Upper Darby Township Zoning Hearing Board Meeting September 22, 2026

The Upper Darby Township Zoning Hearing Board convened on September 22, 2026, to consider several zoning applications involving property development and variances. Key procurement-related discussions centered on a request by Kevin Roani for a one-year extension of previously granted zoning relief to proceed with a residential development project at 8520 Monroe Avenue. The board reviewed the progress of the project, including approvals from township departments and the issuance of a letter of credit as financial security. Public concerns were raised about parking, drainage, neighborhood character, and notification processes. The board also considered applications for property modifications and variances, including a storefront conversion to residential units and a retaining wall and patio installation. Motions to approve some applications were passed, while one application for a retaining wall and patio was denied. The meeting included detailed discussions on project compliance, infrastructure impacts, and community feedback, with formal decisions to be issued in writing.