EPHRATA BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD MINUTES June 19, 2024  MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF:  James Kiefer, Glen Mellinger, Jon Sullenberger, Chad Ochs  Greg Martin  Zachary Rineer, Zoning Officer Victoria Storz, Solicitor Raymond Danyo, Court Reporter  VISITORS:  Brandy Seiler, Jan Wenger, Pam Malkemes, Carl Woerner, Gisela Woerner, George Dillio, Ed Spotts, Linda Spotts, Deb Chabak, Anna  Marie Palm, Dan Gotwalt, Kris Kaufman  Mr. Kiefer opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. the motion and all voted ini favor.  Mr. Mellenger made a motion to approve the May 14, 2024, minutes as corrected. Mr. Ochs seconded Mr. Kiefer advised that thel hearing for Giles Sipler, LLC would be continued to the. July meeting, asa  necessary board member was absent due to a death in the family. Mr. Rineer provided confirmation oft the following:  The meeting agenda was posted on the Borough's website and at Borough Hall no later than 24 The meeting agenda included a listing of each matter of Borough business that will be or may be the subject of deliberation or official action at the meeting. There were no changes made to the meeting agenda after it was posted. The meeting agenda was made available to individuals in attendance at the meeting. There were no requests to add a matter of Borough Business to the meeting agenda. Mr. Kiefer read the notice for the purpose of the hearing to consider: a Special Exception for as short-term rental. Reliefi is sought under section 319-27(15) of the Code of the Borough of Ephrata. The subject property is located at 130 E. Main Street int the Central Business District. The applicant and ownerare Ms. Storz asked if anyone present wished to make a comment or request party status. There being none, she requested that Mr. Danyo swear in Mr. Gotwalt and Mr. Kaufman in advance of their Mr. Gotwalt testified that he and his partners purchased the Brossman Center and are currently improving it. He described the interior of the building and the uses fore each floor. They are proposing to  hours in advance of the time of the meeting.  Brossman Center LLC, 420E. Conestoga St., New Holland, PA: 17557.  testimony.  use 8 units on the top floor for short-term rentals.    Zoning Hearing Board June 19,2 2024  Page12  Mr. Ochs asked about signage. Mr. Gotwalt stated that they willl be modifying the existing sign. Mr. Kiefer asked ift the parking was adequate to the Borough standards. Mr. Gotwalt stated that there Mr. Kiefer asked if there would be onsite management. Mr. Gotwalt said there would be management on site from time to time, but not overnight. The manager willl live in the Ephrata area. There will be 24- Mr. Mellinger asked the size oft the units. Mr. Gotwalt replied 3001 to! 500: square feet. Mr. Mellinger asked ift that includes a living room. Mr. Gotwalt said only one has an attached kitchenette and the rest are hotel-bedroom style with a bathroom. He stated that living roomi furniture will be located in Mr. Kiefer asked how many people could stay in one unit. Mr. Gotwalt stated a maximum of 4 per unit. Ms. Storz asked Mr. Gotwalt to clarifyi if there are: separate bathrooms. Mr. Gotwalt responded that Mrs. Storz asked how long people would be allowed to stay. Mr. Gotwalt stated it would not be used for Mr. Mellinger asked what the units would be used fori if not approved. Mr. Rineer stated that the permit was approved under the old ordinance and could still be short-term rentals but would be limited to 30 Mr. Ochs asked if all units have access to the roof deck. Mr. Gotwalt stated that technically each unit does not have rooftop access, but the guests can access the roof through a common stairwell. Mr. Ochs made a motion to close the testimony. Mr. Mellinger seconded and all voted in favor. Mr. Ochs made a motion to approve the: special exception as defined ini the agenda with all the standard  are 150 parking spaces in the complex.  hour security and security cameras onsite.  common areas in anticipation of leasing the entire floor to event groups.  each unit has its own bathroom with a walk-in shower.  long-term stays.  calendar days in one year.  conditions. Mr. Mellinger seconded the motion and all voted in favor.  The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. R  Zach Rineer  Zoning & Codes Administrator