TOWNSHIP OF LOWER MERION

 BUILDING AND PLANNING COMMITTEEWednesday, November 9, 2016
7:00 PM (Approximately)

Chairperson:Elizabeth Rogan, Philip S. Rosenzweig (Co-Chairs)
Vice Chairperson:Joshua L. Grimes, George T. Manos

FINAL AGENDA
1.ESCROW RELEASES

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners approval of the release of funds held in escrow as Improvement Guarantees in accordance with Section 135-5 of the Township Code.

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2.SECOND STAGE PLAN - 305 Fairhill Road, Wynnewood, Ward 5, SD# 3716L1

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a Second Stage Plan prepared by Site Engineering Concepts, LLC, dated September 14, 2016, last revised October 13, 2016, showing the construction of a new single family detached dwelling and semi-detached garage with a 2,655 sq. ft. footprint and a driveway to Fairhill Road and the construction of a stormwater management facility. The applicant shall comply with all of the conditions of approval.

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3.PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN - 419 Howard Road, Gladwyne, Ward 2, SD# 3770

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a Preliminary Subdivision Plan prepared by John Smirga, Inc. dated April 1, 2016, last revised August 15, 2016, showing the subdivision of the existing 0.9-acre lot into two lots of 19,808 sq. ft. and 18,001 sq. ft. The existing single family dwelling is proposed to be demolished and two new single family detached dwellings are proposed. The applicant shall comply with all of the conditions of approval. 

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4.CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION - 800 Summit Grove Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Ward 10, CU# 3774C

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a conditional use application to not comply with certain Code sections for the renovation of the façade of the existing building.

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5.CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION - 121 E. City Avenue, Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center, Bala Cynwyd, Ward 9, CU# 3756C

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a conditional use application to permit variations from the Township’s design standards for a required pedestrian pathway and associated landscape verge along St. Asaphs Road required in Zoning Code Section 155-218.F.1.a.1 in association with the construction of an 87 unit apartment building.

 

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6.TENTATIVE SKETCH PLAN - 121 E. City Avenue, Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center, Ward 9, SD# 3756

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a Tentative Sketch Plan prepared by Bohler Engineering, dated June 6, 2016, last revised September 19, 2016, showing the construction of an 87 unit, six-story apartment building above at grade parking, associated pathways and the reconfiguration of the existing parking lot and loading areas located in the northwestern portion of the property. The applicant shall comply with all of the conditions of approval. 

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7.AMENDMENT PLAN - 331 Penn Road, The Reserve at Maybrook, SD# 3424A, Ward 7

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners an Amendment Plan prepared by Momenee and Associates, Inc. dated October 9, 2002, last revised October 20, 2016 showing the construction of a pool and patio in the western courtyard of the previously approved 250-unit apartment building. The applicant shall comply with all of the conditions of approval.

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8.PRELIMINARY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 10 Union Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, Ward 9, SD# 3769

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a Preliminary Land Development Plan prepared by Yohn Engineering, LLC dated September 12, 2016, last revised October 21, 2016 showing the construction of a five-story apartment building containing 112 units and 164 parking spaces. The applicant shall comply with all of the conditions of approval.

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9.TENTATIVE SKETCH PLAN - 601 & 615 Righters Ferry Road, Bala Cynwyd, Ward 9, LD# 3772

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a Tentative Sketch Plan prepared by Site Engineering Concepts, LLC dated March 16, 2016, last revised October 20, 2016 showing the consolidation of the two properties, demolition of two existing warehouse/manufacturing buildings and the construction of two hotels, one with 124 rooms and one with 139 rooms. The applicant shall comply with all of the conditions of approval.

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10.TABLED - PRELIMINARY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 58 N. Roberts Road, Bryn Mawr, Ward 6, SD# 3775

Consider a Preliminary Land Development Plan prepared by Momenee Engineering & Associates, dated June 15, 2016, last revised October 21, 2016, showing the construction of four single family semi-detached dwellings and a 20-foot-wide common driveway off of N. Roberts Road.The applicant shall comply with all of the conditions of approval.

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11.AMENDMENT PLAN - 717 & 719 Conshohocken State Road, Ward 3, SD# 3738
Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a request to not install curb along the Conshohocken State Road frontage of the property. 
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12.HISTORICAL COMMISSION - 230 Pennswood Road, Bryn Mawr, Church of the Redeemer, Class 1, 2016-LD-30

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a proposal to demolish a 1957 addition on the 1885 Parish House, and the construction of a new addition on the same structure. Other site improvements include landscaping and pedestrian circulation, with reconfiguration of the parking area and driveways. 

 

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