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Agenda #9-2008


The agenda for the meeting held on May 6,  2008 at 8:00 PM is as follows: 

1. Salute to the Flag.
2.

It is noted that the Township has received notice from Mr. Palmer, Mr. Young, Mr. Greco, and Mr. Zucker that they will be participating in the Township's medical benefits program for the year 2008. Mr. McKernan is not.

3.

Motion to approve the minutes of the April 15, 2008 Supervisors' Meeting.

4.

Motion to approve all expenditures from the April, 2008 Voucher List.

5. Supervisors to consider a request from the Centre Square Fire Company's Ladies Auxiliary to display temporary signs for their indoor Flea Market to be held on May 3, 2008. The signs will not exceed 11" x 17" and will be posted at several intersections within the Township.
6. Confirming motion to release $ 69,512.41 (Release #11) from the escrow fund for Blue Bell Springs (Latham Realty).
7. Confirming motion to release $ 221,793.52 (Release #1) from the escrow fund for Blue Bell Springs Phase II (Latham Realty).
8.

Confirming motion to release $ 222,496.81 (Release #1) from the escrow fund for Blue Bell Springs Phase III (Latham Realty).

9.

Confirming motion to release $24,255.00 (Release #5) from the escrow fund for Deerfield at Whitpain (former Wistar property).

10.

Does the Board of Supervisors wish to take any action regarding the following applications to the Zoning Hearing Board?

NO. 1786-08: Application filed by Latham Realty Associates, L.P. as owner of the property located at 627 Blue Bell Springs Drive, Blue Bell, Penna., 19422 for the following relief at the subject property

1. A variance from the terms of Article XIV, Section 160-88.C to reduce the minimum required 28' setback between long sides of mobile homes between 627 Blue Bell Springs Drive and 625 Blue Bell Springs Drive to 22.3'.

2. An appeal from the Zoning Enforcement Notice of April 3, 2008 regarding an alleged violation under the terms of Article XIV, Section 160-88.C requiring a 28 foot setback between the long sides of the mobile homes at 627 Blue Bell Springs Drive and 625 Blue Bell Springs Drive.

The zoning classification of the subject property is "R-9" Residential District.

NO. 1787-08: Application filed by Wilma R. Jackson Wright as a Life Tenant of the property located at 893 Crestline Drive, Blue Bell, Penna., 19422 for a variance from the terms of Article VII, Section 160-28.A to allow Wilma R. Jackson Wright, in possession under the Last Will and Testament of Edmund Wright of 893 Crestline Drive, to rent rooms to one or two non-family members in a single family dwelling at the subject property. The zoning classification of the subject property is "R-2" Residence District.

NO. 1788-08: Application filed by Romile Partners, LLP as owner of the property located at 1601 Swede Street, Blue Bell, Penna., 19422 for a variance from the terms of Article XXIII, Section 160-182.2.C to increase maximum allowed signage for a façade sign from 16' to 63.3' at the subject property.

The zoning classifications of the subject property are "C-1" Commercial District and "R-2" Residence District.

NO. 1789-08: Application filed by Eric R. Ratner as owner of the property located at 1779 Talbot Road, Blue Bell, Penna., 19422 for variances from the terms of Article VII, Section 160-31 and Article XXV, Section 160-193 to allow a 7' x 13' one-story addition to the side yard reducing the minimum required side yard from 25' to 23' and reducing the minimum required aggregate side yards from 60' to 57' at the subject property. The zoning classification of the subject property is "R-2" Residence District.

NO. 1790-08: Application filed by Robert & Mary Ann Scott as owners of the property located at 1557 Thayer Drive, Blue Bell, Penna., 19422 for a variance from the terms of Article XXV, Section 160-194.C to allow a 17' x 28.5' open patio roof over existing patio, increasing the minimum required projection into the non-conforming rear yard from 37.5' to 15' at the subject property. The zoning classification of the subject property is "R-2" Residence District.

NO. 1791-08: Application filed by Vist Financial Group as a tenant of the property located at 1767 Sentry Parkway West, Blue Bell, Penna., 19422 for the following relief at the subject property:

1. A variance from the terms of Article XXIII, Section 160-182.2.E to change the current signage from Madison Bank to Vist except for the "Madison Bank Building" sign mounted on the face of the building.

2. An amendment of the conditions set forth in ZHB Decision #677-88 to allow the approved space to be occupied by Vist Financial Group and to allow the sign mounted on the face of the building to remain so long as Vist Financial Group shall occupy the approved space and shall expire once Vist Financial Group vacates the approved space.

The zoning classification of the subject property is "A-R" Administrative and Research Districts.

11. Audience Participation.

 


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