Haverford Township Zoning Hearing Board Meeting - May 7, 2026

The Haverford Township Zoning Hearing Board convened on May 7, 2026, to consider variance requests related to residential property improvements. Two main cases were discussed: the first involved Scott and Dana Horowitz seeking a variance to construct a 270-square-foot enclosed sunroom and attached deck that would increase building coverage beyond the permitted 20% in their R2 zoning district. The board approved this variance unanimously, recognizing the pre-existing non-conformity and the modest scale of the addition. The second case involved Douglas Ippolito requesting a variance to add a deck that would exceed the 30% building coverage limit in an R4 zone. This case included concerns from neighbors about the size and impact of the addition and deck, as well as issues related to driveway and setback compliance. The board allowed the hearing to proceed with a three-member quorum and planned to render a decision later. The meeting focused on zoning relief for property improvements, with no direct procurement or contracting actions discussed.