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Planning Agency remains neutral on variance for 60 Huntsville Drive pool that exceeds coverage limit
Summary
Douglass Township Planning Agency voted to remain neutral on a variance request from Koback for an inground pool and decking at 60 Huntsville Drive that would raise accessory coverage to 11.94%, above the 7.5% limit; applicant said decking will be reduced and stormwater requirements will be met.
The Douglass Township Planning Agency on Sept. 12 recorded a motion to remain neutral on a zoning variance request from property owner Koback for an inground pool at 60 Huntsville Drive.
Koback proposed a 40-by-20-foot pool and associated decking that would raise accessory coverage to 11.94 percent in the R-2 zoning district; the zoning ordinance limit cited in the minutes is 7.5 percent. Koback told the Agency he plans to reduce the decking footprint and the concrete decking at the rear of the pool and will comply with stormwater-management requirements. He also stated the pool would be heated and that his wife would benefit health-wise from its use.
Agency members expressed reservations about the increased coverage. Planning Agency member Joe Richardson said he was not comfortable with the coverage and wished it were closer to the permitted 7.5 percent. After discussion, member Ed Reitz moved and member Kim Stouch seconded a motion to remain neutral; the motion passed with all members recorded Aye.
The Planning Agency’s neutral stance is an advisory record for the Zoning Hearing Board, which will consider any variance under the township’s zoning procedures and make a final determination. Any building permits, stormwater approvals and related inspections remain subject to staff review and applicable permits.
