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Votes at a glance: Cheltenham Board approves leases, land development, traffic ordinances and tax settlements
Summary
The board approved multiple routine and substantive actions July 15: a conditional land‑development approval for 1313 Ashbourne Road (CTDA 26‑02), a ground lease with Melrose Pool LLC, concurrence on the county vehicle fuel contract, traffic ordinances including a stop sign and Ashbourne Road speed reduction, and several tax‑assessment settlement stipulations. The board also authorized engineering and repair work authorizations.
At its July 15 legislative meeting the Cheltenham Township Board of Commissioners approved a slate of motions and ordinances spanning land development, municipal contracts, traffic regulation and tax‑assessment settlements.
Key votes (voice or roll call as noted):
- CTDA 26‑02 (1313 Ashbourne Road): The board adopted a resolution granting conditional approval and associated waivers for a preliminary and final land‑development application to subdivide a 14,450 sq. ft. lot into two lots and build single‑family detached dwellings. The application includes commitments for replacing trees or paying fees in lieu where space is constrained. (Motion passed by voice vote.)
- Concurrence with Montgomery County consortium vehicle fuel contract: The board approved concurrence with the 2026‑2027 contract awarded by Upper Marion Township to SJ Fuel South Company Inc. of Barrington, New Jersey for the period 09/01/2026–08/31/2027. (Motion passed.)
- Infrastructure authorizations: The board authorized township staff to coordinate with the township engineer to complete survey work and obtain contractor quotes for Valley Road storm sewer repairs (Oak York Road to North 12th Street) and to obtain permits and informal quotes for temporary stabilization repairs to the High School Road retaining wall. (Motions passed.)
- Ground lease with Melrose Pool LLC: The board approved a ground lease allowing Melrose Pool LLC to construct three pools, a pool house, and related amenities on a township parcel (former Melrose Country Club site). The lease will permit contractors to begin work and provides the township an option to purchase the completed pool at a later date. Resident questions about the contractor selection and parcel location were fielded; staff said details and the lease exhibit identify the parcel and upcoming public engagement on surrounding green space. (Motion passed.)
- Traffic ordinances and parking changes: The board adopted Ordinance 25 11‑26 to add a stop sign (location described in the record) and Ordinance 25 12‑26 to reduce the speed limit on Ashbourne Road between Mill Road and Front Street from 40 mph to 35 mph. The board also authorized advertisement of an ordinance establishing 15‑minute parking on Greenwood Avenue (7 a.m.–7 p.m., seven days) and amendments to parking regulations to create South Spring Avenue. Public‑works staff said signage changes for the Ashbourne speed reduction would be implemented by next week.
- Tax assessment settlement stipulations: The board approved settlement stipulations resolving tax appeals for properties at 10 Curtis Park Drive, 127 East Waverly Road and 8101 Washington Lane (details attached to the meeting record). The Cheltenham School District and Montgomery County were listed as parties in the stipulations.
All listed motions and ordinances were moved, discussed where noted, and approved by the board in voice or roll‑call votes as recorded in the meeting minutes.
