612 Germantown Pike LLC

About this project

A developer plans to replace a former bank building at 612 Germantown Pike in Whitemarsh Township with ten condominium homes in five two-family detached buildings, reached by a new cul-de-sac road. The roughly 5,000-square-foot existing building would be demolished. The county's review is at an early sketch stage and flags several zoning and road-design problems to resolve before the plan moves forward.

County planning commission: Raises serious concerns

Issues raised: Does not comply with numerous township zoning and subdivision sections, Cul-de-sac cartway and bulb too narrow; bulb within 4 feet of neighboring residential property, Missing street trees and sidewalk on both sides of cul-de-sac, Sidewalk within one foot of front garages creates pedestrian and driver visibility risk, Layout does not integrate with Germantown Pike village built form, Lot area discrepancy (1.04 ac claimed vs. about 0.98 ac in county records); front façade width should be 40 ft

Applicant

612 Germantown Pike LLC

Engineer / rep.

TPEC

Zoning

VC-1 (rear portion B Residential)

Cross street

KARPER ROAD

Approvals needed

conditional use, possible variance from Zoning Hearing Board

Utilities

public water, public sewer

Demolition

Existing roughly 5,000 sq ft former financial institution building