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One application, for 740 West Main Street (Delado & Company), requests a special exception under Palmyra Borough Zoning Ordinance sections 380‑128(a) and 380‑139(b) to replace a nonconforming use and establish a multi‑vendor indoor antiques/flea‑market/bazaar-style farmers market in the main building with overflow storage in the garage building. Councilors said they had no objection in principle though some raised egress and access concerns for the property.

A second hearing is for 633 West Walnut Street (Derek and Samantha Carraway). The Carraways are appealing the zoning officer’s interpretation of how to calculate impervious cover under section 380‑14(g) and are also seeking a variance from section 380‑76(b)(1) to allow a six‑foot fence in the front yard where three feet are permitted. Council took no formal position and said it would let the Zoning Hearing Board adjudicate the matters.

Why it matters: both items involve land‑use and neighborhood impacts—one converts a commercial building into a market that will change traffic and access patterns; the other requests relief from impervious‑surface limits and front‑yard fence height that can affect stormwater and neighborhood character.

Action: Council did not take a formal position and directed that zoning handle the hearings; no motion to intervene or to oppose the applications was made at the meeting.

","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The borough’s zoning and code‑enforcement representative told council that two hearings are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 11 at 5:30 p.m.: Delado & Company at 740 West Main seeks a special exception for an indoor market and Derek and Samantha Carraway at 633 West Walnut seek variances relating to impervious cover and front‑yard fence height.","taxTitle","Palmyra, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania","taxId",71836,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6157576,"Council schedules review after residents raise missing sidewalk, parking alignment near Rita's and Advanced Auto",659,2274000,2933000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5464892-4f88311cabed776bc192e5113b042999&start=2274&end=2933","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5464892-4f88311cabed776bc192e5113b042999/thumbnail_2274000.jpg","/articles/6157576/Palmyra/Lebanon-County/Pennsylvania/Council-schedules-review-after-residents-raise-missing-sidewalk-parking-alignment-near-Ritas-and-Advanced-Auto","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157576-8c5ef771392d6afbb008c5fb02381efb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775376254&Signature=M3fBAXBOnKFMNQCCgulQx3~QzHvH3HLH0ka~gkRlcPziBPUK2rYkYOKevmviaMpfyLW-8DZjrOT-VsygdqLGsbzvgox9WO0DaS9iDZd8mKYB5LMrZRxkl8gWuWlPdaclBHxrnU--U3mJacSVaXJLZkRvrKXYlE9JSVlui~qYCCc5HNMTFKDCpMuz8buqNggqDBs-wBjAcMJwfCQHUbTIlKSjxJVHFdrPWX8rpzbwjR0WOyX4BwRAOBXdLbnccCIabJz4rJrPwlW1NklT64-ODoZ~0XNjAPkzTkiDVKfKwYYHu5VqO4-~luHLTeiboAGWiCMK8Dw8J3vlvWizMveNZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the July meeting Councilor Anthony raised a longstanding pedestrian-safety concern on Main Street near Rita’s and Advanced Auto, asking the council to decide whether the asphalted strip marked with white lines should be treated as a sidewalk.

Anthony said the marked strip is “so close to the road. You can't even ride a bike,” and that people cannot use it safely. Mary Smith and other residents also told the council that vehicles park on or alongside the marked area and that the strip does not align with sidewalks on adjoining parcels.

Why it matters: Council members noted that borough ordinances require property owners to provide sidewalks and that specifications exist for placement and width. Manager Roger said the borough had previously accepted the asphalt strip as meeting the requested work, but council agreed that a site visit and a review of historical records (including satellite images and minutes) are necessary before any enforcement or new requirement is imposed.

Action at the meeting: Councilor Anthony asked every council member to inspect the site before the next meeting; the manager agreed to put the matter on the next council agenda. The council did not order immediate enforcement or a concrete sidewalk; staff said they will look for records and Google Earth historical imagery and, if council requests, contact the property owner about a concrete replacement.

","A councilor asked members to inspect a short, asphalted walkway near Rita’s and Advanced Auto that residents say is unsafe and effectively unusable as a sidewalk. Roger (borough manager) and staff agreed to place the item on the next meeting agenda for discussion after members inspect the site.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6157581,"Residents cite drag racing, large motorcycle gatherings and fireworks; police say they are responding",1024,400000,1424000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5464892-4f88311cabed776bc192e5113b042999&start=400&end=1424","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5464892-4f88311cabed776bc192e5113b042999/thumbnail_400000.jpg","/articles/6157581/Palmyra/Lebanon-County/Pennsylvania/Residents-cite-drag-racing-large-motorcycle-gatherings-and-fireworks-police-say-they-are-responding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157581-0b41dc5bd483fd7541b60db48f1bbd41/orig.mp4?Expires=1775376254&Signature=Fecxr6ReIiJ48xvUeDR9xyicQ6~pxTJptR6Rh15~ZCJe0b5rg1nWge4DgILFqdgiCSXpGbe4IbXz7BgQ~ZWUCtNbefZwYBR6hWfBbLUtfVv8zhESWjw5V99XGv1LfxSginAHwlG2i8GhZGwY4Gn9ByMFvrfqEZC6xNcRnLDEL5qX8fD7bktUZ1vNPvCgBYWsDKQqt~Eu8V7G2CwXhVS1Qz5NdixRJJkRpLsioHF9DHkkpBqQWGJizdu~GGCAVdEo8r0VTkaSCsnmI1LHfo48Uwsua7xTn5S8hLBUNXQbIalr6eW1QDR3RNJW0iRFI6gN0e1nIfUJDvMWHAWIusMbXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents told the Palmyra Borough Council that groups of motorcycles and frequent fireworks are creating safety and noise problems across town, and several urged stronger, more local enforcement.

At the July meeting resident Bill Ziders (333 East Main Street) said motorcycle groups gather at the grocery outlet and Sheetz and “they race up through town, they race back down through town.” He added that motorcycles and pickup trucks sometimes drive at high speed in alleys and on local roads and said, “sooner or later, somebody's gonna get hurt.”

Resident Bill Snyder told the council he plans to campaign against a council member if enforcement does not improve and called for action on a condemned-looking building and other local hazards.

Police response: a Police Department representative reported in the council packet and at the meeting that the department’s records show eight fireworks calls for the borough (three called in by residents and five handled by officers). The department said it is “out addressing” fireworks and traffic concerns and that addressing every call can require responses from neighboring municipalities when regional coverage is needed.

Discussion vs. decisions: Councilors acknowledged limits on local authority over fireworks (one councilor said the state allows fireworks and that borough action is limited) and repeatedly asked residents to report incidents when they occur so police can log calls. No new enforcement policy was adopted at the meeting; borough staff and the police department said they would continue to address incidents and asked residents to provide dates, times and photographs to support enforcement.

Context and next steps: Residents said gatherings frequently occur at Sheetz, Rudder’s and the grocery outlet parking lots; several pledged to collect photos and timestamps. The police representative said officers will continue field responses; regional coordination with neighboring municipalities was discussed as a possible way to shorten response times.

","Multiple residents reported late-night motorcycle gatherings, alleged drag racing and fireworks. Police told council they had recorded eight fireworks calls and that officers addressed several incidents; residents asked for more consistent enforcement and faster local coverage.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6157586,"Residents, manager press Palmyra Borough to address chronic stormwater tied to Ridge Road development",1993,120000,2113000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5464892-4f88311cabed776bc192e5113b042999&start=120&end=2113","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5464892-4f88311cabed776bc192e5113b042999/thumbnail_120000.jpg","/articles/6157586/Palmyra/Lebanon-County/Pennsylvania/Residents-manager-press-Palmyra-Borough-to-address-chronic-stormwater-tied-to-Ridge-Road-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157586-39d6fddd44e8e68aa66fdfe4bc4a9abe/orig.mp4?Expires=1775376254&Signature=UX-1xG2GWnNi1ClYmahyHvMyWFtMlWgJOUfz-0zFRdxfAdVwlAnOZmiVA-POI3gH7I2XE5xKmcbit-~A3a7X62YFnmhLaCOZd6s-Cr1Rqys7opZ1L~b54rrqJacvaswQE8Bl2WcgalWpVUfzQJOO0DbRkXOSRA2r9QXPxVsjLUkN2IgkWD1tMLt7dADTGZLWoAp3BjOwyhZvrXZTpC8jyiqMHbunCXg9WZmQMyvELe56661I3HTuQjZpUJswxdj57PHz-2onnq8rMgG34HqDjp06Aw~IYu6upkwxe1JxM8f8UsI1XeRCmBmtHSp~2zyv6qVcUMTQMtApMJ8O7ZpL7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents told the Palmyra Borough Council on July 22 that repeated flooding and runoff linked to a recent Ridge Road development and longstanding infrastructure problems require immediate follow-up.

At a public comment period, resident Dave McCloskey of 212 East Ridge Road told the council, “we did not show up soon enough when there was a development going in to voice our concerns.” He said residents have previously raised water concerns, submitted photos and videos, and that the new development has made the problem worse.

Why it matters: council members and staff heard that the problem is old and recurring. In later remarks Borough Manager Roger described a separate but related mapping problem—an alley shown on older maps (identified in records as Pear Alley and in some documents as Pair Alley) no longer aligns with the pipes and recorded right-of-way, and some storm pipes are in a newer alley. Manager Roger said he found a 1956 map that shows the alley as the borough’s records state, and that the alley was moved in the 1970s without clear documentation.

Most important facts: McCloskey said the stormwater issue has affected his property for “30 plus years.” Bill Ziders (333 East Main Street) also told the council he sees water pooling at a curve after runoff from a new development and warned of an icy hazard in winter. Manager Roger said PennDOT closed an open depression at North Grant Street as promised and the borough will monitor it. He also reported that borough staff, a title-search review by borough staff (Giselle) and the borough engineer (identified in the record as Mike Nous) are examining deeds, old plans (including a referenced Westlawn Addition) and stormwater connections in the block bounded by Maple, Cherry, Lingle and Windsor.

Discussion vs. decisions: Council did not adopt a formal policy or motion at the meeting. Manager Roger said staff will continue research and that the borough engineer is evaluating stormwater in the area to determine feasible fixes; he noted there is no documentation yet on when or why the alley alignment changed. Council members asked staff to gather oral history from long-time residents and to continue working with the engineer to propose options.

What’s next: the manager said staff will return with findings and possible remedies after title and engineering reviews. Residents offered to meet with borough staff and provide photos and on-the-ground history.

","Residents told the Palmyra Borough Council at its July meeting that a recent Ridge Road development and long-standing mapping irregularities are worsening stormwater problems. Borough staff said old maps, unconnected pipes and a 1956 plan will be examined and the borough engineer is studying fixes.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6157564,"Council approves road closures for Palmyra holiday parade on Nov. 15, 2025",69,1128000,1197000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5464892-4f88311cabed776bc192e5113b042999&start=1128&end=1197","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5464892-4f88311cabed776bc192e5113b042999/thumbnail_1128000.jpg","/articles/6157564/Palmyra/Lebanon-County/Pennsylvania/Council-approves-road-closures-for-Palmyra-holiday-parade-on-Nov-15-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157564-b46f20f7bcc0e606beccb283539fd58b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775376254&Signature=VAOztEd~lQWOtYXmvSqgRExTYkZAmy3B25OoPREerohwbhk9yHlmUx8~4zTbbB4q-poMaysXxpuPp~FOErKlXOl~efng1ijcMG1Fo9CHSY59DuyuQuBSJ51S6wNzuNwSkvNgm40qg54nrgfY2exrL5sHfwkqalM-Rn796JuKDmAo0LmTDg5-0wKoXVHarJTWK1bW~fHGyj5tGn8knfW5BPlTf7vVE6YRc6SMgtO8UQjKu7pjbpupmbmKbMg~1MtaJlWbSgn3uiuKmX0gIIUJy8jqm~jXjzwLm73hNSSNUsj-x5ebRTFXmcWCMozxZxpIo1Bdy-np8IzjCUq0Ppt0DQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Palmyra Borough Council approved road closures necessary to assemble and conduct the Palmyra holiday parade on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, with closures from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the parade beginning at 11 a.m.

The approved parade route will line up at the intersection of West Cherry and South Mark, proceed past the Palmyra Bridal School on West Cherry Street, continue east on East Cherry, north on South Green, west on East Main, south on South Locust and disband at Palmyra Middle School. Councilor-level discussion produced no objections and the motion received a second and a voice vote approving the closures.

Why it matters: the approval authorizes street closures and municipal support for staging and safety during the community parade on Nov. 15. The motion was passed by voice vote at the meeting; no roll-call tally was recorded in the minutes.

","The Borough Council authorized road closures and a parade route for the 2025 holiday parade on Nov. 15, approving the specified route and times by voice vote at the July meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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