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Applicants propose building expansion and 40+ parking spaces; commission says zoning special exception likely required
Summary
Presenters described a proposed expansion that would add a 40x70 bay, a 10x38 office addition and about 40 employee parking spaces. Staff cited an email saying the property has reached its 35% nonconforming expansion limit and that a zoning special exception will likely be needed.
Representatives for the property owner discussed a proposed expansion at the Jan. 21, 2025 Chanceford Township Planning Commission meeting that would add roughly 40 employee parking spaces, construct an additional 40x70 bay and enlarge office space by about 10x38.
Bryon Trout (identified in the minutes as from Gordon Brown) and David Gemmill presented the sketch plan. Grant Anderson, the township engineer, reported that an email from Jeff Koon indicated Mr. Gemmill would likely need a zoning special exception because the property is nonconforming and already reached the 35% expansion threshold for by-right enlargement. Mr. Gemmill asked whether prior special exceptions affected that determination; the commission noted prior zoning hearing decisions and expressed the view that a special exception appears to be required.
No formal motion or vote on the expansion was recorded in the meeting minutes. The record indicates the commission's consensus that the applicant will need to pursue a special exception through the appropriate zoning hearing process before proceeding with the proposed enlargement.
