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Code committee reviews 817 West Main sketch plan, lead-poisoning presentation proposal and foreclosure register draft
Summary
Lansdale’s code enforcement committee reviewed a sketch plan for 817 West Main proposing 14 residential units above first‑floor commercial space, discussed scheduling a lead‑poisoning presentation for the full council and circulated a draft foreclosure register ordinance.
Lansdale’s code enforcement and land‑planning committee on June 4 discussed a developer sketch plan for 817 West Main Street, signaled interest in a borough presentation on lead poisoning and sample ordinance language, and circulated a draft foreclosure register ordinance.
817 West Main sketch plan: Committee members said the April 19 planning commission meeting included a sketch plan for 817 West Main Street proposing 14 residential units with a first‑floor commercial space. Attendees raised concerns about stormwater management, parking, and visibility at the corner; the committee said the plan is at an early sketch stage and will undergo further review and developer discussions.
Lead‑poisoning outreach and sample ordinance: Council members noted an outreach email from a resident and Councilwoman Goldsby about lead poisoning. The committee supports a presentation to full council (rather than a code‑committee briefing) so the full council and public can be informed. Members said they would review a sample ordinance used by Norristown as a starting point for discussion.
Foreclosure register ordinance: The committee said it has separated a vacancy ordinance from the foreclosure matter; the vacancy ordinance no longer exists as previously drafted. A foreclosure register ordinance has been drafted and shared on the borough drive for council review; the committee asked members to read it and send questions to committee leadership or Borough Manager Jason.
Why it matters: The sketch plan could affect downtown density, traffic and stormwater; lead‑poisoning outreach and a foreclosure register ordinance would change inspection and registration practices and notify council and the public about potential code and public‑health interventions.
Next steps: Further developer conversations and formal reviews will follow for 817 West Main; a lead‑poisoning presentation will be scheduled for a business meeting to ensure full council and public participation; the foreclosure register ordinance remains in draft and subject to review and revision.
