10 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, December 13, 1995 Zoning precendents exist, property owner claims Craft shop (continued from page 1) The commissioners unani- mously agreed to recommend against rezoningthe land, notonly because they felt it would be det- group's solicitor, explained the role ofthe planning commission in the rezoning process. “The commis- sion only renders opinions and January after first being adver- tised ahead of time. Following the public hearing, the matter is again heard by the supervisors, from district,” is the least restrictive of the commercial zones, compared to B-1, the “neighborhood com- mercial district.” ™ - rimental to the health, safetyand recommendations to the Boardof whose decision an appeal can be Other items on the agenda, By ANN POEPPERLING out more safely. general welfare of the community, Supervisors, which makes the taken to the courts. approved for recommendation, Post Correspondent Evanssays heisalsoconcerned but also because it would “en- ultimate decision,” he said. A rezoning of the Evans lot to were: : with the welfare of the community ~~ courage spot zoning.” He added that a public hearing B-2 could encompass much more « Geneva school application for Roy W. Evans’ goal tosell crafts because this is where he was Benjamin R. Jones III, the on the matter would be held in thana craft shop. B-2zones allow a zoning conditional use to con- W after his retirement seems tobe a raised and where he would like to anything fromrestaurants, banks duct a private religious school in hard sell to residents living near retire. His grandparents, Samuel and shopping centers to billiard an agricultural (A-1) district. the proposed site at the corner of Holcomb Road and North Memo- rial Highway in Shavertown. The Kingston Township Plan- ning Commission voted to recom- mend that supervisors deny his request to rezone the property from residential (R-1) to commer- cial (B-2), but Evans says he will continue with the process. Evans is currently a U.S. Army i th : Evans feels he Jus yall argu Captain stationed in Rochester, in the Family. Inen — She he 1 e op ONS New York and living in Canan- . + presented Ly the planning com- daigua. He says he’s received 20 N ow F ea t uri ng missioners at their Dec. 5 meet- ing, which he was unable to at- tend because of work. The commissioners’ objection that this would encourage spot zoning really isn't valid, he feels, because “there's B-2 zoning right ‘across the street where there is an accountant's office,” he said. “And there's B-1 zoning belonging to Hill the Florist which borders the and Freda Green, lived on Mt. Airy Rd. and owned “Sam Green's Restaurant and Service Station,” on Route 309, which was a popu- lar gathering spot for folks after square dances in Kunkle. Evans spent much of this time as a youngster there, and “it's from where I learned to run and oper- ate a business,” he said. Army medals during his career, including a bronze star given to him in Saudi Arabia, which he describes as “one of the highest. combat medals awarded during the Desert Storm Operation.” Evans plans to become a major before he retires in September, 1997, which is when he would like to devote some of his time to the craft shop. He got the idea Roy Evans wants to turn this property at 20 N. Memorial Highway, Shavertown into a craft shop, but neighbors object. halls, taverns and research and testing facilities, according to zoning officer Ben Gorey. B-2, the “general commercial ¢ Colarusso minor subdivision. ¢ Pieshalla minor subdivision. e Molesky/Nardone minor subdivision. ] THE Checking ‘ow Iollaay List? We have great gift ideas for everyone pishefd Al ROOT %® CANDLES FURNITURE WORKSHOP 115 W. Center Hill Rd., Dallas ® 675-5288 ¢ = 1 * \ I rear of my property.” when he saw a shop in the Finger would carry miscellaneous craft ~ Evans 4 5d “There was Lakes region, on which he would 5p Hobos treie, including model | ® 2) a lawn mower repair shop in the like to pattern his store. “I would (rains, o : garage on my lot for over 10years, Use the existing structures on the Evans hopes he will see his 1 apparently without a permit being lot for about 10 years,” he said, dream realized. As a precaution, a 1 * issued.” and then I would like to build a however, he has the property, : As for the health, safety and log cabin shop like theonein New hich he purchased in October, | general welfare objection voiced York.Thatwouldblendnicelywith gr sale in case the rezoning falls <5 ( by the commission, Evans says the beautiful pine trees and en- through. “Currently the lot is listed 7 he knows how it is for people with hance the appearance oftheprop- for $95,000 as a residential prop- O O ; ) e = children and has considered the erty as well. erty,” he said. safety feature of diverting traffic He plans to name the shop Someone was interested in from Holcomb Road. “There would “Donna's Dolls and Christmas buying the property and con- 5 be nobusiness access off Holcomb Rd. — that driveway would be blocked off with a security gate reserved for employees and own- ersonly. All business traffic would only be allowed from North Me- morial Highway (Rt. 309).” Kingston Township's engineer felt that the state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) would not allow a driveway permit off the highway, but Evans says, “There’s already access off the highway from Ellis Avenue.” However, he says he will ask PennDOT to remove a little more of the curbing "to allow customers to get in and Browdie to speak to whether or not to continue the gift'each * | seniors Dec. 14 niu year. | | The Honorable Richard Brow- we Just fill out and send the form. We'll do die, Secretary of the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania Depart- Home,” which his wife Donna would operate full time. Evans would like to limit his own hours to part time, saving some time for teaching, having received his state teaching certification in several subjects. The inside of the shop would have several sections, Evans said. One would have glass cases like a museum, to hold fine porcelain dolls. Customers wanting to buy a doll would have to sign an adop- tion certificate. Another area would be reserved for handmade goods crafted by low-income, dis- advantaged and disable persons, including veterans. Yet another structing a 3-story insurance of- fice on it, Evans said. “But that would have involved cutting down the beautiful pine trees,” he said. The parties couldn't come to an agreement and the sale fell through. Evans has justrented the house to a family with children and will wait for a decision. He says one of the most important reasons for rezoning the property is the chil- dren. “By allowing the property to remain residential, children are allowed access to play in the front yard, only inches from the high- way, and therefore are in danger,” he said. or relative. this Holiday. A gift subscription to The Dallas Post will be enjoyed and remembered all year long. 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