Upper Merion Township

Proposed Land Developments and Subdivisions
2006

The table below outlines those applications received in 2006 for land development and subdivision currently pending before the township. Proposed land developments and subdivisions are submitted to the township by the equitable owners of the property. Each proposal is subject to review by the township.

Applicant Proposed Development Status
SD 2006-01
GlaxoSmithKline
709 Swedeland Rd.; 252-acre site; Zoned HI Heavy Industrial; Lot line revision. Planning Commission recommended approval (vote 4-0) 1/25/06. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 4-0) 3/16/06.
SD 2006-02
Joseph Katrinak
536 Philadelphia Ave.; 11,672 SF; Zoned R2 Residential; 2-lot subdivision (one new single-family dwelling). Planning Commission recommended approval (vote 4-0) 3/8/06. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 4-0) 5/4/06.
SD 2006-03
Richard Norby
394 South Warner Rd; 2.55-acre site; Zoned R-1A Single Family Residential; Lot line revision. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 7/20/06.
SD 2006-04
JPI
Ross Road/Henderson/Dekalb Pike; Lot consolidation conveying 1.32 ac and 2.02 ac to abutters; Approx. 80 acre site; Zoned HI-Heavy Industrial/R-2 Residential/RA Recreational. Planning Commission recommended approval (vote 3-0). Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 4-1) 12/14/06.
SD 2006-05
Tirjan
886 S. Gulph Rd; 2-lot residential subdivision
(1 new dwelling); 1.8 acre site; Zoned R1- Residential.
Under review by Planning Commission.
DP 2006-01
(Minor Plan)
Fairmount Athletic Club, LP
485 S. Henderson Rd.; 3.78-acre site; Zoned LI Limited Industrial; Conversion of two existing industrial buildings to Squash Club/Athletic Facility. Reconfiguration of loading and storage areas into parking fields. Impervious surface decrease of 8%. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 4-1) 2/16/06.
DP 2006-02
(Minor Plan)
Eleven-Eleven Associates
1111 DeKalb Pike; Renovation of office building and construction of storage; 1.5 acres; zoned A-R Administrative & Research Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 4/6/06.
DP 2006-03
(Minor Plan)
Modern Equipment Sales and Rental Co.
210 West Church Road; Renovate existing warehouse to office and equipment service & repair.; Minor site modifications. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 3-0) 5/4/06.
DP 2006-04
(Minor Plan)
Peppers Italian Restaurant
Valley Forge Shopping Center; Minor site modifications to create patio dining on sidewalk at front of existing restaurant (600 sq. ft.). Zoned SC Shopping Center. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 4/20/06.
DP 2006-05
(Plan Amendment)
Gulph Mills Business Park
Building "E"; Reduction of building size and reconfiguration of circulation/loading & parking; Zoned LI Limited Industrial, ±27 Acres. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 8/10/06.
DP 2006-06
Wayne Carmint
220 East DeKalb Pike; Demolition of existing concrete plant and construction of a 8,505 sq. ft. industrial building with associated parking lot and utility improvements; 4.5 acre site; Zoned HI-Heavy Industrial. Planning Commission Recommended approval (vote 3-0) 6/14/06. Under review by Board of Supervisors.
DP 2006-07
Francis Petrini
Feheley Dr.; Construction of accessory storage building on existing impervious cover; 3.37 acres; Zoned LI - Limited Industrial. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 7/14/06.
DP 2006-08
Oliver Sprinkler
SW Corner of Fehely Dr. and Hertzog Blvd; Conversion of 4,000 SF from warehouse to offices space, construction of 1,500 SF parking area and stormwater storage facility; 1.682 acres; Zoned LI - Limited Industrial. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 7/20/06.
DP 2006-09
Colonial Electric
201 W. Church Rd; Construct parking at the southeast corner of existing building; 20.55 acres; Zoned LI- Limited Industrial. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 12/14/06.
DP 2006-10
GlaxoSmithKline
Bldg 20, Swedeand Rd; Construct 853 sf mezzanine; 258 acre site; Zoned HI- Heavy Industrial. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 6/15/06.
DP 2006-11
Gulph Mills Golf Club
200 Swedeland Rd; Construct roof and second story over existing terrace and minor site modifications; 197.66 acre site; Zoned RA- Recreational Area. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 7/14/06.
DP 2006-12
Wawa Inc.
243 & 251 South Henderson Rd.; Construct 6,237 sf convenience store with gas dispensers; 1.96 acre site; Zoned C3- General Commercial. No recommendation from Planning Commission. Plan approved through settlement of litigation.
DP 2006-13
New Cingular Wireless
300 W. Beidler Rd.; Construct 102 ft wireless telecommunications facility and support structure; 22,133 sf site; Zoned R2-Residential. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 7/20/06.
DP 2006-14
Cypress Equities
181 South Gulph Rd; Construct a 145,184 sf Building Supply Store, a 30,000 sf Pet Shop, and a 24,600 Automobile Dealership; 25.17 acre site; Zoned LI- Limited Industrial. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 3-1) 9/7/06.
DP 2006-15
Allan A. Myers
259 South Henderson Rd; Create a temporary 61,725 sf staging yard using stone base; 27.83 acre site; Zoned LI&R-2-Limited Industrial & Residential. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 9/7/06.
DP 2006-16
Lonza, Inc.
900 River Rd; Construct a additional 2400 sf cold storage warehouse to the existing warehouse; 23.5 acre site; Zoned HI-Heavy Industrial. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 8/10/06.
DP 2006-17
Michael Mitterer
Boro Line Rd; 2,750 SF garage on existing impervious surface; 0.53 acre site; Zoned HI-Heavy Industrial. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 10/5/06.
DP 2006-18
D&P Volpi
197 E. Dekalb Pike; Construct two retail buildings and a bank - 53,966 sf; 6.39 acre site; Zoned C-1-Commercial. Planning Commission recommended approval (vote 4-0) 1/10/07; Approved by Board of Supervisors with conditions (vote 4-0) 3/15/07.
DP 2006-19
Brian Steltz
649 S. Gulph Rd; Convert existing residence into office; 0.49 acre site; Zoned R1-Residential. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 11/16/06
DP 2006-20
HF Michell
225 W. Church Rd; Enclose 20x20 patio; 5.2 acre site; Zoned LI-Limited Industrial. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 11/2/06.
DP 2006-21
Continental Square Assoc.
1000 Continental Blvd; Expansion of parking deck; 7.4 acre site; Zoned SM-1-Suburban Metropolitan. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 11/2/06.
DP 2006-22
GlaxoSmithKline
Bldg 40; 2,000 sf internal office addition; 258 acre site; Zoned HI-Heavy Industrial. Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 12/7/06.
DP 2006-23
Gulph Mills Racquet Club
610 S. Henderson Rd.; Construct 1,450 sf café to existing building; 2.18 acre site; Zoned SM-1 Suburban Metropolitan. Under review by staff.
DP 2006-24
Michael Dippolito
453 Crooked ln; Construct 1,125 sf office for outdoor industrial use; 1.8 acre site; Zoned HI-Heavy Industrial. Under review by staff.
DP 2006-25
Michael Mitterer
Boro Line Rd.; 2,750 sf addition to approved building.; 0.54 acre site; Zoned HI-Heavy Industrial Approved by Board of Supervisors (vote 5-0) 1/4/07.

If you have any questions or comments regarding these proposed land developments and subdivisions, please contact the Public Works Department Township Planners at (610) 265-2606 ext. 102. Or, you may reply via e-mail using the link below.


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