Owners of Town Place Suites seek waiver to fill pool and install patio; council to consider resolution June 24

Owners of the Town Place Suites at 198 Precision Drive asked Horsham Township Council on June 10 for a waiver of land development to remove an unused inground pool and surrounding concrete and replace the area with a paver patio, sitting wall and a gas fire pit.

Applicants Larry Burn and Sammy Patel presented the proposed work and materials. Jeff, a reviewer from Gilmore Associates, reviewed a three‑item comment letter. The comments called for (1) protection fencing around a nearby tree during any construction activity, (2) showing on the plan the landscaping items to be removed, and (3) clarification of the drainage connection; the applicants said they would comply and noted the proposed patio will reduce impervious surface and tie into the site’s existing downspout/drain system.

Council and staff discussed access and confirmed an existing handicap ramp remains in place; the applicants said the new patio would be at ground level with ramp access retained. The applicants also said a fence around the pool would be removed as part of the work. Gilmore and staff indicated the tree referenced in the comment letter does not require removal but should be protected during construction.

The solicitor will prepare a resolution to waive land development for the council to consider on its June 24 agenda; applicants were told they may submit building permit applications but cannot receive permits until council acts on the waiver.

No final council vote on the waiver was taken on June 10; the matter is scheduled for formal action at the June 24 meeting.