The owner of a Sunoco gas station at 3475 Huntingdon Pike in Huntingdon Valley is seeking zoning relief from Lower Moreland Township in order to convert a former auto shop into a larger version of an existing convenience store.

“The area where the mechanic’s shop used to be still has three garages. Now they’re trying to make it bigger. It’ll have a coffee station, hot dogs, things of that nature,” a Sunoco employee told Glenside Local.

Plans also call for the addition of a 55 sf vestibule and an allowance of 24 parking spaces instead of the required 28.

The convenience store currently offers “basic snacks”, according to the employee.

A potential vote for the requested variance is scheduled on Thursday, August 15 according to the township’s Zoning Hearing Board agenda.

From the meeting’s agenda:

The application of 3475 HP LLC, 3475 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 who seeks relief from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance of Lower Moreland Township to convert an auto shop to a convenience store and add a 55 square foot vestibule with a less parking spaces than required. The applicant is seeking a Use Variance from Section 208-304.B (Table 3-4.2) to allow a convenience store in the Business/Office Institutional Zoning District. A Variance from Section 208-603.C.(1) (Table 6-3.1), to allow 24 parking spaces where 28 parking spaces are required.

We will be in touch with the outcome of the vote. Stay tuned.

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