Bensalem Township Council Meeting Agenda for July 8, 2019
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The Bensalem Township Council meeting will be held tonight at the municipal building located at 2400 Byberry Road.
The meeting is held in the Council Chambers and begins at 7 p.m.
Below is tonight’s meeting agenda.
BENSALEM TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
July 8, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Bensalem Township Municipal Building
2400 Byberry Road
COUNCIL AGENDA
1. Opening of meeting with a moment of silent meditation or prayer followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
2. Public Comment: Agenda Items
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RECOGNATION AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES
Presentation of Certificates to the St. Charles Borromeo Varsity Softball Team who won the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia CYO Region 19 and 20 Championship.
Team Members:
Madi Curry Kaycee Gehringer Moira Maw Victoria Montanez
Sammy Desnoyers Maggie Devlin Emma McDermott Ava Pizzo
Brooke Koch Nicole Lenker Amber Miller Bridget Sweeney
Cienna Turco
Coaches: Dan Sweeney, Head Coach
Mike Curry, Assistant Coach
John McDermott, Assistant Coach
Joe Pizzo, Assistant Coach
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3. Approval of Council Minutes for meeting date: May 28, 2019 and June 10, 2019
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JOSEPH DiGIROLAMO
MAYOR
2400 BYBERRY ROAD
BENSALEM, PA 19020
BUSINESS: (215) 633-3600
FAX: (215)-633-3609
www.bensalempa.gov
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4. Mayor’s recommendation regarding the Director of Public Works position.
5. Advice and consent of Mayoral appointment of Township Engineering Firm.
6. Consideration and public hearing on an Ordinance amending the Township Code of Ordinances
at Chapter 232 – “Zoning”, at Article VIII – “Commercial Districts”, Division 1 – “G-C – General
Commercial District”, Section 380 – “Use Regulations”, at Subsection 15 – “Accessory Uses”.
7. Consideration of a Final Amended Land Development Plan:
Applicant: Echo Bensalem, LLC
Location: 2721 Street Road – Giant Shopping Center
Proposed Use: Four Gasoline Dispensing Pumps
Zoning Classification: GC – General Commercial
Tax Parcel: 2-37-60, 60-1, 60-2 and 60-3
8. Consideration of a Final Amended Land Development Plan:
Applicant: Lennar MPA, LLC
Location: 2375, 2233 & 2207 State Road
Proposed Use: Mixed Use Development
Zoning Classification: MXD – Mixed Use Development
Tax Parcel: 2-65-22, 2-64-138, 2-64-13
9. Consideration of a Lot Line Consolidation:
Applicant: Thomas Snyder
Site Information: 2509, 2519 & 2529 Hulmeville Rd.
Proposed Use: Single Family Dwelling
Zoning Classification: R-2 (Residential)
Tax Parcel: 2-32-97, 98, 99 and 100
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10. Consideration and signing of documents for:
Applicant: Republic First Bank
Location: Southwest Corner of Street Road and Mechanicsville Road
Proposed Use: Bank
Zoning Classification: GC – General Commercial
Tax Parcel: 2-37-29, 2-37-30 and 2-37-31
A. Land development Improvements Agreement
(3) Executed copies to be signed by Council upon consideration.
B. Stormwater Best Management Practice Operations & Maintenance Agreement
(3) Executed copies to be signed by Council upon consideration.
11. Consideration and public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 225 – “Vehicles
and Traffic” Article II – “Traffic Regulations” – Section 6 Appendix A – to add the following
restrictions: Stop Sign, on Forrest Avenue, Northbound and Southbound at the intersection of
Forrest Avenue and West Bensalem Avenue.
12. Consideration of Escrow Releases for:
Developers Request: Morelli Land Development – Release #2 – Final
Location: 876 Mill Road
Tax Parcel: 2-23-19 and 2-23-20
Amount: $ 21,404.14
13. Public Comment
14. Other Business
15. Next Meeting: 7/22/19 – Adjournment
By: Joe Pilieri, Council Secretary
Council reserves the right to add or delete items to alter the order of business as they deem necessary.
Council meetings are cablecast on Bensalem Community Television and recorded for replay on:
Comcast Xfinity Cable Channel 22 Verizon Fios Cable Channel 34
Curfew for Council Meetings is 10:30 P.M.