The Planning Board has approved a two-year extension for the site plan and steep slope permit for the proposed multifamily residence at 45 N Washington Ave. This decision gives developer Hart Hills Hospitality more time to navigate challenges and move forward with the project.

Catching Up

The project at 45 N Washington Ave involves replacing an existing single-family house with an eight-unit multifamily residence within the M-14 Multifamily Residence District. The developer, Hart Hills Hospitality, previously secured multiple area variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals in October 2023 and received a Positive Declaration for its environmental review in August 2023, along with initial site plan and steep slope permits.

Key Insights

The Planning Board granted a two-year extension for the site plan and steep slope permits at 45 N Washington Ave, extending their validity to December 7, 2027.

  • Applicant Hart Hills Hospitality requested the extension, citing various challenges and costs associated with the project.
  • This marks the first extension granted for these permits.
  • The developer reaffirmed their commitment to completing the eight-unit multifamily residence at 45 N Washington Ave.

Zooming In

The proposed development at 45 N Washington Ave will be a new two-story building. To proceed, the project previously required several key approvals, including variances for aspects like minimum lot area, maximum building coverage, and rear setback, all of which were secured prior to this extension request.

Next Steps

With this approval, the site plan and steep slope permits for 45 N Washington Ave are now valid until December 7, 2027, allowing Hart Hills Hospitality to continue advancing the project within this extended timeframe.