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Charles Keppler - Pocono Township Commissioner's Video
Published: Jul 20, 2026
Pocono Township Reviews Dangerous Structure Reports for Properties on Motor Lake and Route 715
Paul, the Township Administrator, presented two investigation reports for dangerous structures: one at 268 Motor Lake (a garage damaged by a tree) and another at 3408 Route 715 (a trailer). The board reviewed the reports and an accompanying ordinance, with a motion to decide on repair, vacation, or demolition to be discussed at the next meeting. A separate investigation for Manor is pending an engineer's report.
Residents Question Stalled Construction Projects Causing Traffic Disruptions
Residents Betsy Cashano and Joe Folsom inquired about stalled construction projects on Route 715 and Staten Road, respectively. Workers and machinery have been removed from these sites, leading to traffic disruptions. Officials are investigating the reasons for the work stoppage and lack of activity.
Pocono Township Amends Data Center Ordinance to Restrict Locations to Industrial Zones
The board discussed an amendment to the Data Center Ordinance to restrict data centers solely to industrial zones, removing them from the previously designated data center overlay district. This change aims to limit the location of data centers and provide clearer zoning for residents. The amendment was recommended by the Planning Commission and Monroe County Planning Commission.
Dangerous Structure Reports Reviewed for Properties on Motor Lake and Route 715
The board is reviewing investigation reports for dangerous structures at 268 Motor Lake (garage) and 3408 Route 715 (trailer). The ordinance outlines the board's responsibilities, and a decision on repair, vacation, or demolition will be made at the next meeting. An investigation for Manor is pending an engineer's report.
Variance Request for Two-Family Dwelling on Undersized Commercial Lot at Scott Run Ave and Route 611
Paul presented a variance request for a property at the corner of Scott Run Ave and Route 611. The owner seeks to build a two-family dwelling on a 0.46-acre lot in a commercial zone, requiring variances for setback distances and for the use as a two-family dwelling, as the lot is undersized for such a use by right. The property has access to public water and sewer.
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