but the board approved a six‑month extension by motion.

"We've been fortunate to have a lot of presold," the petitioner said during the presentation, adding the firm is preparing to begin site work when an excavator becomes available. Rodriguez said a longer extension might ease coordination with TIF and council review but did not press for it when several board members signaled they preferred six months.

Board members said the shorter extension gives the developer time to advance financing and engineering while allowing the commission to review progress in six months. No conditions or additional requirements were recorded aside from the standard staff follow‑up; the motion carried on a voice vote.

Next procedural steps: the developer will report back at the board's follow‑up meeting and may request an additional extension if necessary.