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Charlestown planning commission backs conditional use for 31 General Warren Blvd to store antique cars and offices
Summary
The Charlestown Township Planning Commission on March 10 unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve a conditional use allowing office space and indoor storage of antique automobiles at 31 General Warren Blvd; the applicant says the site has 100 parking spaces against a 40-space zoning requirement.
The Charlestown Township Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve a conditional use for a flex-space operation at 31 General Warren Blvd, after a March 10 presentation by applicant Jason Owens and his attorney, Andrew Rongas, Esq.
Rongas told the commission the property will be used for office space and the indoor storage of antique automobiles and automotive memorabilia. "The required number of spaces under the zoning ordinance is 40 and the property has 100 spaces," Rongas said, adding that the building is not being expanded and the interior layout will be modified.
Commissioners questioned whether vehicles would be stored outdoors and whether the number of vehicles parked inside could change the building's hazard classification. "There is no plan to store anything outside the building in the parking lot," Rongas said. On the hazard question, Commissioner Bill Westhafer warned that a larger fleet could alter the building's classification; Vince Marucci said the building is fully sprinklered and Rongas said the applicant will work with the building code official during permitting.
Commissioner Andre von Hoyer asked whether the site would have 24-hour access; Rongas said access "would just be for Mr. Owens's use." Rongas also said chemical storage would be limited to cleaning products and that repairs would be performed at other dealership facilities owned by Owens.
After questions from commissioners and no public opposition reported by the applicant, Commissioner Michael Churchill moved to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors and Commissioner Andy Motel seconded. Chair Matt Rogers called the vote; all were in favor.
The commission's recommendation is advisory: the Board of Supervisors will consider the conditional use application and any permit-stage requirements, including coordination with the building code official, before a final decision.
