Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners approval of a Preliminary Lot Line Change Plan. The Plan prepared by Ambric Technology Corporation, LLC, dated November 13, 2017, last revised January 17, 2018 shows the transfer of two separate portions of land each totaling 315 square feet between the two properties. 

The application requires the following relief which was recommended by the Planning Commission:

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

 Expiration Date – 5/6/2018………………………………...…………………………Zoning – R2

Applicants: Todd Joseph and Barry Cooperman 

Applicant's Representative: Daniel Coval, Jr., Andrew Miller and Associates

Property Owner: Todd Joseph and Barry Cooperman

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, April 2, 2018 the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the following conditions:

Township Engineer’s Review:

1.      The Township Engineer’s review letter dated March 19, 2018 shall be incorporated by reference into these conditions of approval.

Impervious Surface Allocation:

2.      The allotment of the impervious surface associated with the common driveway serving 713 Broadacres Road shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Officer. If the impervious surface is unevenly allocated between the properties that are served by the driveway then the applicant shall submit a covenant as required by Zoning Code Section 155-141.6. The covenant shall be subject to the approval of the Township Solicitor.

Plan Requirements:

3.      The addresses of the adjoining properties shall be shown on the plan.

4.      Metes and bounds shall be shown for the right-of-way of both properties.

5.      Concrete road control monuments shall be shown and installed at the right-of-way at all property lines and at changes in direction. Iron pins may be installed where the installation of concrete monuments is not feasible subject to the approval of the Township Engineer. 

6.      The title of the plan shall clearly state that it is a Lot Line Change Plan prepared for 713 Broadacres Road (formerly known as 400 South Woodbine Avenue) and 408 South Woodbine Avenue. The address for 713 Broadacres Road shall be included on the plan anywhere 400 South Woodbine Avenue is currently listed.

7.      The location of all existing utility services shall be provided on the plan.

8.      A certification for the professional surveyor shall be included on the plan.

Standard Conditions of Approval:

9.      New deeds shall be recorded subsequent to the recording of the Final Plan.

10.  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.

11.  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.

12.  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.

13.  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).

14.  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.

15.  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.

16.  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.