Sewickley public meetings in 2024

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council will vote on setting the 2025 real estate tax millage rate at 6.25 mills and adopting the 2025 proposed municipal budget. Other actions include approving a police pension contribution waiver, updating civil service rules, and authorizing a structural assessment of the Hoey's Run Culvert. The meeting also includes public comment, introduction of a new police patch, and several other motions.

• Resolution 2024-021 setting 2025 real estate tax millage at 6.25 mills
• Adoption of the 2025 proposed municipal budget
• Resolution 2024-022 waiving police pension member contributions for 2017-2018
• Ordinance #1393 amending civil service rules and regulations
• Motion to authorize structural assessment of the Hoey's Run Culvert

The council approved the 2025 municipal budget and set the real estate tax millage at 6.25 mills. It also approved a police pension contribution waiver for 2017-2018, updated civil service rules, and authorized several projects including a culvert assessment and bids for park and parking lot work. A ground lease amendment for the Village Theater Company was tabled.

• Approved 2025 municipal budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-021 setting 6.25 mills real estate tax for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-022 waiving police pension member contributions for 2017-2018 (unanimous)
• Enacted Civil Service Ordinance #1393 updating rules (unanimous)
• Approved disability pension for Officer Douglas Maust effective Aug 4, 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized Gateway Engineers structural assessment of Hoey's Run Culvert (unanimous)
• Approved going out to bid for Chadwick Park Project and Municipal Parking Lot Project (unanimous)
• Tabled third amendment to ground lease with Village Theater Company (unanimous)

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission will meet to discuss the fall/winter tree removal and planting programs, and review tree work applications at 703 Harbaugh Street, 121 River Avenue, and 330 Frederick Avenue. The commission will also consider a landscape plan for 328 Beaver Street/327 Duquesne Way requested by the Planning Commission. Additionally, they will discuss changes to the tree ordinance and a list of licensed tree experts.

• Tree removal program — 2024 fall/winter
• Tree planting program — 2024 fall to 2025 spring
• Tree work applications at 703 Harbaugh Street, 121 River Avenue, and 330 Frederick Avenue
• Landscape plan review for 328 Beaver Street/327 Duquesne Way requested by Planning Commission
• Discussion of changes/additions to the tree ordinance

Historic Review Commission

The Historic Review Commission is meeting to review several sections of the borough's ordinances, including definitions and criteria for exterior work applications. The body will also discuss the Herbst House and the commission's webpage.

• Review of Ordinance §198-2: Finding of facts and declaration of policy
• Review of Ordinance §198-3: Definitions
• Review of Ordinance §198-5: Establishment of the Historic Review Commission
• Review of Ordinance §198-6: Criteria for evaluation of applications for exterior work
• Discussion regarding Herbst House

Borough Workshop

Borough Council will review a draft resolution for the 2025 millage and discuss parking policies and a theater lease agreement. The meeting includes reports on capital improvements and traffic study findings from Gateway Engineers.

• Millage Draft Resolution for 2025
• Traffic Study Findings from Gateway Engineers
• Sewickley Parking Policy and Procedures
• Theater Lease Agreement
• Civil Service Draft Ordinance

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council will vote on resolutions to ratify emergency repairs to Hoey's Run culvert (damaged by a sinkhole at 357 Ferry Street) without bidding, and to apply for three Local Share Account grants totaling $2,197,600.13 for WWTP UV upgrades, Crescent Phase 2 slope repairs, and 2025 sewer repairs. Two ordinances are proposed: one prohibiting smoking in borough parks (Ordinance 1391) and another setting rates and rules for borough-owned EV charging stations (Ordinance 1392). Other items include a Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for a fence at 340 Walnut Street, final payments for grant projects, and advertising the 2025 proposed budget.

• Ratify emergency repairs to Hoey's Run culvert without advertising or bidding (Resolution 2024-017)
• Request LSA grant of $843,750 for WWTP UV upgrades (Resolution 2024-018)
• Request LSA grant of $890,242 for Crescent Phase 2 slope repairs (Resolution 2024-019)
• Request LSA grant of $463,608.13 for 2025 sewer repair program (Resolution 2024-020)
• Ordinance 1391 prohibiting smoking in borough parks and recreation areas

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will hold hearings on two variance applications. Case 24-11 seeks variances to operate a daycare-nursery in a dwelling at 618 Locust Place, including a reduced buffer yard. Case 24-12 seeks a variance to waive off-street loading space for a proposed restaurant at 524 Locust Place.

• Case 24-11: Application for variances from Section 330-601.F(1) and (5) to allow a day-care center-nursery at 618 Locust Place, Apartment 1, with a 3-foot buffer instead of 5 feet.
• Case 24-12: Application for variance from Section 330-1004.C and D, Table 12, to permit no dedicated off-street loading space for a proposed restaurant at 524 Locust Place.
• No pending cases are listed on the agenda.

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission will approve October meeting minutes, hear the borough arborist's report on fall/winter tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs, and consider tree work applications for 220 Bank Street and 328 Beaver Street/327 Duquesne Way (where a $350 payment has been received for a new tree). Old business includes proposed changes to the tree ordinance and a list of licensed tree experts.

• Approval of minutes from October 1, 2024 meeting
• Borough arborist's report on 2024 fall/winter tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs
• Tree work application at 220 Bank Street
• Tree work application at 328 Beaver Street/327 Duquesne Way with $350 payment received
• Discussion of tree ordinance changes and list of licensed tree experts

Historic Review Commission

The Historic Review Commission will discuss a Keystone preservation planning grant as new business and continue review of the historic district ordinance as old business. They will also approve minutes from the September and October 2024 meetings. The public is invited for informal guidance on historic construction.

• Keystone preservation planning grant (new business)
• Historic district ordinance review (old business)
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2024 and October 7, 2024

Borough Workshop

Sewickley Borough Council holds a workshop meeting to discuss the 2025 budget and millage rate, a proposed smoking ban in parks, an EV charging ordinance, and other items. The meeting includes committee reports and updates on the Ferry Sinkhole and Walnut Green ribbon cutting.

• Discussion of 2025 Budget/Millage Rate
• Prohibiting Smoking in Borough Parks Ordinance
• EV Charging Ordinance discussion (Julie Barnes e-mail)
• 3rd Party Services for Fire & Safety Inspections
• Ferry Sinkhole update

Borough Council

The council will vote on resolutions including an intergovernmental cooperation agreement for the Route 65 corridor and approve sewer repair contracts totaling over $260,000. They will also set 2025 pension obligations, consider naming a park 'Walnut Green,' and decide on several street closure requests for events.

• Resolution 2024-015 authorizing an intergovernmental cooperation agreement for improving the Route 65 corridor
• Award of $152,600.25 to Insituform Technologies for 2024 sewer repairs (Contract A)
• Award of $109,145.00 plus $76,000 for alternate bid items to Osiris Enterprises for sewer repairs (Contract B)
• Approval of 2025 minimum pension obligation: $165,456 for police, $46,352 for non-uniformed defined contribution, $0 for non-uniformed pension
• Approval of park naming 'Walnut Green' for the Theater Lawn park at 418 Walnut Street

Historic Review Commission

The Historic Review Commission will meet to discuss a new fence and gate proposal at 340 Walnut Street. The body will also receive updates on the CLG grant and the Herbst House.

• Review of new fence and gate construction at 340 Walnut Street
• CLG grant update
• Historic district ordinance review
• Herbst House discussion
• Preservation of bridge finials

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission will discuss the Borough Arborist's report covering the 2024 summer/fall tree removal program, fall tree planting program, and fall maintenance program. They will also consider tree work applications for specific properties and revisit the tree ordinance and licensed tree experts list.

• Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Borough Arborist's report on tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs for fall 2024
• Tree work applications for 318 Centennial Avenue, 630 Academy Avenue, 640 Pine Street, and 505 Grove Street at 136 Centennial Avenue
• Old business: tree ordinance and list of licensed tree experts

Borough Workshop

The Borough Council is holding a workshop to review the 2025 budget and various community updates. Discussions include maintenance on Broad Street and several new park and street amenities.

• 2025 Budget
• Broad Street Island irrigation system
• Rte. 65 Intergovernmental Agreement
• CLG Survey Results
• Proposed EV station and electric signage

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on two grant requests for sewer repairs and wastewater plant upgrades. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a mixed-use application for 436 Beaver Street and several requests for street closures for block parties and events.

• Grant request of $455,528.00 for the 2025 Sewer Repair Program
• Grant request of $540,000.00 for Wastewater Treatment Plant UV upgrades
• Conditional use application for retail and residential mixed use at 436 Beaver Street
• Payment of $89,683.20 to El Grande Industries, LLC for the 2024 Sewickley Road Program
• Subdivision application for land located at 640 Canterbury Way

Historic Review Commission

The Historic Review Commission will consider a proposal for a two-car detached garage and fencing at 330 Frederick Avenue in the R-1A zoning district and HRC district #3. They will also discuss updates on the CLG Grant, historic district ordinance review, Herbst House, and preservation of bridge finials. The meeting includes approval of minutes from previous months and public engagement opportunities.

• Proposal for two-car detached garage and fencing at 330 Frederick Ave
• CLG Grant update
• Historic district ordinance review
• Herbst House discussion
• Preservation of bridge finials

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for a subdivision application at 640 Canterbury Lane, filed by LSSE Engineering on behalf of Henry Sullivan. Following the hearing, the commission will vote to recommend, not recommend, or table the application. Old business includes a discussion of zoning ordinances.

• Public hearing for subdivision of property at 640 Canterbury Lane
• Motion to recommend, not recommend, or table the subdivision application
• Review of zoning ordinances under old business

Shade Tree Commission

The Commission will hear the Borough Arborist’s report on the 2024 summer/fall tree removal program, spring tree planting and maintenance programs. It will consider applications for tree work at four residential addresses. The Commission will also revisit a tree ordinance (Ordinance No. 1342) and maintain a list of licensed tree experts.

• Tree removal program for summer/fall 2024
• Tree planting program for spring 2024
• Applications for tree work at 304 Peebles Street, 328 Beaver Street, 527 Cochran Street, and 345 Thorn Street
• Discussion of tree ordinance (Ordinance No. 1342) relating to trees / Chapter 25
• List of licensed tree experts

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission approved four tree removal applications, including two private removals and two borough tree removals, and discussed updates to the Shade Tree Ordinance. The Arborist Report was unanimously approved, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved private tree removal at 304 Peebles St. (Sugar Maple) pending use of approved tree company
• Approved removal of borough tree at 328 Beaver St. (Callery Pear) at owner's expense, with plaque coordination and replacement required
• Approved removal of three borough trees at 527 Cochran St. (dead/dying) to be added to next removal bid package
• Approved private tree removal at 345 Thorn St. (Ailanthus) pending use of approved tree company
• Approved Arborist Report unanimously

Zoning Hearing Board

The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will hold hearings on two variance applications. The first seeks to allow a two-family dwelling at 615 Harbaugh Street with no off-street parking, and the second requests multiple setbacks, coverage, and parking variances for a new single-family home at 605 Murray Street.

• Case 24-09: Julie and Sean Auth seek variances to use 615 Harbaugh Street as a two-family dwelling in an R-1A district and to have zero off-street parking spaces instead of the required two.
• Case 24-10: Jake Williamson requests variances for 605 Murray Street to allow zero-foot front and side setbacks, a 1.5-foot rear setback, 78% building coverage, 87% impervious coverage, and garage doors facing a primary street.
• Both applications involve deviations from the Sewickley Borough Zoning Ordinance.
• No pending cases were listed for this meeting.

Borough Workshop

The Borough Council will hold a workshop to discuss a traffic study and an intergovernmental agreement for Route 65. The body will also consider a motion to close streets for a block party and discuss the naming of the theater lawn park.

• Proposed street closure from Nevin and Hill to Nevin and Centennial on September 7, 2024
• Discussion on Traffic Study
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Rte. 65
• Naming of theater lawn park

Borough Council

The council will consider appointing a new member to fill the Ward 1 council seat, approve a $70,684.20 payment for the Lindsay Theater Plaza project, and vote on several street closure requests for community events. Monthly reports from departments and public comment periods are also scheduled.

• Motion to appoint a new council member for the Ward 1 vacancy
• Approval of $70,684.20 payment to Vermont Stone and Horticulture for the Lindsay Theater Plaza project
• Request to close Centennial Avenue for a family garage sale on August 24–25
• Request to close Blackburn Road and surrounding streets for the YMCA Turkey Trot on November 24
• Request to close Division Street for the Sons of Italy annual street festival on October 5

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a land subdivision application and a conditional use application for a mixed-use building. The body will also discuss zoning ordinances and the comprehensive plan.

• Subdivision of land application for 640 Canterbury Lane
• Conditional use application for mixed-use building (retail and residential) at 436 Beaver Street
• Discussion of zoning ordinances
• Discussion of comprehensive plan

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will hold hearings on two variance applications. One seeks variances to build a covered patio 16 feet from the rear lot line and a parking pad 0 feet from a side lot line at 605 Centennial Avenue. The other seeks variances to construct a two-car garage in the front yard and 0 feet from the front lot line at 330 Frederick Avenue. No other business is on the agenda.

• Case 24-06: Variance for rear setback from 20 to 16 feet for a covered patio at 605 Centennial Ave
• Case 24-06: Variance for parking pad 0 feet from side lot line (required 5 ft) at 605 Centennial Ave
• Case 24-07: Variance to build a 2-car garage in the front yard (prohibited) at 330 Frederick Ave
• Case 24-07: Variance for garage placement 0 feet from front lot line (requires 3 ft from alley/5 ft from side) at 330 Frederick Ave

Historic Review Commission

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission will hold a regular meeting with roll call, approval of June 3, 2024 minutes, and old business items including a CLG grant update, historic district ordinance review, Herbst House, and preservation of bridge finials. No new business is listed. The meeting is open to property owners seeking informal guidance on historically accurate construction.

• CLG grant update
• Historic district ordinance review
• Herbst House discussion
• Preservation of bridge finials

Borough Workshop

Borough Council will hold a workshop to review committee reports and manager updates. The body will discuss several new business items including property sales and park regulations.

• Route 65 Intergovernmental Agreement
• Pedestrian Safety - Gateway
• Sale of Borough Property Request
• Borough Parks Rules and Regulations
• Road Closing Procedure During Construction

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council will consider several infrastructure updates and financial motions. Items include authorizing sewer repair bid preparations and adding Hopkins Street to the 2024 paving program. The council will also address a block party request and a grant payment.

• Approval of Councilmember Brian Bozzo's resignation
• Block party request for the 600 block of Maple Lane on September 9, 2024
• $60,570 grant payment to No Sweat Service, LLC via QVCOG
• Bid preparation for the Sewickley Sewer Repair Program
• Addition of Hopkins Street road repair to the 2024 paving program

Shade Tree Commission

The commission will consider several applications for tree work at various residential addresses. The Borough Arborist will also present reports on 2024 tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs.

• Tree work applications for 605 Centennial Avenue, 4 Linden Place, 3 Beaver Street, 870 Thorn Street, and 432 Centennial Avenue
• Borough Arborist’s report on the 2024 summer/fall tree removal program
• Review of the 2024 list of licensed tree experts

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will hear an appeal from Olsen-O’Leary Associates, Inc. regarding a denied occupancy permit for 348 A Beaver Street. The applicant seeks to operate a travel agency in the building's basement or ground floor. They are also requesting variances related to professional office location and off-street parking requirements.

• Appeal of occupancy permit denial for 348 A Beaver Street
• Variance request to allow a travel agency in the basement or ground floor
• Variance request to reduce required off-street parking from two spaces to zero

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting to review several municipal topics. Discussions include engineer-suggested sanitary repairs, pedestrian safety improvements, and speed enforcement. The agenda also includes committee reports and an update on GIS activation.

• Engineer suggested sanitary repairs
• Pedestrian safety improvements
• Speed enforcement discussion
• Council seat vacancy
• GIS activation update

Zoning Hearing Board

The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will consider Case 24-04 regarding property at 317 Ferry Street. The applicant is seeking variances related to driveway setbacks, garage door orientation, and the number of permitted driveways.

• Variance for a 0-foot side yard setback for a driveway at 317 Ferry Street
• Request to have a garage door face a principal street instead of a secondary street or alley
• Request to permit a second private driveway connecting an off-street parking area to the street

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider a motion for a $17,000 payment to Protocal, LLC for sanitary manhole replacement on Cochran. They will also discuss authorizing new custodial services for pension plans and review monthly department reports.

• $17,000 payment to Protocal, LLC for sanitary manhole replacement on Cochran
• Authorization for new custodial service for Police and Non-Uniformed Pension Plan
• Review of May 2024 account balances

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission will review the borough arborist’s spring tree removal, planting, and maintenance reports. Members will consider applications for tree work at six addresses, which determine how street and private trees are managed in those locations. The commission will also approve April meeting minutes and update its list of licensed tree experts.

• Borough arborist’s spring tree removal, planting, and maintenance program reports
• Tree work applications for properties at 205 Thorn Street, 628 Broad Street, 642 Grove Street, 556 Centennial Avenue, 814 Nevin Avenue, and 318 Centennial Avenue
• Review of declining memorial tree #41 across from the Borough Building
• Update to the borough’s 2024 list of licensed tree experts

Historic Review Commission

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission is meeting to discuss new and old business, including the preservation of bridge finials, an update on the CLG grant, a review of the historic district ordinance, and the Herbst House. The meeting will also include approval of the May 6, 2024 minutes. The commission welcomes property owners for informal, non-binding guidance on historic construction.

• Preservation of bridge finials
• CLG Grant update
• Historic district ordinance review
• Herbst House
• Approval of May 6, 2024 minutes

Borough Council

Sewickley Borough Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including pension plan changes and grant authorizations for park and sewer projects. They will also consider awarding contracts for the 2024 Road Program and Lindsay Theater Plaza improvements, and decide on a certificate of appropriateness for St. Stephens Church.

• Award $625,825 to El Grande Enterprises for 2024 Sewickley Road Program
• Award $93,424.10 to Vermont Stone & Horticulture for Lindsay Theater Plaza improvements
• Approve Resolution 2024-008 transferring a 2010 Ford truck to Cochran Hose Company
• Approve Ordinance No. 1390 amending the general employees' pension plan
• Decide on certificate of appropriateness for 403 Frederick Avenue (St. Stephens Church)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will hold a hearing on May 7, 2024, to consider a variance request from Allan and Karen Goldstein for 105 Beaver Street. The applicants seek to exceed the 4-foot maximum fence height in the front yard, proposing a 6-foot fence with two gates (6 and 7 feet tall). No other cases are pending.

• Variance request to exceed 4-foot fence height limit with 6-foot fence and gates at 105 Beaver Street

Historic Review Commission

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission is meeting to consider a partial roof replacement at 403 Frederick Ave, located in historic district #3. The commission will also discuss the CLG Grant as old business and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Partial roof replacement at 403 Frederick Ave (Historic district #3)
• Discussion of CLG Grant
• Approval of minutes from February 5 and April 1, 2024

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and receive updates on several items, including excessive rainfall and the sewer system, a grant opportunity, an ordinance to amend the defined contribution pension plan for general employees, and a shed at War Memorial Field. The meeting also includes committee reports, a manager's report, and an update on Summit Strategies. No formal action is scheduled except for any items from executive session.

• Discussion of excessive rainfall and sewer system with engineer
• Grant opportunity discussion
• Ordinance to amend the Defined Contribution Pension Plan for General Employees
• War Memorial Field shed discussion
• Summit Strategies update

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including authorizing eminent domain for property acquisition to widen and stabilize Crescent Avenue, approving emergency slope repairs on Dickson Road, and adopting pension plan documents. The council will also hear an appeal regarding a property at 860 Nevin Avenue, approve event dates and street closures, and award contracts for curb ramps and park projects.

• Resolution 2024-004: eminent domain for properties at 929 Crescent Ave, 914 Nevin Ave, and an unaddressed Nevin Ave lot for Crescent Avenue widening
• Resolution 2024-006: emergency repairs for deteriorating slope near Dickson Road and Miller Street, without bidding
• Appeal hearing for 860 Nevin Avenue from Amy Trust Redonedeal LLC
• Contract awards: $91,500 to No Sweat Services for CDBG curb ramps; $40,050 to W.G. Land Company for tee-ball project; $3,896 final payment to Meadville Land Service
• Street closure for May Mart on May 11, 2024, and approval of Light Up Night and Trick or Treat dates

Zoning Hearing Board

The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will hold a hearing on April 2, 2024, to consider two variance requests from Daniel and Merideth Spencer for their property at 527 Straight Street. The requests seek exceptions to the borough's zoning ordinance regarding off-street parking placement and driveway width. No other cases are on the agenda.

• Variance request to allow open off-street parking in the front yard, 2 feet from a side lot line, where 5 feet is normally required
• Variance request to allow a 20-foot-wide driveway, where 12 feet is the maximum permitted width

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review the arborist's report on tree removals, plantings, and maintenance, and consider applications for tree work at several properties. The commission will also discuss Earth Day activities and correspondence about borough trees.

• Tree work applications for 607 Nevin Avenue, 713 and 715 Orchard Terrace, 604 Pine Road, 909 Centennial Avenue, 319 McCready Way, and 17 Beaver Street
• 2024 spring tree planting program locations and species
• 2024 winter/spring tree removals program
• Earth Day event on April 27, 2024
• Correspondence about borough trees #1205 and 1206 at 306 Grant Street

Historic Review Commission

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission is meeting to review a front porch rebuild at 349 Walnut Street, located in historic district #3. The commission will also discuss the CLG Grant as old business and approve minutes from the February 5, 2024 meeting.

• Front porch rebuild at 349 Walnut Street (Historic district #3)
• Discussion of CLG Grant
• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2024

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss various topics, including a capital improvement grant opportunity, investment and actuary matters, and several community projects. The agenda includes discussions on the War Memorial Park T-ball field, borough street trees, parking lot design, a resident parking request, a Crescent Ave. resolution, and a stop sign at Blackburn and Hill. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with action items to be considered after an executive session on possible litigation.

• Capital Improvement Grant Opportunity Discussion
• War Memorial Park T-ball Field Discussion
• Borough Street Trees Discussion
• Borough Parking Lot Design Discussion
• Crescent Ave. Resolution Discussion

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, monthly reports, and several action items. Key business includes two ordinances: one regulating dumpsters and portable storage units in public rights-of-way, and another establishing a registration and inspection program for residential rental units. The council will also consider multiple street closure requests for community events, approve payments for construction projects, and act on a police officer resignation and appointment.

• Ordinance 1388: regulations for dumpsters and portable storage units in public right-of-way
• Ordinance 1389: registration and biannual inspection of residential rental units
• Payments: $68,470 to Avelli Construction (sidewalk restoration), $45,602.10 to W.G. Land Company (tee-ball project), $21,175 to Avelli Construction (ADA ramp project)
• Street closures for Lula Block Parties, Sweetwater Blooms, Halloween Parade, Harvest Festival, Fire Safety Fair, Santa Parade
• Accept resignation of Officer Doug Miller; appoint Richard Stuart as patrol officer

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission is meeting to discuss zoning ordinances and a parking study, including remarks from the council president. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Review of zoning ordinances
• Parking study discussion
• Council president's remarks on parking study

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss old and new business, and hear the Borough Arborist's report on tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs. They will also review applications for tree work at two residential properties. The meeting is a regular monthly session focused on tree-related matters.

• Approval of February 6, 2024 minutes
• 2024 list of licensed tree experts
• Tree removals program for 2024 winter/spring
• Tree planting program for 2024 spring
• Tree work applications for 879 Thorn Street and 540 Hill Street

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several ordinances, including those on dumpsters and portable storage, residential rental unit inspections, and new proposals from the Planning Commission. They will also review the 2024 paving program, a graffiti/mural summer camp proposal, stream restoration signage, and street cleaning schedule changes. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Dumpster and Portable Storage Ordinance Discussion
• Residential Rental Unit Inspections Ordinance Discussion
• New Ordinance Proposals from Planning Commission
• 2024 Paving Program
• Sweetwater Graffiti/Mural Summer Camp proposal

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council is meeting to consider a resolution extending the Sewickley Water Authority's term by 50 years and renaming it, along with several motions for construction payments and event permits. They will also review routine reports and approve certificates of appropriateness for two properties on Thorn Street.

• Resolution 2024-002 to extend Sewickley Water Authority term by 50 years and rename to Sewickley Water Authority
• Payment #2 to W.G. Land Company, LLC for $29,425.50 for War Memorial Park TeeBall Project
• Final payment to Youngblood Paving, LLC for $34,962.55 for 2023 Sewickley Road Program
• Payment #1 to Avelli Construction Corporation for $51,030.00 for 2023 Sidewalk Restoration Program
• Street closures for Sewickley Night Marts, 5K Fun Run, Wine Walk, and other events

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission is meeting to discuss proposed new ordinances for council, zoning ordinances, and a parking study. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and standard procedural items.

• Proposed new ordinances to council
• Zoning ordinances
• Parking study

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear the Borough Arborist's report on 2024 tree removal, planting, maintenance, and inspection programs, and review applications for tree work at four properties. The commission will also acknowledge donations received in memory of Dr. Bruce Coleman.

• Tree work applications at 300 Ohio River Boulevard, 715 Maple Lane, 611 Nevin Avenue, and 600 Blackburn Road (with maintenance letter from Travelers Insurance)
• 2024 winter/spring tree removals program
• 2024 spring tree planting program
• 2024 late winter/spring tree maintenance program
• Donations received in January in memory of Dr. Bruce Coleman

Zoning Hearing Board

The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on February 6, 2024, to consider a variance request from Swallow Point Ventures, LLC for the property at 713 Orchard Terrace. The applicant seeks variances to build a private garage in the front yard, with doors facing a principal street, and to relax setback requirements on a nonconforming lot. The board will also discuss rules for providing public notice of hearings.

• Variance request to allow private garage in front yard (Section 330-1002.F(1) and (2)(a))
• Variance to allow garage doors facing a principal street (Section 330-408.A(5))
• Variance to allow accessory building on nonconforming lot without meeting setback (Section 330-1202.A)
• Discussion on Rules of Procedure for public notice of ZHB hearings

Historic Review Commission

The commission will conduct reorganization to appoint a Chairperson and Secretary. The meeting includes discussion of pergola design changes at 302 Thorn St. and a new exterior door installation at 345 Thorn St.

• Appointment of Chairperson and Secretary
• 302 Thorn St. pergola design changes
• 345 Thorn St. exterior door installation
• CLG Grant discussion

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several new ordinances and programs, including a dog park, dumpster and portable storage regulations, residential rental unit inspections, and the 2024 paving program. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with action items to be considered later.

• Discussion of a dog park
• Introduction of a dumpster and portable storage ordinance
• Introduction of a residential rental unit inspections ordinance
• New ordinance proposals from the Planning Commission
• 2024 Paving Program

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding its annual reorganization meeting to swear in newly elected council members and elect council leadership. The council will also vote on appointments for borough manager, treasurer, solicitor, engineer, official newspaper, depositories, and board/commission members.

• Oath of office for Councilpersons Julie Barnes, Bridgett Bates, Cynthia Mullins, and Tom Rostek
• Election of Council President, Vice President, and President Pro Tem
• Appointment of Donna M. Kaib as Borough Manager/Secretary
• Appointment of Nathaniel Boring as Borough Solicitor
• Resolution 2024-001 setting board and commission appointments

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use application for a mixed-use and business/private club on the second floor of 428-430 Beaver Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and monthly reports, plus motions to approve the borough manager's employment agreement and appoint council representatives to the Quaker Valley Council of Governments.

• Public hearing and motion to approve conditional use for mixed-use and business/private club at 428-430 Beaver Street
• Approval of consent agenda including account balances as of December 2023 and bills to be paid
• Motion to approve borough manager's employment agreement
• Motion to appoint council delegate and alternate for QVCOG
• Monthly reports from Cochran Hose Company, police, public works, wastewater treatment plant, and others

Historic Review Commission

The Commission will conduct reorganization to appoint a Chairperson and Secretary. The agenda includes a review of a new exterior door installation at 345 Thorn St. and discussions regarding a CLG Grant.

• Reorganization to appoint Chairperson and Secretary
• New exterior door installation at 345 Thorn St.
• Discussion regarding CLG Grant
• Discussion regarding Bill Callahan- SHPO
• Zoning/Building Code Officer notes for 302 Thorn Street

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission will hold a public meeting and vote on a conditional use application for 428-430 Beaver St., which proposes a business office, private club, and mixed use on the second floor. The commission will also discuss zoning ordinances and a parking study, and will reorganize by appointing officers for the year.

• Public meeting and recommendation vote on conditional use application for 428-430 Beaver St. (business office, private club, mixed use on 2nd floor)
• Discussion of zoning ordinances
• Discussion of parking study
• Reorganization: motion to appoint Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary
• Approval of December 6, 2023 meeting minutes

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission will hold its January 2, 2024 meeting, starting with approval of December minutes and election of officers. They will review a landscape plan application for a future dental practice at 77 Chadwick St, and discuss the borough arborist's report, a tree work application for 304 Peebles Street, and donations in memory of Dr. Bruce Coleman.

• Election of chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary
• Landscape plan application for future Suydam Dental Practice at 77 Chadwick St (corner of Ohio River Blvd), Lot Block #507-P-90
• Application for tree work at 304 Peebles Street
• Donations received in memory of Dr. Bruce Coleman