Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners approval of a Preliminary Lot Line Change Plan. The Plan dated November 14, 2017, last revised November 20, 2017 prepared by Momenee, Inc. shows the transfer of 38,267 sq. ft. from 355 to 359 Penn Road. 

Expiration Date – 3/4/2018…………………......................……………Zoning – R3/HROD

Applicant: Roberty Lockyer, Merloc Partners

Applicant's Representative: Connor Henderson, P.E., Momenee, Inc. 

Property Owner: Merloc Partners

The application requires the following relief as recommended by the Planning Commission:

1.    Subdivision & Land Development Code Section 135-35, to create an irregular lot line.

2.  Subdivision & Land Development Code Section 135-18.B.6, to not show the location of proposed buildings on the plan.

The following conditions shall be complied with prior to recording the Final Plan by means of plan revision, completion or financial guarantee, unless specifically exempted. On Monday, February 5, 2018 the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the following conditions:

Township Engineer’s Review:

1.     The Township Engineer’s review letter dated January 26, 2017 shall be incorporated by reference into these conditions of approval to the extent the same is not inconsistent with the conditions of approval and relief set forth below.

Plan Requirements:

2.     A metes and bounds description shall be provided for the new property line between Lots 3 and 4.

3.     The length of the property line shall be shown for Lots 3 and 4 for the eastern most property line adjacent to the preservation area.

4.     Sidewalk and concrete aprons shall be shown.

5.     The front yard for Lot 4 shall be designated along the western southern property line adjacent to the leg extending to Penn Road.

Future Improvements:

6.     Any change in the proposed house footprint and driveway on Lots 3 and 4 will require Second Stage Plan approval from the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners before building permits may be issued. Wooded lot data shall be included on those plans.

7.  Landscape screening shall be provided between new improvements and Sabine Avenue subject to the approval of Township staff. 

Standard Conditions of Approval:

8.     New deeds for each property shall be recorded subsequent to the recording of the Final Plan.

9.     Two copies of the revised plan shall be submitted with all changes highlighted and a letter shall be provided indicating how each requested revision has been addressed.

10.     The Final Plan, complying with all applicable conditions of approval shall be filed with the Department of Building and Planning within twelve (12) months from the date of approval by the Board of Commissioners.

11.  Any changes to the approved plans shall require the submission of an as-built plan prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Building and Planning staff can waive this requirement if the changes are determined to be insignificant.

12.  Existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers 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).

13.  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.

14.  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.

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