North East Borough Zoning Hearing Board Considering Two Variance Requests

The North East Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 11, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the North East Borough Chambers, 31 West Main Street, North East, PA 16428. The Zoning Board will hear the following variance requests:

Heidi Oldaker, owner of 127 East Main Street, (Parcel No. 36004035000500) requests a variance to construct a two-car garage and enlarge driveway on east side of property. The named parcel lies in a R-B Multiple Family Residential Zoning District and does not meet yard requirements as stated in Zoning Ordinance §27-406 and §27-503 as determined by the ZHB.

John Haibach, owner of 26 Eagle Street, (Parcel No. 35006026001300) requests a variance to build a landing for the front steps. The named parcel lies in a R-B Multiple Family Residential Zoning District and Section 27-501 prohibits enlarging a non-conforming use or structure without approval from ZHB.

Anyone with an opinion either for or against this request may be heard. Any person with a disability requiring special accommodations to attend this meeting should notify the Borough at 725-8611 five (5) working days prior to the meeting. The Borough will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.

North East Borough Zoning Hearing Board
William Rogers, Borough Manager

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