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Township says June bench trial set over alleged violations at 609 Orchard Rd.
Summary
Solicitor Karasek reported a June bench trial in Northampton County over alleged burning and disposal of construction waste at 609 Orchard Rd.; engineer found an unpermitted driveway and staff said the site disturbance may require DEP permits and appeal rights to the Zoning Hearing Board exist.
Solicitor Karasek told the board the matter involving 609 Orchard Rd. was discussed in executive session and that "there is a June bench trial in Northampton County" addressing earlier allegations of burning, disposal of construction waste and failure to clean up the site.
Engineer Coyle reported he observed that the property owner had "installed an unpermitted driveway," noted site-distance concerns and said the disturbance of more than an acre suggests the site may need a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES permit and a grading plan. Manager Graziano said an enforcement letter was issued May 4; the property owner has 30 days to appeal to the Zoning Hearing Board, and if no appeal is filed the board could seek injunctive relief in Northampton County Court. Resident Manny Vidal told the board he was frustrated and said the owner is reportedly planning multiple greenhouses and other structures on the site.
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