MINUTES OF ZONING HEARINGS
The
Zoning Hearing Board of Palmer Township met on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 7:30
P.M. in the meeting room of Palmer Memorial Library,
07-23 7:30 p.m. Stephanie Buono,
WITNESSES: Stephanie Buono, Mack
Mitchell, G. Christine Mitchell, co-owners. The applicant requested to amend
the appeal to include all owners.
ACTION: A motion to grant this special exception for an
accessory apartment for the use of a relative was made by Cherie Kavanaugh with
this special exception being personal to all three owners of the premises.
Daniel Caravetta seconded the motion, with all in agreement.
07-24 7:40 p.m. Eissa Hassanein, 2960 Oregon Street is seeking a special exception
to operate a home occupation as a construction business pursuant to section
190-38 B, and seeks interpretation of sections 190-37, permitted uses in MDR
zoning district, and 190-13, definition of home occupation general vs. light
home occupation. The premises are located in a Medium Density Residential
district
WITNESSES: Eissa Hassenein;
J. Cohen, Esq., Jack and Linda Fournier,
ACTION: Daniel Caravetta made a motion to grant this special
exception as presented for a home occupation, restricting the business to a
small dump truck, van and utility trailer as testified. No advertising signs to
be allowed on premise or on the vehicles. Cherie Kavanaugh seconded the motion,
with all in agreement.
07-25 7:50 p.m. Ford D. Miller,
WITNESSES: Ford D. Miller
ACTION: A motion by Cherie Kavanaugh to deny the application
seeking height restriction relief was seconded by Daniel Caravetta, with all in
agreement.
117-26 8:00 p.m. Samuel Burgio, owner of 190 S. Greenwood Avenue, is seeking a special
exception pursuant to section 190-199 F to add an Italian restaurant in a
remaining section of an existing multi-use building. The building is a nonconforming
use located in an HDR zoning district.
WITNESSES: Samuel Burgio;
Salvatore Cardamuro, lessee.
ACTION: Dan Caravetta made a motion to approve this
special exception as a restaurant, limiting the seating at 60. No new signage
was requested; therefore existing signage area will be used. Cherie Kavanaugh
seconded the motion and all were in agreement.
07-27 8:10
p.m. Thomas Sherman, 3606 Nicholas Street, is seeking a variance to construct
an accessory structure that would exceed building coverage regulations pursuant
to section 190-53 B, to the rear of a property located at613 Oakwood Street in
an HDR zoning district.
WITNESSES: David Colver, representing Mr. Sherman
ACTION: Cherie Kavanaugh made a motion to approve
this variance from building coverage restrictions. Daniel Caravetta seconded the
motion, and all were in agreement.
07-28 8:20
p.m. Barry Fennel, trading as Colonial Builders Inc., is seeking a variance to
construct a single family residence on a property located at 1210 Pike Street
pursuant to sections 190- 42 A, and 42 C, regulating lot area and depth. The
proposed dwelling site is located in a Medium Density Residential zoning
district.
WITNESSES: Barry Fehnel; Jan Skowyrski,
ACTION: Daniel Caravetta recused
himself from these proceedings and was replaced as a voting board member by R.
Margaret Kennedy.
Cherie Kavanaugh made a motion to
grant the variances as requested in order to construct a single family home. R.
Margaret Kennedy seconded the motion, with all in agreement.
07-29 8:30
p.m. James and Tara Knicos, 730 Bangor Road,
Nazareth, PA 18064,are seeking a use variance pursuant to sections 190-137 and
190-122 to operate a warehouse at 9 McFadden Road, located in a Planned Office/Industrial
Park zoning district.
WITNESSES: James Knicos;
Gregory C. Noll, civil engineer,
ACTION: Charles Rose-berry recused
himself from these proceedings and was replaced as interim chairman by Daniel
Caravetta. R. Margaret Kennedy filled Daniel Caravetta's
board seat as a voting member. Daniel Caravetta made a motion to grant the use
variance as requested, limiting the use to warehousing use for products
pertaining to the on site business, not for use as a general warehouse/distribution
center. Cherie Kavanaugh seconded the motion, with all in agreement.
07-30 8:40
p.m. Edward and Judith Charney, 373 Springfield Way,
located in an MDR zoning district, are seeking relief from section 190-42 F (1)
to construe)an all-season room that would not meet rear yard setback
requirements.
WITNESSES: Edward and Judith Charney.
ACTION: Charles Roseberry
resumed his position as chairman, Daniel Caraverta returned
to his regular board chair and R. Margaret Kennedy stepped down to resume the
position of alternate.
Cherie Kavanaugh made a motion to
grant setback relief for an all-season room measuring 12 feet in depth and 17
feet wide. Daniel Caravetta seconded the motion, with all in agreement.
Having no further business to
discuss, the hearing was adjourned.
John A. Embardino
Zoning
Officer