At the request of the applicant’s attorney as well as the attorney who is representing the residents in opposition of the development, the Zoning Hearing Board Hearing that had previously been scheduled for tomorrow evening, Thursday, June 28th, 2018, at the Jenkintown School District Middle School / High School Auditorium to consider the application of PB 459 York, LLC has been continued (will not be held tomorrow). At this time the ZHB & Attorneys are attempting to schedule this hearing during the first week of August. Once a date and location have been established, the Borough will inform all parties involved as well as send out communication to the residents and business owners.  Continue reading Continuation Hearing for Taco Bell Zoning Hearing Board Hearing →

The Jenkintown Borough Zoning Hearing Board will be holding a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 28th, 2018, at the Jenkintown School District Middle School / High School Auditorium, located at 325 Highland Avenue, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania 19046 to consider the application of PB 459 York, LLC. The equitable owner is looking to combine three parcels located at 459, 467, and 471 York Road and then subdivide the property into two parcels – one for a quick service restaurant and the other for the existing twin. Applicant requests the following relief: Parcel “A” 1) request a variance from Section 181-49(A)(7) and Section 181-49(C)(3) of the Ordinance to allow for a drive-through window and facilities. 2) request a variance from Section 181-50(C)(2) of the Ordinance to allow a 26.0 ft front yard setback (build-to-line), where a maximum of 10 ft. setback is required. 3) request a variance from Section 181-50(G)(1) of the Ordinance to allow a building height of one (1) story, 4) request a variance from Section 181-51(I)(2) of the Ordinance to allow outdoor furniture to remain in the outdoor seating area after normal business hours, 5) request a variance from Section 181-51(C)(1)(a) of the Ordinance to allow access to the parking lot off of York Road, 6) request a variance from Section 181-51(C)(1)(c)(2) of the Ordinance to allow for surface parking on a corner lot located on a collector or arterial road, 7) request a variance from Section 181-54(A)(1) of the Ordinance to allow the sidewalk width along Johnson St to be four (4) ft and the sidewalk width along Cherry St to be six (6) ft, 8) request a variance from Section 181-54(B)(4) of the Ordinance to allow the Applicant to construct a roof that is not a pitched roof, 9) request a variance from Section 181-54(B)(2) of the Ordinance to allow construction of a building without a corner entrance, 10) request a variance from Section 181-69(E) of the Ordinance to allow the surface parking lot built to be the street right-of-way, with a zero (0) ft setback, and 11) request a variance from Section 181-92 of the Ordinance to allow the drive-through facilities to be open until 2:00 AM. Parcel “B” 1) request a variance from Section 181-50(A) of the Ordinance to allow the lot size to be 3,091.4 sqft, 2) request a variance from Section 181-50(B) of the Ordinance to allow the lot width to be 23.96 ft, and 3) request a variance from Section 181-50(D) of the Ordinance to allow the side yard setback to remain at zero (0) ft. All affected or interested parties are invited to attend and offer testimony. A complete copy of the petition to the Zoning Hearing Board is available for public inspection at Borough Hall during normal business hours. If you wish to attend the meeting and are a person with a disability requiring an auxiliary aide, service, or other accommodation to participate in it, please contact the Borough Office at 215-885-0700 to discuss appropriate accommodations for your needs.

A complete copy of the petition to the Zoning Hearing Board is available for public inspection at Borough Hall during normal business hours, or it can be found on the Borough’s website at https://jenkintownboro.com/zoning-and-land-development-applications. This project is also contingent on additional/outside agencies such as PennDOT approval for a vehicular controlled traffic device (traffic light), DEP edu approval, MCCD, building, storm water, land development and design review.

Following several public information and input sessions, the planning process for the Jenkintown 2035 Comprehensive Plan has been completed including the required comment portion by the public, neighboring municipalities and all other entities as required by the the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code. Jenkintown Borough Council will now be holding a public hearing this Wednesday, June 27th, at 7:30 PM here are Jenkintown Borough Hall, located at 700 Summit Avenue to consider the adoption of the Jenkintown 2035 Comprehensive Plan.

The complete draft of Jenkintown2035 Comprehensive Plan can be found online at  https://jenkintownboro.com/jenkintown2035-draft-documents/ or print copies can be reviewed at Borough Hall or the Jenkintown Library.

Jenkintown Borough Public Works will be closing the 400 block of Cedar Street to through traffic from West Avenue to Hillside Avenue and Hillside Avenue from Cedar Street to Shoemaker Avenue on Wednesday, June 20th from 7:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Passerini Construction along with Public Works will be replacing storm inlets for handicap accessible ADA ramps. Residents will still have access to their driveways and will be able to exit at West Avenue. 

Please make plans to take an alternate route to avoid further disruption to your travels. Thank you for your patience and understanding while these necessary repairs are made.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Borough Hall at (215) 885-0700.

The sound of music will be wafting through the trees of Jenkintown’s beautiful Town Square this summer, with free, live music scheduled for every Tuesday Night at 7 PM.  So bring a lawn chair, pack a picnic basket, bring a cooler, and invite your friends to enjoy the twilight music at Town Square every Tuesday night this summer.

Please join the Rec Board this Tuesday, June 19 to enjoy the ‘Analog Groove’! 
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