19 October 2016
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 18 subject tags
The Mooncrest Historic Overlay Advisory Committee met on October 19, 2016, with the committee chair presiding. The board approved the minutes from September 21, 2016, on a motion by a committee member, seconded by a committee member. During new business, the board reviewed two legal methods for protecting historic properties: ordinance under PA Act 167 and zoning ordinances under Act 247, the Municipalities Planning Code. Members examined sample preservation overlay districts from Millvale, Lock Haven, and Uwchlan. The board discussed simplifying the current historical review process through zoning. They established four priorities: developing a list of approved materials, vendors, and contractors; erecting a historic sign; identifying buildings beyond repair, starting with those lacking water service and cross-referencing with tax delinquent properties; and investigating vacant properties. The discussion emphasized focusing on property maintenance before historic district concerns. A committee member asked an employee for an update on property maintenance. The employee reported that enforcement is ongoing but tracking down ownership remains difficult. In old business, the board updated the list of Mooncrest owners and landlords. Of 392 units, 32 are owner-occupied, and 46 have no water service and are presumed vacant. A committee member presented his research, creating a list and map of landlords owning 13 or more units. The board discussed an email inquiry from a resident of 125 Valentine Drive, asking whether his property is connected to the estate at 1405 Coraopolis Heights Road. The committee chair suggested contacting an employee for clarification. A committee member summarized a Historical Society presentation on metal detection and related research. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. on a motion by a committee member, seconded by the committee chair. The next meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building.The Mooncrest Historic Overlay Advisory Committee met on October 19, 2016, with the committee chair presiding. The board approved the minutes from September 21, 2016, on a motion by a committee member, seconded by a committee member.
During new business, the board reviewed two legal methods for protecting historic properties: ordinance under PA Act 167 and zoning ordinances under Act 247, the Municipalities Planning Code. Members examined sample preservation overlay districts from Millvale, Lock Haven, and Uwchlan. The board discussed simplifying the current historical review process through zoning. They established four priorities: developing a list of approved materials, vendors, and contractors; erecting a historic sign; identifying buildings beyond repair, starting with those lacking water service and cross-referencing with tax delinquent properties; and investigating vacant properties. The discussion emphasized focusing on property maintenance before historic district concerns.
A committee member asked an employee for an update on property maintenance. The employee reported that enforcement is ongoing but tracking down ownership remains difficult.
In old business, the board updated the list of Mooncrest owners and landlords. Of 392 units, 32 are owner-occupied, and 46 have no water service and are presumed vacant. A committee member presented his research, creating a list and map of landlords owning 13 or more units.
The board discussed an email inquiry from a resident of 125 Valentine Drive, asking whether his property is connected to the estate at 1405 Coraopolis Heights Road. The committee chair suggested contacting an employee for clarification.
A committee member summarized a Historical Society presentation on metal detection and related research.
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. on a motion by a committee member, seconded by the committee chair. The next meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building.
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