3213 Advertisement: December 8 and 15, 2019 Ambler Gazette The Doughertys are proposing an expansion of their home that would extend into some of the yard's setback areas. The GATSME Model Railroad Club, which has called the basement of the school building home for 26 years, hopes to avoid such a situation and enlisted the services of attorney Robert Stengel and experienced developer (and model railroad aficionado) John Rehnkamp to come up with a development plan. <>/Metadata 468 0 R/ViewerPreferences 469 0 R>> If this occurs, can I convert my basement into an apartment, without the township knowing it, and then apply for an appeal that I can rent it out?. There was a window [of time] there where he could have trimmed those trees when the ground was frozen in the first couple weeks of January.. The township, which already put the property out to bid once, unsatisfactorily, will ultimately sell the property to whomever they choose, at which time that developer could do what they please with the building. Upper Dublin Township Community Planning and Zoning To:Upper Dublin Township Planning Commission From:Jim Ennis, Community Planner and Zoning Officer Date:July 17, 2020 Subject: CU #2332: Conditional Use Application for the Proposed Construction at 1125 Virginia Drive Project Description: 653, document _recordid Please click here to sign up and manage your GovDelivery email subscription. The Board of Commissioners Public Safety, Works & Services Committee meets quarterly in February, May, August & November on the first Tuesday following EDF, unless otherwise advertised. New appointments and re-appointments usually occur in June. Building Permit - Uniform Construction Permit Form Part 3. The zoning board continued the hearing to its July 6 meeting during which it will take public comment and then render its decision. Monday night's Zoning Hearing Board meeting saw four applications from township residents, of which three were passed and one was tabled. "This is just another step toward degrading the existing Conservation Management district - the three acre zoning - which we have precious little of left in Newtown Township.. They hear and decide on applications for appeal from decisions of Township officials, zoning regulations special exceptions and variances. $4.5 Million To Rebuild Ida-Damaged Upper Dublin Township Building, Co-Founder Of Toll Brothers Development Company Dies At 81, Former Upper Dublin Police Chief Terry Thompson Dies At 75, Ida Damaged High School Restored In Upper Dublin: Video, Spousal Financial Planning Team Talks Personal Finance, Retirement. If theres any type of a hardship here its to my property, said McIntyre. please contact the Township at (215) 643-1600 to discuss how Upper Dublin Township may best accommodate your needs. Camp Inspire for Girls in Grades 6 thru 8, Upper Dublin Area Prospective Homeowners: Check Out 5 New Properties On The Market, PA Spends 34 Percent More To Educate A Student Than in 2012: New Data, Upper Dublin Area Pets Up For Adoption: Joey, Graycie, Burke & More. Mission Statement: As empowered by the Upper Dublin Board of Commissioners, and in accordance with Upper Dublin Township Ordinance No. Its membership represents a range of professional expertise and community interests. 722, document _recordid Board of Commissioners President Ira Tackel reinforced this concept by speaking at the meeting. Agendas for meetings and archives of packet materials of the Zoning Hearing Board are available as downloadable PDFs. Meetings via Zoom: As a convenience and to maximize public viewing, meetings may also be available by Zoom. Neighbor John McIntyre, who joined as a party to the appeal, read a statement into the record opposed to the relief. This will decrease the minimum necessary acreage by 50 percent and double the number of houses. And that cleanup does not happen absent two houses. After both GATSME and local residents presented signed petitions in favor of and against the existence of the building, the board went into deliberations on the proposal. Board member George Ditter suggested that this might create an exception, since code allows for such equipment as long it is being used whenever possible. The Commission seeks to promote greater understanding, inclusion, and justice for those who live, work, study, worship, visit, and play in Upper Dublin Township. 895, document _recordid At a minimum, Blackburn said it will need two lots to recoup the cost of demolition, including the removal of asbestos from the existing buildings, which Blackburn described as being in an advanced state of dilapidation., This is not an instance of seeking to increase profit. Civil Service Commission members may not serve on other Township Boards or Commissions. Camp Inspire for Girls in Grades 6 thru 8, Upper Dublin Area Prospective Homeowners: Check Out 5 New Properties On The Market, PA Spends 34 Percent More To Educate A Student Than in 2012: New Data, Upper Dublin Area Pets Up For Adoption: Joey, Graycie, Burke & More. Need Something Done Around The House? Municipal elections for Commissioners are held bi-annually with an alternating four seats and three seats subject to election or re-election. Copy and paste this code into your website. 979, document _recordid stream What Upper Dublin Dads Really Want For Father's Day: Help In The Yard! Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The garage, which includes two lifts to help house the vehicles, was approved. The Commissioners are elected, one from each ward, and serve on a part-time basis for four-year terms. This autonomous Board holds public hearings that are advertised in advance in local newspapers. $4.5 Million To Rebuild Ida-Damaged Upper Dublin Township Building, Co-Founder Of Toll Brothers Development Company Dies At 81, Former Upper Dublin Police Chief Terry Thompson Dies At 75, Ida Damaged High School Restored In Upper Dublin: Video, Spousal Financial Planning Team Talks Personal Finance, Retirement. New appointments and re-appointments usually occur in June. The Commission meets the third Thursday of every month at 7:00pm. "We were looking at this from an analytical standpoint, as a pure zoning question," said board solicitor George Ditter. Two happens or the status quo. The Planning Commission meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm and are open to the public. This will not increase the density because there are already two dwellings on the property now, said DeLucas land development attorney Joe Blackburn. Agendas for both meetings and hearings are posted on the Township website. 18-1342, the Human Relations Commission shall work toward the elimination of discrimination and harassment through education, communication, mediation, and community outreach. One (home) doesnt happen. Zoning Hearing Board Meeting | Monday, November 23 at 7:30pm | Meeting information: https://www.upperdublin.net/govern/meeting-agendas-minutes/| If you'd like to submit a question or comment to be read during the meeting, email: meeting@upperdublin.net 2 Upper Dublin Students Win Corporate National Merit Scholarships. An application to the Board may consist of an appeal, a request for a variance or a request for an extension of time relating to accessibility requirements. An appeal of their findings may be taken to the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County. UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2018 | 7:30 PM The meeting location is accessible to person with disabilities. Three members, two alternate members and one attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Hours. This includes advocating for the library to the Board of Commissioners, at community-wide events, and wherever such advocacy will engender support for the Library. Nothing happens on this property at all without the grant of this relief, he said. Discover the best of Paris and its region: museums, monuments, shows, exhibitions and sport events, gastronomy and art of living, parks and gardens, shopping spots, and our selection of themed tours to discover Paris Region . We remembered from six years ago that it appears this would be a very achievable project, said Blackburn. Meetings are open to the public. Serving on the Upper Dublin Library Board* requires a commitment to advance the Library's mission, which is connecting people and ideas to educate, inspire and strengthen the Upper Dublin community. The Board is responsible for overseeing the planning, operation and maintenance of the library. Records of the proceedings are maintained. "We have clearly heard the reason why the applicant wants to subdivide this property into two lots and that is because of economic hardship," he said. A variance, whether labeled dimensional or use, is appropriate only where the property and not the person is subject to the hardship. In summary, Board members should plan to serve by: 3213. %PDF-1.7 "The [board of commissioners] hoped to satisfy many camps, by preserving the history, preserving GATSME, getting the best bid for the township, building something that's consistent with the neighborhood in terms of size and structure, and preserving four lots, which seems to be the magic number," said Tackel. NoIL*nnww$?Y It was first settled in 1698 and was incorporated in 1719 according to records from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission regarding Montgomery County municipalities. All meetings are open to the public. This property has been rented, unlawfully, for many, many years, and there was no indication that the township knew anything [about it] until apparently somebody in the neighborhood reported it, Murray said. 4 0 obj While Rehnkamp demonstrated that there were nearby properties that shared some of these same dimensions, residents argued that there were no consecutive houses with the aggregate dimensions of the four houses, and that many of the properties were built before zoning code existed. 1000, document _recordid 4. To access archived media, click <a href="//upperdublin.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1">here</a>. Maple Glen Community Association. They hear and decide on applications for appeal from decisions of Township officials, special exceptions and variances of zoning regulations. Member Roster. Apply to Serve on the Zoning Hearing Board, View the Board members and information about the Board, Zoning Hearing Board Scheduled Meetings, Application Deadlines and Advertisement Dates - 2023. The corporate powers of the township are vested in a seven member Board of Commissioners that acts as the legislative branch of the government with responsibility for all policy decisions as well as annual budget approval. 1030, document _recordid All meetings/hearings will be held in person. Zoning Hearing Board of Upper Dublin Township By: Jim Ennis, Community Planner and Zoning Officer 801 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA. 19034 215-643-1600, ext. "It may also have somewhat relaxed to a degree of hardship that will justify a dimensional variance, however it did not alter the principle that a substantial burden must attend all dimensionally compliant uses of the property not just the particular use the owner chooses. Email: agiles@upperdublin.net In this case, it does not appear that even for the lower standard for a dimensional variance, that hardship has been demonstrated with respect to this property.. A final application, submitted by a Mr. Van B. Strother, requested permission to construct twin dwelling units at 1707 Cummings Avenue, Willow Grove, and was also approved by a unanimous vote. This autonomous Board holds public hearings that are advertised in advance in local newspapers. The first item of the night came from resident Joseph Breen, who requested a variance on a township ordinance barring the storing of construction equipment over 9,000 pounds on a residential property. To the extent possible, participating at, attending and/or otherwise supporting the Friends of the UDPL's fundraising, events, and programs. 917, document _recordid The Zoning Hearing Board, pursuant to State law, deals with interpretation of the Township's zoning ordinances. Ultimately, the board decided to postpone the rendering of a decision until its next meeting on March 28, giving Breen until then to complete the project or face possible fines. Fast forward six years the current owner has the property under contract and approached us on what we could do here. 734, document _recordid pressed Sander. An appeal of their findings may be taken to the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County. "The reality is four, larger, more desirable homes are to the long term benefit of the township If anything catastrophic were to happen, and [GATSME] wasn't able to maintain the upkeep, what moves in in its place?". The board answered the theoretical question that she could not, and then moved to reject the request on the grounds that Kernen did not show he suffered an economic hardship necessary to grant the exception. 324, as amended, and the State Library regulations, Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code, Chapters 131-143, is appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Committing to attend, in person or via phone/video conference, at least 75% of the Board meetings (for example, 5 of the 6), each year, absent extraordinary circumstances that prevent attendance. Even if the proposal had been met with approval from the board, it was still far from becoming a reality. Driveway Permit Application Form Part 4. 2 Upper Dublin Students Win Corporate National Merit Scholarships. Member chairs the Vacancy Board when required to ensure filling of unexpired term of vacated position on Board of Commissioners. This is not about maximizing profit. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT AMERICAN CELLULAR NETWORK COMPANY, LLC, CIVIL ACTION UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP and UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD, Defendants. Public Safety, Works & Services Committee. This would mean selling the property to a developer, with a possible scenario that the school would be torn down to make room for houses along Madison and Prospect avenues. Board Member Expectations (Adopted by the Upper Dublin Library Board -7/15/2020). Unless otherwise stated, beginning Friday, September 10, 2021 all meetings will be held at the Upper Dublin Public Library (520 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034) due to damage to the Township Building from Hurricane Ida and the EF2 tornado strike. At Mondays monthly Zoning Hearing Board meeting, the six-member committee heard three requests from township residents regarding their properties, and two resulted in lengthy testimony and analysis. "What you're doing, is you're trying to smoosh the yield of four houses into a smaller area," said resident Chris Duerr. Camp Inspire for Girls in Grades 6 thru 8, Upper Dublin Area Prospective Homeowners: Check Out 5 New Properties On The Market, PA Spends 34 Percent More To Educate A Student Than in 2012: New Data, Upper Dublin Area Pets Up For Adoption: Joey, Graycie, Burke & More. Board of Commissioners Planning, Parks & Library Committee Meetings are the fourth Tuesday quarterly beginning in February at 7:00p, unless otherwise advertised. It is composed of 8 departments, 25 districts ("arrondissements"), 317 townships ("cantons") and 1281 towns ("communes"). Agendas for both meetings and hearings are posted on the Township website. With the purchase price of the property and the remediation of the property it is not feasible to develop this site as a single lot. Now here I am tonight looking at more than one house getting built on that property. 2 Upper Dublin Students Win Corporate National Merit Scholarships. 5. The region of le-de-France has the number 11. GATSME, whose representatives admitted at the meeting that they were considering becoming a co-bidder on the property, will likely return to the drawing board to reconsider its options. Given the costs involved in clearing the site for development, Blackburn asked Geonnotti if the remediation work is achievable with a one lot subdivision. What Upper Dublin Dads Really Want For Father's Day: Help In The Yard! Board of Zoning Adjustments Final Agenda Page 4 of 13 Item 5 - Docket Number: BZA026-23 Property Location: 8133-8137 Green Street Bounding Streets: Green St., Dublin St., Hickory St., S. 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Pelullo, Retired Carpenter with over 30 years Experience, Newtown Zoning Board Continues Twining Bridge Road Appeal To July, Juneteenth Celebration Back For 2nd Year In Bucks County, Newtown Area Prospective Homeowners: Look Through 5 New Homes On The Market. 643, document _recordid The cost incurred to ameliorate all those issues is significant enough that they would not be implemented, but for the ability to spread that cost over two lots, Blackburn asked. 2. Everything that is existing on that property has to be demolished and removed in a responsible manner to bring that site up to a developable condition. 1. The Document Center provides easy access to public documents. The seven members of the Historical Commission of Upper Dublin Township are volunteers (re-)appointed for a period of three years by the Board of Commissioners. New International jobs added daily. "What the [ZHB] decides to do tonight, really will have little effect on what the township chooses to do. DeLuca seeks a variance so it can violate our CM zoning," said McIntyre. It just doesnt sit well with me.. GATSME was seeking "pre-approval" for the proposal merely to show potential developers that there was a way to keep part of the school while still building four valuable homes. It's there at the largesse of the community," said resident Glenn Sacco. Worker's Compensation Insurance Form Part 7. In the meantime it has asked the lawyers to send them relevant case law regarding the appeal. Upper Dublin Township Zoning Hearing Board Monday, May 2, 2022 @ 7:30 pm Upper Dublin Township Library, Shanis Auditorium 520 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034 #2417: Temple University c/o Martin Droz of 1009 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19122 for the Temple University Ambler Campus property at 580 Meetinghouse Road requests a In addition to stating that the 45-foot front property lines were too small, residents also had concern with the safety and look of the space between the houses, likely to be no more than 15 feet. 214, document _recordid % However, resident Margaret Murray, whose residence at 900 Avenue H is catty-corner to the property, spoke out against the request. Please see the Zoning Hearing Board page on the Township website for meeting dates. 931, document _recordid Breen stated that he is in the process of cutting down several trees, some of which are as tall as 90 feet and are dangerously close to the house. The Board of Commissioners Economic Development & Finance Committee meets quarterly in February, May, August & November on the first Tuesday at 6:30p, unless otherwise advertised. Click here to sign up to receive emails notifications when the new meeting agendas are published. Residents, Township business owners and current Commissioners from the Board of Commissioners are eligible for appointment to this Authority. The Civil Service Commission enforces Rules and Regulations approved by the Board; conducts examinations and certifies qualified applicants for positions and promotions within the Police Department; and, conducts hearings for police officers who appeal a suspension, removal or reduction in rank in the Police Department, issue subpoenas for such hearings and render written decisions on such appeals. Blackburn said his office got involved in an attempt to broker a deal which involved a two lot subdivision, which was more palatable to the surrounding neighborhood. New appointments and re-appointments usually occur in December. 1103, document _recordid <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 25 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> $4.5 Million To Rebuild Ida-Damaged Upper Dublin Township Building, Co-Founder Of Toll Brothers Development Company Dies At 81, Former Upper Dublin Police Chief Terry Thompson Dies At 75, Ida Damaged High School Restored In Upper Dublin: Video, Spousal Financial Planning Team Talks Personal Finance, Retirement. Live Music at Uptown! *$ W=-Hn6.D!OIu{*$9tb^)qXJWa(?T Please see the Zoning Hearing Board page on the Township website for meeting dates. The Zoning Hearing Board, pursuant to State law, deals with interpretation of the Township's zoning ordinances. The township will now put the property back out to bid in the coming weeks, with a decision likely to occur by the end of March, when an agreement with GATSME to have the organization pay for the utilities on the property comes to an end. Need Something Done Around The House? All rights reserved. . What Upper Dublin Dads Really Want For Father's Day: Help In The Yard! Unless otherwise stated, beginning Friday, September 10, 2021 all meetings will be held at the Upper Dublin Public Library (520 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034) due to damage to the Township Building from Hurricane Ida and the EF2 tornado strike. Live Music at Uptown! Zoning Hearing Board meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30pm, unless otherwise noted. Three person committee of the Board of Commissioners focused on economic development and finance matters. If not attending the meeting in person, residents are invited to email meeting@upperdublin.net in advance with comments and/or questions to be read aloud and discussed publicly. Board of Commissioners Stated Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00p, unless otherwise advertised. Live Music at Uptown! Virtual meetings may be held and the public link to those meetings is posted on the meeting webpage. This public agency filled a void created over time by the office parks fragmented ownership base and the lack of centralized property management. Mr. Caddick has intentions to build a large garage to house a collection of rare cars, including a limited issue Camaro and military-grade humvee. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Privacy Policy / Web Site Disclaimer / Terms of Use, 370 Commerce Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034, Disaster Recovery Information - Hurricane Ida. The Planning Commission was created in January of 2007. As part of its public outreach in the form of surveys and interaction with other area individuals and groups, the EPAB learns of specific or general environmental concerns for which appropriate action is recommended to the Board of Commissioners. Privacy Policy / Web Site Disclaimer / Terms of Use, 370 Commerce Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034, Disaster Recovery Information - Hurricane Ida. 7:30 p.m. Upper Dublin Zoning Hearing Board Attorney Dave Sander, who attended the hearing to oppose the appeal on behalf of the township, asked Geonnotti to explain his answer. The board generally meets quarterly on a week day at 8:30am. What Upper Dublin Dads Really Want For Father's Day: Help In The Yard! Maple Glen Community Association, 7:30 p.m. Upper Dublin Zoning Hearing Board. **The Zoning Hearing Board will accept comments (NOT questions) emailed to meeting@upperdublin.net no less than five (5) days before the hearing. The MPC provides for the establishment of zoning hearing boards where municipalities have enacted a zoning ordinance pursuant to the enabling laws. The Zoning Hearing Board, pursuant to State law, deals with interpretation of the Townships zoning ordinances. Rehnkamp argued that the four smaller lots were actually easier to sell than four larger lots given the current market, and that creating two or three lots instead of four would not be economical to developers. This was not the first time the property has been before the zoning board. To receive all or specific meeting agenda posting notifications, select your preferred boards under the category called Boards, Commissions & Meeting Information.. We will put this out to bid, the highest credible builder will win, and what they do with the entirety of the property is at their sole discretion.". 462, document _recordid The Historical Commission seeks to foster awareness and appreciation of our communitys history, encourage the preservation of local resources, and offer information and assistance to residents and owners of commercial and residential properties. The board also approved a request from Valerie Hurwitz, of 1339 Elon Circle, Fort Washington, to construct an addition to the home at that address to serve as an in-law suite. Ciavarelli Cabana Zoning Case Continued.Again - Upper Dublin, PA - The applicants failed to comply with a ZHB-issued subpoena for the second meeting in a row. Description. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA ____________________________________ AMERICAN CELLULAR NETWORK COMPANY, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Recently, a for-profit company named "The Foundation House of New Jersey." has applied to the Upper Dublin Township Zoning Board for "Special Exceptions" and variances to be able to establish a rehabilitation home in order to house 8 recovering drug addicts and/or alcoholic men at 514 Inverness Ave. 652, document _recordid Records of the proceedings are maintained. No member of the Commission shall hold any office in any political party by State Law. 852, document _recordid This is not an attempt to maximize profit. The purpose is to serve as a valuable "work horse" for the Board of Commissioners, doing technical work necessary to make both current and long range planning successful. Mechanical Permit Application Part 8. Part 1. endobj 1 0 obj "DeLuca is proposing to subdivide this property in half to build two single family homes. Agenda packets for past meetings are also under Available Archives. Now through June 7th! Anyone with questions must attend the hearings. Kernen stated that when he moved into the dwelling in 1978, a second kitchen and other partitions were already built in to the downstairs, effectively enabling the residence to be split into two, private compartments. UPPER SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA Upper Southampton Township is currently seeking to fill an active vacancy for an alternate member on its zoning hearing board and expects several vacancies. Breen currently has a high-reach piece of machinery, used to cut down tall trees, at his property at 1570 Butler Pike. We have lived there comfortably and happy for the last 35 years. *The Library Board, in accordance with Library Code Act of June 14, 1961, P.L. The Library Board meets the third Wednesday of every other month at 6:30pm. Welcome to the official website of the Paris Region destination. The application that was tabled was that of the Dougherty family of 544 Melissa Drive in Ambler. Those emails must be addressed to the appropriate Board/Commission in the subject and include your full name and address in the body of the email. Public Safety, Works & Services Committee. 951, document _recordid Facsimile: 215-322-0405. Today's top 7,000+ International jobs in Paris, le-de-France, France. The Board consists of three members and one Alternate, each of whom is a full-time resident and qualified elector of the Township of Upper St. Clair. Member Upper Dublin Zoning Hearing Board Upper Dublin Township Jul 2019 - Present 4 years. The public is welcome to attend. The Township of Upper Dublin is located at: 2023 Upper Dublin Township, Pennsylvania. All meetings are open to the public. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. "GATSME seems like a wonderful organization but it's not a neighbor. Electrical Permit Application Form Part 6. It also includes promoting the work of the Friends of the Upper Dublin Public Library, our partners in raising financial support for the Library. 2 0 obj The application was approved by a unanimous vote. Zoning Hearing Board Says 'No' to Old Fort Washington Elementary Proposal - Upper Dublin, PA - In a decision pleasing to residents and disappointing to model railroad organization GATSME, the ZHB . The board stated that they are open to the plan, and usually support any improvements to a home that would increase the value of the property, but need to see professionally drafted architectural blueprints before approving the request. Hire An Upper Dublin Pro Today! However, township Code Enforcement Director Richard Barton issued a citation on Dec. 6, 2010, notifying Breen that he was in violation of the code and had 30 days to remove the equipment or request a variance from the board. Sign up for our email newsletter & find out whats happening with us! The le-de-France rgion - the 12,000 sq km 'Island of France' shaped by five rivers that encircles the French capital - contains splendid architecture including some of the most monumental chteaux in the country, set amid magnificent gardens.. At the top of everyone's list is the palace at Versailles, the opulence and extravagance of which partly spurred the French Revolution . Upper Dublin Township was established in 1701, when William Penn ordered a survey of all townships in the Commonwealth. 3 0 obj 809, document _recordid Advocating for the library and library-related events in the community. The other item that underwent considerable discussion was brought before the board by William R. Kernen, of Gap, PA. Kernen requested an exception for a single family home he owns at 3120 Lincoln Ave., Glenside, to be converted into a duplex. This board was established for the purpose of administering the Police Pension Plan and Pension Fund under ordinance 891. The ordinance forming this Commission also provides for the awarding of damages by a court having jurisdiction. NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA The Newtown Township Zoning Hearing Board has continued. 0Bd1tI6qVrMgCQG$ncaMQt$)%@+`22QHB,x>Agzz 5uQfk'pj02^rnifQa>j J@As@0x4Y-j+Ce xZ. There's a certain cost of doing that. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. It flows from this property to my property. Live Music at Uptown! Monday - Friday. "The developer would purchase the property for a certain price and would have to remediate the concerns on the property. Those emails must be addressed to the Zoning Hearing Board in the subject and include your full name and address in the body of the email. Any questions should be directed to Alison Giles, Zoning Officer: Click below for the Zoning Hearing Board meeting schedule, application deadlines and advertisement dates for 2021. This is an attempt simply to clean up the property.. 1094, document _recordid NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA The Newtown Township Zoning Hearing Board has continued an appeal until July on a developers plan to subdivide a property on Twining Bridge Road into two lots. Tuesday, May 22. After Kernens wife passed away 14 years ago, he began to rent one of the compartments to family members, while he occupied the other, he said. Requirements for obtaining a Building Permit Part 2. The Municipal Authority meets on the second Friday of every month at 7:30am. This autonomous Board holds public hearings that are advertised in advance in local newspapers. 439, document _recordid The Township of Upper Dublin is located at: 2023 Upper Dublin Township, Pennsylvania. 927, document _recordid There are five members and one alternate member. The applicant in this case has not proven a hardship and thats because none exists. Now they want to add more impervious surface," he told the zoning board. 939 Street Road. 904, document _recordid Emphasizing the need to safely house his vehicles, Mr. Caddick attested that "squirrels got up into [his] daughter's car and chewed through some of the wires.". "Basically I tried to take the four lots that could exist [by tearing down the entire school] at 75-foot frontage each and cluster those lots to save the most historic building on the site at slightly less than 45 feet [of frontage]," Rehnkamp said. I already have significant flooding on my property during hard rains. DeLuca, which has an agreement of sale with the owner to purchase the property provided it can secure zoning relief, is proposing to demolish three existing structures on the property, including a barn, a main house and an accessory residential building, subdivide the property into two lots and build two single family homes. A request for special accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting by calling 215-643-1600 x3220. 654, document _recordid Upper Dublin Township was established in 1701, when William Penn ordered a survey of all townships in the Commonwealth. After emerging, they denied the proposal based on a reason quite separate from much of the previous discussions. Sign up for our email newsletter & find out whats happening with us! All the applicant has done in this case is to show the houses they want to put up are necessary to maximize profit. Zoom Link will appear below on the day of their meeting: Agenda Posting Notifications: The Township utilizes a free email platform called GovDelivery where subscribers can receive information on various topics from the Township including notifications of agenda postings. It is a 3.08 acre lot with a minimum of three acres required and one single family home is what is permitted," said McIntyre. The application was tabled until next month's meeting. endobj Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. An application from the Gusick family of 1645 Cavan Drive, Dresher, proposed an expansion to the home, in order to connect the garage to the main dwelling. 212. UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 | 7:30 PM Main Meeting Room The meeting location is accessible to person with disabilities. Share this page on your favorite Social network, Categories always sorted by seq (sub-categories sorted within each category), document _recordid Nearby residents were less than enthusiastic about what they saw as properties being sardined into too small of a space, in order to preserve a building for the benefit of an organization they consider "guests" to the neighborhood. The Zoning Hearing Board, pursuant to State law, deals with interpretation of the Townships zoning ordinances. The Building Code Board of Appeals consists of seven township residents (five regular and two alternates), appointed by the Commissioners, who meet as needed to hear and rule on matters concerning compliance with the Township Building Code. Rehnkamp presented a plan before the board Monday, proposing to have the oldest portion of the school remain while still building four properties on the remaining land. The Shade Tree Commission meets the third Thursday every month at 3:30pm, unless otherwise announced. When we found this lot one of the first things I did was to ask the township if more than one house could be built on that property. They hear and decide on applications for appeal from decisions of Township officials, special exceptions and variances of zoning regulations. 11:45 a.m. Historical Commission meetings take place the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. ", "So there would be no profit?" Breen stated to the board that the winter wind and weather have prevented him from completing the project in a timely manner. 3. 2 Upper Dublin Students Win Corporate National Merit Scholarships. There are five members and one alternate member. Please see the Zoning Hearing Board page on the Township website for meeting dates. Plumbing Application Form Part 5. I looked at his house in November, and the high reach was there, township commissioner Stan Ropski, who was sitting amongst the audience, said. Supervisor/Council Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM at the Southampton Free Library, Lower Level Meeting Room, 947 Street Road, Southampton, PA 18966. 801 LOCH ALSH AVENUE FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034-1697 Phone: (215) 643-1600 Fax: (215) 542-0797 www.upperdublin.net NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of Upper Dublin Township will hold a meeting as required by the Township's Zoning Ordinance on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 7:30 PM. Building Code Board of Appeals The BCBA meetings and hearings are held as requested and are open to the public. What is not on the property is any manner of stormwater management, any manner of safety control for the litany of safety concerns on the property or any manner of appropriate and proper buffering, he said. Three person committee of the Board of Commissioners focused on planning, parks and library matters. <> x\[S~0&BsmeI*l=Jr #{?sj#uL_IyGG'M8|)CKE>(cqz~&\'nN( u$bD)Q;?#;I$h_*NJ~;HW'~PDlh`4 In September 2016, Upper Dublin Township Commissioners authorized the formation of a new Municipal Authority, to manage the ongoing office park improvement program. A request for special accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting by calling 215-643-1600 x3220. <> Friday, June 9 at 7:30AM - Municipal Authority Meeting, Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30PM & 7:00PM - Conditional Use Hearing on 525 Virginia Drive & Board of Commissioners' Stated Meeting, Tuesday, June 20 at 7:00PM - Planning Commission Meeting. "If you look up and down Twining Bridge Road, you will see pretty much all the houses are single family homes on lots of three or more acres because that is what the zoning requires and that's what all the property owners on the street have complied with. Members shall be residents of Upper Dublin Township or business owners operating within the Township. A number of neighbors in attendance voiced their concern about the project and its duration, but supported the extended time. The video recording of live meetings (except for hearings) when available will be placed below under Available Archives within 24 hours of the end of the meeting. Formed in 1994 to oversee trimming, removal and spraying of shade trees in the public right-of-way. Live stream and cable (Comcast - channel 22, Verizon - channel 21) are no longer available due to severe storm damage. The Upper Dublin Historical Commission was established in 2006 by the Upper Dublin Board of Commissioners. This board was established for the purpose of administering the Non-Uniformed Pension Plan under ordinance 939. "Frankly it's too speculative to say that we know who is going to own this property we came up with a fundamental zoning problem that for a variance, you need some level of hardship to be demonstrated. 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