The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals deliberated on a request from Nanda Patel regarding a property on Oak Street, a three-family home that has been vacant for nearly three years. Patel sought a special permit to refurbish the first two floors of the property but was unable to provide necessary documentation and payments on time. Despite the deficiencies in Patel’s application, the board decided to grant a conditional extension, postponing the case to March and requiring Patel to settle outstanding fees and complete requisite forms one week prior to the next meeting.