Zoning Projects Under Review

Projects Under Review for Variances

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8226 Germantown Avenue
Zoned RSA3
ZBA hearing date - Dec. 17, 2025, 2:00 pm



For proposed commercial use as allowed by CMX2 on first floor, and one dwelling on second for. And for the erection of detached structure - not to exceed 38' height - with 7 units, 8 parking spaces.

Refusal
Application for Appeal
DRC Appication
Zoning Plan
Landscape Plan

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8424 Navajo St - 
Zoned RSD3
ZBA hearing date - Jan. 7, 2026, 9:30 AM


For the erection of an addition (porch enclosure) to an existing structure

Scheduled for initial DRC review on Aug. 19, 2025. RCO meeting scheduled for Sept. 16, 2025
Refusal

Other documentation to be submitted by Aug. 11.
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109 Hilltop Road
Zoned RSA3
ZBA hearing date - Oct. 29, 2025



For the erection of a detached structure to include one accessory interior parking space. For the use as single-family household living.

Scheduled for initial DRC review on Aug. 19, 2025. RCO meeting scheduled for Sept. 16, 2025
Refusal
Other documentation to be submitted by Aug. 11.
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550 W. Willow Grove Avenue - Wissahickon Skating Club
THIS REVIEW IS ON HOLD

RSD-1 - For additions accessory to an existing structure for a rear addition
and roof deck addition at the second floor level of the existing structure. 

Refusal
Appeal
DRC Application
Existing Conditions
Site Plan
Zoning Plan
Elevation - Roof Deck
Plans - Roof Deck
Elevation - Locker Room Addition
Plans - Locker Room Addition
Photos
Aerial Maps


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Non-Variance Projects Under Community Discussion
NONE


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Projects Under Appeal
10 Bethlehem Pike - Appeal of by-right permit for 5-story mixed use building on old Sunoco site.
By-right decision was appealed by CHCA and affected neighbors; ZBA heard appeal on Nov. 30, 2021 and denied the appeal; On Dec. 29, 2021, CHCA and neighbors appealed the ZBA decision; appeal went to the Court of Common Pleas and the court supported the appeal in a decision issued on September 13, 2022.
UPDATE as of 8/12/24: On June 4, 2024, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reversed the lower court decision. CHCA and neighbors have appealed the Commonwealth Court decision to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
https://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/2021_07_16-10_Bethlehem_Pike_Drawing_Package.pdf

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Archived Projects
 https://chestnuthill.org/archived_rco_variance_projects.php
30 W. Highland Ave.
215. E, Evergreen Ave