Charlie Dearnley

The Bristol Township Zoning Board convened a regular meeting to consider five applications requiring variances or special exceptions. Key agenda items included requests for variances concerning impervious surface limits for deck construction at two separate residential properties, which resulted in one denial and one approval. Another application sought a variance to allow a storage shed as the principal use on a residential property, which was approved. A request for a special exception to allow residential conversion for two rental units was approved with one dissenting vote. Finally, an application requested a variance for off-street parking requirements to permit the construction of a small outdoor dining area at a commercial plaza, which was approved.

The Township Council meeting agenda included presentations such as Certificates of Appreciation to students and the State of the Township 2025 Year in Review. The consent agenda featured consideration for approval of a large voucher list and requisitions, as well as multiple resolutions authorizing the acceptance of Redevelopment Authority Municipal Grants for various equipment and system upgrades across the Police Department, Fire Rescue, and several local fire and rescue companies. New business included consideration for an application requesting a waiver of land development approval for an outdoor seating venue with a bar at Bailey's Bar and Grille.

The Bristol Township Zoning Hearing Board convened to discuss several variance requests. These included requests for front and rear yard setbacks for a new single-family dwelling, impervious surface allowances for driveway expansions, and an appeal regarding the abandonment status of a property intended for a gas station and convenience store. Decisions were made on the variance requests, with some approved and one continued to a future meeting.

The meeting included a K-9 fundraiser donation, approval of a voucher list and requisitions, and discussion regarding the Randall Avenue Bridge work and red-light cameras on Route 13. There was consideration for an application regarding a typographical error related to impervious surface, an extension request for land development approval, and resolutions authorizing the Township Manager to submit grant applications for police and fire department needs. The council also discussed a salt bid, recreation management software purchase, and a resolution for records destruction. Residents addressed concerns about speeding and alleyway paving.

The Bristol Township Planning Commission meeting included discussions and recommendations regarding several key issues. The commission considered recommending the Council designate multiple residential properties as blighted. Additionally, they reviewed and recommended to the Council a preliminary/final subdivision approval for a property on Grieb Ave, including several requested waivers related to plan presentation, scaling, utility details, street trees, curbs, and slope edges.