Lansdale meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Lansdale Council to weigh zoning, speed limits; committees review grants, trees

Lansdale Borough Council is scheduled to vote on several ordinances this week, including residential zoning changes, a transit-oriented overlay district, and a reduced speed limit on a portion of West Main Street. The council also will consider a cooperative police agreement with North Penn School District and approve a $1.28 million check warrant. All meetings listed below were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions are confirmed.

Borough Council (Aug. 19)

Council will hold public hearings and vote on four ordinances:

• **Ord. 2012** – Residential B&C text amendments
• **Ord. 2013** – Transit-oriented Overlay District (TOD) amendments
• **Ord. 2015** – Reduce the speed limit on a portion of W. Main St.
• **Ord. 2014** – Amend civil service test scores for police officer exams

Also on the agenda: a cooperative agreement with the North Penn School District police department, a change order for the WWTP Aeration project, final payment for the Whites Road Chemical Feed project, approval of a special event for St. Stan’s Church, and free parking for Restaurant Week (Aug. 24–30). The Treasurer’s Report shows $26.3 million in total cash.

Economic Development Committee (Aug. 17)

The committee discussed a PA DCED Main Street Matters grant application to create a business improvement district (BID). The total project cost is $51,850, with a required 30% match of $15,555 and a grant request of $36,295. The application deadline is Aug. 31, 2026. The committee also reviewed Main Street cleanup plans (led by Strong Towns Lansdale on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.), about $7,500 in budget funding for communications, and began drafting mission and vision statements for the Main Street program.

Planning Commission (Aug. 17)

The commission will consider a conditional use application for 335 N. Broad St. and the preliminary and final land development plan for Foundry Yards at 864 W. Fifth St. It may also act on a Shade Tree Commission ordinance and a secondary parking ordinance amendment. Public comment is allowed on each action item before votes. The Zoning Hearing Board is also scheduled to hear two requests: a group home at 101 E. Main St. for 18 residents (no off-street parking) and a senior meal prep/catering special exception at 628 E. Main St.

Zoning Hearing Board (Aug. 18)

The board will review two applications for zoning relief:

• **Sunlight of the Spirit House** – request to allow 18 residents at 101 E. Main St. instead of 8, and waive off-street parking requirements.
• **Kevin Lee (ASIATE Senior Meal Prep and Delivery)** – special exception to operate a senior meal preparation/catering business at 628 E. Main St.

Environmental Advisory Commission (Aug. 20)

The commission reviewed past events and planned upcoming activities, including:

• Tree planting and streambank restoration along North Neshaminy Creek on Oct. 24 (rain date Oct. 25)
• Giveaway of 100 native trees (arriving Oct. 13)
• Electronic recycling event on Sept. 16
• First Friday event on Sept. 4
• We Conserve 2026 conference on Oct. 24 ($81 with code)

Subcommittees on trees, energy, plastic reduction, and Bird Town provided updates.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the provided data for the next 14 days. Residents should check the borough’s official calendar for newly scheduled meetings.

Lansdale boards tackle zoning, parking, and economic development in late July meetings

Lansdale's advisory boards and authorities held a series of meetings the week of July 20, covering zoning applications, parking policy, and economic development updates. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions, so only the scheduled agenda items can be reported — no decisions, votes, or outcomes are confirmed in the available records.

Planning Commission reviews zoning amendments and conditional use applications

The Planning Commission met July 20 with an agenda that included several zoning and land-use items. Members were scheduled to consider a transit-oriented design text amendment for small parcels and a residential zoning text amendment covering Residential B & C districts and townhouses. The commission also had conditional use applications for 335 N Broad St and 864 W. Fifth St on the agenda, along with a secondary parking zoning amendment. Because minutes are not yet available, it is not known which items were acted on or tabled.

Zoning Hearing Board to weigh carport variance at 509 Columbia Avenue

The Zoning Hearing Board scheduled a public hearing for July 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Lansdale Borough Hall to consider an application from Brian Brandt. Brandt seeks a variance from Section 405-1904.A to allow an accessory carport to extend into both the rear and side yard setbacks on property at 509 Columbia Avenue (Tax Parcel 11-00-02480-00-2), which is in the Class A Zoning District. The agenda indicated the board would deliberate and render a decision after the hearing, but the outcome is not yet in the public record.

Parking Authority addresses Restaurant Week parking and garage agreement

The Lansdale Parking Authority met July 23 with a motion on free parking for Restaurant Week among its agenda items. The authority was also scheduled to receive updates on the SEPTA parking garage agreement and Wayfinding Signage Phase 3, review Main Street survey results, and consider parking lot maintenance bids. No outcomes are confirmed, as minutes have not been published.

Economic Development Committee welcomes Main Street Manager, considers schedule change

The Economic Development Committee met July 20 and was scheduled to approve minutes from its June 15 meeting. The agenda included a welcome for Main Street Manager David Cohen and a discussion of the MSM role and goals. Members were set to hear updates from the Lansdale Business Alliance and on Discover Lansdale initiatives, and to review upcoming community events including the Lansdale Farmers Market at 400 Penn St, which runs Saturdays from May 9 through Dec. 19, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Under new business, the committee was scheduled to consider changing its meeting day and time. No decision on the schedule change is confirmed in the available record.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the borough website for any newly scheduled sessions or rescheduled committee meetings.

Lansdale roundup: Council to weigh utility collection agency, zoning hearing; library and environmental panels set summer programs

Lansdale Borough Council's July 15 agenda included a potential appointment of Portnoff Law Associates as a collection agency for delinquent utility accounts, a conditional use hearing for 335 N. Broad Street, and proposed ordinances on speed limits and noise. Because minutes have not yet been published, outcomes are not yet confirmed in the public record.

Borough Council — July 15

The council agenda listed several items for consideration:

• Appointment of Portnoff Law Associates for delinquent utilities collections.
• Conditional Use Hearing for 335 N. Broad Street.
• Proposed ordinances for speed limit reduction on W. Main St. and a noise ordinance amendment.
• Land development for 220 E. 6th St.
• Proposals from RVE for water infiltration mitigation and third floor renovations at 421 W. Main St.

The meeting summary is agenda-only; minutes have not been published, so no vote tallies or final decisions are available from the record.

Library Board of Directors — July 14

The Lansdale Public Library Board agenda covered upcoming programs and building issues:

• Upcoming programs: Dino Escape (Aug. 1–15), National Night Out (Aug. 4), and a Tattoo Event (Aug. 15).
• Security assessment status update.
• Discussion of building repairs, outgrowing, and rearranging.

Additional discussion items included retirement funding and insurance quotes. Minutes are not yet published.

Environmental Advisory Commission — July 16

The commission agenda focused on community events and subcommittee updates, with no official votes or ordinances listed:

• Rain Barrel event on July 30.
• First Friday Dog Days of Summer on Aug. 7.
• Nature walk on Aug. 15.
• Electronic Recycle event on Sept. 16.
• Bird Walks scheduled for Oct. 10 and Dec. 5.

Discussions also included plastic reduction outreach and energy reports.

Coming up

• **Planning Commission — July 20, 2026:** Agenda includes transit-oriented design and residential text amendments, conditional use applications for 335 N Broad St and 864 W. Fifth St, and a secondary parking zoning amendment.
• **Economic Development Committee — July 20, 2026:** Agenda includes welcoming Main Street Manager David Cohen, updates from the Lansdale Business Alliance and Discover Lansdale, the Lansdale Farmers Market at 400 Penn St (Saturdays, May 9–Dec. 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.), and consideration of a new meeting day and time for the committee.
• **Zoning Hearing Board — July 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m. at Lansdale Borough Hall:** Public hearing on Brian Brandt's variance request for carport setbacks at 509 Columbia Avenue (Tax Parcel 11-00-02480-00-2) in the Class A Zoning District, seeking relief from Section 405-1904.A. The board is scheduled to deliberate and render a decision after the hearing.

Lansdale committees weigh $671,406 check warrant, Main Street speed limit cut, and parking overhaul in July 1 meetings

On July 1, 2026, Lansdale Borough committees held a full slate of meetings covering finances, public safety, land use, parks, and utilities. All items below are drawn from published agendas; minutes have not yet been released, so no outcomes are confirmed. The largest financial item on any agenda was a proposed $671,406 check warrant for July 2026 departmental expenses.

Administration & Finance

The Administration & Finance Committee agenda included a motion to approve a check warrant totaling $671,406 for July 1, 2026, covering payroll, insurance, pensions, and supplies across multiple departments. The largest listed payments were Delaware Valley Property & Liability Trust at $131,850 and Delaware Valley WC Trust at $67,086, both for insurance premiums. Charles Schwab Trust Bank was listed at $116,916 for the police pension (June MMO), and Steelworkers Health & Welfare Fund at $59,894 for health insurance.

The committee was also scheduled to begin 2027 budget discussions and bond borrowing, review the Fairmount Fire Company budget including generator replacement, and discuss an Assistant Borough Manager job description with succession planning. An assessment appeal for 640 E. Main St. and proposals for 421 W. Main Street were also on the agenda.

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee agenda included a motion to prepare an ordinance lowering the speed limit on Main Street from Cannon Ave to Valley Forge Road from 35 mph to 25 mph. The committee was also scheduled to vote on motions revising the written and oral exam passing scores for entry-level police applicants from 75% to 70%, approving a handicap parking request at 528 Walnut Street, and authorizing the Cannoneers Annual Family Block Party on September 19, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Updates on loading zones at Main and Wood Streets, including sight line recommendations and parking spot losses, were also listed.

Code Enforcement & Land Planning

A major discussion item was the proposed elimination of parking requirements borough-wide. The committee was also set to discuss transit-oriented design for small parcels, a Residential B & C and Townhouse Text Amendment draft, and conditional use applications for 220 E. Sixth St. (Preliminary & Final Land Development) and 335 N. Broad St. New property maintenance and fire codes and a proposed ordinance to register restoration services were also on the agenda.

Public Works & WWTP

The Public Works & WWTP Committee had no action items scheduled for a vote. Discussion topics included a traffic calming implementation policy, the 2026 L.F. Microsurfacing Program, ADA ramps at W. Third & Edgemont, the Neshaminy Streambank Restoration Project, a road degradation ordinance, and borough standard construction details.

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Committee was scheduled to vote to approve minutes from June 3, 2026. No other action items were scheduled. Informational updates covered e-bike/e-scooter policy, White's Road Pool, Lansdale Camp, Liberty Bell Trail Phase III, and the Comprehensive Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. A special event request for Memorial Park was also listed for discussion.

Electric Committee

The Electric Committee agenda was routine, with the main non-procedural item being an update on the EAC Project Energy Independence. A Department Operations overview was also listed. No specific proposals or votes appeared on the agenda.

Coming up

• **July 14 — Library Board of Directors:** Review of upcoming programs including Dino Escape (Aug 1–15), National Night Out (Aug 4), and a Tattoo Event (Aug 15). Discussion items include a security assessment status update, retirement funding, insurance quotes, and building repairs and space requirements.
• **July 20 — Planning Commission:** Consideration of transit-oriented design and residential text amendments, conditional use applications for 335 N. Broad St. and 864 W. Fifth St., and a secondary parking zoning amendment.
• **July 21 — Zoning Hearing Board:** Public hearing at 7:00 p.m. at Lansdale Borough Hall on Brian Brandt's variance request for a carport at 509 Columbia Avenue (Tax Parcel 11-00-02480-00-2) in the Class A Zoning District, seeking relief from Section 405-1904.A for rear and side yard setbacks.