Lower Providence, PA

Zoning Hearing Board

The Lower Providence Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting on August 27, 2026, to consider four zoning matters. These include requests for variances for a three-family dwelling and contractor storage, a cell tower height extension, a garage setback reduction, and an appeal regarding flood damage and non-conforming use. Two matters were continued from previous meetings.

• Variance to allow up to three-family housing and contractor vehicle/storage at 3838 Germantown Pike (Z-26-09)
• Cell tower extension from 139' to 154' plus 6' lightning rod at LP Rod and Gun Club, 2857 Egypt Road (26-19-Z)
• Side yard setback variance (36' vs 50' required) for 24'x24' garage and breezeway at 1039 Hildebidle Drive (26-20-Z)
• Appeal of zoning officer's determination on substantial damage and floodplain variances for 3616 Arcola Road (Z-25-13)

Business Development Advisory Commitee

The Lower Providence Township Business Development Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and review the zoning ordinance. Public comment will be heard. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of minutes
• Election of officers
• Zoning Ordinance Review

Planning Commission

The Lower Providence Township Planning Commission is meeting to review two development applications and discuss a proposed zoning ordinance revision. The items are a land development plan for Brew Team Group LLC at 2641 Ridge Pike and a subdivision plan for WB Homes Acquisition LP at 2765 Egypt Road. The meeting also includes public participation for items not on the agenda.

• LD-26-03: Brew Team Group LLC land development plan at 2641 Ridge Pike
• 26-14-SUB: WB Homes Acquisition LP subdivision plan at 2765 Egypt Road
• Discussion of proposed Zoning Ordinance Revision

Board of Supervisors

The Lower Providence Board of Supervisors will hold a business meeting with a public hearing on a conditional use application for Scholars' Grove at 2765 Egypt Road. They will consider resolutions approving the United Methodist Church land development plan and the 811 N. Park Ave. minor subdivision, and authorize advertising a Verizon franchise renewal. The consent agenda includes payment of bills totaling $2,307,719.26, including renovation contracts for 800 Adams Ave.

• Payment of bills: $2,307,719.26, including 800 Adams Ave. renovation contracts (Gordon H. Baver $372,765.27, Anchor Fire Protection $85,500, Hirschberg Mechanical plumbing $44,352 and HVAC $94,771.80, Schipsi Electric $359,130.21)
• Public hearing: Conditional use for Scholars' Grove, 2765 Egypt Road
• Resolution 2026-19: Approving United Methodist Church Land Development Plan
• Resolution 2026-20: Approving 811 N. Park Ave. (Ciriello) Minor Subdivision Plan
• Authorization to advertise Verizon Franchise Renewal Agreement

Sewer Authority

The Lower Providence Township Sewer Authority will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026. The agenda consists primarily of procedural reports from the Treasurer, Committees, Engineer, and Attorney. No specific dollar amounts, contract values, or new ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Collection update for delinquent accounts
• Mine Run interceptor restrictions
• EDU overusage update
• EDU sales
• Professional Service Agreement (PSA) and/or Developer Agreement (DSA)

Business Development Advisory Commitee

The Lower Providence Township Business Development Advisory Committee is holding an organizational meeting. The agenda includes introductions, a mission statement, discussion of current issues and long-term strategies, and setting a meeting schedule. Members will also receive a handout on the zoning ordinance and elect officers.

• Discussion of key present-day issues
• Discussion of long-term strategies
• Handout on BC section of new Zoning Ordinance
• Election of officers

Business Development Advisory Commitee

The Lower Providence Township Business Development Advisory Committee held its first meeting, focused on introductions, reviewing a draft mission statement, and discussing key issues and long-term strategies. No formal decisions were made; the committee will meet monthly and elect officers at the next meeting.

• Committee will meet the third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
• Draft mission statement (Version #3) circulated for member review
• Election of officers scheduled for next meeting
• Members to review draft Zoning Ordinance rewrite sections as homework

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will review four specific applications on July 23, 2026. The agenda includes requests for special exceptions, dimensional variances, and interpretations related to residential and commercial properties. One item, a special exception for family housing, was continued from a previous meeting in June 2026.

• Special exception for up to three family housing units at 3838 Germantown Pike (EVC District)
• Dimensional relief for a 20’ x 24’ detached garage at 2832 Leon Avenue (R-2 District)
• Interpretation/Variance to convert a mixed-use building at 3835 W. Germantown Pike into three apartments
• Dimensional relief to extend a wireless tower from 139’ to 154’ at 2857 Egypt Road (R-2 District)

Planning Commission

The Lower Providence Township Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a proposed revision to the zoning ordinance. The agenda lists this as new business, with no other substantive items. Public participation is limited to 30 minutes for items not on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed Zoning Ordinance Revision
• Next meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026, to include subdivision plan for 2765 Egypt Road and land development plan for 2641 Ridge Pike

Parks and Recreation Board

The Lower Providence Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to review and make recommendations on capital budget projects, and to receive updates on summer camp, the July 4th fireworks cancellation, and other park events. The agenda includes routine items such as approving June minutes and acknowledging student representatives. No formal votes are listed except for the motion to adjourn.

• Review Capital Budget Projects and make recommendations
• Update on July 4th Fireworks cancellation
• Children's Concert July 12th with Meg Russell
• Movie in the Park 'The Goonies' July 15th
• Concerts in the Park July 26th (Tube Top Mama)

Board of Supervisors

The Lower Providence Township Board of Supervisors will consider approving a consent agenda that includes $1,239,679.81 in payments, with major contracts for the 800 Adams Ave. renovation. They will also discuss old business, including a resignation and proposals for the same project, and review land development plans and other administrative items.

• Payment of bills totaling $1,239,679.81, including $376,702.49 to Gordon H. Baver, Inc. for 800 Adams Ave. renovation
• Proposal approvals for 800 Adams Ave.: phone system, emergency responder radio system, and movers (McCollister's Global Services Inc.)
• Review of United Methodist Church land development plan
• Review of 811 N. Park (Ciriello) minor subdivision plan
• Authorization to advertise RFP for actuarial services and 2027 budget workshops

Sewer Authority

The Lower Providence Township Sewer Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider a judgment settlement in the case of LPTSA v. Gussoni and a certificate of final completion for Whitetail Ridge Estates. Routine reports from committees, the engineer, attorney, and superintendent are also on the agenda.

• Judgment settlement for LPTSA v. Gussoni
• Certificate of final completion – Whitetail Ridge Estates
• Collection update for delinquent accounts
• Mine Run interceptor restrictions
• EDU overusage update (quarterly)

The Lower Providence Township Sewer Authority approved a $5,000 judgment settlement in the case LPTSA v. Gussoni, and also approved the Certificate of Final Completion for Whitetail Ridge Estates. Bills totaling $421,915.43 from the Revenue & Administration account and $527.94 from the Capital Improvement account were approved for payment. The meeting was otherwise routine, with reports from the treasurer, engineer, and superintendent accepted without questions.

• Approved $5,000 judgment settlement for LPTSA v. Gussoni (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Final Completion for Whitetail Ridge Estates (unanimous)
• Approved bills: $421,915.43 from Revenue & Administration and $527.94 from Capital Improvement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 8, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Lower Providence Zoning Hearing Board will hold continued hearings on four matters. Two applicants request continuances, one seeks a variance for a driveway in a steep slope area, and one requests an extension of a prior decision to obtain permits. The board will decide or discuss these items at the meeting.

• Z-25-13: HTC Associates LLC requests continuance to August 27 for property at 3616 Arcola Road (R-2 district)
• Z-26-09: Charles Perna requests continuance to July 23 for property at 3838 Germantown Pike (EVC district)
• Z-26-15: Liberty Home LLC requests variance from §143-240 for driveway in steep slope at 245 Pinetown Road (R-2 district)
• Z-26-16: Earl Price requests extension of decision Z-25-28 to July 31, 2026 for property at 3012-1/2 Appledale Road (R-2 district)

Planning Commission

The Lower Providence Township Planning Commission will review a land development plan for an addition to the Eastern PA Conference of the United Methodist Church at 990 Madison Avenue, and discuss a proposed zoning ordinance revision. The meeting also includes approval of the March 25, 2026 minutes and public comment.

• Land development plan 26-07-LD for Eastern PA Conference of United Methodist Church addition at 990 Madison Avenue
• Discussion of proposed Zoning Ordinance Revision
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2026
• Public participation for items not on the agenda (limited to 30 minutes)

Board of Supervisors

The Lower Providence Board of Supervisors will vote on several items, including a fire insurance escrow ordinance, change orders for the 800 Adams Ave. renovation, a lease agreement with a church for that property, and other approvals. The meeting also includes proclamations, police commendations, and a consent agenda with bill payments totaling $2,646,749.98.

• Ordinance No. 698 establishing fire insurance escrow
• Change orders for 800 Adams Ave.: police storage shed ($103,968.82) and sewer pipe replacement (up to $60,000)
• Lease agreement with United Methodist Church for 800 Adams Ave.
• Approval of N. Grange Avenue bridge repairs
• Authorization to advertise ordinance amending Chapter 106 'Parks'

The Lower Providence Township Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda including $2,646,749.98 in bills, adopted Ordinance No. 698 establishing fire insurance escrow procedures, and approved change orders for the 800 Adams Avenue renovation. They also appointed members to the new Business Development Advisory Committee, approved N. Grange Avenue Bridge repairs, and approved a retirement agreement for a police officer. A lease agreement with United Methodist Church was tabled, and an ordinance on e-bikes in parks was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved consent agenda with $2,646,749.98 in bills (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 698 on fire insurance escrow (5-0)
• Approved change order for police storage shed at 800 Adams Ave, $104,583.82 (4-1)
• Approved sanitary sewer pipe replacement up to $50,000 (5-0)
• Tabled lease agreement with United Methodist Church for 800 Adams Ave
• Appointed 7 members to Business Development Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved N. Grange Avenue Bridge repairs for $23,285.00 (5-0)
• Approved retirement agreement for police officer Badge No. 47 (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board is reviewing minutes and accepting applications for student representatives. The agenda includes updates on recent community events and plans for upcoming summer activities, including fireworks and a movie night. No major contracts or budget changes are listed.

• Accepting applications for 2025-2026 Park Board Student Representatives
• 30th American Fireworks Celebrations scheduled for July 4th at Eagleville Park
• Movie in the Park featuring 'The Goonies' on July 15th
• America 250 Decorating Contest
• Summer Camp/program update including a July 12th kids' concert

Sewer Authority

The Lower Providence Township Sewer Authority will consider approving its FYE 6-30-2027 budgets, yearly employee increases, and a general insurance package. They will also discuss a rates and fees resolution, a professional services agreement for 980 Madison Avenue, and updates on delinquent accounts and the Mine Run interceptor.

• Motion to approve FYE 6-30-2027 budgets
• Motion to approve yearly increases effective July 1, 2026
• Motion to approve general insurance package
• PSA – 980 Madison Avenue
• Rates & Fees Resolution 2026-02

The Lower Providence Township Sewer Authority unanimously adopted the FY 2026-27 budgets for Revenue & Administration, Capital Improvement, and Capital Reserve, and approved a 4.5% salary increase for all employees effective July 1, 2026. The board also approved a new Rates & Fees Resolution (2026-02) setting quarterly sewer rental rates and other charges, effective July 1, 2026. Bills totaling $416,159.31 (Revenue & Admin) and $1,882.35 (Capital Improvement) were approved for payment, along with a general insurance package not to exceed $41,983.

• Adopted FY 2026-27 budgets for Revenue & Administration, Capital Improvement, and Capital Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved 4.5% salary increase for all employees effective July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Rates & Fees Resolution 2026-02, setting quarterly sewer rates and fees effective July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills: $416,159.31 from Revenue & Administration and $1,882.35 from Capital Improvement (unanimous)
• Approved general insurance package not to exceed $41,983 for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Service Agreement for 980 Madison Avenue, Eastern PA Conference of the United Methodist Church (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Lower Providence Township Human Relations Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes a chair's remarks and old business regarding a presentation to the Board of Supervisors. No other substantive items are listed.

• Presentation to Board of Supervisors (old business)