Sewickley public meetings in 2023

Borough Council

The Borough Council will review the proposed 2024 municipal budget and several resolutions regarding tax rates and infrastructure grants. The meeting also includes decisions on cable franchise agreements and various construction payments.

• Resolution 2023-018: Requesting $847,84 9.27 grant for Crescent Avenue Phase II
• Resolution 2023-019: Requesting $1,897,487.28 grant for STP Headworks repairs
• Resolution 2023-020: Setting 2024 real estate tax millage rate to 6.25 mills
• Awarding Velli Construction $108,500.00 for the 2023 Sidewalks Program
• Payment of $44,774.00 to Velli Construction for CDBG 48 Centennial Avenue ADA project

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission is meeting to consider a conditional use application for a mixed-use building at 428-430 Beaver Street, which includes a private club and business office on the second floor. The commission will also discuss zoning ordinances and a parking study. This is a preliminary meeting for the application.

• Conditional use application for 428-430 Beaver Street
• Mixed-use building with private club and business office on second floor
• Discussion of zoning ordinances
• Parking study review

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a landscape plan application for a future dental practice at 77 Chadwick St, fall tree programs, and the borough arborist's report. They will also consider applications for commission membership. The meeting is a regular monthly session with no major policy decisions expected.

• Landscape plan application for future Suydam Dental Practice at 77 Chadwick St, corner of Ohio River Blvd (Lot Block #507-P-90)
• Review of 2023 fall tree removals, pruning, planting, and maintenance programs
• Water utility installations update
• Borough Arborist's report
• Applications for STC membership from Kathy Brandt and Danielle Shinsky

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the 2024 budget and mileage rate, new agreements with Verizon and Comcast, and appointments to boards and commissions. The agenda also includes updates on grants and projects, and planning for 2024 paving and capital improvements. No formal votes are scheduled except for possible action after an executive session.

• Budget/Mileage 2024 discussion
• Verizon Agreement & Resolution & Summary
• Comcast Agreement & Resolution & Summary
• Boards & Commission candidates (Civil Service, Shade Tree, HRC, Planning, ZHB)
• 2024 paving list and capital improvement project ideas

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider a zoning ordinance amendment regarding off-street parking requirements. The meeting also includes a request for a $140,000 grant for an elevator at 200 Broad Street and several permit approvals.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment for off-street parking requirements
• Short-term rental appeal hearings for 231 and 238 Melville Lane
• Resolution 2023-017: $140,000 grant request for a three-stop elevator at 200 Broad Street
• $17,500 payment to Allison Park Contractors for Crescent Avenues slide repair
• Certificate of Appropriateness for deck and pergola at 320 Thorn Street

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve October minutes and review fall programs for tree removals, pruning, planting, and maintenance. New business includes the borough arborist's report, four specific tree work requests, and a water utility installation on Walnut Street.

• Tree work requests at 308 Chestnut St, 843 Nevin Ave, 903 Centennial Ave, and 105 Beaver St (new house landscape plan)
• Water utility installation in the 100 block of Walnut St
• Approval of October 3, 2023 minutes
• Review of 2023 fall tree removal, pruning, planting, and maintenance programs

Historic Review Commission

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission is meeting to consider an application to replace the rear deck and add a pergola at 302 Thorn Street, a property in Historic District #3. The commission will also discuss the CLG Grant as old business and approve minutes from the August 7, 2023 meeting.

• Application to replace rear deck and add pergola at 302 Thorn Street
• Historic district #3 designation for 302 Thorn Street
• Discussion of CLG Grant
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2023

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission is holding a public meeting to discuss Ordinance 1387, which updates off-street parking requirements for certain conditional uses. The regular meeting will also cover zoning ordinances and a parking study. This is a discussion and review, not a final decision.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1387, off-street parking requirement updates
• Discussion of zoning ordinances
• Parking study review

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and review the 2024 budget draft, along with zoning amendments for off-site parking and other zoning matters. The agenda also includes updates from the manager, public works, and reports from council and the mayor. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes.

• 2024 Budget Draft Review
• Zoning Amendment Ordinance Draft for off-site parking discussion
• Pickleball Discussion
• Zoning Discussion – Joe Motznik
• Sustainable Sewickley and Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce presentations

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider a public hearing for a liquor license transfer to Moonlit Burgers at 517-519 Locust Place. The meeting also includes motions for several infrastructure contracts, new ordinances, and a grant request for the Municipal Building.

• Public hearing for intermunicipal liquor license transfer to Locust Smash, LLC
• Resolution 2023-014 requesting a $368,004.31 RAAC grant for the Municipal Building/Parking Lot
• WG Land Company, LLC contract for War Memorial Park Tee-Ball for up to $306,170.00
• Payment to Youngblood Paving, LLC of $328,273.36 for the 2023 Sewickley Road Program
• Introduction of Ordinance 1385 regarding illegal sanitary sewer connections

Zoning Hearing Board

The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. One request seeks to exceed the maximum impervious area limit for a pool at 319 Logan Street, and the other seeks fence height and transparency variances at 237 Chestnut Street. The board will also discuss the notification process for property owners within 100 feet of a subject property.

• Variance to exceed 60% impervious area limit by 8% for pool at 319 Logan Street
• Variance for 6-foot fence (2 feet over limit) along Melville Lane at 237 Chestnut Street
• Variance for 0% transparency fence (40% less than minimum) along Melville Lane
• Variance for 0% transparency fence (5% less than minimum) along 235 Chestnut Street
• Discussion on notification process for owners within 100 feet of ZHB applications

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes from August and September, review old business including fall tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs, and consider numerous tree work and removal requests from residents. The commission will also discuss a new application form for tree pruning/removal and hear the borough arborist's report.

• Tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs for fall 2023
• Tree work requests at 851 Nevin Ave, 340 Walnut St, 410 & 412 Thorn St, 402 Peebles, 213 Centennial Ave, 605 Charette, 623 Cochran St, 609 Locust Pl, 535 Centennial Ave, 625 Cochran St, 703 Cochran St
• New application form for tree pruning/removal
• Tree work requests at 216 Chestnut St, 308 Chestnut St, 520 Pine Rd, 306 Grant St (including removal of valuable borough trees without permission), 309 Thorn St, 311 Thorn St, 897 Thorn St, 620 Grove St, 311 Centennial Ave
• Visitor Barbara Tuite of 216 Chestnut St signed in

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and review various administrative and operational items. Topics include the 2024 budget draft, several property and infrastructure matters, and two ordinances under old business. The meeting also includes public comments and reports from the manager and council members.

• 2024 Budget Draft
• Chicken Ordinance
• Time of Sale Dye Testing Ordinance
• 149 Walnut Street Easement
• Fuel Tanks Removal

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on September 12, 2023, to consider routine administrative items, approve several street closure requests for community events, and vote on contracts and development-related motions. Key actions include awarding a $69,950 ADA replacement project, approving an animal control contract, and considering a minor land development application.

• Award $69,950 to Avelli Construction for Centennial Avenue ADA replacement project
• Approve animal control contract with Hoffman's Boarding Kennels for 2024
• Approve minor land development application for 400 Broad Street
• Approve certificate of appropriateness for 604 Pine Street (wrought iron fence) and 200 Broad Street (ADA ramp and door)
• Approve escrow agreement with 590 Beaver Street LLC for zoning amendments on off-site parking

Council approved a contract for ADA replacements on Centennial Avenue and a payment for the Crescent Avenue Slide Repair Project. The board also granted multiple street closure requests for block parties and events, and approved several land development and historic certificates.

• Awarded Centennial Avenue ADA Replacement Project to Avelli Construction for $69,950.00
• Approved $112,337.50 payment to Allison Park Contractors for Crescent Avenue Slide Repair Project
• Approved Escrow Agreement with 590 Beaver Street, LLC Developer
• Approved 2024 animal control contract with Hoffman’s Boarding Kennels
• Approved minor land development application for 400 Broad Street
• Approved Certificates of Appropriateness for 604 Pine Street and 200 Broad Street
• Approved street closures for Division Street, Nevin Avenue, Shaw Alley, and Peebles Street
• Approved Trick or Treat for October 31, 2023, from 6-8 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of a minor land development application for 400 Broad Street, submitted by RETTEW on behalf of CBRE – Bank of America. The property is in the C-1 zoning district. The commission will also discuss zoning ordinances.

• Public hearing for minor land development at 400 Broad St. (C-1 district)
• Motion to recommend the 400 Broad St. development to Borough Council
• Discussion of zoning ordinances

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review old business on tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs for 2023, and consider new business including the borough arborist's report and multiple tree work/pruning/removal requests from residents. The commission will also review a landscape plan for 400 Broad Street and School Street.

• Tree removals program – 2023 spring and fall
• Tree planting program – 2023 fall
• Tree maintenance program – 2023 fall
• Tree work requests at 402 Peebles, 605 Chartte Pl, 340 Walnut St, 410 & 412 Thorn St, 851 Nevin Ave, 623 Cochran St, 609 Locust Pl, 535 Centennial Ave, 703 Cochran St, 625 Cochran St, 474 Chadwick St
• Review of landscape plan for 400 Broad Street and School Street

The Commission unanimously approved the Arborist Report, which included pruning approvals and one removal denial. Members discussed the upcoming Fall 2023 tree removal and planting programs and reviewed ongoing administrative ordinance modifications.

• Approved Arborist Report and tree removals (unanimous)
• Denied removal application for tree tag 1323 at 623 Cochran St.
• Approved pruning for 661 Charette Pl., 609 Locust, 535 Centennial, 703 Cochran St., and 625 Cochran
• No objection to private tree removal at 474 Chadwick
• No objection to updated landscape plan at 400 Broad St. (unanimous)

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and receive updates on various projects, grants, and the 2024 budget. They will also consider several ordinances and policies, including a dumpster ordinance, a chicken ordinance, zoning amendments, fire and life safety inspections, and Airbnb policy updates. Public comments are limited to five minutes.

• 2024 budget update
• Dumpster ordinance
• Chicken ordinance
• Misc. zoning amendments for 2023-2024
• Airbnb policy updates

The meeting consisted of discussions regarding various ordinances and reports. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 p.m. (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda, bills, and monthly reports. They will vote on a resolution to participate in Allegheny County's Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs for 2024-2026, and consider several requests to close streets for neighborhood block parties. The agenda also includes a motion to authorize bidding for a new T-ball field and a material transfer agreement with the University of Pittsburgh for wastewater samples.

• Resolution 2023-012: Notice to participate in Allegheny County CDBG and HOME programs for 2024-2026
• Street closure: Centennial Avenue between Straight and Nevin, Oct 15, 1-6 PM, block party
• Street closure: Maple Lane 600-800 block, Sept 17, 3-9 PM, block party with catering trucks
• Street closure: Hill Street 500 block, Aug 6, 4-8 PM, surprise party (ratification)
• Motion to approve Gateway Engineers to bid for new T-ball field at War Memorial Park

Borough Council approved three neighborhood block party street closures and authorized bidding for a new t-ball field at War Memorial Park. The council also adopted a resolution regarding federal grant programs for 2024-2026 and approved a wastewater sample transfer agreement with the University of Pittsburgh.

• Approved Resolution 2023-012 for CDBG and HOME program notice (All in favor)
• Approved closure of Centennial Avenue for block party on Oct 15, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved closure of 600-800 section of Maple Lane for block party on Sept 17, 2023 (All in favor)
• Ratified closure of 500 block of Hill Street for party on Aug 6, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved Gateway Engineers to go out for bid for new t-ball field at War Memorial Park (All in favor)
• Approved Material Transfer Agreement with University of Pittsburgh for wastewater samples (Bozzo abstained, others in favor)

Historic Review Commission

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission is meeting to review an application for accessible upgrades at 200 Broad Street and to receive final fence details for 604 Pine Rd. The commission will also approve minutes from April and get an update on the Borough Building survey.

• 200 Broad Street: accessible upgrades to replace rear door, guards, and handrails
• 604 Pine Rd: final fence material and style presentation
• Update on Borough Building survey
• Approval of April 3, 2023 minutes

Zoning Hearing Board

The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on August 1, 2023, to consider a variance application from Tracy L. Moravitz (Tracy's Kitchen LLC) for property at 415 Centennial Avenue. The applicant seeks variances to allow a take-out restaurant (without drive-through), a window sign, front-yard parking, and a smaller loading space in the front yard. The board will also discuss the process for notifying nearby property owners about zoning applications.

• Variance for restaurant take-out use at 415 Centennial Avenue
• Variance to display a window sign
• Variance to allow parking in the front yard
• Variance for a loading space smaller than 400 sq ft and in the front yard
• Discussion on notification process for property owners within 100 feet

Shade Tree Commission

The Commission approved tree work applications for three addresses based on the Arborist Report. One application was denied, and two others were tabled for further review. The Commission also recommended requesting payment for a replacement tree at 822 Thorn Street.

• Approved July minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended payment request for replacement tree at 822 Thorn Street
• Approved tree work at 216 Henry Ave
• Approved tree work at 213 Centennial Ave
• Approved tree work at 100 Centennial Ave
• Denied tree work at 234 Chestnut St
• Tabled tree work at 526 Cochran St, 425 Peebles St, and 505 Grove St

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss various administrative and policy items. Topics include grant applications, building HVAC, charging stations, a stream project, short-term rentals, parking, and a block party. Old business includes a dumpster ordinance, dye test, brush/trees, and T-ball field; new business covers a chicken ordinance, zoning amendment requests, and a letter from the Kiwanis Club.

• Grant updates and applications
• HVAC for borough building
• Charging stations
• Dumpster ordinance
• Chicken ordinance

The meeting consisted of discussions regarding grant applications, building HVAC, and several proposed ordinances. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded for the items discussed.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will consider two new variance requests for properties on Thorn Street. The first seeks relief for an addition and detached garage at 871 Thorn Street, and the second for a roof on an existing garage at 722 Thorn Street. The board will also discuss procedures for mailing and posting properties.

• Case 23-09: Picarsic request for variances at 871 Thorn Street (impervious coverage 65% vs 60% max; side yard 4'-1" vs 6'; rear yard 5' vs 20'; garage side yard 1'10.5" vs 5')
• Case 23-10: O'Shea request for variance at 722 Thorn Street (side yard setback 0' vs 5' required)
• Discussion of ZHB procedures for mailing and posting properties

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss tree-related matters, including requests for memorial tree replanting and plaque locations, old business on unpaid tree costs and violations, and new applications for tree work at multiple properties. The commission will also hear the borough arborist's report and consider approval of the June 6, 2023 minutes.

• Request to replant Memorial Tree at corner Beaver & Nevin
• 822 Thorn Street – owner did not pay for new tree
• 601 Blackburn Road – notice of violation
• 402 Peebles Street – dangerous Sugar Maple branch removal
• Tree work applications for 535 Boundary, 526 Cochran, 720 Beaver, 237 Walnut, 345 Thorn, 151 Walnut, 216 Henry, 100 Centennial

The Shade Tree Commission approved the Arborist Report and several specific applications for tree pruning and removal. The commission also approved a memorial plaque for Beth Noble and the replanting of memorial trees for Gary Fleming pending an application.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Approved canopy pruning at 237 Walnut Street; rejected root pruning
• Approved pruning at 151 Walnut Street
• Approved removal at 100 Centennial Avenue
• Approved memorial plaque for Beth Noble (unanimous)
• Approved replanting of memorial trees for Gary Fleming pending application
• Approved Arborist Report and tree removal (unanimous)
• Recommended payment request for replacement tree at 822 Thorn Street

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use application for a private parking lot expansion at 529 Beaver Street. They will also consider several motions, including approving a land development addition for the YMCA, accepting a retirement, purchasing a new fire truck, and approving road closures for the YMCA Turkey Trot. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda, minutes, and monthly reports.

• Public hearing and motion to approve conditional use for parking lot expansion at 529 Beaver Street
• Motion to approve Ordinance No. 1384 establishing a stop sign and crosswalk on Beaver Street at Boundary Street
• Motion to approve YMCA land development addition at 625 Blackburn Road
• Motion to purchase a 2027 Pierce 107 ft. aerial ladder fire truck to replace 1997 model
• Motion to approve road closures for YMCA Turkey Trot on Nov 24, 2023

Borough Council approved the purchase of a 2027 Pierce aerial ladder fire truck and a conditional use application for a private parking lot at 529 Beaver Street. The council also enacted an ordinance for a new stop sign and crosswalk at Beaver Street and Boundary Street.

• Approved conditional use application for private parking lot at 529 Beaver Street
• Enacted Ordinance no. 1384 for a stop sign and crosswalk at Beaver Street and Boundary Street
• Approved YMCA land development addition application at 625 Blackburn Road
• Approved purchase of 2027 Pierce 107 Ft. aerial ladder fire truck
• Approved road closures for YMCA Turkey Trot on November 23, 2023
• Accepted retirement of Public Works employee Sam Bruno effective August 1, 2023
• Approved Consent Agenda
• Approved Monthly Reports

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending approval to Borough Council for a land development addition at 625 Blackburn Rd. and a conditional use for a private parking lot expansion at 529 Beaver St. The commission will also discuss zoning ordinances and food trucks.

• Public hearing and possible recommendation: land development (addition) at 625 Blackburn Rd.
• Public hearing and possible recommendation: conditional use (private parking lot expansion) at 529 Beaver St.
• Discussion: Zoning Ordinances
• Discussion: Food Trucks

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and receive updates on various municipal matters. Items include a request from Sweetwater for Riverfront Park, Theater Square property, new parking meter updates, paving, storm drains, and grants. Old business includes a discussion with Chief Shayne Quinn about Cochran Hose and dye test/dumpster drafts, while new business covers a stop sign at Beaver/Boundary, public works duties regarding residents' trees and brush, and a request from State Rep Val Gaydos to use the borough building.

• Sweetwater request for Riverfront Park
• Theater Square property discussion
• New parking meter updates
• Paving update
• Stop sign at Beaver/Boundary

The meeting consisted of discussions regarding borough property, infrastructure, and public works. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded outside of the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:59 p.m. (unanimous)

Borough Council

Borough Council approved resolutions to set parking rates for Zones 1 and 2 and seek $100,000 in RAAC funds for pedestrian light replacement. The council also approved a lot line revision at 600 Beaver Street and a street closure for the Vintage Gran Prix event.

• Approved Resolution 2023-009 to seek $100,000 from RAAC for Pedestrian Light Replacement Project
• Approved Resolution 2023-010 appointing Nicole Bechtold as an alternate to the Civil Service Commission
• Approved Resolution 2023-011 setting parking rates in Zones 1 and 2
• Approved installation of retro reflective route signs supplied by Ohio River Trail Council
• Approved closure of Beaver Street from Broad Street to Division Street on July 18, 2023, for Vintage Gran Prix
• Approved lot line revision at 600 Beaver Street
• Approved hiring Kurt Smith as full-time laborer at Wastewater Plant at $21.40 per hour

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a lot line revision for 600 Beaver Street, with a possible motion to recommend approval to Borough Council. They will also discuss old business including the nomination of a chairperson and the YMCA addition at 625 Blackburn, and new business on a parking lot expansion at 529 Beaver St. as a conditional use. Discussions will cover Village Overlay zoning ordinances, financial institutions in the overlay, and a parking study.

• Public hearing: Lot line revision at 600 Beaver Street (C-1 zoning district, Village Overlay)
• Old business: Nomination of Chairperson
• Old business: 625 Blackburn YMCA addition
• New business: 529 Beaver St. parking lot expansion (conditional use)
• Discussion: Village Overlay zoning ordinances and parking study

Zoning Hearing Board

The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will consider a request by Daniel & Andrea Borecki for variances to build a 2-story addition at 703 Harbaugh Street in the R-1A zoning district. The requested variances cover building coverage (proposed 49.09% vs. 45% max), side yard setbacks (1' and 0' proposed vs. 12' total), front yard setback for a corner lot (4'3" proposed vs. 10' required), and parking/garage placement. The board will also discuss rescheduling the July meeting.

• Variance for building coverage: 49.09% proposed vs. 45% max
• Variance for side yard setbacks: 1' and 0' proposed vs. 12' total
• Variance for front yard setback: 4'3" proposed vs. 10' required
• Variance for garage/parking placement in front yard
• July meeting date rescheduling

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss tree-related business, including approval of minutes, old and new business items, and correspondence. They will review the borough arborist's report, tree work applications, and notices of violation. The meeting is open to visitors.

• Tree work application for pruning at 345 Thorn Street (Borough Tree #153)
• Notice of violation at 601 Thorn Street
• Dead memorial tree at 430 Beaver (Defazio Memorial Tree)
• Diseased borough trees at 897 Thorn Street
• Eagle Scout project by Luke Hotchkiss

The Commission approved the Arborist Report with one location modification and authorized the removal of a dead memorial tree. Several pruning and removal requests were tabled or approved pending corrected applications from property owners.

• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Arborist Report with planting modified to 800 Block of Beaver
• Approved pruning request for 345 Thorn (pending corrected application)
• Approved removal of dead Defazio Memorial Tree at 430 Beaver
• Tabled removal of Zelkova at 897 Thorn pending application from titled owner
• No objections recorded for landscaping plan at 529 Beaver Street

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss various topics, including sustainable initiatives, chamber events, bike signage for the Ohio River Trail, a Vintage Grand Prix event, fire department matters, road closure procedures, and draft ordinances for dumpsters and dye-testing. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Bike signage for Ohio River Trail
• Vintage Grand Prix event discussion
• Fire department discussion with Chief Shayne Quinn
• Draft dumpster ordinance discussion
• Draft dye-test ordinance discussion

The workshop meeting consisted of discussions regarding the Vintage Grand Prix, road closure policies, and draft ordinances for dumpsters and dye-testing. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded other than the adjournment of the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council will consider several motions, including awarding contracts for paving, tree removal, and LED upgrades, as well as approving a short-term rental permit and street closures for community events. The agenda is largely routine, with no ordinances or resolutions scheduled.

• Award $461,931 to Youngblood Paving for 2023 paving program
• Award $23,750 to Tall Timbers Tree Experts for tree removal
• Approve $5,606.26 LED upgrade proposal from Exact Electrical Solution
• Approve short-term rental permit for 556 Centennial Avenue
• Approve street closures for neighborhood events on Emery, Fountain, and Broad Streets

Borough Council awarded contracts for paving and tree removal and approved LED upgrades for the Borough building. The council also approved a short-term rental permit and several temporary street closures for community events.

• Awarded 2023 Paving Program to Youngblood Paving for $461,931.00
• Awarded 2023 Tree Removal Program to Tall Timbers Tree Experts for $23,750.00
• Approved LED upgrades at Borough building from Exact Electrical Solution, LLC for $5,606.26
• Approved short-term rental permit application for 556 Centennial Avenue
• Approved 3rd floor addition and roof top deck at 352 Beaver Street
• Approved closure of Broad Street (Beaver to Thorn) June 10, 2023, for wellness event
• Approved closure of Fountain Street (Centennial to Hill) May 28, 2023, for block party
• Approved closure of 150-foot section of Emery Street May 29, 2023, for neighborhood picnic

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on a land development proposal at 352 Beaver Street for a third-floor addition with a rooftop deck, and may vote to recommend approval to Borough Council. The commission will also reorganize by appointing officers and discuss 2023 priorities.

• Public hearing for land development at 352 Beaver Street (C-1 zoning, village overlay) for 3rd floor addition with roof top deck
• Motion to approve April 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Appointment of chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary
• Discussion of 2023 Planning Commission priorities

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss various operational and community items, including updates on grants, the road program, a tree bid, and a proposal for salt storage. They will also consider new business such as parking spots for Union Aid, bike trail signage, and Safe Streets & Roads grant opportunities. The meeting includes public comments and an executive session on personnel.

• Glen Osborne proposal for salt storage
• Road program update
• Tree bid update and Earth Day tree planting
• Safe Street & Roads grant opportunities
• Parking spots for Union Aid

The council workshop consisted of discussions on manager reports, old business, and new business. No votes were taken on the items discussed. The meeting adjourned following an executive session.

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council is meeting to approve several resolutions, including disbursing grant funds to the public library, appointing planning commission members, and confirming no police pension contributions are needed for 2023. They will also consider a motion to certify the Historic Review Commission's denial of a demolition application for the Herbst House at 200 Walnut Street, and approve a certificate of appropriateness for a carport at 520 Pine Road. Additionally, they will vote on a mobile fingerprint scanner agreement with QVCOG and cancel services with a grant writer.

• Resolution 2023-006: authorize disbursement of Keystone Grant funds to Sewickley Public Library
• Resolution 2023-007: appoint Nicole Kriebel and Blair Chan to Planning Commission
• Resolution 2023-008: no police pension member contributions required for 2023
• Motion to certify denial of demolition for Herbst House at 200 Walnut Street
• Motion to approve certificate of appropriateness for attached carport at 520 Pine Road

Borough Council certified the Historic Review Commission's recommendation to deny the demolition of 200 Walnut Street. Other actions included approving a library grant disbursement and appointing two members to the Planning Commission.

• Denied demolition application for 200 Walnut Street (Herbst House)
• Approved Resolution 2023-006 for grant fund disbursement to Sewickley Public Library
• Approved Resolution 2023-007 appointing Nicole Kriebel and Blair Chan to the Planning Commission
• Approved Resolution 2023-008 stating no Police Pension member contributions are required for 2023
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for attached carport at 520 Pine Road
• Approved Mobile Fingerprint Scanner agreement via QVCOG
• Canceled services with grant writer Denton, Cohen & Grigsby P.C. effective April 30, 2023

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review the borough arborist's report, and consider tree work/removal applications for properties on Boundary, Bank, and Thorn Streets. They will also discuss a location request for a plaque honoring Mary Silverman. The meeting is routine business with no major policy decisions.

• Tree work/removal applications: 535 Boundary Street, 246 Bank Street, 237 Bank Street, 867 Thorn Street
• Follow-up on 246 and 237 Bank Street from March 7, 2023 meeting
• Pre-approved application for 867 Thorn Street from June 6, 2022
• Location request for plaque for 'Mary Silverman'
• Approval of March 7, 2023 minutes

The Commission approved the Arborist Report, which included the rejection of two removal applications and the approval of one. A planting schedule for 18 new memorial trees was reviewed for Earth Day, and a bid package for the removal of 19 trees and 2 stumps was published.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Arborist Report and tree removals (unanimous)
• Approved tree removal application for 535 Boundary St
• Rejected tree removal applications for 246 Bank St and 237 Bank St
• Approved planting of 18 new trees for April 22nd
• Published bid package for removal of 19 trees and 2 stumps

Zoning Hearing Board

The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will consider two new cases at its April 4, 2023 meeting. One is a request by 517 Locust Place, LLC for a variance to reduce required off-street parking for a proposed sit-down restaurant at 529 Locust Place. The other is an appeal by Lex & Zach, LLC of the zoning officer's denial of a permit for a third-floor addition with rooftop deck at 352 Beaver Street, seeking relief from the 40-foot height limit. No pending cases are listed, and the agenda includes only these two items plus standard procedural items.

• Case 23-06: Variance for 3 of 5 required off-street parking spaces for sit-down restaurant at 529 Locust Place (C-1 district, Village Overlay)
• Case 23-07: Appeal of zoning permit denial for 3rd floor addition with rooftop deck at 352 Beaver Street
• Case 23-07: Variance from 40' max building height for elevator/stairwell tower and guard/railing exceeding 40'
• Both cases involve C-1 zoning district and Village Overlay regulations

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission is meeting to reorganize by appointing officers, approve prior minutes, and discuss three new business items: a proposed addition at the YMCA on 625 Blackburn Rd., a third-floor addition with rooftop deck at 352 Beaver St., and the commission's 2023 priorities. These are discussion items only, with no final decisions scheduled.

• Discussion of new addition at YMCA, 625 Blackburn Rd.
• Discussion of 3rd floor addition with roof top deck at 352 Beaver St.
• Review of 2023 Planning Commission priorities
• Appointment of chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary
• Approval of minutes from 9/7/2022 and 11/2/2022

Historic Review Commission

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission will consider two applications for carports at 254 Broad Street and 520 Pine Road, and will review the annual Certified Local Government (CLG) report. The meeting includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and new business items.

• 254 Broad Street: application for a 2-car detached carport
• 520 Pine Road: application for a 1-car attached carport to existing detached 2-car garage
• CLG annual report review

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and receive updates on various municipal matters, including a Duquesne Light outage update, federal grant updates, and several new business items such as a mobile fingerprint scanner policy and a parking transition. The meeting includes public comments and reports from the manager and council members.

• Duquesne Light outage update
• Federal grant update
• Stop sign at Beaver/Boundary
• War Memorial Park practice field
• Glen Osborne proposal for salt storage

Council appointed Nicole Kriebel to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Other items were discussed without recorded decisions.

• Appointed Nicole Kriebel to the Planning Commission (All in favor)

Borough Council

Borough Council approved resolutions for sewer treatment plant improvements and a grant for tennis court rehabilitation. The council also authorized bidding for the 2023 Paving Program and the relocation of a T-ball field. Several temporary street closures for community events and a recurring closure for a local business were approved.

• Approved Resolution 2023-004 for Sewickley Borough Sewer Treatment Plant improvements
• Approved Resolution 2023-005 for Chadwick Park Tennis Court Rehabilitation-Pickle Ball Project grant
• Approved Gateway Engineers to bid for T-ball field relocation at War Memorial Park
• Approved Gateway Engineers to bid for 2023 Paving Program
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 243-245 Frederick Avenue
• Approved street closures for Straight Street (June 9), Locust Street (May 5), and Broad Street (Oct 14)
• Approved weekly closure of Division Street from May 1 to Oct 31 for Lula
• Voted to terminate a suspended employee following executive session

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review the borough arborist's report, and consider tree work/removal applications for two properties. They will also discuss location requests for three plaques honoring Brandt, Calabrese, and Munn.

• Tree work/removal application: 215 Chestnut Street (September 2022)
• Tree work/removal application: 402 Peebles Street (September 2022)
• Location requests for 3 plaques: Brandt, Calabrese & Munn

The Commission approved the arborist report with new requirements for stump grinding in removal bids. Members agreed to retire tree tag numbers after removal and to include species and planting year on new tags. Requests for tree removals on Bank Street were tabled pending arborist inspection.

• Approved amended February minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Arborist Report with added stump grinding requirements
• Tabled tree removal requests for 237 and 246 Bank Street
• Agreed to retire tree tag numbers after a tree is removed
• Agreed to include species and planting year on tree tags

Historic Review Commission

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission is meeting to consider a request for a carriage house garage door replacement at 243 Frederick Ave. They will also discuss CLG and Keystone grants and the HRC ordinance. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and is otherwise routine.

• 243 Frederick Ave. – Carriage house garage door replacement
• Discussion of CLG and Keystone grants
• Discussion of HRC ordinance
• Approval of 11-1-2022 minutes

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and review several ongoing and new items, including the 2023 road paving program, capital improvements, a pickleball review, and finalizing the T-Ball field at War Memorial Park. The agenda also includes updates on community events like the KOC Easter Egg Hunt and Earth Day, plus a request for a stop sign at Beaver/Boundary. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with an executive session scheduled for personnel matters.

• 2023 Road Paving Program
• Capital Improvements
• Pickleball Review
• T-Ball Field – War Memorial Park - Finalize
• Stop Sign request Beaver/Boundary

The council workshop consisted of discussions regarding park events, road paving, and capital improvements. No formal actions were taken on these items. The meeting concluded with an executive session on personnel matters where no action was taken.

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, adopt two ordinances (a fire protection agreement with Glen Osborne and the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code), and vote on several event permits and a final sidewalk payment. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.

• Adopt Ordinance 1382: fire protection agreement with Borough of Glen Osborne
• Adopt Ordinance 1383: 2015 International Property Maintenance Code
• Approve final sidewalk payment of $57,520.05 to N&N
• Street closures for safety event (April 15), Café Racer (Aug 13), Harvest Festival (Sept 9), Halloween and Santa parades
• Resolution 2023-003: regulations for park shelter rentals at War Memorial Park

Borough Council adopted a fire protection agreement with Glen Osborne and updated the International Property Maintenance Code. The council also approved several street closures and permits for community events, including the Harvest Festival and holiday parades.

• Approved Resolution 2023-002 regarding Board appointments for the Borough and Water Authority
• Approved Resolution 2023-003 establishing rental regulations for War Memorial Park shelters
• Adopted Ordinance 1382 for a fire protection agreement with the Borough of Glen Osborne
• Adopted Ordinance 1383 adopting the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code
• Approved April 15 street closure on Locust Street for a safety event
• Approved 2023 Café Racer event at War Memorial Park for August 13
• Approved 2023 Sewickley Harvest Festival street closures and shared cost of port-a-johns
• Approved final payment of $57,520.05 to N&N for the Sidewalk Project

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve January minutes, discuss old business, and review the borough arborist's report on 2023 spring tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs. They will also consider tree removal applications for three specific properties and update contact information and the list of licensed tree experts.

• Tree removal applications for 788 Ohio River Boulevard, 241 Walnut Street (near Frederick Street), and 400 Broad Street
• 2023 spring tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs
• List of replacement tree species
• GIS and tree tags updates
• Photos from Luke Hotchkiss's 2022 Eagle Scout project

The Shade Tree Commission approved the Arborist Report and specific tree removal applications for three addresses. The commission decided to exclude replanting from the upcoming removal bid package to first determine species and strategy. Members also discussed potential modifications to the tree ordinance (Section 267-9) to streamline scheduling for in-budget work.

• Approved January minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tree removal at 788 Ohio River Blvd
• Approved tree removal at 241 Walnut St.
• Approved tree removal at 400 Broad St.
• Decided replanting will not be included in the removal bid package
• Decided tree tags will be numbered sequentially and not replaced after removals
• Approved Arborist Report and tree removals

Zoning Hearing Board

The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will consider Case No. 23-01, a request by Slipp north, LLC for three variances for the property at 541-545 Beaver St. The variances relate to the property's use as a place of assembly, the maximum number of days a temporary structure may be used, and the number of required off-street parking spaces. No new cases are listed.

• Case No. 23-01: variance for Place of Assembly use (not permitted in C-1 district)
• Variance for temporary structure max days allowed (§330-602(b))
• Variance for off-street parking spaces required (§330-1001)
• Property: 541-545 Beaver St, Parcel ID 421-A-7, C-1 zoning with Village Overlay

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss various municipal matters, including updates on grants, charging stations, and the Little Garden Club Centennial Gift. They will also address old business such as the T-ball field at War Memorial Park, pickleball, and the International Property Maintenance Ordinance, and new business including parking conversion and recreation/parks discussions.

• Parking conversion discussion
• Pickleball discussion
• T-ball Field at War Memorial Park
• International Property Maintenance Ordinance
• Duquesne Light update

The meeting consisted of discussions regarding power outages, grants, and local ordinances. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:11 p.m. (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda, minutes, and monthly reports. They will also vote on several resolutions and motions, including a $96,017.50 payment for tree removal on Ohio River Blvd, a street closure for a car show, and personnel changes.

• Resolution 2023-001: appointments to boards and commissions
• Ordinance 1382: fire protection services with Glen Osborne Borough
• Payment No. 1 to Adler Tree Service: $96,017.50 for Ohio River Blvd tree removal
• Street closure: Broad Street between Thorn and Beaver, Aug 12, 2023, 8 AM-4 PM for Sewickley Car Show
• Retirement of Antonio Verbene (Public Works) and resignations from Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board

Borough Council approved a payment for tree removal services and authorized the advertisement of a fire protection services ordinance. The council also approved a street closure for the Sewickley Car show and processed several personnel changes.

• Approved $96,017.50 payment to Adler Tree Service for Ohio River Blvd Tree Removal
• Approved authorization to advertise Ordinance 1382 for fire protection services between Glen Osborne Borough and Sewickley Borough
• Approved closing Broad Street between Thorn and Beaver Streets on August 12, 2023, for the Sewickley Car show
• Approved retirement of Public Works employee Antonio Verbene effective February 1, 2023
• Accepted resignation of Nathan St. Germain from the Planning Commission
• Accepted resignation of Daniel Borecki from the Zoning Hearing Board
• Approved Resolution 2023-001 regarding appointments and terms for Boards and Commissions
• Approved Consent Agenda and Monthly Reports

Zoning Hearing Board

The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will meet to consider four variance requests, including two pending cases from previous meetings and two new cases. The board will also appoint its chairman, vice-chairman, and solicitor for the year. Decisions on these requests will affect property owners' ability to proceed with projects that require zoning relief.

• Case 22-09: Variance request by Kimberly & Jack Brooks for property at 338 Chestnut St. (R-1A district)
• Case 22-10: Variance request by 590 Beaver Street, LLC for property at 590 Beaver St. (C-1, Village Overlay)
• Case 23-01: Slipp north, LLC seeks 3 variances for 541-545 Beaver St. (C-1, Village Overlay) for place of assembly, temporary structure days, and off-street parking spaces
• Case 23-02: Paul McGonagle seeks variance for 319 McCready Way (R-1A) for transparency requirements for a 6' side yard fence
• Appointments: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Solicitor Emily Mueller of GRB Law firm

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss old business including tree removals and inspection reports, and consider new business such as approving bills. Budget status is not available. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of December 5, 2022 minutes
• Tree removal approved at 335 Henry Avenue
• Gateway inspection report: tree removals on 12.14.22
• Approval of bills

The Commission approved the December 2022 minutes and an invoice for arborist work. The body elected Kathy Brandt as President and Christopher Crayton as Secretary. Members discussed planning for Earth Day tree plantings and potential updates to the STC ordinance.

• Approved December 2022 minutes
• Voted Kathy Brandt as President of STC
• Appointed Christopher Crayton as STC secretary
• Approved Arborist Invoice #354 for December work