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Permit Extension Request for Previously Issued Conditional Use Permit for Veridia AIS
PURPOSE: The Board is asked to consider approving a request for an extension of the date when a Conditional Use Permit would otherwise expire for Veridia AIS CUP. Town Staff recommends approval of the request.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning Department
CONTACT INFORMATION: Marty Roupe, 919-918-7333
INFORMATION: On behalf of Sustainable Properties, LLC, Mr. David Bell has requested an extension of the date on which a previously issued Conditional Use Permit (CUP) would otherwise expire on April 26, 2018. The Board of Aldermen originally granted this CUP on April 26, 2011. The permit allows construction of a major subdivision consisting of 39 residential dwelling units. Construction of the project has not commenced.
The applicant has submitted a letter, included as Attachment B, related to compliance with LUO Section 15-62 and including information about their continuing efforts to build the project. Of note, the letter requests a two year extension and also expresses the applicant’s interest in exploring additional funding mechanisms that may allow for the project to be built to serve low income families. The applicant has requested that this be a full agenda item in order for him to discuss the matter with the Board during the meeting.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: The applicant has paid the applicable fee associated with this request. No other impact noted.
RECOMMENDATION:r Town Staff recommends that the Board of Aldermen adopt the attached resolution approving the permit extension request. The new expiration date for the permit would be April 26, 2020.