| The Applicant is proposing a subdivision and land development on the above-referenced properties which includes an area adjacent to Waterloo Road that has been determined to be a defined watercourse. Variances are requested (to the extent required) from Section 455-31.C (which incorporates by reference Chapter 274 of the Easttown Township Code (the Easttown Township Natural Resource Protection Ordinance)); and more particularly from: (i) Code section 274-18, to not impose a riparian buffer zone around the defined watercourse, where a 50-foot riparian buffer zone is required; (ii) Code section 274-19 to allow alteration, disturbance, regrading and/or improvement within the Riparian Buffer Zone, and (iii) any other relief that may be deemed necessary by the Zoning Hearing Board. Alternatively, Applicant also contends that the area in question is manmade and should not be considered a watercourse for purposes of the Easttown Township Natural Features Ordinance, and that no Riparian Buffer is required adjacent to said area. |
August 12, 2020 |