Mercer County Regional Planning Commission, Hermitage, Pennsylvania

 

Zoning & Subdivision Review Committee

Meeting Minutes

Tuesday – September 28, 2004 – 6:30 p.m. at the MCRPC Offices
2491 Highland Road – Hermitage, PA (724) 981-2412

MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT

  • Samuel Scott, Chairman 

  • James Rollinson 

  • Fred Brenner 

  • Chuck Garrett

  • James Hogan

  • Burroughs Price

  • Clifford McCandless

  • Ron Faull

  • Larry McAdams

  • Andrew Dash, Planner – MCRPC

  • Steven Hogan, Mercer High School Student

  • Patty McAdams, Fredonia Borough

Mr. Sam Scott, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. A quorum was present. Mr. Scott noted that the Minutes of the August 17, 2004 meeting were mailed prior to tonight’s meeting and there being no additions, corrections, or deletions, the Minutes stand approved as mailed.

N E W B U S I N E S S

1. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment – City of Hermitage – Mr. Dash explained that the City of Hermitage would like to amend Subsection 401.40 Non-Conforming Uses and Structures to allow more flexibility for non-conforming uses to expand, not only in size, but also onto adjacent vacant lands. He noted that the area that they are allowed to expand was increased from 50% to 100%. He stated that such activities must meet the minimum yard regulations and height restrictions of the district in which the structure is located, and must meet all off-street parking and loading requirements of the Ordinance.

In discussion, Mr. Rollinson talked about the Hermitage Planning Commission. Mr. Hogan commented that you cannot foresee what will happen in the next 20 years. Mr. Scott asked about the buffer yard. It was clarified that expansion of non-conforming uses in any zoning district shall provide a buffer yard in compliance with the Hermitage Zoning Ordinance. Mr. McCandless asked if this change would affect any other non-conforming business. Mr. Dash stated that it could affect any pre-existing non-conforming business. Mr. Garrett asked about other instances in the City besides Joy Cone Company. Mr. Dash stated that to the best of his knowledge, there were none. Mr. McCandless asked if the Zoning Hearing Board would review each request. Mr. Dash stated that any expansion of a non-conforming use would be considered by the Zoning Hearing Board.

After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. McCandless and seconded by Mr. McAdams to recommend approval of the proposed text amendment. Mr. Rollinson objects to rezoning for benefit of a singular business, but if it is for the betterment of the order. The motion passed.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Andrew Dash,
Planner

 

Mercer County Regional Planning Commission
2491 Highland Road, Hermitage, PA 16148
mail@mcrpc.com    www.mcrpc.com

 

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