Notice of Hearing June 3, 2013

The Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. on June 3, 2013, prior to the Board’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting, at the offices of Straban Municipal Building, 1745 Granite Station Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments and recommendations of interested individuals concerning the inter-municipal transfer of Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Restaurant Liquor License No. R-16082 from 4805 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, Pennsylvania to the proposed transferred site at 70 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

After the public hearing, the Board of Supervisors will consider enacting a Resolution at the Board of Supervisors scheduled meeting on June 3, 2013 approving the transfer of the liquor license as requested, subject to the approval of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control board and all regulations application thereto. All those wishing to be heard concerning the transfer must appear at hearing at the aforesaid time and place.

Zoning Hearing May 8, 2013

The Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on May 8, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Straban Municipal Building, 1745 Granite Station Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to consider the following:

An application by Southern States Cooperative, Inc. - regarding property located at 1892 York Road in Straban Township. The property is located in the EC-1 zoning district established by the Straban Township zoning ordinance.

The applicant requests a special exception to permit construction and use of a new 56 by 76 foot building for the bulk storage, loading and distribution of liquid fertilizer as part of its existing non conforming use of the aforesaid property. The proposed construction and property use is an expansion of the existing use of the property. All those wishing to be heard on the application must appear at hearing at the aforesaid time and place.

NOTICE – Septic Pumping/Inspection Requirement

All Township Landowners are required to have their onsite septic systems pumped and inspected every three years.  Please see the most recent letter sent to District #2 properties that are to be pumped in 2013. A list of the registered pumper/haulers  is also included.  If you have further questions contact the Township office. 

2013 District #2 Letter and Instructions – Click here

Zoning Hearing March 12, 2013

The Straban Township, Adams County, PA, Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on March 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1745 Granite Station Road, Gettysburg, PA to consider the following:

Patrick Redding and Brian Redding D/B/A LTP Rentals - an amended zoning application regarding properties located at 1885 and 1895 York Road in Straban Township. The properties are located in the EC-1 zoning district established by the Straban Township zoning ordinance.
The Applicants requests in their amended application the following:
1. A special exception to expand a pre-existing nonconforming use in the nature of a self-storage facility located at 1895 York Road referred to in the application as Lot 1.
2. A special exception to permit a change from a pre-existing nonconforming single-family use to another nonconforming use in the nature of a self-storage facility use located at 1885 York Road referred to in the application as Lot 2.
3. A request to withdraw a previously filed application for variance pertaining to the same properties.
A prior hearing was held on the original application which is amended by this new filing on September 27, 2012. The above referenced hearing is a continuation of the prior hearing.  All those wishing to be heard on the application must appear at hearing at the aforesaid time and place.

Zoning Hearing February 26, 2013

The Straban Township, Adams County, PA, Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on February 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1745 Granite Station Road, Gettysburg, PA to consider the following:

Renn Kirby Automotive Group - regarding property located at 55 Expedition Trail in Straban Township. The property is located in the EC-1 zoning district established by the Straban Township zoning ordinance.

The applicant has filed an application from the Township’s business sign zoning ordinance limiting the number of wall-mounted signs permissible on a business property. Applicant requests a variance to install two additional wall mounted signs on said property. All those wishing to be heard on the application must appear at hearing at the aforesaid time and place.

Zoning Hearing December 20, 2012

The Straban Township, Adams County, PA, Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on December 20, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1745 Granite Station Road, Gettysburg, PA, to consider the following:

Donald Blevins - regarding property located at 1707 Old Harrisburg Road in Straban Township. The property is located in the R-1 zoning district established by the Straban Township zoning ordinance. 

The applicant has filed an appeal from a decision of the Township’s Zoning Office denying a Certificate of Non-Conformity for two alleged pre-existing uses on applicant’s property. The alleged uses are a tree expert business and a safety and fire protection business.All those wishing to be heard on the application must appear at hearing at the aforesaid time and place.

NOTICE – Septic Pumping/Inspection Requirement

All Township Landowners are required to have their onsite septic systems pumped and inspected every three years.  Please see the most recent letter sent to District 1 properties that are to be pumped in 2012. A list of the registered pumper/haulers is also included.  If you have further questions contact the Township office. 

2012 District 1 Final Notice & Details – Click here

2012 District 1 Letter and Instructions – Click here

Straban Township Pumping District Map – Click here

Budget Workshop – October 23, 2012

The Straban Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 7:15  p.m. at the Municipal Building, 1745 Granite Station Road, Gettysburg.

Ag. Security Area, October 23, 2012

The Straban Township Agriculture Security Area Advisory Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday October 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1745 Granite Station Road, Gettysburg, PA.

Budget Workshop – October 16, 2012

The Straban Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 1745 Granite Station Road, Gettysburg.