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Lower Pottsgrove commissioners oppose use-variance for Charlotte Street property
Summary
The Board voted 3-0-1 to oppose a use-variance request for 1483 N. Charlotte St. that would allow a used-car dealership and two apartments; Commissioner Mohollen abstained because the applicant is his client.
Lower Pottsgrove commissioners voted to oppose a use-variance for 1483 North Charlotte Street during their May 5 meeting, citing precedent and safety concerns at the site.
Township Manager Edward C. Wagner told the Board the owner seeks a variance to operate a used-car dealership and maintain two small apartments on the property in a CO commercial district. Wagner said a similar conversion on 2435 Welsh Drive was opposed by the Township and recommended the Board oppose this application ‘‘for consistency’s sake.’’ Commissioner William Keohane made the motion to oppose and Commissioner Earl Swavely seconded; Commissioner Robert Mohollen abstained from discussion and the vote because he represents the applicant. The motion passed 3-0-1.
Wagner also noted that the apartments were discovered during property-inspection activity and that the site raises ingress-and-egress safety issues, a point Commissioner Swavely highlighted during debate. The Board agreed to have Wagner attend the Zoning Hearing to convey the Township’s opposition.
Separately, the Board reviewed a dimensional-variance request for 783 Bleim Road (a 350-square-foot side addition on a nonconforming lot) and agreed to let the Zoning Hearing Board decide that application without a formal Township position.
