PUBLIC NOTICE

The Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Ephrata will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday August 18, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Borough Offices, 124 South State Street, Ephrata, Pennsylvania.

The purpose of this hearing is to consider 4 requests as they relate to a proposed personal care home and library.  The first request is for a special exception for a library.  Relief is sought under Article IV, section 319-24.B.7 of Chapter 319 of the Code of the Borough of Ephrata.  The second request is for a variance for a personal care home.  Relief is sought under Article IV, section 319-23 of Chapter 319 of the Code of the Borough of Ephrata.  The third request is for a variance from personal care home standards requiring a 50 foot setback from the lot line of an existing dwelling.  Relief is sought under Article XV, section 319-70.P.6 of Chapter 319 of the Code of the Borough of Ephrata.  The fourth request is for a variance from personal care home standards requiring 25 percent of the site be developed for passive recreation.  Relief is sought under Article XV, section 319-70.P.4 of Chapter 319 of the Code of the Borough of Ephrata.  The subject property is located at 1301/1307 Apple Street in a Residential Low Density zoning district.  The applicant and owner is Weaverland Mennonite Homes, 40 Hillside Dr, Stevens PA 17578.

Please indicate any special accommodations you require to attend this meeting by contacting the Borough Offices at 738-9202 by August 11, 2010.

Nancy E. Harris

Zoning Officer