Well again the Board of supervisors waived another building variance for a business in Skippack TWP. My question is why they are waiving something that should have gone first through the Planning Board. This way the residents of Skippack can question as to why and what is being waived. Like how is this wavier going to affect me? The Board of Commissioners for Skippack Twp just approved it with no question being asked. No one in the public gets to see plans or anything else for that matter. I am not saying that the board should have approved it or not. I just think that if they (business) have a valid point for a variance then the business should go through the Planning commission and prove they are entitled to the variance. With Mark Marino being indicted the township should be doing everything possible to make sure that the process is above board. Well I guess it is for the public to decide or maybe the FBI. It feels as if the Board decides things without public input or they don't want our input.
There was a question about the lighting for the Lower Perk baseball field. A resident was not happy that he was not aware of the variance for the lighting. At the last meeting the Board of supervisors approved the Lower Perk Baseball league use of lights with some requirements and some restrictions. Well this is a perfect example if this went before the Planning Commission first the township would have to announce that someone is seeking a variance first and then give the public an opportunity to ask questions.
Several residents of Biltmore Estates were upset with the quality of the work being done to the open space area. Marino stated that this will be taken care of in time. I just don't understand why they are not required to do it right the first time and don't release the escrow until it is done right. If you keep doing what Marino is say eventually the township will be holding very little money and the Township won't be able to hold the contractor hand to the fire.
I will keep you informed as what happens next.
