New Hope public meetings in 2024

New Hope Shade Tree Commission

The New Hope Shade Tree Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, review the status of ongoing action items and grant applications such as Tree City USA and the Bucks Beautiful grant, and discuss long-term plans including a street tree replacement program and pruning efforts. No new applications are on the agenda.

• Review of Tree City USA application status
• Review of Bucks Beautiful grant (March 2025)
• Discussion of New Hope Solebury High School tree replacement plans
• Consideration of a long-range street tree replacement plan with risk management techniques
• Potential March/April tree tender group pruning

The New Hope Shade Tree Commission met on December 18, 2024, and approved the November minutes. They discussed updates on the Tree City USA renewal, plans to apply for a Bucks Beautiful grant, and ongoing tree replacement efforts. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes; the meeting focused on planning and updates.

• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Noted Tree City USA renewal application approved by State Coordinator, pending Arbor Day Foundation final approval
• Decided to pursue a 2025 grant through Bucks Beautiful Replant Bucks program (50/50 match, deadline March 31, 2025)
• Scheduled January site visits for addresses with dead wood trimming letters

New Hope Borough Council

The agenda text provides only meeting logistics (date, location, Zoom link) and references a PDF document for the full agenda. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the provided text. Therefore, the substantive content of the meeting is not available from this source.

The New Hope Borough Council adopted the 2025 budget and kept the tax millage rate unchanged from 2016. The council also approved several other items, including a settlement for 182 South Main Street, the sale of surplus equipment, and the appointment of Eric Burnside to the Zoning Hearing Board. The meeting included a presentation from the New Hope Eagle Fire Company and a request for free holiday parking, which was not approved.

• Adopted 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 tax millage rates unchanged (unanimous)
• Approved settlement for 182 South Main Street (unanimous, Becci recused)
• Approved sale of surplus equipment: $5,200 for 2006 Chevy Silverado, $4,950 for 2004 Chevy Silverado, $2,000 for 2000 Isuzu Mason Dump (unanimous)
• Appointed Eric Burnside to Zoning Hearing Board for 5-year term (unanimous)
• Approved police pension contribution reduction to 2.5% for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 boards and commissions meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved December accounts payable $204,057.71 and payrolls (unanimous)

New Hope Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board is continuing a hearing regarding an application by MarCor223, LLC. The applicant proposes to shift a lot line, demolish most of an existing building, and construct a new building at 8 & 10 Waterloo Street.

• Application for 8 & 10 Waterloo Street (Docket # 477) to shift a lot line and construct a new building
• Request for multiple dimensional, parking, and floodplain/floodway variances

New Hope Parks & Recreation Board

The board is meeting to discuss the 2025 budget request and current year holiday spending. Members will coordinate the removal of autumn decor and the installation of holiday decorations starting December 3.

• Discussion of 2025 budget request and current year holiday spending
• Holiday decorating plan for 17 urns, 19 lamp post hayracks, and 5 window boxes
• Status update on a grant for a sprinkler system from Tim Brennan’s office
• Update on Naturalizing New Hope numbers

New Hope Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will approve prior meeting minutes, review a pending Bucks Beautiful grant for 2025, discuss tree replacement plans at New Hope Solebury High School, and develop a long-range street tree replacement plan aligned with the Borough Comprehensive Plan.

• Pending Bucks Beautiful grant 2025 (Bucks Beautiful grant 2025)
• Discussion of New Hope Solebury High School tree replacement plans
• Establishing a long-range street tree replacement plan with risk management and tree inventory data
• Exploring bare root tree options and future planting ideas
• Planning for Tree Tender group pruning in 2025 (March/April or in partnership)

New Hope Borough Council

The provided text is limited to the meeting date, location, and Zoom connection details. No agenda items, resolutions, ordinances, or public hearings are listed in the text itself. The agenda appears to be only procedural boilerplate.

New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)

The New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board will consider several residential and commercial alteration applications, including a concept review to raise a historic structure at 48 Waterloo Street above the flood plain, remove a non-contributing addition, and build a new one. Other items include selective demolition clarification at 144 Old York Road, porch renovations at 24 West Bridge, a second-story garage addition at 84 Buttonwood, deck replacements at 60 New Street, a pergola at Odette's Building, and a deck and stair replacement at 15 East Bridge Street. The board will also vote on October meeting minutes and discuss administrative matters.

• 48 Waterloo Street: raising historic structure out of flood plain, removing non-contributing addition, new addition
• 144 Old York Road: selective demolition clarification, remand by agreement of applicant
• 24 West Bridge: stripping front porch to framing, rebuilding stairs
• 84 Buttonwood: add second story over garage to match existing house
• 15 East Bridge Street: replace staircase, fence, and install 10'x30' deck on concrete retaining wall

New Hope Borough Council

The New Hope Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting on November 6, 2024. The provided agenda contains only meeting logistics (location, Zoom link) and a reference to an attached PDF document. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• No agenda items detailed in provided text.

New Hope Parks & Recreation Board

The board will review and approve September minutes, discuss the 2025 budget request of $38,200 (including $6,000 for an irrigation system at Ferry Landing), and hear a financial report. Updates on a sculpture installation at Lenape Park, holiday decorating plans, and the Naturalizing New Hope initiative are also on the agenda.

• 2025 budget request of $38,200, with $6,000 for irrigation system at Ferry Landing
• Grant application submitted for BCWS water source hookup and meter for Ferry Landing (estimated $6,000)
• Final installation of sculpture 'Torso' at Lenape Park
• Volunteers needed to staff a Naturalizing New Hope table on Election Day, November 5
• Holiday decorating plan includes 17 urns, 19 lamp post hayracks, and wreaths at multiple locations

New Hope Planning Commission

The New Hope Planning Commission will discuss a proposed resident survey for the Comprehensive Plan and review a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding definitions of lot and site area (Ordinance 2024-03). A report from Borough Council will also be presented.

• Discuss proposed resident survey for Comprehensive Plan
• Review proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article II (Definitions: Lot & Site Area), Ordinance 2024-03

New Hope Shade Tree Commission

The New Hope Borough Shade Tree Commission is meeting to review a tree trimming application and discuss bike rack placements. The body will also evaluate its Five Year Plan and develop long-range street tree replacement strategies.

• Tree trimming application for 9 W. Mechanic St. (#295)
• Review of the Five Year Plan
• Discussion of 2025 Bucks Beautiful grant
• Planning for a long-range street tree replacement plan
• Coordination of Tree Tender group pruning for 2024

New Hope Borough Council

The agenda for the Oct. 15, 2024 New Hope Borough Council meeting contains only meeting logistics (time, place, Zoom access) and a single PDF attachment. No specific agenda items, ordinances, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.

New Hope Zoning Hearing Board

The New Hope Zoning Hearing Board will review a continued application from MarCor223, LLC to demolish an existing two-family building at 8 & 10 Waterloo Street and construct a new building. The applicant seeks variances for dimensional nonconformities, parking, and floodplain/floodway rules.

• Docket #477: Redevelopment of 8 & 10 Waterloo Street with demolition and new construction
• Applicant requests multiple variances for dimensional, parking, and floodplain rules
• Properties located in RB, Urban Residential Zoning District and FEMA floodplain
• Certificates of Appropriateness approved for limited demolition by Borough Council

New Hope Planning Commission

This agenda is primarily procedural: it provides meeting logistics for the New Hope Borough Planning Commission's Comprehensive Plan discussion on October 8, 2024. No specific agenda items, ordinances, or actions are listed in the text; the only referenced document is a PDF agenda file.

New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)

The New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board will hear several applications, including a previously denied sign at 20 South Main Street seeking guidance on compliance, a formal review of a rear addition at 144 Old York Road, and other sign and door installations. Agent reviews for two additional sign installations are also on the agenda.

• 20 South Main Street: sign installation previously denied by HARB agent, now before board for guidance
• 144 Old York Road: formal review of rear addition, including reverting an oversized window and removing 5 feet of front addition to align with stone house
• 71 West Ferry Street: installation of a storm door at Bellafronte/Morello residence
• 102 South Main Street: signage installation for Optical Shop of New Hope
• Agent reviews: Tattoos (115C South Main) and Cassie's Mexican Grocery Store (11A West Mechanic Street) for sign installations

New Hope Parks & Recreation Board

The board is discussing the budget for fall and holiday decorations, including lamp post hayracks. Members are coordinating dates for fall decorating and reviewing the status of a proposed sprinkler system for Ferry Landing Park.

• Purchase and placement of a new bench on the Green Roof
• Planning for 17 urns, 3 railing hayracks, 5 window boxes, and other seasonal decor
• Review of quotes from Ash’s and LE for holiday lamp post hayracks
• Status update on grants for a proposed Ferry Landing Park sprinkler system
• Coordination with Environmental Club and school district on Naturalizing New Hope

New Hope Shade Tree Commission

The New Hope Borough Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss long-term planning for street tree replacements and future plantings. The body will also review green space and the Five Year Plan.

• Application status for 9 W. Mechanic St. (Trim, #295)
• Bike rack placement summary for Council
• Five Year Plan Review
• Green Space Review
• Development of a long-range street tree replacement plan

New Hope Borough Council

The agenda for the September 17, 2024, Borough Council meeting provides meeting logistics and access information. No specific action items or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

New Hope Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will consider two applications. First, a variance and special exception request to formally convert a commercial unit into a residential apartment at 129 S. Main Street. Second, a sign permit appeal from Night Bird Vintage LLC for a temporary sign at 12 W. Mechanic Street. The application for 8 & 10 Waterloo Street has been continued to a future meeting.

• Variance request to allow residential apartment on street-level story at 129 S. Main St.
• Special exception to expand nonconforming residential use in Unit F at 129 S. Main St.
• Appeal of sign permit denial for temporary special events sign at 12 W. Mechanic St.
• Application for 8 & 10 Waterloo St. continued to future meeting (multiple dimensional and floodplain variances sought).

New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)

The New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board will conduct formal and concept reviews of exterior alterations in the historic district, including siding installation at four New Canal Village units and a window-to-door conversion at 144 Old York Road. The board also will discuss sign installation, approve prior minutes, and consider a maintenance letter to district property owners.

• Formal review: installation of James Hardie lap siding at Units 64, 66, 68, and 70 New Street (rear and sides only; stone fronts unchanged)
• Concept review: converting an oversized window to an original front door at 144 Old York Road (North Elevation)
• Agent review: sign installation at 20 South Main Street for 'Nightmare in New Hope'
• Approval of minutes from August meeting
• Discussion of retrospective photos and a maintenance letter to historic-district owners

The New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the New Canal Village HOA to remove stucco and install Hardie Plank siding on units 64, 66, 68, and 70 New Street, with an amendment clarifying that the bump-outs remain as-is. The board also reviewed a concept for 144 Old York Road, recommending the applicant return for formal review with more detailed drawings, and declined to move forward on a sign application for a horror-themed shop, deeming it inappropriate for the Historic District. The August minutes were approved, and the board discussed a retrospective of past projects and a maintenance initiative.

• Approved COA for New Canal Village stucco removal and Hardie Plank siding (5-0)
• Approved August 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended 144 Old York Road return for formal review with more detailed drawings
• Declined to move forward on sign application for 'Nightmare in New Hope' horror gallery
• Discussed retrospective of past projects and maintenance initiative

New Hope Planning Commission

The New Hope Borough Planning Commission is holding a meeting focused on the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes only meeting logistics and no specific decisions or discussion items are listed. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.

The New Hope Planning Commission held a working session focused on revising the resident survey for the Comprehensive Plan update. No formal votes were taken; the commission discussed and provided feedback on survey questions, the survey platform, and a proposed logo. The Bucks County Planning Commission will revise the survey and logo based on the feedback and present updated versions at the next meeting.

• Reviewed and provided feedback on draft resident survey questions for the Comprehensive Plan update
• Discussed revisions to survey questions, including combining housing options and adding lifestyle/cultural amenities
• Agreed to change 'community engagement' to 'community involvement' in survey wording
• Agreed to strike the household pattern question and replace with a simpler question about children at home
• Discussed logo concept; agreed to spell out 'Comprehensive Plan' and consider changing bridge color to match recently repainted bridge
• Agreed Bucks County Planning Commission will revise survey and logo and recirculate drafts before next meeting

New Hope Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting on September 3, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting location and Zoom access details.

The New Hope Borough Council held a workshop meeting to discuss proposed revisions to the zoning ordinance, specifically Article IX (non-conformities and demolition) and Article VII (signs). No formal votes were taken. Council directed staff to prepare the Article IX revisions for a future meeting, while the proposed sign ordinance was met with significant criticism and sent back for revision.

• Discussed proposed revisions to Zoning Article IX on non-conformities and demolition, including a 50% demolition threshold
• Directed staff to prepare Article IX revisions for authorization to advertise at a future meeting
• Discussed proposed Zoning Article VII sign ordinance update, including allowing up to five signs and neon signs
• Council expressed strong opposition to the proposed sign ordinance, citing concerns about historic character and sign pollution
• Sent the proposed sign ordinance back to staff for revision, with direction to start from existing ordinance and address specific issues

New Hope Parks & Recreation Board

The board will review June minutes and the financial report, then discuss 2025 budget goals including the green roof and Randolph Street improvements. They will address watering issues, including a $8,200 quote for a new water hookup at Ferry Landing, and consider whether to sell or accept donation of the 'More Jelly Fish' art piece. Fall and holiday decoration plans, including lamp post quotes, are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2025 budget goals for green roof and Randolph St. improvements
• Potential sale or donation of 'More Jelly Fish' art piece
• $8,200 quote from BCWS for a new water hookup at Ferry Landing
• Holiday lamp post decoration quotes from Ash's and Living Earth
• Unveiling of historic jail gates in Visitor Center Courtyard

New Hope Shade Tree Commission

The New Hope Borough Shade Tree Commission is meeting to review tree trimming applications and discuss long-term street tree replacement plans. The body will also summarize bike rack placements for the Council and review a bare root tree order.

• Trim application for 66 W. Bridge St. (#141)
• Trim application for 9 W. Mechanic St. (#295)
• Bare root tree order scheduled for September 10
• Review of the Five Year Plan
• Discussion of Bucks Beautiful grant opportunities

New Hope Borough Council

The agenda provided is procedural boilerplate. It contains only the date, time, and access information for the meeting.

New Hope Planning Commission

The New Hope Planning Commission will continue discussing Chapter 219, the Short Term Rental Ordinance, as old business. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is carried over from previous meetings. The agenda also includes approval of July minutes and a Borough Council report.

• Continued discussion of Chapter 219 Short Term Rental Ordinance

New Hope Planning Commission

The New Hope Planning Commission is holding a meeting dedicated solely to discussion of the Comprehensive Plan. No formal votes or specific proposals are listed on the agenda; the item is a general discussion.

• Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan

New Hope Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will hear a new application for The Fresh Monkee, a formula restaurant seeking a special exception and variances for reduced floor area (1,023 sq ft) and fewer seats (10). Also on the agenda is a continued application for lot line adjustment and variances at 8 & 10 Waterloo Street, and a new application to convert a commercial unit to a residential apartment at 129 S. Main Street.

• New application: Fresh Monkee formula restaurant at 358 W. Bridge St., seeking special exception and variances for 1,023 sq ft (requires min. 2,000) and 10 seats (requires 11)
• Continued docket #477: lot line shift and variances for redevelopment at 8 & 10 Waterloo St. (continued to future meeting)
• New application docket #24-3: convert unit to residential apartment at 129 S. Main St., seeking variances and special exception
• Applicant for Waterloo St. proposes demolishing most of an existing two-family building and constructing a new building

New Hope Borough Council

The New Hope Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting on August 7, 2024, in the Community Room and via Zoom. The provided agenda text contains only meeting logistics and no specific items for discussion or decision.

New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)

The New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board will consider several applications, including a significant renovation project at 40 West Bridge Street involving new windows, siding, awning, exterior painting, and shutters. Other items include fence and sign installations at multiple addresses. The board will also approve minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting.

• Renovations at 40 West Bridge Street: new windows, siding, awning, exterior painting, shutters
• Fence installation at 135 Old York Road
• Sign installation at 128 South Main Street
• Sign installation at 75 Ney Alley
• Sign installation at 66 West Bridge Street

New Hope Shade Tree Commission

The New Hope Shade Tree Commission will approve June minutes and discuss old business including grant opportunities. New business includes a tree trimming application at 9 W. Mechanic St., bike rack placements, the Five Year Plan, and scheduling for Tree Checkers. The commission will also explore long-term plans for street tree replacement and future plantings.

• Tree trimming application at 9 W. Mechanic St.
• Bike rack placement discussions
• Five Year Plan review
• Long-range street tree replacement plan

New Hope Borough Council

The agenda provided contains only procedural information regarding the meeting date, location, and Zoom access details. No specific business items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

New Hope Planning Commission

The New Hope Planning Commission will meet to discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The body is reviewing updates to sign regulations and use regulations, as well as the Short Term Rental Ordinance.

• Proposed amendment to Article VII (Signs) of the Zoning Ordinance
• Proposed amendment to Article IV (Use Regulations) of the Zoning Ordinance
• Discussion of Chapter 219, Short Term Rental Ordinance

New Hope Zoning Hearing Board

The July 11, 2024, New Hope Zoning Hearing Board meeting consists of procedural updates as both scheduled items have been continued. The board may determine new dates for these items during the meeting.

• All agenda items have been continued

New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)

The New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board will review applications for exterior modifications at three properties. Proposed work includes railing installation, door replacement, landscaping updates, and window replacements.

• Railing installation at 9 South Main Street
• Door replacement and stone planting bed work at 84 Buttonwood Street
• Window replacement at 17-19 West Mechanic Street
• Approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes

New Hope Borough Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding how to attend the meeting in person or via Zoom. No specific discussion topics or items are listed in the text.

New Hope Parks & Recreation Board

The board will review mid-year budget expenditures and discuss upcoming projects for the Visitor Center. Members will also discuss a potential water source installation at Ferry Landing and updates on the Naturalizing New Hope program.

• Review of mid-year budget and expenditures
• Installation of jail gates at the Visitor Center, pending Council approval
• Discussion regarding a new water source at Ferry Landing
• Placement of memorial plaques at Ferry Landing or W Mechanic Street
• Update on Naturalizing New Hope residential registrations

New Hope Shade Tree Commission

The commission will discuss tree removal plans for Cintra and pruning or removal at 64 Buttonwood St. Members will also review the Bamboo Ordinance and discuss future street tree replacement planning.

• Tree removal plans for Cintra
• Pruning or removal of a tree at 64 Buttonwood St.
• Review of the Bamboo Ordinance
• Discussion on bike rack placements
• Long-range street tree replacement planning

New Hope Borough Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding how the public can attend the meeting in person or via Zoom. No specific legislative items, contracts, or ordinances are listed in this document.

New Hope Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss several proposed updates to the zoning ordinance, including changes to signs and use regulations. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Chapter 219 Short Term Rental Ordinance and an application for 129 S. Main St.

• Zoning Hearing Board Application Docket # 24-3 at 129 S. Main St.
• Proposed RB1/RB2 zoning ordinance update
• Proposed amendment to Article VII regarding signs
• Proposed amendment to Article IV regarding use regulations
• Discussion of Chapter 219, Short Term Rental Ordinance

New Hope Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will continue the application from MarCor223, LLC regarding properties at 8 & 10 Waterloo Street. The applicant proposes shifting a lot line and replacing an existing two-family building with a new structure. This includes requests for multiple dimensional, parking, and floodplain/floodway variances.

• Docket #477 application for 8 & 10 Waterloo St.
• Proposal to demolish the majority of an existing two-family building
• Request for lot, structure, parking, and floodplain/floodway variances

New Hope Planning Commission

The New Hope Planning Commission is conducting an internal workshop regarding the Borough's Comprehensive Plan. No other specific agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Comprehensive Plan discussion

New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)

The Historic Architectural Review Board will review several applications for property modifications in New Hope. These include reinstating historic jail gates at the Visitor's Center and installing a parking gate arm at 44 South Main Street.

• Reinstallation of 1839 jail gates at 1 West Mechanic Street
• Installation of a parking lot gate arm at 44 South Main Street
• Renovations proposed for 43/45 North Main Street
• Sign installation at 110 South Main Street, Unit A

New Hope Borough Council

The provided agenda contains only meeting logistics for the June 3, 2024 workshop. No specific discussion topics, ordinances, or contracts are listed in the text.

New Hope Borough Council

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate. It contains the date, location, and Zoom access information for the meeting but lists no specific business items for decision or discussion.

New Hope Parks & Recreation Board

The New Hope Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to approve April minutes, review finances, and discuss several park projects. Key items include selecting June dates for summer flower plantings, proposing additional plant materials at Ferry Landing, and advancing the jail gates project at the Visitor Center pending HARB approval. The board will also hear updates on the Naturalizing New Hope program and a sculpture placement in Lenape Park.

• Select June date(s) for summer planting in urns and window boxes at the Visitor Center
• Propose additional plant materials at Ferry Landing; Bluestone to do planting labor
• Jail gates project at Visitor Center submitted to HARB; approval sought June 4
• Last sculpture for Lenape Park delayed until September
• Presentation to HS Environmental Club on Naturalizing New Hope program

New Hope Borough Council

The agenda provided is a notice for a Borough Council meeting on May 21, 2024. No specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

New Hope Planning Commission

The New Hope Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a zoning hearing board application for 18-20 W Mechanic St, review updates to the zoning ordinance (Articles VII and IV), and discuss the short-term rental ordinance. These are discussions, not final decisions.

• Zoning Hearing Board Application Docket #24-2 for 18-20 W Mechanic St
• Zoning Ordinance Update – Article VII, Signs
• Zoning Ordinance Update – Article IV, Use Regulations
• Discussion of Chapter 219, Short Term Rental Ordinance

New Hope Shade Tree Commission

The New Hope Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review old business, and discuss new applications, including a landscape plan for 136 N. Main St. and a Village 2 replacement. They will also consider long-term plans for future plantings, a street tree replacement plan, and potential grant opportunities. The meeting is largely procedural with some forward-looking planning.

• Approval of April 17th meeting minutes
• Review of pending items including potential grant opportunities
• Application: 136 N. Main St. landscape plan
• Application: Village 2 replacement
• Discussion of long-range street tree replacement plan and TCUSA Growth Award outline

New Hope Planning Commission

The New Hope Borough Planning Commission is holding a meeting focused on the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be held in the Borough's Community Room and via Zoom. The agenda includes discussion of the Comprehensive Plan, but no specific action items are listed.

• Comprehensive Plan discussion

New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)

The New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board will review several new applications for property changes. These include door replacements, stone repointing, and sign installations. The board will also discuss a demolition proposal at 24 Waterloo Street.

• Demolition of single-family dwelling at 24 Waterloo Street
• Door replacement at 82 South Main Street
• Stone repointing at 80 West Ferry Street
• Shielding generator and propane tanks at 50 West Bridge Street
• Sign installations at 87 and 110 South Main Street

New Hope Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting on May 6, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting location and Zoom access.

New Hope Parks & Recreation Board

The New Hope Parks & Recreation Board will review March minutes and finances, then discuss summer plantings, a memorial tree request for Lenape Park, and a new urn for Ferry Landing. The board will also get updates on the Naturalizing New Hope outreach events and the installation of a sculpture at Ferry Landing Park.

• $1,484 spent on spring plant materials from Ashe's for urns, window boxes, and hayracks
• $58.88 for 2 coco liners from Kinsman for Ferry Landing hayracks
• Request for memorial tree or shrub in Lenape Park for a resident's late wife
• Proposed purchase of large urn for Ferry Landing entrance area
• 'Stream Chit Chat' sculpture by Won Choi approved for Ferry Landing installation

New Hope Shade Tree Commission

The New Hope Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review pending action items, and discuss new business including a tree application for 44 S. Main St. and Arbor Day options. They will also consider long-term plans for future plantings, a street tree replacement plan, and potential grant opportunities.

• Tree City USA application approved
• Tree City USA Growth Award approved
• Application for 44 S. Main St. parking lot
• Arbor Day and Earth Day April 27th options
• Long-range street tree replacement plan discussion

New Hope Borough Council

The New Hope Borough Council will hold a meeting on April 16, 2024. The meeting is scheduled to take place in the Borough's Community Room and via Zoom.

New Hope Planning Commission

The New Hope Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the New Hope Borough Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes a call to order, discussion of the comprehensive plan, public comment, and adjournment. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of New Hope Borough Comprehensive Plan
• Public comment period

New Hope Zoning Hearing Board

The New Hope Zoning Hearing Board will consider Docket #477, an application by MarCor223, LLC for properties at 8 & 10 Waterloo Street. The applicant proposes to demolish most of an existing two-family building and construct a new one, retaining existing dimensional nonconformities and requesting variances for lot, structure, parking, and floodplain/floodway. Certificates of Appropriateness for limited demolition have already been approved by Borough Council.

• Subdivision and zoning applications for 8 & 10 Waterloo St.
• Demolition of majority of existing two-family building
• Request to retain all dimensional nonconformities
• Variances requested for lot, structure, parking, and floodplain/floodway
• Properties located in FEMA-mapped flood plain and floodway

New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)

The New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board will evaluate several new applications for exterior property modifications at South Main Street and Towpath locations. The agenda includes requests to replace storefront doors, add a second floor, renovate cottages, and demolish a rear cottage that reportedly began construction without prior approval. These reviews determine whether proposed changes comply with local historic preservation standards before work proceeds.

• Three Cranes Gallery Bldg., 82 South Main Street: Replace front glass door with solid wood door
• Liz Barrett, 28 South Main Street: Numerous renovations to the property and cottages
• Landmark Developers, 9 South Main Street: Demolition of existing rear cottage (construction began without prior approvals)
• Lawrence Greenberg, 78 Towpath: Second floor addition to an existing two-story building
• Agent reviews for sign installations at 11 B West Bridge Street and 129 South Main Street, plus roof installation at 320 West Mechanic Street

New Hope Parks & Recreation Board

The New Hope Parks & Recreation Board will review and approve February minutes, hear a financial report on recent purchases, and discuss spring planting and a wedding ceremony application at Lenape Park. New business includes the first spring planting on March 28 and a request to use Lenape Park for a wedding on May 11. The board will also get updates on sculpture installations and the Naturalizing New Hope initiative.

• Approval of February board minutes and financial report
• Spring planting scheduled for March 28 at 9am in Lenape Park
• Wedding ceremony application for Lenape Park on May 11, 11am-1pm
• Installation of 'Stream Chit Chat' sculpture at Ferry Landing park approved
• Naturalizing New Hope events on April 4, 23, and 27

New Hope Shade Tree Commission

The New Hope Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review pending old business, and discuss new items. They will consider Arbor Day options, including an Earth Day event and a tree planting for a retiring chief, and long-term plans for street tree replacement. No applications for new business are pending.

• Approval of February 21st meeting minutes
• Tree City USA and Growth Award applications approved through state
• Arbor Day options: Earth Day April 27th, tree planting for retiring Chief Cummings
• Discussion of long-range street tree replacement plan with risk management
• Next meeting set for April 17, 2024

New Hope Borough Council

The agenda provided is a meeting notice for the New Hope Borough Council. It contains no specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics.

New Hope Planning Commission

The New Hope Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a zoning hearing board application for The Landing and to review a proposed short-term rental ordinance. They will also receive updates on zoning changes to protect historic resources and hear a report from Borough Council.

• Discussion of ZHB application for The Landing
• Review of Chapter 219, Short Term Rental Ordinance
• Update on Zoning Ordinance for Protection of Historic Resources
• Borough Council report
• Public comment period

New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)

The board will review new applications for building modifications, including window replacements and siding updates. The agenda also includes discussions regarding unapproved stucco removal and a request for complete demolition at 24 Waterloo Street.

• Complete demolition of the structure at 24 Waterloo Street
• Window and painting updates for the Visitors Center at 1 West Mechanic Street
• Siding and shingle replacements for the Community Room at 125 New Street
• Discussion regarding stucco removal at 2 Stockton Avenue
• Sign installations for properties on West Bridge Street, South Main Street, and Ney Alley

New Hope Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting on March 4, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting location and Zoom access.

New Hope Parks & Recreation Board

The New Hope Parks & Recreation Board will review January minutes and discuss finances, including upcoming purchases for spring decorations. They will also address new business on scheduling spring planting before Easter, and old business on installing sculptures in parks and advancing the Naturalizing New Hope initiative.

• Budget balance remains at $20k with no purchases to date
• Planned purchases: 3 lamp post hayracks, 3 railing hangers, and spring urn fillings
• Duck sculpture by R.A. Mitchell to be installed in Randolph Street pocket park
• Florence Chair by James Vilona will not be placed in Ferry Landing; alternative sculpture considered
• Naturalizing New Hope initiative seeking website, council proclamation, and school district involvement

New Hope Planning Commission

The New Hope Planning Commission is meeting to review the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Article I (General Provisions), Article III (Establishment of Districts), and Article IV (Use Regulations). The agenda includes public comment and adjournment, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of Zoning Ordinance Article I, General Provisions
• Review of Zoning Ordinance Article III, Establishment of Districts
• Review of Zoning Ordinance Article IV, Use Regulations
• Public comment period

New Hope Shade Tree Commission

The New Hope Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review pending old business, and discuss new items including tree removal applications, newsletter content, Arbor Day options, and long-term plans for street tree replacement and pruning. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or major budget decisions.

• Tree removal/replacement application at 24 Waterloo St. (remove/replace Black Cherry, prune Sweetgum #289)
• Tree removal application at 68 W. Mechanic
• Tree City USA and Growth Award applications approved through the state
• Discussion of long-range street tree replacement plan and risk management
• Potential grant opportunities and Tree Tender group pruning partnerships

New Hope Borough Council

The provided document is a notice regarding the upcoming council meeting held in person and via Zoom. No specific legislative items or business topics are listed in the agenda text.

New Hope Planning Commission

The New Hope Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review and provide recommendations on Comprehensive Plan Proposals. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from December 18, 2023, and January 18, 2024.

• Review and recommendation on Comprehensive Plan Proposals

New Hope Zoning Hearing Board

The New Hope Zoning Hearing Board will consider a variance application from 21 North LLC to add a café with four interior seats to an existing retail shop at 21 North Main Street. The applicant seeks variances to allow more than one primary use on the property and to reduce the required parking from six spaces to the four existing spaces. A previously scheduled application for properties on North Main and East Randolph Streets will be continued to a future date.

• Variance request for café at 21 North Main St. (Docket #24-1)
• Variance to allow more than one primary use per property
• Variance to reduce required parking from 6 to 4 spaces
• Continued application: Docket #468, 36 N. Main St., 22 N. Main St., 13 E. Randolph St. (Landing Property, LLC)

New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)

The board will review several applications for residential changes including window replacements, dormer additions, and walkway updates. The meeting also includes agent reviews for sign installations and chimney repairs.

• 68 West Mechanic St: adding planters, front door steps, and brick walkway
• 50 South Main Street: replacing an existing window with a larger window
• 27 West Mechanic Street: discussion on shielding a new generator
• 129 West Bridge Street: addition of a third-floor dormer
• 15 West Ferry Street: sign installation review

New Hope Borough Council

The Borough Council has scheduled a workshop meeting to be held in the Community Room and via Zoom. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion topics or business items.

New Hope Parks & Recreation Board

The New Hope Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to review its 2024 budget and discuss a new purchasing procedure requiring direct vendor billing due to new borough auditors. They will also consider new sculpture placements, including a chair at Ferry Landing and a duck at Randolph Street pocket park, and plan to order bricks honoring past service.

• Discussion of approved 2024 P&R budget
• New purchasing procedure: vendors bill borough directly
• Consider placing Florence Chair by James Vilona at Ferry Landing
• Consider placing Duck by R.A. Mitchell at Randolph Street pocket park
• Order bricks for Sally & Joanne to honor past service

New Hope Planning Commission

The New Hope Planning Commission is meeting to reorganize, approve prior minutes, and review the procedure for zoning variance requests. Public comment will be heard. The agenda is largely procedural with one substantive item on zoning variances.

• Review procedure for zoning variance request
• Approval of December 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Planning Commission reorganization

New Hope Shade Tree Commission

The New Hope Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review pending old business, and discuss new items including a review of plans for 12-24 Waterloo, the 2024 budget, newsletter content, and long-term strategies for tree planting and maintenance. The agenda includes both routine administrative tasks and forward-looking planning discussions.

• Review of 12-24 Waterloo plans
• 2024 budget discussion
• Tree City USA application submitted
• Tree City USA Growth Award submitted
• Long-range street tree replacement plan discussion

New Hope Borough Council

The agenda provided contains only the meeting time, location, and remote access details. No specific legislative items, proposals, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

New Hope Zoning Hearing Board

The New Hope Zoning Hearing Board is meeting to make a decision on Docket #474 at 28 W. Bridge St. and to review and consider a stipulation agreement for Docket #470 at 96 N. Main St. The agenda also includes the board's reorganization. No other substantive items are listed.

• Decision on Docket #474 – 28 W. Bridge St.
• Review and consider stipulation agreement for Docket #470 – 96 N. Main St.
• Zoning Hearing Board reorganization

New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)

The New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board will consider applications for wall modifications at 25 North Main Street and 87 South Main Street. The board will also review several sign installation requests for properties on South Main Street.

• Wall replacement and plantings at 25 North Main Street
• Pallet wall with greenery and light fixture at 87 South Main Street
• Sign installation at 127 D South Main Street
• Sign installation at 87 South Main Street
• Sign installation at 110 South Main Street

New Hope Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting for its annual reorganization. The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting's time and location.