7 developments and 7 issues moved in Abington

2405 Jenkintown Rd Subdivision

2405 Jenkintown Rd

Request to subdivide an existing conforming lot into one conforming and one nonconforming lot.

still pending

1450 Edge Hill Rd Single-Family Dwelling

1450 Edge Hill Rd

Request to construct a new single-family home with departures from average footprint size, height, and facade requirements.

still pending

2806 Limekiln Pike Mixed-Use

2806 Limekiln Pike

Proposal to construct a mixed-use building requiring relief for green area, setbacks, floor height, and parking.

still pending

820 Meetinghouse Rd ADU

820 Meetinghouse Rd

Proposal to construct an attached Accessory Dwelling Unit with associated variances for impervious coverage and driveway width.

still pending

1420 Orchard Hill Rd Accessory Structure

1420 Orchard Hill Rd

Request to build a detached accessory structure near a side property line and on steep slopes.

still pending

207 Chelsea Ave Driveway

207 Chelsea Ave

Request for a variance to install a driveway wider than 20 feet.

still pending

2898 Rossiter Ave Accessory Structure

2898 Rossiter Ave

Request for variances to construct a residential accessory structure with reduced building separation and rear yard placement.

still pending

Commercial and Mixed-Use Development Relief

A proposal to build a mixed-use structure on Limekiln Pike is up for review, involving requests for reduced green area, parking minimums, and floor heights. This project touches on commercial growth and streetscape design in a low-intensity district.

What it means: The property developers and future commercial or residential tenants.

Accessory Dwelling Unit and Residential Zoning Variances

Several property owners are seeking special exceptions and variances to construct accessory dwelling units, outbuildings, and new homes that depart from standard setbacks and lot coverage rules. These requests could influence neighborhood density and stormwater management across multiple wards.

What it means: Individual property owners seeking to expand or develop their parcels.

Energy Benchmarking and Efficiency

The council is tracking municipal energy usage and exploring alternative tools like PECO's Business Energy Analyst to improve reporting for public buildings.

What it means: Abington taxpayers and residents through reduced municipal energy consumption.

Road Salt Mitigation

The council is reviewing strategies to manage road salt usage to protect local water quality and reduce environmental damage during winter months.

What it means: Local watershed ecosystems and township residents relying on clean local water.

Abington Separated Bike Lanes Action Plan

The board will consider adopting an action plan for separated bike lanes funded by a regional planning commission grant. This plan aims to expand safe cycling infrastructure throughout the township.

What it means: Local bicyclists and alternative transportation users looking for safer cycling routes.

Meetinghouse Road Sidewalk and ADA Ramp Improvements

Abington is moving forward with bidding for pedestrian and accessibility upgrades along Meetinghouse Road between Sunset Avenue and Westbury Road. These improvements will make walking safer and more accessible for local residents.

What it means: Pedestrians, individuals with disabilities, and neighborhood residents traveling along Meetinghouse Road.

Winter Road Salt Supply Procurement

The township is set to approve its winter road salt contract with Morton Salt through the county consortium to ensure clear roads during snowstorms. Securing the contract ahead of winter locks in pricing of $73.44 per delivered ton.

What it means: Costs $73.44 per delivered ton and $73.00 per non-delivered ton for winter road maintenance.