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Board extends fire‑station temporary occupancy permit to Dec. 15, 2026 while stormwater options are finalized
Summary
Planning staff asked for and the board approved an extension of the fire station’s temporary certificate of occupancy through Dec. 15, 2026, while the town and contractor consider alternative stormwater solutions; board members discussed potential wet‑basin option and cost implications.
The Norfolk Planning Board approved an extension of the temporary certificate of occupancy for the town’s fire station until Dec. 15, 2026, after staff said the current CO had expired and work remains to finalize stormwater solutions.
Staff said the contractor priced out one recommended option — removing an existing system and installing an underground cold‑tech system — at more than a quarter‑million dollars, and suggested considering alternative approaches such as a wet basin that might be less costly while meeting performance needs. Board members debated timing and expressed support for giving the project more time to finalize an acceptable, cost‑effective stormwater design.
The board voted to extend the temporary occupancy and instructed staff to continue coordinating with the contractor and on‑site teams to finalize a permanent solution; members noted the extension allows continued building use while the town and contractor evaluate alternatives.
