MINUTES  AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD New Holland Zoning Hearing Board  September 26, 2022  The New Holland Borough Zoning Hearing Board met on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7 p.m. in Borough Hall. Chairperson John M. Taylor called the meeting to order and took the roll ofmembers. One other member was present, Vice- Chairman Kenneth C. Wright. Member Charlene Richardson was absent. Also : present were Board attorney Robert Sisko ofMorgan, Hallgren, Crosswell and Kane, Zoning Officer. J. Richard Fulcher, stenographer Jenna Ferenz, applicant Ken Wright made the motion that the Minutes and Administrative Record oft the Board for its meeting of August 22, 2022, be approved. This was seconded by  Ruth Carey-Hench and Borough resident Jeffrey Lyons.  John Taylor and passed.  Chairman Taylor then opened the Hearing portion oft the meeting. He stated there is one case to be heard this evening, number 465-9-22, the request of Ruth Carey- Hench of307 Willow Lane, New Holland, for a Special Exception to allow the customary in-home occupation of a professional therapeutic massage business at 307 Willow Lane, New Holland. The property is in the Borough's R-1 zoning district. He outlined the purpose and function oft the Borough's Zoning Hearing Board and the process and timeframe related to it. Ifnecessary, the Board has up to 45 days within which to make a decision after the close of a hearing. He then swore-im/atirmed Zoning Officer Fulcher and applicant Ruth Carey-Hench for Zoning Officer Fulcher stated that 307 Willow Lane is in the Borough's R-1 zoning district. The request for a Special Exception for the customary home occupation of a therapeutic massage business is required under Section 3.1.E(3) of the Borough'sz zoning ordinance. The hearing was properly advertised and  testimony.  property posted.  The applicant stated she is Ruth Carey-Hench, owner of307 Willow Lane, New Holland, Pennsylvania. Her request is for a Special Exception to allowa professional therapeutic massage business out ofher residence which is 307 Willow Lane. She has prepared and submitted a packetofinformation with her  application for the Board'sreview.    Chairman Taylor requested the stenographer mark the packet ofcase information as prepared by the applicant as Exhibit 1 ofthe Hearing; noting it consisted of Ruth Carey-Hench then continued stating she has had a similar business in the Borough in the 200 block ofl East Main Street. She is hoping to slow down her pace by purchasing the residence at 307 Willow Lane to reduce her activities. Member Wright asked about on-site parking availability for customers. Ruth Carey-Hench stated her property has room for two customer cars in her driveway and hers would be in her garage at this location. As cited in her information packet she is only going to schedule people with a minimum ofone- halfhour between the end of an appointment and next appointment. This should Chairman Taylor inquired about the proposed sign requested to be utilized. Ruth Carey-Hench stated the size requested is 18"x2 20", slightly different than the Attorney Sisko inquired ift the requirement of the area in use for the massage therapy room was identified as within the maximum 25 percent. The finished house indicates 1,048 square feet. He is unclear ofthe room size to be used. Ruth Carey-Hench stated it is only the one: room to be used, which she estimates is Zoning Officer Fulcher stated he inspected the structure prior to occupation and the Hearing and believes the applicant's estimate is about correct. He inspected it but inadvertently forgot to get the exact dimensions for the file. The room being used Member Wright stated he also inspected the structure looking for various use and safety concerns related to such a public use. He agrees, noting that only from his on-site inspection, it is not an overly large area being used for the business. He also does not feel it would be consistent with the neighborhood to remodel the structure for a separate outside entrance and walkway for the use as requested.  seven single sided pages.  prevent any customer parking concerns.  usual two square feet size.  an maximum 12' X 14; lower than the 25 percent maximum.  isasimple spare bedroom.  Page 2 of3    There being no other comment or testimony, the Hearing portion oft the meeting  was closed.  Member Ken Wright then made the motion that the request for a Special Exception to operate a therapeutic massage business at 307 Willow Lane, New Holland, be granted; based on the information, exhibits and testimony provided and sections 1607.1 and 1607.2 ofthe Borough'szoning ordinance. This was seconded by John  Taylor and passed.  The Special Exception was granted. The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.  ahhhih JRichard Fulcher, Zoning Officer/ Recording Secretary  6Nou 30az Date Approved  Page 3 of3