20 July 2016
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 17 subject tags
The Mooncrest Historic Overlay Advisory Committee, also known as the Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB), met July 20 with some members absent and one member excused. They approved the minutes from May 18 on a motion by a board member, seconded by another board member. In new business, the board noted that the Moon Township Historical Society will host a presentation by the West Hills Art League on August 1. Under old business, the township provided a list of landlords, owners, rental units, and vacant units for HARB use, but members found inconsistencies. Notably, several units occupied by a resident were incorrectly listed as vacant. The discussion focused on persistent non-compliance with historic guidelines, specifically satellite dishes mounted on building fronts and white vent pipes from high-efficiency furnaces protruding from front facades. A board member reported he met with township board members to seek help with enforcement, permits for windows and doors, and consideration of a formal overlay district. HARB members agreed they need direction from the Board of Supervisors. A board member recommended that HARB update its guidelines with tighter regulations, consult township staff about creating an overlay district, and noted a new code enforcement officer should be hired by September. The board voted to cancel the August meeting and adjourned at 6:55 p.m. The next regular meeting is set for September 21 at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room A of the Municipal Building.The Mooncrest Historic Overlay Advisory Committee, also known as the Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB), met July 20 with some members absent and one member excused. They approved the minutes from May 18 on a motion by a board member, seconded by another board member.
In new business, the board noted that the Moon Township Historical Society will host a presentation by the West Hills Art League on August 1. Under old business, the township provided a list of landlords, owners, rental units, and vacant units for HARB use, but members found inconsistencies. Notably, several units occupied by a resident were incorrectly listed as vacant.
The discussion focused on persistent non-compliance with historic guidelines, specifically satellite dishes mounted on building fronts and white vent pipes from high-efficiency furnaces protruding from front facades. A board member reported he met with township board members to seek help with enforcement, permits for windows and doors, and consideration of a formal overlay district. HARB members agreed they need direction from the Board of Supervisors. A board member recommended that HARB update its guidelines with tighter regulations, consult township staff about creating an overlay district, and noted a new code enforcement officer should be hired by September.
The board voted to cancel the August meeting and adjourned at 6:55 p.m. The next regular meeting is set for September 21 at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room A of the Municipal Building.
Summarised by AI from the linked minutes, with some details withheld for privacy. The document is the record — check anything that matters against it.