MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 7, 2006 ZONING BOARD HEARINGS

The zoning hearing board of Palmer Township met on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, at 7:30 P.M. in the Palmer Memorial Library, One Weller Place, to hear the following appeals. In attendance were Maura Zajac McGuire, zoning board solicitor filling in for Nicholas Noel, Charles Roseberry, board chairman, Cherie Kavanaugh board member, and R. Margaret Kennedy, alternate, filling in for Daniel Caravetta, and Robert Gibbons, alternate, John A. Embardino, zoning officer, and court reporter Ted Rewak

A motion was made by Cherie Kavanaugh to approve the minutes of the October 2 zoning hearings. This motion was seconded by Charles Roseberry, with all in favor.

06-41 7:30 p.m. Richard A. and Sheila M. Strucke, 2350 Northwood Avenue are seeking relief from section 190-42 B, for a proposed lot subdivision having deficient lot width at a collector street right-of-way and building setback line. The proposed subdivision is located in a Medium Density Residential zone.

WITNESSES: Richard, Michael and Samantha Strucke, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Cullen, 2342 Northwood Avenue.

ACTION: The applicants modified their request for relief from 190-42 B road frontage requirements as they decided to seek a subdivision to create 2 flag lots with separate access off Northwood Avenue instead of the original proposal in exhibit A-1 having two lots with a single access and easement agreement for its use. This modification would create a second lot too small for on-site septic and therefore require the installation of public sewer on a new lot meeting minimum lot size requirements for the zoning district. This new proposal will be placed before the planning commission in the near future. In addition, a new easement agreement is proposed to continue the use of an existing driveway with construction of separate driveways to occur upon culmination of any easement agreement or sale of either of the properties. This action creates the need for a variance from 190-168 D (1) (c), because there would not be the required 5-foot setback from a property line for a driveway.

Therefore, a motion was made by Cherie Kavanaugh to grant relief for both proposed lots, from section 190-42 B road front requirements along a collector street, and from 190-168 D (1) (c) setback requirements for driveways, and that upon construction of separate driveways, that they be joined together as a common exit onto Northwood Avenue for a distance of 25 feet from Northwood Avenue pursuant to PennDOT recommendations and requirements.

This motion was seconded by R. Margaret Kennedy, with all in agreement.

06-42 7:40 p.m. Spiro Kounoupis, 1 Blenheim Drive, is seeking a special exception pursuant to section 190-29 B, to create an accessory apartment for the use of a relative on this lot which is located in a Low Density Residential zone.

WITNESSES: Spiro Kounoupis, John Miller, 3 Courtney Court, Dr. Raymond and Gloria LaBarre, 3564 Southwood Drive, Donald Grunwald, 3572 Southwood Drive, and Salvatore Buscemi, 53 Olde Penn Drive.

ACTION: A motion was made by R. Margaret Kennedy to approve this request for a special exception for an apartment for the use of a relative, contingent upon the kitchen facilities being dismantled upon no further use or need of the apartment for the use of a relative, or the sale of the premises. The motion was seconded by Cherie Kavanaugh, with all in agreement.

Having no further business to discuss, the hearing was adjourned.

John A. Embardino

Zoning Officer