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Sequoia Tree Service seeks major garage expansion; planning commission flags land-development, PennDOT and fire-code issues
Summary
Sequoia Tree Service proposed expanding a detached garage at 425 Route 6 & 209 from 22x22 ft to 60x44 ft for equipment maintenance with a 16-foot door; the Planning Commission and consultant Lou Cozza said the project likely requires land development approval, PennDOT review for multiple driveways, and possible attachment to the office to meet fire-code separations.
Fran Stoveken appeared on behalf of Sequoia Tree Service and described a proposed expansion at 425 Route 6 & 209 (parcel 097.04-01-11). He told the commission the existing detached garage would expand from 22 by 22 feet to approximately 60 by 44 feet, the carport would be expanded and attached to the preexisting office, and the enlarged garage would be used for equipment maintenance rather than storage. He said the door height will need to be at least 16 feet to accommodate larger trucks and that no trees will be removed.
Kiley Associates consultant Lou Cozza and Solicitor Christian Weed advised that multiple permitting issues may apply. Mr. Cozza asked whether the property holds a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit for four driveways and said PennDOT "may take issue" with numerous entrances. Mr. Cozza also expressed the view that commercial expansions typically require land development; he said he would defer a final opinion to Attorney Weed. Solicitor Weed told the commission he would review the project and "issue an opinion on the project prior to the next meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026." The commission took no formal action at the June 23 meeting.
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