The City of Rome Planning Board unanimously granted BK Realty a one‑year extension of previously approved site plan approval for a 46‑unit residential project at the corner of Gifford Road.

Julian Clark of Tomlin Engineering, representing the owner/developer Arthur Kerr, told the board the owner has been finalizing contract drawings and assembling a financing package but delays on other projects pushed the schedule back. "We're requesting to extend the approval for a year, and he has good intentions to start in the spring," Clark said, noting outstanding utility coordination and permit work.

Board members reviewed outstanding site requirements—lighting, sidewalks and dumpster enclosures—and discussed construction management. Staff and one board member characterized the extension as a reasonable first request. A motion to grant the extension carried unanimously. The board told the applicant to continue coordinating with city staff on final contracts, utilities and permit submissions.