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Scheduled Zoning Board Hearings and Conclusions

Thursday - October 27, 2011

6:30 P.M. - Variance Hearing for 830 Center St

6:30 P.M. - Robert Bekesy - Variance Hearing for 830 Center St.

Robert Bekesy, 428 South Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 A variance hearing is required for zoning permit #11-49Z, the application is in a non-conforming use, like to use the property located at 830 Center St. in Jim Thorpe as an auto repair shop. Jim Thorpe Zoning Hearing Board

Conclusion

Thursday, March 24th 2010

6:30 P.M. - Re-Organization Meeting and Clarification of Zoning Map

6:30 P.M. - Re-Organization and Zoning Map Clarification.

Zoning Board Re-organization meeting.

Board meeting to clarify zoning map issue at the intersection of Hill St and Broadway.

Conclusion

Board appointed officers
Board appointed Kim Roberti as Zoning Solicitor
Board agreed with Zoning Officer that the Zoning map Included both the Marion Hose and Opera House in the C2 Zoning district

Monday, November 22 2011

6:30 P.M. - John Drury ,41 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA

6:30 P.M. - John Drury ,41 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA,

Board to consider the application of John Drury and the Mauch Chunk Museum for a zoning permit to use the second floor of the building at 41 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA as a "reception and social hall" or in the alternative for a variance for use as a social hall, and "for parking off street and off street loading".

Borough Council Member(s) had directed Zoning Officer Gene Mulligan, to file a complaint (Zoning Violation) against Mr Drury concerning the use of the Mauch Chunk Museum.

Mr Drury had been operating the Museum over 10 years with no complaints and under the same Zoning.

Conclusion

11/22/2011

After 2 hours of testimony the Zoning Board requested an Executive Session. When the board returned they had decided that no vote was needed and stated that they felt Mr Drury was using the building as specified and there was no violation, therefore no vote was taken. The Zoning Board felt the complaint filed by Borough Council Members was without merritt

2/17/2011

DEEMED APPROVAL DUE TO MISSED FILING DATE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is given that the Jim Thorpe Zoning Hearing Board met on November 22, 2010 at the Borough offices, Jim Thorpe, to consider the application of John Drury and the Mauch Chunk Museum for a zoning permit to use the second floor of the building at 41 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA as a "reception and social hall" or in the alternative for a variance for use as a social hall, and "for parking off street and off street loading". The Board failed to file a decision within 45 days of the date of the hearing as required by the Pa. Municipalities Planning Code, Title 53 P.S. Section 10908. Pursuant to law, by failing to render a decision within 45 days, the decision of the Zoning Hearing Board was deemed to be in favor of the applicant. This Notice is provided pursuant to Title 53 P.S. Section 10908(9).

Anthony Roberti, Esquire
Roberti & Roberti, LLC
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-0029
Telephone 570-325-3623

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

6:30pm - 7:30 pm 101 West Tenth St, Jim Thorpe

6:30 P.M. - Melissa Levan of 823 Lehigh Street, Jim Thorpe, PA

Board to consider a variance request by
Melissa Levan of 823 Lehigh Street, Jim
Thorpe, PA to operate a small personal care
home, maximum 3 people, at 823 Lehigh
Street. Subject request is in violation of Jim
Thorpe Zoning Ordinance section 97-12
section 5-16C(6).

Jim Thorpe Zoning Hearing Board
Appeared in: *Times News* on Friday, 09/03/2010

Conclusion

9/7/2010

Zoning Board with 4 members present voted 2-2 concerning the variance. In the case of a tie, the applicants request is denied.

7:30 P.M. - Mason Realty/Frank & Carol Stoffa for property located at 209 North St. and 206 - 208 Oak St. Jim Thorpe, Pa

Board to consider the request of Mason
Realty/Frank & Carol Stoffa for a change of
use of property located at 209 North St. and
206 - 208 Oak St. and the adjacent vacant
lots from residential to commercial for the
purposes of constructing a two bay, automatic
car wash.

Jim Thorpe Zoning Hearing Board
Appeared in: *Times News* on Friday, 09/03/2010

Conclusion

9/7/2010

After 2 hours of testimony the Zoning Board requested a continuance. The Zoning Board put forth that it would take additional findings of fact from all present for about 10 days. The findings of fact and opinion should be sent to the Borough.

10/12/10

Board meets at 5:30 to hear closing arguments then vote 3-0 to deny Mr Masons request.

Tuesday May 25th 2010

6:30pm - 211 Center Ave 7:15 pm 101 West Tenth St

6:30 P.M. - Walter Fagan, 211 Center Avenue,
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

A variance hearing is required for zoning
permit #10-30Z, the applicant would like to
use the lot line set backs and allowable
coverage of the property located at 211
Center Ave.

Jim Thorpe Zoning Hearing Board
Appeared in: *Times News* on Tuesday, 05/11/2010

Conclusion

Zoning Board Voted to Grant Variance.

7:15 P.M. - Mason Realty, 101 West Tenth St.,
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

A special exception is required for zoning
permit #10-36Z, the applicant would like to
use property located at 209 North St. in
Jim Thorpe as a neighborhood commercial
property.

Jim Thorpe Zoning Hearing Board
Appeared in: *Times News* on Tuesday, 05/11/2010

Conclusion

Zoning Board Voted to grant Variance

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

6:30 P.M. - Cletus & Irene Milan, 1012 North

6:30 P.M. - Cletus & Irene Milan, 1012 North
Street, Jim Thrpe, PA 18229.

A variance hearing is required for zoning permit #09-86Z, they want to subdivide the property located at 1012 North Street in Jim Thorpe.

Jim Thorpe Zoning Hearing Board Louise McClafferty, Borough Secretary

Appeared in: Times News on Tuesday, 02/02/2010

Conclusion

2/17/2010 Zoning Board voted 4-0 to grant Variance

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

421 North Street, Jim Thorpe

6:30 - Dr. Robert White and Dana Chavkin, 218 High Street

A variance hearing is required for zoning permit #09-22Z, proper set back on the property located at 218 High Street in Jim Thorpe, Pa.

Jim Thorpe Zoning
Hearing Board

Conclusion

5/26/2009 - Zoning Board voted 4-0 to allow the variance. Dr. White would like to build an addition on his house that will require two set-back variances. Zoning board solicitor suggested that this would be a Di minimis variance. Chair of the Zoning Board, Mr Mase, recused himself since the Dr.White is his neighbor.

Monday April 13th and Tuesday April 14th 2009

421 North Street, Jim Thorpe Pa. 18229

6:30 - Noel J. & Bernadette Behan 5 Chipmunk Trail, Jim Thorpe, PA.

PUBLIC NOTICE Monday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 14, 2009 6:30 P.M. - Noel J. & Bernadette Behan 5 Chipmunk Trail, Jim Thorpe, PA.

Pursuant to Jim Thorpe Zoning ordinance #97-12, Noel J. & Bernadette Behan, husband & wife, are hereby appealing the denial of zoning application #JT-09-04, for the purpose of constructing a restaurant & public house #83-A2-17-E21 and 83A2-17-E22 located at 3 Hazard Square (non-conforming lots), Jim Thorpe, PA. The applicant is seeking relief from certain zoning regulations as outlined:

a.) does not conform to parking regulations

b.) allowable lot coverage

c.) allowable paved area

d.) required set backs e

e) building height

Jim Thorpe Zoning Hearing Board

Appeared in: Times News on 03/27/2009 and 04/06/2009

Conclusion

4/14/2009 - Zoning Board grants requested variances for, parking relief, height requirements, lot coverage and set backs. Read the decision letter HERE

Wed, November 26th 2008 at 6:30PM

421 North Street , Jim Thorpe, Pa 18229

6:30 - Mart Costa 231 Center Ave,
Jim Thorpe, Pa. 18229.
A variance hearing is required for zoning permit #08-66, change of use to the property located at 241 Center Avenue in Jim Thorpe, Pa. The property is located in R-3 district former retail use has been vacant for more than one year is a special exception use. Jim Thorpe Zoning Hearing Board
Appeared in: Times News on Thursday, 11/13/2008

Conclusion

11/26/08 -

Thursday, July 31st 2008 at 6:30PM

421 North Street Borough Office Jim Thorpe, Pa.

6:30 pm - 6:30 P.M. - Margie Holland, 424 Center Avenue,
Jim Thorpe, Pa.

A change of use and a variance is required for Zoning permit #07-38, applied for by Margie Holland, 424 Center Avenue, Jim Thorpe. The change of use is required for the change of the onsite garage to a dwelling. The variance is needed for lot size conformance of each dwelling on the parcel per the Zoning ordinance #97-12, section 4.0 for R3 district lot regulations and section 6.301 for two or more buildings on a lot.

Conclusion

7/31/08 - Change of use and Variance granted 4-1

7:00 - Tim Markley and Surreal Properties, 600 Flagstaff Road, Jim Thorpe, Pa.

The applicant's physical address is the Flagstaff Mountain Park. The applicant is seeking approval from the Zoning Hearing Board for a clarification or modification to the original Zoning Permit #07-01, dated May 14, 2007, to allow for the construction of a 6-story building with a maximum roof line of 80'6", as is proposed, while reserving its rights in the original variance. Jim Thorpe Zoning Hearing Board

Conclusion

7/31/08 - Variance granted for additional height to 80 feet 6 inches for 6 story time share vote is 5 - 0

Thursday 5/22 2008 at 6:30pm at

421 North Street, Jim Thorpe Borough Office

8:00 PM Hartman Continuation 213 Oak St.
This is a continuation of a hearing that has not yet started
A variance is required for zoning permit application #JT-08-06 for subject property at 213 Oak Street, Jim Thorpe. For a Special Exception use for Neighborhood Commercial, as spelled out in Article 4.503 - a of the Zoning Ordinance, in order to operate an Automotive repair shop at the subject address.

Conclusion

5/22/08 - Variance was denied in a 4-1 vote due to saftey concerns. (The proposed garage would be on a blind curve)

Thursday May 29th at 6:30pm

421 North St, Jim Thorpe Borough Office

6:30 - Mark Reitz, 34 Old Piney Road,
Jim Thorpe, Pa. 18229.
A variance hearing for a "Special Exception Use" for the property located at 529 North St. (first floor), Jim Thorpe, Pa. The applicant needs a "Special Exception Use" for Neighborhood Commercial to operate a Retail Book Store and a Coffee Shop see Section 4.503-a in the zoning ordinance. Jim Thorpe Zoning Hearing Board
Appeared in: Times News on Thursday, 05/15/2008

Conclusion

5/29/08 - Special exception granted in a 5-0 vote

Thursday 4/24 2008 6:45pm at

421 North Street , Jim Thorpe Brough Office

Special Note***
Jim Thorpe Borough now has a 5 member Zoning Hearing Board
Times News Recap of this hearing

6:30 pm - Glenn & Kathy Goldberg, 4 Natures Lane, Jim Thorpe, Pa. 18229

A variance hearing is required for zoning permit #08-07, to grant construction of a garage on the property located at 4 Natures Lane in Jim Thorpe.Variance is required due to not meeting the height requirement in zoning ordinance #97-12, Article 6.501.1-A exceeds maximum heights of 1 ½ stories or 15 feet. Applicant needs relief from maximum height requirements.

Conclusion

4/24/08 - Zoning Board proceeded with Goldberg hearing with only 2 members. The 2 members vote to allow variance 2-0 Vote was taken with no quorum. Members Long and Mulligan present.

7:00 - Levin Continuation for Monk Fur Building

A variance is required for zoning permit application #JT-08-05 for subject property at 300 West Broadway in Jim Thorpe, Pa. For special Exception use to convert subject property to residential units, subject to Article 7.40 standards of the Borough zoning ordinance, applicant wishes to construct 12 condos.
Conclusion

4/24/08 - Zoning Board proceeded with Levin hearing with only 2 members. The 2 members vote to deny variance and change of use. 2-0 Vote was taken with no quorum. Members Long and Mulligan present.

Hearing invalid, continuance scheduled

8:00 PM Hartman Continuation 213 Oak St.

A variance is required for zoning permit application #JT-08-06 for subject property at 213 Oak Street, Jim Thorpe. For a Special Exception use for Neighborhood Commercial, as spelled out in Article 4.503 - a of the Zoning Ordinance, in order to operate an Automotive repair shop at the subject address.
Conclusion

4/24/08 - Mr Hartmans attorney asked the board for a continuance since there was no Quorum. He also agreed that the 60 day timeline to conclude a hearing will not begin until Mr Hartmans first full hearing. Members Mulligan and Long present

Tuesday April 1st 2008 6:30 PM

421 North St Borough Office JT

6:30pm - Kevin Zurawa 217 Center St

A variance is required for Zoning permit application #JT-08-04 for subject property at 9th & Fern Street in Jim Thorpe. To give relief for an existing non-conforming lot, for a Special exception use for Neighborhood Commercial, as spelled out in Article 4.503 - a of the Zoning ordinance, in order to convert existing garage rental
units to office space.

Conclusion

4/01/08 - Granted 3-0 by the Zoning Board - TNRecap

8:00 pm - Seymour Levin PO BOX 220 Kimberton, PA

A variance is required for zoning permit application #JT-08-05 for subject property at 300 West Broadway in Jim Thorpe, Pa. For special Exception use to convert subject property to residential units, subject to Article 7.40 standards of the Borough zoning ordinance, applicant wishes to construct 12 condos.

Conclusion

4/01/08 - Continuance granted for Mr Levin 3 - 0 TNRecap

4/24/08 - Zoning Board proceeded with Goldberg hearing with only 2 members. The 2 members vote to allow variance 2-0 Vote was taken with no quorum. Members Long and Mulligan present.

7:15 pm - James L. Hartman 213 Oak St

A variance is required for zoning permit application #JT-08-06 for subject property at 213 Oak Street, Jim Thorpe. For a Special Exception use for Neighborhood Commercial, as spelled out in Article 4.503 - a of the Zoning Ordinance, in order to operate an Automotive repair shop at the subject address.

Conclusion

4/01/08 - Continuance granted after Mr Bernhard recused himself leaving only 2 Zoning Board members to vote. TNRecap

4/24/08 - Mr Hartmans attorney asked the board for a continuance since there was no Quorum. He also agreed that the 60 day timeline to conclude a hearing will not begin until Mr Hartmans first full hearing. Members Mulligan and Long present

Tuesday, January 8th 2008 at 421 North St. Borough Office

Location 421 North Street Jim Thorpe, Pa

6:30pm - John and Joseph Morgan, 15 W Second, St. Jim Thorpe, Pa

A variance is required for Zoning permit # 07-74, applied for by Joseph and John Morgan 15 W Second Street, Jim Thorpe to change the size of the non-conforming lot at said address by selling off part of the lot. The variance is required per section 5.300 paragraph 2 of the Borough Zoning Ordinance 97-12 which states; ?the lands involved shall be considered to be an undivided parcel for the purpose of this ordinance, and no portion of said parcel shall be used or sold in a manner which diminishes compliance with lot width and area requirements established by this ordinance, nor shall any division of any parcel be made which creates a lot with width or area below the requirements stated in this ordinance.

Conclusion

1/08/08 Variance approved 2-0 vote , no ES.

7:15 pm - Bart Springer 66 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, Pa

A change of use / variance is required for Zoning permit # 07-10, applied for by Bart Springer, Jim Thorpe, PA to convert an existing conversion unit to a Tea House at 66 Broadway, Jim Thorpe. The variance is needed for parking requirements as called out in section 6.201.6.(B)4 of the Borough Zoning Ordinance 97-12. The section requires one vehicle space for each 50 square feet of floor area.

Conclusion

1/08/08 Continuance granted. 2-0 by Mase, Bernhard

1/29/08 Mr Springer outlined plans to open a tea room at 66 Broadway. Mr Springer noted that he wil only be using the first floor at this time. His change of use was granted by the board 3-0 after an ES. Mase,Mulligan and Bernhard Read the TNRecap

Thursday Oct, 25th 2007 Starting at 6:30 PM at 421 North St Office

Location 421 North Street Jim Thorpe, Pa

6:30pm - John and Bonnie Hoffman, 222 Broadview Dr

A variance is required for Zoning permit #07-68, applied for by John and Bonnie Hoffman, 222 Broadview Dr, Jim Thorpe. to give releif of the minimum requierments for area regulations in an R - 1 district called out in Article IV of the Borough Zoning Ordinance 97-12 for 1 Acre lost with on-site sewage and water.

Conclusion

10/25/07 The Hoffmans wanted to sub-divide their two acre lot into two one acre lots The site had originally contained two one acre lots. The Hoffmans had combined them when they purchased the second lot. The Planning Commission had recommended that the reverse sub-division be allowed.

Variance was granted. Variance announced after an ES. Granted 3-0

7:15 pm - Robert Bennett., 321 South Ave

A change of use and special exception is required for Zoning permit #07-64, applied for by Robert and Beth Bennett., 321 South Ave to open a vacation rental property. This is not permitted in an R-3 district as defined in section 4.503 of the Borough Zoning Ordinance 97-12.

Conclusion

10/25/07 Mr Bennett who lives in Oakland, NJ owns a property at 321 South Avenue. He would like to rent the property out on a weekly or monthly basis to tourist. The Zoning Board granted the change of use and special exception on the condition that Mr Bennett not sub-divide the property or rent it out to more than one family at a time.

Special exception and change of use granted and announced after an ES. Granted 3-0

Wednesday July, 25th 2007 Starting at 6:30 PM at Memorial Hall

Location of Memorial Hall

6:30pm - Margie Holland, 424 Center Ave

A change of use and a variance is required for Zoning permit #07-38, applied for by Margie Holland, 424 Center Ave., Jim Thorpe. The change of use is required for the change of the onsite garage to a dwelling. The variance is needed for lot size conformance of each dwelling on the parcel per the Borough Ordinance 97-12, section 4.0 for R3 district lot regulations and section 6.301 for two or more buildings on a lot.

Public Notice

Conclusion

7/25/07 Ms Holland was granted a continuance. The continuance will allow her to take the planned subdivision of her lot before the County and JT Planning Commissions. Continuance date TBA. Continuance announced after an ES. Granted 3-0

7:15 pm - Willard Yons Jr., 121,123 and 125 West Broadway

A variance is required for Zoning permit #07-39, applied for by Willard Yons, Jr., 141 West Broadway to subdivide a non-conforming lot. Per Section 5.300 of the Borough Zoning Ordinance 97-12, no division of any parcel shall be made which creates a lot width or area below the requirements stated in this ordinance.

1st Public Notice (Wrong address)

Conclusion

7/25/07 The Boro advertised the wrong property address. The correct address is 121,123 and125 West Broadway. Mr Yons agreed to a continuance. Mr.Yons agreed that the 45 day notice period would not start until the next meeting. The Boro will rerun the ads with the correct address and re-schedule the meeting. Continuance date TBA. Granted 3 - 0

Thursday, May 17th 2007 at 6:30 in Memorial Hall

at 6:30 in Memorial Hall

6:30 pm - Bart Springer- Continuation from 4/11/07 68 Broadway

A continuance has been scheduled for the change of use / variance hearing for Zoning permit # 07-10, applied for by Bart Springer, 66 Broadway in Jim Thorpe, PA to convert an existing conversion unit to a Tea House, Bed and Breakfast and retail and professional offices. The variance is needed for parking requirements as called out in section 6.201.6.3, 6.201.6.4 and 6.201.6.9 of the Borough Zoning Ordinance 97-12

Conclusion

5/17/07 Mr Springer did not show up. He had called in asking for another continuance. Zoning board also had a letter from the current property owner asking for a continuance.Zoning Board Approved the continuance for 30 days. Vote was 3-0

7:15 pm - John Kornbaugh, 210 Center ave.

A special exception is required for Zoning permit # 07-17, applied for by John Kornbauh 210 Center Avenue, Jim Thorpe to open a non profit youth center. This is not a permitted use in an R-3 district as defined in section 4.503 of the Borough Zoning Ordinance 97-12

Conclusion

5/17/07 Property sale to Mr Kombaugh was not completed. He requested that the application be withdrawn.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007 starting at 6:45 at the Memorial Park

6:45pm - John Leffler 1128 Center St

A change of use and a variance is required for Zoning permit # 07-11, applied for by John Leffler 1128 Center Street, Jim Thorpe. The change of use is required for the change of the onsite garage to a dwelling. The variance is needed for lot size conformance of each dwelling on the parcel per the Borough Zoning Ordinance 97-12, section 4.0 for R3 district lot regulations and section 6.301 for two or more buildings on a lot

Conclusion

4/11/07 Variance approved 2-0 vote. Mr Leffler recused himself as the applicant was his brother.

7:15 pm - Tim Markley, Flagstaff

A variance is required for Zoning permit # 07-01, applied for by Tim Markley 600 Flagstaff Road, Jim Thorpe to construct a hotel and restaurant. The variance is needed as there is no permitted use for a hotel and restaurant in a R2 district per section 4.400 of the Borough Zoning Ordinance 97-12

Conclusion

4/11/07 Variance was Conditional approved to build a 78 room hotel in an R2 zoned district at 600 Flagstaff Rd 3-0 Vote (ES)

02/20/08 Borough Council rejects plans TN Recap MCall Recap

7:45 pm - John Bishop, Silk Mill property

A variance is required for Zoning permit # 07-12, applied for by John Bishop 375 Auburn Street Allentown, PA to convert an existing structure to an apartment complex. The variance is needed as there is no permitted use for conversion units in an Industrial district as per section 4.900 of the Borough Zoning Ordinance 97-12.

Conclusion

4/11/07 Variance was approved to permit appartment complex in Industrial zoned area. Coversion of Silk Mill property granted for up to 30 rental units and 1 leasing office. Vote 3-0 (ES)

8:15 pm - Bart Springer, 68 Broadway

A change of use / variance is required for Zoning permit # 07-10, applied for by Bart Springer, Jim Thorpe, PA to convert an existing conversion unit to a Tea House, Bed and Breakfast and retail and professional offices. The variance is needed for parking requirements as called out in section 6.201.6.3, 6.201.6.4 and 6.201.6.9 of the Borough Zoning Ordinance 97-12

Conclusion

4/11/07 Continuance granted at the request of Mr Springer

Dec 18 2006 starting at 6:45 at the Memorial Park

7:30 pm Victor Stabin and Joan Morykin 268 West Broadway
Jim Thorpe Borough Zoning Permit application No. 06-86 for change of use by special exception to operate a restaurant in addition to their art gallery at their premises located at 268 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Conclusion

12/18/07 Hearing continued at the request of all parties (ES)
1/8/07 Hearing CLOSED with no vote (ES). Zoning Board Solicitor request an aditional 30 days to file decision, applicants agree. The ZB has 75 days to file its decision.
3/5/07 JTZB Meeting for public vote, application is DENIED due to lack of parking spaces. Vote is 3 - 0
4/5/07 Application is "Deemed Approved" due to the failure of the JTZB to notify appliciants within mandated PA state time limits
4/10/07 Morning Call Recap of Deemed Approval
4/12/07 JT Borough Council deliberates issue and votes 4-2 to appeal the "Deemed Approval" (ES)
4/17/07 JT Boro Solicitor Jim Nanovic files a Notice of Appeal in the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas.
5/9/07 Attny Walbert files "Motion to Quash" Boro Appeal in the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas
5/17/07 Zoning Board goes into executive session to talk about litigation concerning this case.
8/29/07 Judge Addy hears the civil case concerning the motion to Quash the Appeal that the Boro has filed against the deemed approval.
10/10/07 Judge Addy rules that the Borough does have the right to appeal the "Deemed Approval"
12/17/07 Zoning Board, Borough Council and CCCP owners announce agreement in front of Judge Addy - MCall Recap - TN Recap

6:30 pm Robet Dages 245 West Broadway
Jim Thorpe Borough Zoning Permit application for a variance to sign ordinance 97-12 - 6.10 at his premises located at 245 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Conclusion

12/18/07 Hearing continued (ES)
1/8/07 Hearing closed with vote (3-0) to APPROVE requested variance (ES)

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