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12/15/2025 - Use approval received in Camden, NJ Brian Seidel, NJPP provided land planning testimony before the City of Camden’s zoning board of adjustment in Camden County, New Jersey obtaining use variance approval to expand the permitted uses at an existing, non-conforming automobile service station to include automobile sales, leasing, and auto body repair in the City’s Central Waterfront Neighborhood Planning District.
12/10/2025 - Commercial use approval in Browns Mills, NJ Brian Seidel, NJPP provided land planning testimony, obtaining use variances required to expand an existing commercial use into the adjacent residential zoning district in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, NJ.
11/29/2025 - Adaptive reuse of the Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital receives approval A proposal for the adaptive reuse to convert the former Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital to multifamily residential apartments was approved by the Harrisburg City Council. Seidel Planning supported the project with the development of a parking master plan illustrating how the City’s parking requirements were satisfied, and the location of parking areas intended to serve each of the buildings associated with the multi-building development.
11/13/2025 - Use variance approved in Clementon, NJ Brian Seidel, NJPP, AICP provided land planning testimony to obtain use variance approval allowing the continuation of five (5) mixed-use properties with residential apartments in the White Horse Pike Highway Commercial corridor of Clementon Borough in Camden County, NJ.
10/30/2025 - Exhibits prepared for zoning application in State College, PA Seidel Planning prepared graphic exhibits including the development of a viewshed analysis and photographic simulations to illustrate the potential visibility of a proposed telecommunications tower in State College Borough, Centre County, PA
10/28/2025 - A visual impact assessment with the Adirondack Park Agency Seidel Planning conducted a balloon test with the staff of the Adirondack Park Agency to verify the findings of a 5-mile viewshed analysis and identify the potential visual impact of a proposed telecommunications tower and wireless communications facility proposed in the Town of Ticonderoga of Essex County, New York. Photographs obtained during the balloon test were used to document areas where the balloon was, and was not visible, including the preparation of photographic simulations for the ...
10/16/2025 - A multi-state solution for wireless service Land planning testimony was provided by Brian Seidel, NJPP to obtain a use variance for the construction ofa communications tower and wireless communications facility adjacent to the Delaware River in Ewing Township, providing service to Mercer County, New Jersey & Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
10/14/2025 - Site plan approval for a brewery in Quinton Township, NJ Brian Seidel, NJPP provided land planning testimony to reaffirm the criteria previously stated to obtain use variance approval to receive site plan approval for the proposed commercial building & associated parkingareas in Salem County, NJ.
9/19/2025 - 5-mile viewshed assessment prepared for the Adirondack Park Agency Seidel Planning prepared a 5-mile viewshed assessment for a telecommunications tower and wireless communications facility proposed within the Adirondack Park Agency’s jurisdiction of Essex County in the Town of Ticonderoga, New York.
9/17/2025 - Residential development proposed in Gilbertsville, PA Seidel Planning prepared site plans illustrating a residential townhome community proposed within Douglass Township of Montgomery County PA. The plans were submitted to the Township to obtain preliminary review comments from the Township staff & professionals, and to illustrate compliance with Township zoning & development regulations.
9/8/2025 - Self-Storage options expanded in Swedesboro, NJ Planning testimony was provided by Brian Seidel, NJPP to obtain use & setback variances for the expansion of an existing climate controlled self-storage facility, and the addition of modular exterior storage buildings in Logan Township, Gloucester County, NJ.
9/8/2025 - Self-Storage options expanded in Swedesboro, NJ Planning testimony was provided by Brian Seidel, NJPP to obtain use & setback variances for the expansion of an existing climate controlled self-storage facility, and the addition of modular exterior storage buildings in Logan Township, Gloucester County, NJ.
9/3/2025 - A recommendation of approval received from the City of Harrisburg Planning Commission A proposal for the adaptive reuse of the historic Polyclinic Hospital to be utilized for a mixed-use development including residential apartments, retail, and personal services received a recommendation of approval from the City’s Planning Commission. Seidel Planning prepared a parking master plan for the development illustrating how the City’s parking requirements were satisfied, and the location of parking areas intended to serve each of the buildings associated with the ...
9/2/2025 - Sketch plans presented to Limerick Township Board of Supervisors Seidel Planning presented sketch plans prepared for two (2) commercial developments in Limerick Township. Both plans were prepared as part of the developer’s due-diligence for the potential acquisition of the properties and submitted to obtain preliminary review comments from the Township staff and professionals.
8/15/2025 - A yield analysis prepared for residential development in Kennett Square, PA A yield analysis prepared for residential development in Kennett Square, PA A yield analysis was prepared by the Seidel Planning team illustrating potential development alternatives for a residential community in East Marlborough Township of Chester County.
8/13/2025 - Day-spa approved in Bayville, NJ Brian Seidel, NJPP provided land planning testimony to obtain use variance approval for proposed day-spa including proposed indoor & outdoor pools, a fitness center, personal services, and restaurant in Berkeley Township of Ocean County.
8/11/2025 - Visual impact assessment prepared in Short Hills, NJ Seidel Planning conducted a visual impact assessment including the development of a viewshed analysis, photographic inventory, and photographic simulations to illustrate the minimal visual impact of a proposed telecommunications tower in Millburn Township, Essex County, NJ
7/30/2025 - Seidel Planning honored with award from Preservation Pennsylvania The Upper Chichester Township Historic Sites Survey was selected to receive the Leadership Award for Local Government from Preservation Pennsylvania; the Commonwealth's only private statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping protect and preserve historic places. The written & graphic report was prepared by Seidel Planning with the assistance of the Township’s task force, and was recognized by the awards committee as not only a great finished project, but as an example for ...
7/24/2025 - Two redevelopment approvals received in Irvington, NJ Brian Seidel, NJPP, AICP provided land planning testimony at a virtual planning board meeting in the Township of Irvington to receive approval for bulk variances required for two (2) residential redevelopment applications in Essex County, NJ.
7/23/2025 - A collaboration for community improvements The land planners and landscape architects at Seidel Planning conducted a meeting with leaders from Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County Planning Department, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to review recommendations for potential community improvements to residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors.

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2014 News Archive

12/12/2014 - Cashing in on approvals in Shickshinny Borough, PA!
Seidel Planning & Design finalized highway occupancy permits and obtained municipal approvals for the demolition of an existing financial services building and construction of an accessible ATM enclosure. Site plans were prepared to locate the proposed structure on the highest point of the property in an effort to avoid frequent flooding from the nearby Susquehanna River. Illustrative plans and expert land use planning testimony were presented to the Luzerne County municipality to gain ...
11/20/2014 - Beating the clock in Gloucester Township New Jersey!
Conditional use approval and variances were obtained in the Camden County municipality to permit a wireless communications facility designed as a clock tower adjacent to a residential community. Seidel Planning & Design conducted a balloon test to assess the visual impact on the community and developed a 3D model of the proposed structure. Detailed photographic simulations were prepared illustrating a design incorporating stealth technology to conceal the appearance of the proposed equipment ...
10/20/2014 - Use approval and variances obtained for stealth tower in Plymouth Meeting, PA!
Use variances as well as dimensional and height variances were approved to construct a stealth telecommunications facility within Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. Seidel Planning & Design provided land use planning testimony, analyzed the existing zoning regulations, prepared a written Site Suitability Assessment, and prepared graphic exhibits illustrating the need for the site and limitations of the zoning regulations. A balloon test was also conducted at the project site to assess ...
9/10/2014 - Keeping a low-profile in Maple Shade, NJ!
Seidel Planning & Design received approval from the Maple Shade Township Zoning Board of Adjustment for the installation of wireless communications antenna and equipment within a clock tower on an existing multi-family building.SPD conducted a visual investigation of the project site and surrounding area, prepared an alternatives-analysis to assess the suitability of alternate sites, and prepared photographic simulations of alternative design solutions to illustrate the negligible impact of the ...
9/3/2014 - All signs point to an approval in Hatboro!
Seidel Planning obtained wayfinding and monument sign permits for tenants of a commercial office park in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. A review and interpretation of the zoning regulations by the firm, led to a favorable determination from the code enforcement office regarding the quantity, size, and style of signs permitted on the subject property. Seidel Planning prepared permit drawings and obtained the administrative approval of the proposed signs in two-weeks without the anticipated ...
8/19/2014 - Seidel Planning leads the way in Malvern!
The Seidel Planning Team obtains signage permits for the redevelopment of a corporate office park in Chester County! Extensive research of zoning regulations, calculations, and coordination with municipal staff was provided to develop a design solution maximizing the sign area within the multi-building office campus, while eliminating the need for time consuming and costly public hearings. The administrative permits for wayfinding, building, directional, and monument signs were prepared and ...
8/18/2014 - Variances approved in Upper Uwchland Township, Pennsylvania!
The SPD team obtained variances to deviate from standards of the zoning ordinance to exceed the permitted height of a structure, reduce required setbacks from property lines, and allow disturbance to regulated steep slopeareas from the Chester County municipality. Testimony was provided by Brian Seidel, a land use planner and landscape architect with the firm, indicating the property could not be developed in strict conformance with the zoning regulations justifying the variances. Mr. ...
8/14/2014 - Seidel Planning & Design’s approvals are through the roof in Essex County, New Jersey!
New Jersey Professional Planner Brian E. Seidel, provided land use planning testimony obtaining approval from the City of Newark’s Zoning Board of Adjustment for the addition of wireless communications equipment and antenna on the roof of an existing multi-family building. Testimony was supported with a photographic inventory of the existing building with a scale representation of the proposed antenna to verify the accuracy of photographic simulations illustrating the negligible impact on ...
8/13/2014 - A 2-for-1 Special (Exception) in Carlisle, Pennsylvania!
Brian E. Seidel, RLA, AICP provides land use planning testimony to the Middlesex Township Zoning Hearing Board obtaining special exception approval and variances for two (2) new communication towers in Cumberland County Pennsylvania.Seidel Planning & Design prepared written Site Suitability Assessments, presented graphic zoning analyses, and prepared aerial photographic simulations illustrating views of the proposed project to obtain a unanimous approval from the board for both tower locations ...
8/11/2014 - Seidel Planning & Design assists in obtaining variances in Gloucester Township, Camden County, New Jersey!
The Seidel Planning Team assists in obtaining another zoning and land use approval for a prominent National Wireless Communications’ Carrier. A comprehensive approach to providing effective Land Solutions was utilized, and the teams’ extensive experience and talents provided an argument that could not be refuted. A start to finish approach was applied beginning with aballoon testand photographic simulations, leading way to a series of detailed and compellinggraphic ...
7/14/2014 - Special Exception approval obtained in Adams County, Pennsylvania!
The Seidel Planning team obtained Special Exception approval from the Abbottstown Borough’s zoning hearing board for the construction of a 120-foot tall monopole style communications tower. Seidel Planning conducted a balloon test and photographic inventory of the project site to assess the visual impact of the structure, and prepared photographic simulations illustrating the view of the tower from adjacent roadways and properties. Thegraphic exhibits were incorporated into a written Site ...
7/11/2014 - Seidel Planning & Design launches new website!
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6/12/2014 - Board approval received in Randolph Township New Jersey!
Seidel Planning & Design, Ltd. prepared a photographic inventory and photo-simulations for the addition of antenna and related equipment on an existing communications tower in Morris County. The graphic exhibits were presented with land use planning testimony from Brian E. Seidel, LLA, NJPP, providing justification to the municipal zoning board for approval of the requested use variances.