Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners approval of the release of funds held in escrow as Improvement Guarantees in accordance with Section 135-5 of the Township Code for the following:

440 Conshohocken State Road

Escrow Release no. 3                                                      $16,705.00

708 Pennstone Road

Escrow Release no. 1                                                      $1,980.00

Cricket Springs Crossings

Escrow Release no. 1                                                      $65,056.00

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a recommendation from the Hearing Officer on a conditional use application to hold the 12 required parking spaces in reserve for the construction of a modular building containing six class rooms. The Hearing Officer's recommendation will be provided at the meeting.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a Waiver of Land Development Plan prepared by Chester Valley Engineers, Inc. dated March 17, 2017 showing the installation of a modular building containing six class rooms. Twelve parking spaces are shown but the applicant seeks Conditional Use approval to hold the spaces in reserve.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a Second Stage Plan prepared by John Smirga, Inc. dated April 1, 2016, last revised March 7, 2017, showing the construction of a new single family detached dwelling with a 2,411-sq. ft. footprint. The following conditions shall be complied with prior to issuance of any permits by means of plan revision, completion or financial guarantee, unless specifically exempted.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a Waiver of Land Development Plan prepared by Herbert E. MacCombie, Jr., PE Consulting Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. dated March 9, 2017 to develop approximately .6 acres of the “Mayfair Area” of West Laurel Hill Cemetery for Orthodox Jewish grave sites. The proposed area will contain approximately 335 grave sites and brick pathways. The following conditions shall be complied with prior to issuance of any permits by means of plan revision, completion or financial guarantee, unless specifically exempted.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners authorizing the Township Solicitor to prepare an ordinance to add the main house and barn ruins as Class 2 resources on the Historic Resource Inventory.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners modifications to a previously approved addition to the Kaplan Wing, an existing modern wing attached to the historic resource. The addition is proposed to be clad in red and gray brick but was previously shown clad in stone with a relief panel and a different window arrangement.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a request to install a black fabric awning on the restaurant façade.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners the installation of a freestanding wood sign in front of the property (a former church) at the corner of Conshohocken State Road and Youngs Ford Road.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners the installation of a vinyl sign wrap on the marquee of the former Ardmore Theatre. The vinyl will have a blue color with yellow lettering. The lettering will be placed on two sides of the round marquee.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners the installation of a rectangular PVC sign hanging from a metal bracket on the storefront.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners authorizing the Township Secretary to advertise notice of intent to adopt an ordinance and hold a public hearing on May 17, 2017 to amend the Code of the Township of Lower Merion, Chapter 135, Subdivision & Land Development to add and amend criteria for land dedicated for recreational purposes; and to add criteria for the recreation facilities that a developer can construct in lieu of the dedication of land for recreational purposes. 

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners authorizing the Township Secretary to advertise notice of intent to adopt an ordinance and hold a public hearing on May 17, 2017 to amend the Code of the Township of Lower Merion, Chapter 101, Natural Features Conservation, §101-11,  Site Maintenance and Guaranty, To provide that landscape improvements required for commercial, institutional, townhouse and/or multi-family residential subdivisions and land developments shall be perpetually maintained and guaranteed by a covenant running with the land; To provide that landscape improvements required for all other projects must be guaranteed for a period of eighteen months; To provide for inspection of landscape improvements by the Township Arborist; and To provide minimum fines and penalties for the failure to replace landscape materials as required by the Township Arborist.