Laura Cavender

The board discussed a variance request for the property at 234 Golf View Road involving the installation of a terrace lawn and retaining walls within steep and very steep slope areas. Key topics included the proposed grading, the impact on existing steep slopes, the management of impervious surface coverage, and the potential need for storm water management planning to prevent erosion and runoff concerns. The project, which involves replacing existing invasive ground cover with new native landscaping, was supported by a letter from a neighboring property owner.

The meeting focused on a redevelopment and lot consolidation proposal for the property located at 83 South Eagle Road, involving the construction of a new storage building and the consolidation of two contiguous parcels. Key discussion topics included the reduction of impervious surfaces, planned landscape buffering, stormwater management improvements, and the requested waivers concerning the submission of a joint preliminary and final plan, the omission of a traffic impact study, and the requirement to show off-site utilities on the development plan. The applicant also provided details regarding existing and proposed vehicle circulation and site accessibility for delivery and trash removal trucks.

The meeting featured a presentation on the annual report of Discover Haverford, covering economic growth initiatives, business support programs, and revitalization projects. Key discussions included the maintenance of streetscape amenities, management of public spaces such as the triangle garden, and the success of facade grant programs. The board also engaged in a dialogue regarding potential updates to the township's zoning code, specifically focusing on business signage, zoning uses, and strategies to improve the business environment for prospective and existing local entrepreneurs.

The board discussed personnel-related matters and adjustments to the agenda regarding police department appointments. Several proclamations were issued, including recognitions for the USA-Finland hockey exchange, National Library Week, Arbor Day, and Autism Acceptance Month. The meeting also included the appointment of a new entry-level police officer and a citizens forum addressing community concerns such as the impact of gas-powered landscaping equipment and the allocation of the Polo Field improvement fund.

The Board of Commissioners discussed various administrative and community matters, including the appointment of an entry-level police officer, several municipal proclamations, and a Bureau of Fire update. Financial actions involved the approval of warrants, a contract award for composting services, and a change order for zoning update outreach. The Board also reviewed several traffic-related ordinances and a zoning map amendment, as well as a sewage facilities plan revision.