The Falls Township Planning Commission gave both preliminary and final approval to the Fairless Hills Credit Union for the construction of a two story building on
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The building planned for 8525 New Falls Road will be less than 5,600 square feet and will utilize two drive-thru lanes.
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Representatives form the credit union spoke at the meeting and explained that the plans are somewhat different from the original plans, but similar enough to warrant small consideration. Some of the differences in plans include the trash dumpster being moved away from the houses in the area, the utilities moving into the property from the opposite direction, and an enlarged storm water system.
A number of waivers were requested by the representatives from the credit union during the presentation of the engineer’s notes included neglecting the ordinance mandated 15 feet between parking spaces and building. During the meeting, it was noted that this would normally be used for fire response and other such emergencies. The credit union believes that the space around the building would allow emergency response and the like to respond easily to emergencies around the building.
Other waivers agreed upon by the board included a landscaping ordinance with the help of msglawncare.com/snow-removal/ which usually requires landscaping in the parking lot would be ignored in favor of landscaping around the property.
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According to the credit union, easements will be offered to residents whose land utilities will run through, be it temporary or permanent.
The property is currently owned by the United Christian Church.
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The commission also tabled a movement to build a building at 640 Lincoln Highway that would be two stories, and would contain an outdoor gravel storage area. The representatives from the siding and roofing company will return to the planning commission after they present the new planing to the zoning board.
The next stage for the credit union is approval by the Falls Township Board of Supervisors.
