Planning board approves 120-day extension for minor-subdivision application PB2503

The Franklin Township Planning Board voted to grant a 120-day extension to minor-subdivision application PB2503 after staff said the applicant's ability to file deeds was delayed while obtaining county block and lot numbers.

Brandon, the township solicitor, explained that under the Municipal Land Use Law (NJSA 40:55D-47f) the board may extend filing deadlines. "It does permit the board to extend the time frame," he said, and recommended a 120-day extension to allow the applicant time to submit deeds and correct county records. Board members said the extra time would avoid repeated return visits if county recording issues were not resolved quickly.

A motion to grant the 120-day extension passed by roll call. Staff noted the deeds were complete in form and would be filed with the accounting office once the extension was in place.