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:

238 Belmont Avenue

Mary J. Drexel Home

Escrow Release no. 2, Final                              $22,100.00

815 Yarrow Street

Bryn Mawr College, Haffner Hall

Escrow Release no. 4, Final                              $5,170.00

130 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue &

846 Old Lancaster Road

Bryn Mawr Hospital

The Pavilion/Master Plan

Escrow Release no. 3                                        $62,726.00

225 E. Montgomery Avenue

Eight Townhomes

Escrow Release no. 1                                        $188,756.00

Wrenfield

Escrow Release no. 4, Final                              $34,006.00

345-351 Montgomery Avenue

Jewish Family and Children Services

Escrow Release no. 1                                        $311,294.00

146-156 Cricket & 15 W. Spring Avenue

Escrow Release no. 2                                        $282,977.00

708 Pennstone Road

Escrow Release No. 2                                        $4,760.00

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a Preliminary Subdivision Plan prepared by RKW Engineering Services, Inc. dated January 26, 2017, last revised May 9, 2017 showing the subdivision of an 18,206 sq. ft. lot into two new lots of 9,326 sq. ft. and 9,024 sq. ft. and the construction of two single family detached dwellings accessed by a common driveway. The plan includes the following requested relief that has been recommended by the Planning Commission: 

•  Subdivision & Land Development Code Section 135-35A.3, Irregular Lots, to create lot lines that are not at right angles or radial to the right of way.

• Subdivision & Land Development Code Section 135-35A(2), to create a lot which is irregular.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a Waiver of Land Development Plan

prepared by Current Solutions P.C., dated May 2017 showing the construction of a 225-sq. ft. utility building and a twelve-foot (12’) high sound attenuating wall to screen the proposed utility building. The plan also shows installation of three transformers to be located behind the proposed screening wall and a 15-foot-wide buffer surrounding the proposed improvements. The plan includes the following requested relief that has been recommended by the Planning Commission: 

• Subdivision & Land Development Code Section 135-7A, to not provide a Tentative Sketch Plan.

• Subdivision & Land Development Code Section 135-10A(3), to not provide a Preliminary Land Development Plan.

• Subdivision & Land Development Code Section 135-13, to not provide a Final Plan.

• Subdivision & Land Development Code Section 135-16, to not provide certain Tentative Sketch Plan requirements unless requested by the Township Engineer.

• Subdivision & Land Development Code Section 135-19, to not provide certain Preliminary Plan requirements unless requested by the Township Engineer.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a Preliminary Open Space Subdivision Plan prepared by Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. dated June 17, 2016, last revised May 18, 2017 showing the subdivision of a 5.4-acre lot into two new lots and the construction of two single family detached dwellings accessed from a common driveway extending from Old Gulph Road. The plan also contains a 3.8-acre preservation area. The plan includes the following requested relief that has been recommended by the Planning Commission: 

• Subdivision & Land Development Code Section 135-28a, to defer the installation of sidewalks along Old Gulph Road.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a proposal to demolish all structures on the subject properties, consolidate all lots and construct a five-story residential building containing 74 apartments and 63 on-site parking spaces and 11 on-street parking spaces. 

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a request to remove all poured concrete walkways at the Gladwyne Animal Hospital and replace them with Cambridge Ledgestone pavers and install an 18-24 inch-high curved stone veneer wall to border three stairs adjoining the front sidewalk.

 Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a request to install vinyl graphics to storefront windows and lettering to painted transom windows.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a request to construct a new 4,638 square foot single-family home on a currently vacant lot.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners a request to install a new sign for a restaurant and awning above the storefront windows.

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners authorizing the Township Secretary to advertise notice of intent to hold a public hearing and adopt an ordinance amendment on July 19, 2017 to amend the Code of the Township of Lower Merion, Chapter 155, entitled Zoning, to amend Article XXV, General Regulations, §155 -130, Regulations of Fences and Walls by adding a new Section §155-130 E, and to amend Article XXVII, Floodplain District, §155 -154.1 by amending §155 -154.1 F to preserve the scenic corridor along the Schuylkill River, and to amend Article XXVII, Floodplain District, §155 -157, Permitted Uses by amending §155-157 G and adding a new Section §155-157 M to allow accessory fencing for residential properties in the floodway fringe. 

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners authorizing the Township Secretary to advertise notice of intent to hold a public hearing and adopt an ordinance on July 19, 2017 to amend the Code of the Township of Lower Merion, Chapter 155, entitled Zoning, to permit motor vehicle parking lots in R 6A Zoning Districts if accessory to an existing commercial use operating in the C-2 Commercial District; To permit two family dwellings in R 6A Residence Districts if partially dedicated to affordable housing, subject to other limitations; and to add a new Section §155-52.1 to provide development requirements for motor vehicle parking lots In R 6A Zoning Districts.