Cheltenham Township approved several variances sought by Foxlane Homes LLC during a January 22 meeting, according to the township’s Zoning Hearing Board agenda for February 10.

Foxlane appeared before the Zoning Hearing Board on January 13. Their proposal calls for the construction of 43 townhomes at 1777 Willow Grove Avenue in Glenside.

Foxlane Homes asked:

• to permit the development of a G-7, Townhouse Unit (Single Family attached), in the R-1 Residential Zoning District where a G-7 Use is not currently provided for
• to permit the townhouses from being located on individual lots and from the associated lot area requirements; a variance to permit double-width parking space for interior units
• to permit end unit garages to be front loading rather than located behind or on the side of the unit as required by this subsection
• to permit off-street unenclosed parking to be located at the front of the units rather that to the rear of the units as required by this subsection
• to permit 30 feet of separation between groups of buildings where 60 feet of separation is required.

The agenda also includes variances from the following dimensional requirements of the R-1 Residential Zoning District:

1. To permit 20% of building coverage where the allowable maximum is 15%.
2. To permit 45% impervious surface coverage where the allowable maximum is 35%.
3. To permit townhomes to have a 20 foot front yard setback from the proposed internalstreet, where 50 feet is required.

The proposal came before the planning commission on December 16 and the Building and Zoning committee on January 6.

The Fort Washington-based developer is proposing two off-street parking spaces per unit, a private open space area, and a private stormwater management facility, according to the township’s website.

The property, which borders and overlaps with Springfield Township, is currently a 42-acre vacant lot and was previously approved by a court settlement “that allowed developer Hansen-Lloyd to pursue a 62+ age-restricted multifamily apartment complex with 216 apartment units in eight, four-story buildings, and 388 parking spaces,” the website says.

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