Zoning hearings set for West Main market and Walnut Street impervious-cover and fence variances

The borough’s zoning and code-enforcement representative told council that two hearings are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 11 at 5:30 p.m.

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.