Robert W. Swisher

The board approved resolutions regarding property developments at 205 Cedar Avenue, 228 Allen Avenue, and 224 Spier Avenue. Key discussions focused on an ordinance regarding Affordable Housing and its consistency with the Borough's Master Plan, which the board confirmed. Additionally, members reviewed general application processes and procedures.

The Board discussed and tabled resolutions for 205 Cedar Avenue and 228 Allen Avenue. They reviewed Ordinance 2026-6 regarding the Main Street Commercial District Inclusionary Overlay Zone to determine consistency with the Master Plan. Deliberations focused on affordable housing requirements, zoning density, and parking availability, ultimately resulting in a finding of consistency with the Master Plan.

The Board approved a resolution concerning JCP&L poles. Two development applications were reviewed. The first involved a historic landmark at 205 Cedar Avenue, requesting approval for dining room expansion, pool and patio construction, and garage replacement, which included a side yard setback variance for the pool. The second application for a historic landmark at 228 Allen Avenue involved renovations to the first, second, and attic floors and a porch reconstruction, with a request regarding lot coverage that was subsequently adjusted to comply with variance requirements. Both applications were approved as amended.

The board reviewed and approved several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and variance relief. Key discussions included a proposal for a new single-family home at 314 Hume Street, renovations to a property at 115 Elberon Avenue, and major renovations and additions at 13 Corlies Avenue. The board deliberated on issues such as lot and building coverage, parking requirements, and the preservation of historic structures, ultimately granting approvals for the applications presented.

The Board addressed an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding a proposal to add dormers and make interior improvements to a single-family residence. The discussion included clarifying habitability definitions and building ordinances. Additionally, the Board reviewed procedural improvements for processing future applications, including the potential creation of bylaws and revisions to checklists and application instructions. Members also recommended that the Board of Commissioners investigate ordinance amendments to resolve ambiguities.