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Board advances several land‑use items: Serum Farm escrow release, zoning applications and Shaer Preserve presentation set
Summary
The board approved an escrow release for Serum Farm Phase 2, reviewed upcoming Zoning Hearing Board applications for a Nans Creek Road lot and temporary variances, noted a January 28 presentation on Shaer Preserve design, and heard extended public comment about a disputed duplex classification at 3809 Faulk Road.
The board approved Escrow Release No. 4 for the Serum Farm Phase 2 developer to release $49,758 for completed site work (drainage, storm sewer work, driveway removal and street trees), with approximately $160,200 remaining in the letter of credit.
Zoning and planning items were discussed: staff noted a Zoning Hearing Board application by Josh Bosen for property at 1212 Nans Creek Road seeking relief from Bethel Township Zoning Ordinance §182‑601 to permit an office/indoor storage structure on a lot the applicant described as vacant and challenged by high water table. A second pending request (Spring Medal Lane) seeks a special exception or temporary variance to allow an existing accounting office to continue operations until a new office is constructed. The Zoning Hearing Board will hear these requests at a scheduled meeting.
The board also announced that Chester Valley Engineers will present an update on the Shaer Preserve schematic and design on Jan. 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Staff said the presentation will include refined stormwater plans, pathway adjustments to increase setbacks from private properties, and updated cost estimates; staff will attempt to post materials online before that meeting.
During public comment, resident Tina Wallace raised a dispute with the zoning officer’s determination that her property at 3809 Faulk Road would require an $800 filing and a hearing to be recognized as a duplex, asserting historical evidence the property has been used as a two‑family residence for decades. Solicitor/staff advised Ms. Wallace that she can appeal the zoning officer's determination to the Zoning Hearing Board or submit documentation for staff review, and agreed to follow up after the meeting. Resident James McDaniel separately urged the board to reconsider a burn ordinance or selective burn days to address frequent leaf/trash burning in some neighborhoods.
