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Board to oppose Trooper Ridge zoning interpretation, remain neutral on variance relief
Summary
After hearing developer testimony about site topography and design constraints, the Board authorized correspondence opposing the applicant’s zoning interpretation on basement/story definitions while staying neutral on requested variance relief; motion passed 3-0.
Township staff reviewed the Trooper Ridge development application and the zoning relief requested regarding basement and building-height definitions. Township Engineer John Evarts and Solicitor Wendy McKenna outlined the Township’s interpretation and procedural history. Applicant representative Joe Gale said only 20 of the proposed 45 townhouse units were affected by the walkout-basement issue and warned that redesign alternatives with additional fill would create stormwater and engineering complications.
After discussion, the Board authorized correspondence to the Zoning Hearing Board expressing opposition to the applicant’s requested zoning interpretation but remaining neutral regarding requested variance relief (motion by Rick DeLello; seconded by Christine Steere). The motion carried 3-0. The Board’s correspondence does not itself decide the Zoning Hearing Board outcome; it records the Township’s position for the ZHB hearing record.
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