Planning commission approves 180‑day extension for Highland Farms Plat 2 preliminary plat

On June 12 the Prattville Planning Commission approved a 180‑day time extension for the preliminary plat of Highland Farms Plat 2, extending the developer’s preliminary‑plat approval window while required contingencies remain in effect. Planning staff told the commission that the Highland Farms preliminary plat was originally approved March 2, 2023. The developer previously received a 30‑day extension on July 18, 2024, and a 180‑day extension on Aug. 15, 2024 that ended Feb. 28, 2025; staff said the developer requested an additional 180‑day extension and that, if approved, that extension would end Feb. 23, 2026. Staff also noted that the preliminary‑plat approval is effective for 18 months from its approval date and that a final plat must be submitted within that period unless another extension is granted under subdivision regulations section 3.4. The applicant’s representative was not at the meeting to provide a reason for the additional extension. Staff told commissioners that phase 1 of the Highland Farms development is substantially complete with homes being sold and that phase 2 is under active construction; staff said a recent proof roll for curb and gutter had been completed on phase 2. The commission’s resolution extended the time for completion for Highland Farms Plat 2 by 180 days and kept all contingencies from the March 2, 2023 preliminary‑plat approval in force. The motion to grant the extension carried without recorded opposition. Commissioners asked about reasons for repeated extensions; staff said the applicant did not provide a written explanation with the application and was not present to speak to details. The extension allows the developer additional time to complete required work and to submit a final plat consistent with subdivision requirements and the conditions that remain in effect.