MINUTES OF ZONING HEARING BOARD MEETING

The zoning hearing board of Palmer Township met on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at 7:30 P.M. in the Palmer Memorial Library, One Weller Place, to hear the following appeals. In attendance Nicholas Noel III, Esq., Zoning Board Solicitor, Charles Roseberry, Board Chairman, Dan Carravetta Board Member, Peg Kennedy Alternate Board Member substituting for Cherie Kavanaugh, James Raudenbush, Zoning Officer, and Court Reporter Lorraine Chromiak.

Dan Carravetta made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 1, 2010, zoning hearings. The motion was seconded by Charles Roseberry, with all in agreement.

10-12 7:30 p.m. 2419 Lawnherst Ave, Antonino Difrancesca is seeking a dimensional variance from section 190-42F (1) in order to build a garage addition that would be 5’ from the side of the property line. This property is located in a Medium Density Residential Zoning District that requires two side yards with an aggregate width not less than 25’, and the width of the narrower side yard shall not be less than 10’.

Witnesses: Antonino Difrancesca, Homeowner, Margaret Melnick, 2425 Lawnherst

Action: Dan Carravetta made a motion to approve the dimensional variance in order to build a garage addition as shown on exhibit A-2 at the time of the hearing, with the condition that the side yard setback be a minimum of 8’. The motion was seconded by Peg Kennedy with all in agreement.

Having no further business to discuss, the hearing was adjourned at 8:15p.m.

James F. Raudenbush

Zoning Officer