Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners approval of Preliminary Lot Line Change Plan. The plan, prepared by Yerkes Associates, Inc. dated January 24, 2019, shows the transfer of 18,734 square feet from 750 Mount Moro Road to 746 Mount Moro Road. 

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

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

b.  Subdivision and Land Development Code Section §135-18.B(6), to not show any improvements including on 750 Mt. Moro Road.

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

Expiration Date – 6/30/2020..............……………………..……...............………………Zoning – RA

Applicant: Wynrhys Coghlan

Property Owner: Wynrhys Coghlan

Applicant's Representative: Wynrhys Coghlan

On Wednesday, May 27, 2020 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 April 3, 2020 shall be incorporated by reference into these conditions of approval.

2.  An additional 10 feet of right-of-way, along the entire frontage of Mt. Moro Road, shall be offered for dedication.

Second Stage Plan:

3.  A second stage plan shall be submitted when any future development on 750 Mt Moro Road is proposed.

Zoning:

4.  The applicant shall investigate adding 746 Mt. Moro Road to the Historic Resource Inventory.

5.  The existing detached garage shall cease as a rental property and the applicant shall agree to a deed covenant restricting occupancy to family members and domestic help only or the applicant shall receive the necessary approvals for a historic resource accessory dwelling unit.

Utilities:

6.  The existing on-lot sanitary system shall be fully shown. The disposal field, tanks and conveyance lines shall be indicated and labeled on the plan. Adequate separation distance to all new property lines shall be documented. Any required easements shall also be provided.

7.  An easement shall be provided for the water service line servicing the garage and studio building, which is proposed to be re-situated on 746 Mount Moro Road and is located along the driveway to remain on the 750 Mount Moro Road property.

8.  An easement shall be provided for the aerial electric service.

Standard Plan Information:

9.  The applicant shall show the locations of existing and proposed survey monuments.

10.  The note on the plan regarding the amount of driveway to be removed shall be corrected to reflect the actual 725 square feet of removed driveway.

11.  The allocation of the shared driveway shall be clearly delineated on the plans and in the impervious surface calculations.

12.  The zoning chart and the impervious surface calculation on the plan shall be revised to reflect the correct total amount of impervious surface on each lot.

13.  The plan shall be revised to show the limits of the right of way associated Cedar Lane on 750 Mount Moro Road.

Conditions of Approval:

14.  New deeds for each property shall be recorded prior to the recording of the Final Plan.

15.  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.

16.  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.

17.  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.

18.  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).

19.  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.

20.  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.

21.  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.