It was brought to the Borough’s attention that there was information inadvertently left out of the July 3rd Development Information Update. Please see that information provided below in BOLD.

• 459/471 York Road / Scot Hummel – 459/471 York Road, Jenkintown, Pa 19046. The equitable property owner has presented a preliminary proposal to redevelop the former Helweg Funeral Home site. The proposed business would be a Taco Bell. Preliminary plans were discussed at the January 17th B.Z.&R. meeting and presented before Borough Council at the January 24th meeting, requesting and receiving Council support for the proposal before the forthcoming ZHB hearing. This project requires Zoning variances/approval and is also contingent on receiving PennDOT approval for a vehicular controlled traffic device (traffic light). This proposal has begun the process and would require the following approvals; Zoning, Building, DEP/edu, PennDOT, Borough Engineer, Borough Traffic Engineer, Land Development / Borough Council, SALDO and Storm Water. That Zoning Application was reviewed and denied for non-compliance with the Jenkintown Borough Zoning Code. The applicant has submitted revised plans and the Zoning Application. The Borough has reviewed the revised plans that have been submitted for compliance with the Jenkintown Borough Zoning Code. Portions of the proposed plans have been deemed not in compliance with the Jenkintown Borough Zoning Code. The applicant has now chosen to request a hearing before the Jenkintown Borough Zoning Hearing Board requesting multiple Zoning Variances (relief). Major variances include allowing a drive-thru facility, and the drive thru being open until 2 AM. On June 26th, Borough Council voted to withdrawal their support of this project before the ZHB and remain neutral. 

                  Next – Zoning Hearing Board Hearing (Public Hearing Continued)
                  ZHB Hearing has not been scheduled as of the date of this communication.