Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Upcoming
Historic Review Commission
The Historic Review Commission will consider a proposal for wood fencing at 243-245 Frederick Avenue. The commission will also discuss design guidelines and the Historic Review Commission ordinance.
- Proposed wood fencing at 243-245 Frederick Avenue
- Discussion of Design Guidelines
- Discussion of HRC Ordinance
- Approval of June 1, 2026 minutes
Shade Tree Commission
The Shade Tree Commission will consider approval of June minutes and an arborist’s report. New business includes the Summer 2026 tree removal program, tree planting and maintenance programs, and applications for tree work at 321 Grant Street, 630 Grove Street, 703 Harbaugh Street, 4 Linden Place, and a list from Andy Frishkorn. The commission will also review trees of concern near 505 Grove Street and a resident concern about a memorial tree.
- Tree removal program – Summer 2026
- Tree planting program – Spring 2026
- Tree maintenance program – Summer/Fall 2026
- Applications for tree work at 321 Grant Street, 630 Grove Street, 703 Harbaugh Street, 4 Linden Place, and Andy Frishkorn’s list
- Trees of concern near 505 Grove Street: dead sugar maple (#1079), declining Norway maple (#1081), monitor Norway maple (#1082)
Zoning Hearing Board
The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on three variance applications. Cases involve a request for additional short-term rental units in a multifamily dwelling, a trash bin placement in a front yard, and a reduction in off-street parking spaces for an art center. The board will decide whether to grant these variances from the Borough Zoning Ordinance.
- Case 26-10: Trent Neely DBA DJEM Property Group LLC seeks variance for two additional short-term rental units at 350-352 Chestnut Street (Parcel 421-E-132).
- Case 26-11: Alberto Milazzo and Chad Santik seek variance to place a trash bin receptacle in the front yard at 833 Nevin Avenue (Parcel 421-C-222).
- Case 26-12: LGA Partners (Lindsey Reynolds) seeks variance to reduce off-street parking from 11 to 9 spaces for an art center at 200 Broad Street (Parcel 506-H-031).
Recent meetings
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review and discuss EPD design manual documents, C-1/VO design manual guidelines, and zoning ordinances. They will also approve the minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting. No specific zoning changes or financial items are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from June 3, 2026
- Discussion of EPD design manual documents
- Discussion of C-1/VO design manual guidelines
- Discussion of zoning ordinances
Borough Workshop
The Sewickley Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss several capital and policy items. Key topics include signal upgrades at Broad and Beaver, a property proposal at 860 Nevin, and updates on e-scooters and Hegner Way. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and committee reports.
- Broad & Beaver signal upgrades – presentation by Gateway Engineers
- Hegner Way discussion under old business
- 860 Nevin property proposal review
- E-scooters committee update
- War Memorial playground surface repair
Borough Council
The borough council will vote on a change order to extend the completion date of the parking lot improvements contract by one month. They will also consider certificates of appropriateness for garages at three historic properties, accept resignations of three police officers, and appoint a new emergency management coordinator. Additionally, a street closure for a block party is proposed.
- Approve change order no. 5 extending the contract completion date with Dun Rite Construction & Paving, LLC to October 23, 2026 for the borough building parking lot improvements
- Approve certificates of appropriateness for detached garages with accessory dwellings at 325 Frederick Avenue and 114 Centennial Avenue, and an attached garage addition at 47 Woodland Road
- Accept resignations of one full-time and two part-time police officers, effective immediately
- Appoint Byron Harringer as new Emergency Management Coordinator, accepting resignation of Michael Mullins
- Approve request to close Hill Street from Cochran to Nevin on July 11, 2026 for a block party
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use application for a private club (Mahjong Studio) at 348 Beaver Street. The commission will also discuss C-1/VO design manual guidelines and zoning ordinances.
- Conditional use application for private club at 348 Beaver Street
- Discussion of C-1/VO design manual guidelines
- Discussion of zoning ordinances
Shade Tree Commission
The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission will approve minutes from May 2026 and discuss the borough arborist's report. New business includes the spring tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs, as well as permits and applications from March 2026. The commission will also consider five tree work applications at specific addresses and address a tree planted last year that snapped in half at 897 Thorn Street.
- Spring 2026 tree removal program
- Spring 2026 tree planting program
- Spring 2026 tree maintenance program
- Tree work applications at 602 Grove St, 920 Centennial Ave, 227 Walnut St, 375 Backbone Rd, and 624 Locust Pl
- Tree planted in 2025 at 897 Thorn Street found snapped in half
Historic Review Commission
The Sewickley Historic Review Commission will hold a public hearing on five property applications: wood fencing at 243-245 Frederick Ave, a detached garage with accessory dwelling at 325 Frederick Ave and at 114 Centennial Ave, an attached garage addition at 47 Woodland Rd, and a retaining wall and wood fencing at 520 Pine Rd. The commission will also discuss design guidelines and the HRC ordinance.
- 243-245 Frederick Ave: wood fencing proposal
- 325 Frederick Ave: detached garage with accessory dwelling
- 114 Centennial Ave: detached garage with accessory dwelling
- 47 Woodland Rd: attached garage addition
- 520 Pine Rd: retaining wall and wood fencing
Borough Workshop
The council will conduct a workshop meeting including committee reports and updates from the manager. Discussion topics include the borough building door lock system and e-scooters.
- Borough Building Door Lock System update
- E-Scooters discussion
- Hegner Way discussion
- Future Event Requests
Zoning Hearing Board
The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on three variance applications for garage construction. Case 26-07 seeks a variance to build a garage with a 1-foot-4-inch side yard setback (required 5 feet) at 114 Centennial Avenue. Case 26-08 requests a variance to allow garage doors facing a primary street at 47 Woodland Road. Case 26-09 requests a variance to build a garage in the front yard at 325 Frederick Avenue.
- Case 26-07: Peter and Marie Borstelmann, 114 Centennial Avenue, variance for side yard setback of 1 foot 4 inches (required 5 feet) for a private garage.
- Case 26-08: Patrick and Jillian Dickinson, 47 Woodland Road, variance to allow garage doors facing a primary street instead of a secondary street or alley.
- Case 26-09: Christopher and Jennifer Brackney, 325 Frederick Avenue, variance to build a garage in the front yard and closer to the street than the principal building.
- Meeting scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 601 Thorn Street.
- Roll call includes members Kathe Barge, Emily Brimmer, Robyn Jones, Bert Shoenberger, and James Wiltman.
Borough Council
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on a minor land development application for a private club at 22 Chadwick Street in the Industrial Zoning District. They will also consider resolutions adopting the Allegheny County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan and conveying borough-owned property in Haysville. Other actions include approving a $191,494.54 payment to Youngblood Paving for the 2025 Road Program and authorizing bids for wastewater treatment plant repairs and pedestrian improvements at Beaver and Broad streets.
- Hearing and motion to approve minor land development for a private club at 22 Chadwick Street
- Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-006 adopting the Allegheny County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Motion to approve payment application of $191,494.54 to Youngblood Paving for the 2025 Road Program
- Motion to authorize bids for the Sewickley Wastewater Treatment Plant repair project
- Motion to authorize bids for GEDTF-funded pedestrian improvements at Beaver Street and Broad Street
Planning Commission
The commission will elect officers for the year as part of reorganization. They will then consider a minor land development application for a new building at 22 Chadwick Street to be used as a private club in the Industrial zoning district. Discussion is also scheduled on C-1/VO design manual guidelines and zoning ordinances.
- Reorganization: election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Minor land development application at 22 Chadwick St. for a private club in Industrial district
- Discussion of C-1/VO design manual guidelines
- Discussion of zoning ordinances
Shade Tree Commission
The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission will consider approval of March 2026 minutes and the arborist's report, then discuss the spring 2026 tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs. New business includes an application for tree work at 258 Bank Street and a request from Frank Sopko and Allison Lamb regarding a new borough tree at 426 Logan Street. The commission will also plan for May Mart and review an updated brochure.
- Approval of March 3, 2026, minutes and arborist's report
- Spring 2026 tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs
- Tree work application at 258 Bank Street
- Letter from Frank Sopko & Allison Lamb re: 426 Logan Street new borough tree
- Planning for May Mart and Shade Tree Commission brochure
Historic Review Commission
The Historic Review Commission will hold a preliminary construction meeting for a detached garage with accessory dwelling at 325 Frederick Avenue. They will also discuss design guidelines and the HRC ordinance. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 6, 2026.
- Preliminary construction meeting for 325 Frederick Ave: detached garage with accessory dwelling
- Discussion of design guidelines
- Discussion of HRC ordinance
Borough Council
The Sewickley Borough Council will consider awarding contracts for the 2026 road program ($550,806.94 to Youngblood Paving, Inc.) and the Maple Lane sewer project ($199,152.50 to State Pipe Services, Inc.). Council will also vote on resolutions authorizing a CDBG/HUD cooperation agreement with the county, reaffirming local law enforcement's role regarding federal immigration laws, and appointing board/commission members. Several street closure requests for community events (May Mart, Pride event, block party, motorcycle show, 5K run) are up for approval.
- Motion to award 2026 road program (including Ferry Street) to Youngblood Paving, Inc. for $550,806.94
- Motion to award Maple Lane sewer project to State Pipe Services, Inc. for $199,152.50
- Resolution 2026-004 reaffirming local police authority wrt federal immigration laws
- Resolution 2026-003 authorizing CDBG/HOME cooperation agreement with county (2027-2029)
- Street closure request for Sewickley May Mart on Broad Street (May 9, 2026)
Zoning Hearing Board
The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on three variance applications. Cases include requests for reduced setbacks, lot area, and lot width at two residential properties, and a variance to allow a ground sign in a residential zoning district. The board will decide whether to grant the requested relief from the Zoning Ordinance.
- Case 26-04: Randall and Sharon Dearth seek variances for setbacks at 22 Chadwick Street (front, side, rear)
- Case 26-05: Jacob Williamson seeks variances for side yards, lot area, lot width, and garage door orientation at 605 Murray Street
- Case 26-06: Sewickley Manor Condominium Association seeks variance for a ground sign at 830-848 Thorn Street
- All requests involve properties in residential zoning districts
- Hearing date: April 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Shade Tree Commission
The commission will approve March minutes, hear the borough arborist's report on spring tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs, and consider tree work applications at 306 Centennial Avenue and 330 Frederick Avenue.
- Tree work application at 306 Centennial Avenue
- Tree work application at 330 Frederick Avenue
- Borough arborist's report on spring 2026 tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs
- Approval of March 3, 2026 minutes and arborist's report
- Discussion of 2026 licensed tree experts