Board approves stormwater waiver for Anderson Farm Road, reviews zoning appeals and recommends further review

The Board approved a waiver request related to stormwater management and setback placement for a property at 120 Anderson Farm Road after Township Engineer Paul Boettinger explained that shallow bedrock makes infiltration impracticable and that the proposed facility would otherwise meet stormwater requirements.

Boettinger told the Board the applicant meets other stormwater-management standards and expressed no objection to the requested waivers. A representative from Arista Pools (Mr. Ciaccio) said neighbors did not voice objections. The Board unanimously approved waivers to Sections 310-20 and 310-25(C)(13) of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

The Board also reviewed two separate Zoning Hearing Board applications. For 5 Campbell Lane, the applicant seeks a special exception to convert a single-family dwelling into six apartment units and variances tied to lot area per unit, unit size and parking setbacks; Supervisor Jonn Callahan expressed interest in sending township representation and Solicitor Michael Crotty advised staff to review prior approvals that may affect the application. For 1319 Melvin Road, the applicant seeks variances for a 150-square-foot front porch that would increase lot coverage and to regularize an existing oversized shed; Solicitor Crotty said he would draft a letter noting Board concerns about increased impervious coverage and suggesting removing a second driveway to reduce impervious area.

The Board did not take final action on the Campbell Lane or Melvin Road zoning matters at the meeting; next steps include solicitor correspondence and potential Board involvement before the Zoning Hearing Board.