Expiration Date: N/A..................................................Zoning: R2

Applicant: Eamon Cunningham

Property Owner: Eamon Cunningham

Applicant's Representative: John Smirga, P.E.

On Monday, April 3, 2017 the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the following conditions:

Architectural Elevations:

1.     The proposed home shall be constructed substantially as shown on the architectural elevations prepared by Arcadia Design, LLC dated January 23, 2017. 

2.     Blinds shall be added to minimize glare from the windows in the garage.

3.     The applicant shall consider the following changes to the architectural elevations:

• Scaling down or shifting the shed dormer associated with the garage extension away from the front edge of the front garage gable.
•  Utilizing Wissahickon schist or a similar material on the front facade.

Township Engineer’s Review:

4.     The Township Engineer’s review letter dated March 23, 2017 shall be incorporated by reference into these conditions of approval to the extent the same is not inconsistent with the conditions of approval set forth below.

5.     An As-Built Plan shall be submitted indicating the total amount of impervious surface.

Landscape Plan:

6.     No piers shall be constructed at the entrance to the driveway.

7.     The shrubs shown behind the dwelling shall be relocated behind the existing utility easement.

8.     A street tree calculation shall be added to the landscape plan.

9.     The text associated with the wooded lot calculations on the plan shall be corrected to reflect that the wooded lot provisions are applicable to the project.  

10.  Existing street trees shall be maintained to the greatest extent feasible and new street trees shall be provided as required. The sight lines for the driveway shall not be negatively impacted by street trees. If the street trees cannot be planted along the street they shall be provided elsewhere on the property.

Utilities:

11.  The portions of the existing sanitary lateral to be re-used shall be subject to the approval of the Public Works Department. Minimum separation distance between the lateral and basin shall be dimensioned on the plan.

12.  The existing cesspool to be removed shall be properly abandoned/removed prior to the issuance of any permits.  

Stormwater Management:

13.  The location and material of all roof drain connection pipes shall be clearly shown on the plan. The capacity shall be verified in the calculations.

Construction Details:

14.  All construction-related vehicles shall be parked on site or at a remote site not in the neighborhood. No construction-related vehicles may park on the street. This includes vehicles operated by construction workers, material suppliers, product vendors, and all construction trades engaged in the project.

Standard Conditions of Approval:

15.  The new home shall have an approved address number, building number or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting on the property. The address numbers shall be a minimum of four (4) inches (102mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7mm).

16.  A copy of the revised plan shall be submitted with any changes highlighted. A letter shall also be provided with the revised plan indicating how each requested revision has been addressed in the re-submission.

17.  The owner shall make payment of fees and expenses of the Township’s professional consultants who perform services on behalf of the Township with respect to these plans and the work contemplated thereunder and will establish and maintain with the Township those escrows for the payment of such fees required by Township Code. Owner agrees that any statement from the Township for such fees which remain unpaid for a period of 30 days may be recorded against the property as a municipal lien.

18.  The owner shall make payment of the Township Engineer’s inspection fees within 30 days of presentation. A penalty of 1.5% per month will be due for late payments from the date of presentation. If any shares are not paid within 60 days of presentation, the Township may elect to suspend any outstanding permits until all pending charges are settled.

19.  The property owner(s) shall comply with all federal, state, county and applicable Lower Merion Township ordinances and laws regardless of specific mention herein.