7 November 2018
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 20 subject tags
The Mooncrest Historic Overlay Advisory Committee, also referred to as the Historical Architectural Review Board, met on November 7, 2018, with four members present and one absent. The board approved the minutes from March 7, 2018, with a minor amendment following a motion by a board member, seconded by a board member. During new business, the committee noted that a new zoning officer will begin work on December 3, 2018, and his resume was provided for review. The primary focus of the meeting was old business, specifically the proposed Historic Overlay District. The proposal is currently before the Planning Commission for review and recommendations, having been tabled the previous month. An employee plans to attend the Planning Commission meeting to answer questions and clarify that the proposed zoning ordinance revision aims to simplify the renovation process and encourage reinvestment, as the current process is cumbersome. The HARB consulted with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The proposed amendment would replace the current Historic District Ordinance, with the most significant change being the introduction of an administrative review and approval process by the zoning officer for in-kind door and window replacements, front porches, sheds, driveways, and fences, provided they comply with the Design Guidelines. The board members were asked to attend the Planning Commission meeting on November 26 at 6:30 p.m., with two board members indicating they would. The board briefly discussed a photo opportunity at the new Mooncrest neighborhood sign, though weather was a concern. A board member raised an issue about the accuracy of the new parking layout designed by LSSE for the Design Guidelines, particularly regarding sidewalk locations. An employee explained the design is general and adjustable for contours and structures, specifying no more than two parking spaces before a green space is required. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m., with the next meeting scheduled for December 5, 2018.The Mooncrest Historic Overlay Advisory Committee, also referred to as the Historical Architectural Review Board, met on November 7, 2018, with four members present and one absent. The board approved the minutes from March 7, 2018, with a minor amendment following a motion by a board member, seconded by a board member.
During new business, the committee noted that a new zoning officer will begin work on December 3, 2018, and his resume was provided for review.
The primary focus of the meeting was old business, specifically the proposed Historic Overlay District. The proposal is currently before the Planning Commission for review and recommendations, having been tabled the previous month. An employee plans to attend the Planning Commission meeting to answer questions and clarify that the proposed zoning ordinance revision aims to simplify the renovation process and encourage reinvestment, as the current process is cumbersome. The HARB consulted with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The proposed amendment would replace the current Historic District Ordinance, with the most significant change being the introduction of an administrative review and approval process by the zoning officer for in-kind door and window replacements, front porches, sheds, driveways, and fences, provided they comply with the Design Guidelines. The board members were asked to attend the Planning Commission meeting on November 26 at 6:30 p.m., with two board members indicating they would.
The board briefly discussed a photo opportunity at the new Mooncrest neighborhood sign, though weather was a concern. A board member raised an issue about the accuracy of the new parking layout designed by LSSE for the Design Guidelines, particularly regarding sidewalk locations. An employee explained the design is general and adjustable for contours and structures, specifying no more than two parking spaces before a green space is required.
The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m., with the next meeting scheduled for December 5, 2018.
Summarised by AI from the linked minutes, with some details withheld for privacy. The document is the record — check anything that matters against it.