Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a Preliminary Lot Line Change Plan. The plan, prepared by Site Engineering Concepts, LLC, dated July 16, 2019, last revised August 22, 2019, shows the transfer of 51,288 sq. ft. (1.2 acres) from 321 Caversham Road (Lot 1) to 719 New Gulph Road (Lot 2).

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

a.  Subdivision & Land Development Code Section 135-28, to not construct sidewalks along the property frontage until such time as required by the Board of Commissioners.

b.  Subdivision & Land Development Code Section 135-35, to create a lot (Lot 2) which is excessively irregular in shape.

c.  Sewers Code Section 126-6.1, to allow the sanitary lateral serving Lot 1 to cross over Lot 2 via an easement.

Applicant: George Broseman, Esquire, Kaplin Stewart

Property Owner: Bryn Mawr College

Applicant's Representative: George Broseman, Esquire, Kaplin Stewart

On Monday, September 9, 2019 the Planning Commission recommended approval of the plan subject to the following conditions which shall be complied with prior to recording the Final Plan by means of plan revision, completion or financial guarantee, unless specifically exempted. 

Township Engineer’s Review:

1.     The Township Engineer’s review letter dated September 3, 2019 shall be incorporated by reference into these conditions of approval with the exception of B.11 and C.3 and except where inconsistencies exist in which case these conditions shall prevail.

Conditional Use:

2.     The applicant shall obtain conditional use approval to create a rear lot and shall comply with any conditions imposed. All conditional use conditions shall be listed on the Final Plan.

Rezoning & Future Improvements:

3.     If the pending Zoning Map Ordinance is adopted and the zoning on 321 Caversham Road changes from R2 to IE, the applicant shall submit a rezoning petition, requesting that the residentially used portion of the property be rezoned from IE to LDR3.

Landscape Plan:

4.     A required buffer shall be provided on 719 New Gulph Road at such time as Bryn Mawr College expands the institutional use on the property or at such time as required by the Zoning Officer.

5.     The existing trees on the land area to be transferred shall be devined.

6.     All references to 791 New Gulph Road on Sheet 2 of the plan set shall be replaced with 719 New Gulph Road.

Standard Conditions of Approval:

7.     The piping associated with the storm inlet shown on Lot 1 shall be shown. The piping shall be shown to its outfall location or connection to an existing Township storm sewer. Any required easements shall be shown on the plan and shall be subject to the approval of the Township Solicitor.

8.     New deeds, including a deed of consolidation for 719 New Gulph Road, shall be recorded subsequent to the recording of the Final Plan.

9.     The title block of the plan shall include 719 Old Gulph Road.

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

11.  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).

12.  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.

13.  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 the Preliminary Plan approval by the Board of Commissioners.

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.