The Board reviewed and recommended final approval for the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills land development plan, which includes an expansion of the existing main building and the construction of a detached storage structure. Discussions centered on addressing stormwater management concerns, including the implementation of an underground detention facility and toe drain, and parking/traffic impacts on the surrounding neighborhood. The approval is conditional upon the applicant addressing items noted in the engineer's review letter and subsequent commission approval of the conditional use application.
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The board reviewed and acted upon several development proposals. Preliminary approval and a recommendation for final approval were granted for a site plan regarding King Crust/Treats and Beans. The board also granted preliminary approval for the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills' land development plan and recommended approval for their amended conditional use plan, with specific conditions regarding event limitations. A land development plan for a veterinary clinic at 301 Cochran Rd was granted preliminary approval, while the preliminary approval for a commercial retail building at 1701 Cochran Rd was tabled to allow the applicant time to address engineering and design comments.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting
Mount Lebanon Planning Commission Planning Board Meeting
The meeting included two main agenda items related to land development. The first was a request for preliminary and final approval of a site plan for King Crust, Treats and Beans, which involved a partial change in building use for a kitchen production area. The Board granted preliminary approval with conditions regarding zoning compliance and future inspections. The second item involved a land development plan for the Unitarian Universalist Church, proposing building additions and site improvements. The Board discussed adjustments to the plan, including geotechnical grading, stormwater management, photometric lighting, and parking concerns, and granted preliminary approval conditional on addressing outstanding engineering requirements and obtaining commission approval for the amended conditional use plan.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Mt. Lebanon Commission Discussion Session
The discussion session focused on several administrative and municipal projects. Key topics included a review of agenda items and commission questions, updates on liaison activities with various boards and authorities, and a discussion regarding stormwater funding for 2027. The commission also reviewed repair plans for the rotunda, received an update on the status of the South Garage RFP, and reviewed a summary of the Active Transportation Plan.
