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Lower Saucon Township Council Meeting
Published: Jul 16, 2026
Lawn to Meadow Ordinance Advertisement Tabled for Further Review
The council considered enacting an ordinance related to lawn and meadow conversions. Mr. Heimbecker introduced the item, highlighting its connection to the property maintenance code and the goal of allowing residents autonomy over their property, including converting lawns to meadows to support native species, pollinators, and wildflowers. However, after discussion with the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), it was decided more time was needed to review the ordinance's particulars to ensure its approach aligns with the community's intent. The motion to table the advertisement of this ordinance until a further date passed.
Council Opposes Auto Sales Parking Variance Due to Lot Use and Safety Concerns
The council discussed a variance request from Barios Onetop Auto Sales for 0726-3507 Route 378, concerning a need for six additional parking spaces. The applicant, Veronica Santana, explained that these six spaces would be located on an adjacent property, which was previously rented with the commercial building. The zoning ordinance requires 23 parking spaces, and the property currently has six. The council expressed concerns about utilizing an adjacent property for parking, safety issues on Route 378, and the lack of a long-term, legally binding agreement for the use of the adjacent lot. The staff recommended opposing the variance, and the council voted to oppose it, advising the applicant to secure a legal agreement and potentially resubmit.
Council Declines to Take Position on Hendricks Deck Variance
The council considered a variance request for the Hendricks property at 0626-3641 Old Philadelphia Pike, seeking relief of six feet for the construction of a deck. The applicants, Brian and Samantha Hendricks, explained that their home is towards the southern end of their property, and to align the deck with an existing walkway, they need to encroach on the setback. The council voted to take no position on the variance, allowing it to proceed to the zoning hearing board. The applicants had contacted their neighbors regarding the request.
Township to Amend Impervious Coverage Zoning Ordinance
The council authorized advertising for a public hearing on an ordinance amendment regarding impervious coverage zoning. This amendment will remove the existing impervious cover table, which was established to address residents' concerns about developers exceeding maximum allowed coverage. The new ordinance will allow builders to initially propose 85% of maximum impervious coverage, reserving the remainder for homeowners to add features like decks or patios. This aims to prevent runoff issues seen in previous developments.
Public Comment Highlights Concerns on Meadow Initiatives, Barn Ruins Cost, and Route 378 Traffic Safety
During public comment, a resident expressed concerns about the 'lawn to meadow' ordinance, stating that a similar initiative in Steel City Park resulted in a mess, mosquitoes, and water-holding basin issues, requiring intervention to mow it down. They also inquired about the cost of stabilizing barn ruins. Another resident raised concerns about traffic patterns and safety related to parking on Route 378 for the Barios Onetop Auto Sales variance.
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