L () 5» fi - Bs Zoning (continued from page 1) reluctantly on anyone puttingina development with septic tanks.” If developers want to build far away from the sewer system they are required to build an extension to the sewer at their own expense. ‘As far as businesses go, Kozick said the only recent concern has been with businesses trying to extend their property lines past what the zoning ordinance per- mits. “We want businesses on Rt. 309,” said Kozick. “But, we don’t want them on secondary roads near residences. Commercialism is ttying to creep out more.” Each business is given up to 300°ft. from the highway. Re- cently, Commonwealth Telephone pushed to get its property rezoned so lit could add on to the former Alltel building. The board of su- peryisors granted them the rezon- ing. Those who wish to have a plot of land rezoned must go before the planning commission, which advises the board of supervisors who make the ultimate decision. The Meadows Nursing Center is another example of a business getting land rezoned. “It used to be B-3 business, S-1 subdivision and A-1 agriculture. Now it’s all business,” said Kozick. Celebrity Luncheon tickets now on sale ‘Four nationally known speak- ers will highlight the 1997-98 Celebrity Luncheon Series. Laura Pedersen, Financial and Career Consultant, will kick off the sea- son.on Sept. 26. Other speakers to appear throughout the season are: Charlton Heston, acclaimed actor, Oct. 24, Ann Rule, undis- puted master crime writer, April 16, 1998 and Dr. Beck Weathers, inspirational survivor, May 14, 1998. Celebrity luncheons is held at The Woodlands, Route 315, Wilkes-Barre. Guest celebrities speak from 11 until 12. followed by questions taken directly from the audience and lunch is served at 12:30. Season membership for all four speakers including lunch is $150. For brochures or membership in- formation, call 696-3967. COOK'S PHARMACY, Le J) ® Computerized Prescription Service ® Russell Stover Candies ® Greeting Cards e PA Lottery Tickets ® Newspapers ® Magazines 159 N. MemorialHwy., Shavertown, PA Kozick believes it’s a good idea to upgrade the zoning ordinance every few years. He said the zon- ing code has to change with the times. He cites the 280-foot cellu- lar tower to be built behind the municipal building as an example. Many residents opposed the tower for a variety of reasons, including lower property values, safety and esthetics. The town- ship zoning board and board of supervisors were criticized for al- lowing the tall tower to be built when there is a 35-foot height variance in the ordinance. But the zoning board said the tower was a public utility and was therefore exempt from the vari- ance requirement. Kozick said the variance was written in 1965 because the fire company did not have a ladder over 35 feet. That old issue is why the variance is there today, he said. Gorey, who has served as Kingston Twp.’s zoning officer for almost 10 years, said he hasn't heard much uproar about zoning, despite the township's growth in the last five years. “Most zones are set up pretty logically. There might be some question at the boundary lines,” he said. In 1988, the township hit its record high with 39 new homes built. Each year after that there has been between 26 and 36 new homes. “This year will hit 39 again and possibly exceed it,” he said. “We don’t have larger tracts of land left. Maybe one or two.” Like Kozick, Gorey said a com- mon complaint he hears is from people who have lived in the area for 20 or so years. “New homes are being built in a wooded area and the people who have lived there for a long time want to know why. Maybe the lot wasn't avail- able for sale before now. There are many reasons,” he explained. “But no one gets to the point where they are fighting.” Some Westmoreland Hills resi- dents are in a fight to keep Gerald Fisher from building three lots behind their homes. The case is still being looked at by the plan- ning commission. Gorey said this is a rare incident. Gorey said businesses that fall under non-conforming uses and small home businesses are areas the public should know more about. A non-conforming use is granted in the case of a business that existed before a development was built or before a neighbor- JAE ADOWS TEENS THANK you Lake Twp.accepts recycling Sept. 13 only. No motor oil containers can be accepted. blues with a refreshing Welcome Wagon visit. no obligation. Please call me soon. EES “Any place there is a public sewer, that’s the area that's growing.” Leonard Kozick Dallas Twp. zoning officer hood was zoned. It must abide by strict zoning laws and cannot ex- pand, but does have every right to continue. “Some people think it’s a community zone, but that is not true,” said Gorey. This issue has been brought up recently by neighbors of the Country Deli on Carverton Rd. The deli was a mom and pop store before much of the surrounding neighborhood was built. Some neighbors contend the deli is more of a restaurant because people have been seen eating under a tree outside the store. The own- ers insist it is not. Gorey warned the owners they must abide by the strict non-conforming guide- lines. Gorey said people can have a home-business, but must get a permit. He said many people think an area is being rezoned if there is a small business in their neigh- borhood, but it is not. Both Kozick and Gorey predict their townships will continue to grow over the next 10 years, so zoning questions are likely to per- sist. For the more rural communi- ties like Franklin Township and Jackson Township, the main is- sues tend to be residential and agriculture. Although the rate of growth does not match that of Dallas and Kingston townships, people are arriving in larger num- bers. Art Owen, Franklin Township zoning officer, said he knows of people who don’t like the new subdivisions being built. “In the past six years it has really started growing here,” he said. “There have been more subdivisions in the last few years with many lots.” Owens said there are more big homes being built in the town- ship. Unlike Dallas and Kingston townships, all the homes in Franklin Twp. are on a septic system. Because of this, the homes must be on larger plots of land. John Krupa, who has been tHe» Jackson Township zoning offices” for five years, said he hasn't no--* ticed much change in the area. “Certain areas there are large houses being built. But, with, people coming in, there are others moving out, it is stabilized,” he said. “I don’t anticipate any major , changes.” / Krupa said most people in h jurisdiction complain about pe gal -~ 3 is Trai mit costs and that they even have fr to get permits. “Twenty years ago , . people could put a new roof oly, EE themselves. It's a necessity and 7 : people don’t think they should’ = have to get a permit for it,” hé ‘7’ said. Permits in Jackson Twp. cost!’ $16 per every $1,000 of construc-+ tion value, so if a new deck costs] $3,000 to build, the person has t pay $48 for the permit. All the zoning officers agreed’, the zoning ordinances should be. updated every few years. Kozick. 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