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Zoning board granted multiple variances for Cobblestone Village Crossing at 1590 E. Philadelphia Ave
Summary
Solicitor Wendy McKenna told the Douglass Township Board that a June 1 hearing granted variances for Cobblestone Village Crossing allowing three amenity buildings, front-entry garage design exceptions, and an extended cul-de-sac of 1,103 feet; the board authorized advertising a PMRPC withdrawal hearing for July 6, 2026.
Solicitor Wendy McKenna reported that a zoning hearing held June 1 for Cobblestone Village Crossing at 1590 E. Philadelphia Avenue granted several variances requested by the applicant. The variances allow three 600-foot amenity buildings and a recreational trail in place of the previously required ballfield, tot lot and gazebo/picnic area; permit front-entry garages and driveways to be the dominant street-facing aspect of units; allow front-entry garages on end units without a front façade setback; permit unenclosed parking in front yards in certain conditions; accept a 1,103-foot cul-de-sac with emergency access to Elm Street where the ordinance limits cul-de-sacs to 350 feet; and permit multiple rear facades without protrusions or visual breaks.
McKenna asked the Board to authorize advertising a Municipal Planning Region Commission (PMRPC) withdrawal hearing; the Board approved a motion to authorize Solicitor McKenna to advertise the PMRPC withdraw hearing for July 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Township Administration Building. The hearing and the granted variances can affect the final site design and any required future approvals from the Township.
