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7/12/2021 - Conditional use approval received from Newlin Township! After numerous public hearings spanning nearly 12 months, the Newlin Township Board of Supervisors granted conditional use approval to construct a stealth, mono-pine style communications tower in the Chester County municipality. Brian Seidel, RLA, AICP provided land planning testimony during the hearings to support the application. In addition to testimony, Seidel Planning & Design also conducted a publicly advertised balloon test to illustrate the height & visual impact of the ...
6/15/2021 - A mixed-use commercial district permitted in Delaware County! The land planners at Seidel Planning & Design assisted the staff of a Delaware County municipality with the development of zoning regulations to provide a mixed-use commercial zoning district. The ordinance was prepared to encourage a variety of supporting commercial uses and economic development, while maintaining design regulations to protect the surrounding residential community.
6/14/2021 - Recreation Master Plans in Delaware County! Seidel Planning & Design prepared concept plans for the redevelopment of Municipal neighborhood pocket-parks in Delaware County, PA. The plans identified parking & pedestrian safety improvements to create ‘community center’ environments, enhance the communities, & support future grant applications.
6/10/2021 - A vote to amend the Borough Redevelopment Plan! Brian Seidel, NJPP provided land planning testimony and obtained an affirmative vote of the Clayton Borough Council to amend the Borough’s Redevelopment Plan to include a key parcel & accommodate a mixed-use, infill-development project within the Borough’s Delsea Drive Commercial Corridor. Mr. Seidel’s presentation addressed the substantial positive impact the amendment & the proposed density would provide to support the redevelopment & economic development of the ...
6/8/2021 - Community & fiscal impacts assessed in Phoenixville! Phoenixville Borough Council approved a land development application to redevelop an existing property into a multi-family residential community. Planning & Design provided a fiscal impact assessment for the project illustrating the specific methods how the development will reduce costs for the Borough & School District, while increasing revenue.
6/2/2021 - Restaurant upgrades approved in Hillsborough, NJ! Brian Seidel, NJPP provided land use testimony to obtain site plan approval & variances for the redevelopment of an existing fast-food restaurant in Somerset County, NJ. Testimony illustrated the reduction of numerous non-conforming conditions, & site improvements to address the Township’s Architectural Site Design District & Gateway zoning regulations.
6/2/2021 - Digital models & photographic simulations prepared! The planners & landscape architects at Seidel Planning conducted a visual field investigation in Franklin Park Borough, Allegheny County, PA to assess the potential visual impact of a proposed tower on the surrounding community. Digital terrain models of the area were prepared to identify the impact of various locations & supplemented with photographic simulations.
5/25/2021 - Seidel Planning is proud to sponsor the APMM 2021 Web Conference! Seidel Planning is proud to sponsor the APMM 2021 Web Conference!
5/24/2021 - Age-qualified housing for Clayton Borough! Land planning testimony was provided by Brian Seidel, NJPP in Clayton Borough, Gloucester County to obtain D1 use variance approval permitting the construction of an age-qualified residential community. Testimony highlighted the substantial buffers from adjacent properties & streets, the preservation of environmentally sensitive areas & open space, & privately owned site improvements.
5/24/2021 - D3 Variances approved in Howell! Brian Seidel, NJPP, AICP provided land planning testimony to obtain approval of a wireless telecommunications facility in Howell Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Mr. Seidel’s testimony was supported with graphic exhibits illustrating the limitations created by the numerous use & setback requirements identified within the Municipal land use regulations.
5/20/2021 - Adaptive reuse approved in Newtown Township! Brian Seidel, RLA, AICP provided land planning testimony to support the conversion of an existing private school to administrative offices in Delaware County, PA. Highlights of Mr. Seidel’s testimony were that despite the required variances, the application was consistent with the Future Land Use of the property identified within the Township’s comprehensive plan to obtain the approval.
5/14/2021 - Landscape plans to support commercial development! The landscape architects at Seidel Planning provided landscape plans for the development of a proposed retail property in the Borough of Perkasie in Bucks County, PA. The plans were prepared to address Municipal zoning & land development requirements including screening of parking areas, street trees, & rain gardens.
5/13/2021 - Microbreweries permitted in Delaware County! The land planners at Seidel Planning & Design assisted the staff of a Delaware County municipality with the development of zoning ordinance amendments to define terms & identify appropriate locations within the Township for food & beverage services including restaurants, microbreweries, & brew pubs. The ordinance was prepared to encourage the development of eating & drinking establishments in established commercial centers and pedestrian corridors.
5/11/2021 - Residential development feasibility studies prepared in Bucks County! Seidel Planning & Design prepared site capacity calculations to identify permitted densities for a residential property in Bucks County, PA. The calculations provided a guide for the development of multiple sketch plans illustrating a variety of residential dwellings to identify the actual yield anticipated for the subject property.
4/23/2021 - Plans for fencing & screening! Seidel Planning prepared screening & buffer plans illustrating the location of proposed fencing, earthen berms, and landscaping for a residential property in Telford, PA. Plans were prepared to address Municipal zoning requirements resulting from a special exception approval recently received for the property. Land use planning testimony supporting the special exception was previously provided by Brian Seidel, RLA, AICP.
4/20/2021 - An assessment of residential design options! The designers at Seidel Planning prepared digital models to illustrate recommended building & site improvements for a residential property in Douglass Township, Montgomery County. Exhibits illustrated design options for discussion with the property owner & contractor.
4/13/2021 - Seidel Planning provides direction! The landscape architects & designers at Seidel Planning prepared concept designs for directional signs at a Municipal Park in Delaware County, PA. Exhibits highlighted the design of the signs as well as landscape plans & photographic simulations to illustrating the main entrance to the park.
4/1/2021 - Home occupation approval received in Salford Township! Brian Seidel, RLA, AICP presented land planning testimony to the Township’s Zoning Hearing Board to obtain approval for a family owned home-based business in Montgomery County, PA. Mr. Seidel’s testimony highlighted the consistency of the use with the surrounding community, negligible community impacts, and the consistency of the use with the Township & County’s land use regulations.
3/25/2021 - Use approvals obtained in Bergen County! Brian Seidel, NJPP, AICP supported an application for the adaptive reuse of a commercial property in the Borough of Maywood, New Jersey. Mr. Seidel’s land planning testimony highlighted the consistency of the use with the area, and satisfaction of the four (4) elements of proof required to pass the Medici test to justify & obtain the use variance relief.
3/22/2021 - Landscape plans for a commercial redevelopment in Delaware County! Seidel Planning provided landscape plans for the redevelopment of a proposed commercial property in Springfield Township, PA. The plans were prepared to address Municipal zoning & land development requirements, and address additional buffering requests suggested by neighboring property owners at prior community meetings.

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2015 News Archive

12/10/2015 - Double approvals in Twin Lakes!
Land use planning testimony provided by Brian E. Seidel, AICP resulted in the Planning Board in the Town of Hurley adopting a SEQRA negative declaration under state law, approving a special permit and site plan application to develop a communications tower in New York’s Catskills region of Ulster County. An advertised balloon test was conducted at the project site with municipal officials, to assess the potential visual impact on the community. The resulting photographs were utilized to ...
11/19/2015 - The sun shines in Glassboro!
Brian E. Seidel, LLA, NJPP of Seidel Planning & Design provides land use planning testimony obtaining use variances for a solar farm providing renewable energy for the Robins’ Nest Children’s Services agency in the Borough of Glassboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Aerial photographic simulations were prepared illustrating views of the project and how preservation of existing vegetation would screen views of the facility from adjacent residential properties.
11/18/2015 - A hole-in-one approval in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania!
Land use planning testimony was provided by Brian E. Seidel, RLA, AICP of Seidel Planning & Design obtaining variances permitting a communications tower on the existing golf course in Limerick Township, Pennsylvania. Expert land use planning testimony was supported with a visual impact assessment, photographic inventory of the project site, and photographic simulations illustrating the minimal impact of the stealth-designed structure from adjacent fairways, roadways, and properties.
11/4/2015 - The Seidel Planning & Design team working in Harmony!
Brian E. Seidel, a New Jersey Professional Planner, provides land use planning testimony to obtain D3 and D6 use and height variances in Harmony Township, Warren County, New Jersey. Testimony was supported with graphic exhibits prepared by Seidel Planning & Design illustrating the particular suitability of site for the proposed use, and the minimal impact of the project on the surrounding community.
10/7/2015 - Reaching new heights in Mahwah New Jersey!
A communications tower in Bergen County, NJ receives zoning board approval to increase the height of the structure by 20-feet to accommodate new and additional antenna. Seidel Planning & Design’s President, Brian E. Seidel presented graphic exhibits illustrating a photographic inventory of the existing structure and simulations of the proposed height extension. The exhibits were supplemented with Mr. Seidel’s land use planning testimony describing the characteristics of the ...
9/2/2015 - Small-cell solution is a big win for Jackson Township New Jersey!
Land use planning testimony was provided by New Jersey Professional Planner Brian E. Seidel supporting the approval of requested D variances to implement a small-cell solution for a retail center in Ocean County, NJ. Mr. Seidel’s testimony highlighted: the separation of the structure from residential dwellings, minimal land disturbance, and minimal visual impact comparing the appearance and height of the proposed structure to existing light poles in the adjacent roadway and surrounding ...
8/26/2015 - Advertising on the rise in Pottstown!
Construction of a new billboard adjacent to Pennsylvania Route 422, is slated with the approval received from Lower Pottsgrove Township’s zoning hearing board. Brian Seidel, RLA, AICP provided land use planning testimony justifying the variance relief requested for reduced setbacks from property boundaries, increased sign area, and height increase to 65-feet above ground level. Testimony was supported with graphic exhibits, illustrating characteristics of the existing project site and ...
7/20/2015 - Seidel Planning & Design prepares a telecommunications Master Plan for Carbon & Schuylkill Counties!
Seidel Planning & Design completes the development of a telecommunications master plan in two adjacent Pennsylvania Counties. The master plan was prepared to assess development potential of privately owned lands located within Coaldale, Jim Thorpe, Lansford, Nesquehoning, Summit Hill, and Tamaqua Boroughs. A detailed inventory of existing surrounding wireless telecommunication facilities was completed including the identification of existing tall structures in the community, and topographic ...
7/20/2015 - A flood of approvals in Marsh Creek!
Conditional use approval was obtained from the Uwchland Township Board of Supervisors to permit the construction of a 150-foot tall monopole-style communications tower in the Chester County municipality. Brian Seidel of Seidel Planning & Design provided professional land use planning testimony supported by graphic exhibits illustrating the results of a balloon test to assess the visibility of the structure at various heights, photographic simulations of the proposed tower, and an inventory of ...
7/14/2015 - Approval for a Zen experience in Berks County!
Brian E. Seidel, RLA, AICP provided land use planning testimony allowing an abandoned intermediate school to be repurposed as a professional educational training center for the Kula Kamala Foundation; an educational and training center for yoga, yoga therapy, and a broad range of holistic approaches dedicated to healing and health. Mr. Seidel, President of Seidel Planning & Design, Ltd, provided land use planning testimony based on an extensive review of the Alsace Township zoning and land use ...
5/5/2015 - Spirits high in Warwick Township Pennsylvania!
Seidel Planning assists in obtaining waivers and land use approvals for the development of the Brandywine Branch Distillery in historic Chester County. Several design concepts were prepared illustrating options to repurpose an existing barn and provide parking, loading, and access to the proposed distillery. The preferred concept including landscape and lighting plans was incorporated into the land development application and presented to the township supervisors obtaining the required ...
4/30/2015 - Land use approvals are a ‘shore-thing’ in Margate NJ!
Seidel Planning & Design provides land use planning testimony obtaining approval to install wireless communication antenna and related equipment on the roof of a commercial office building in the New Jersey beach community.Both D and C variances were required to permit the communications equipment in the underlying zoning district and to exceed the height regulations of the underlying zoning district. In addition to land use planning testimony, Brian E. Seidel, NJPP, AICP presented photographic ...
3/2/2015 - 262 approvals, 236 municipalities, 30 counties, 4 states, 0 problems!
Seidel Planning & Design finalizes administrative zoning, construction, and electrical permits allowing upgrades to the wireless communications service network in the Mid-Atlantic region. With extensive knowledge of specific municipal and county regulations, the Seidel Planning team quickly identified application requirements, required approvals, and anticipated time-frames to begin construction. Seidel Planning provided extensive communication with the project team through every step of the ...
2/10/2015 - A sign of things to come in Horsham Pennsylvania!
Special exception and variance approval was granted by the Horsham Township Zoning Hearing Board to construct a 400 square-foot sign, 25-feet in height, adjacent to the heavily traveled Route 309. Brian Seidel, a land use planner and landscape architect, provided land use planning testimony at numerous meetings and hearings in support of the application. Expert testimony was supported with graphic exhibits prepared by Seidel Planning & Design, Ltd. illustrating site context, photographic ...
2/1/2015 - Seidel Planning & Design, Ltd is growing and expanding to our new location!!!
Seidel Planning & Design is pleased to announce the relocation of our main office to accommodate the company’s continued growth! Please update all information to reflect our new physical location and mailing address at: 2103 East High Street, Suite 200, Pottstown PA 19464. All phone numbers and contact information will remain unchanged:Please contact our office should you have any questions, or visit us at:Seidel Planning & Design, Ltd.2103 E. High Street, Suite 200Pottstown, PA ...
1/6/2015 - A flurry of approvals in Hazle Township Pennsylvania
Zoning Hearing Board approval was granted to install a 10-foot height extension and two (2) additional dish antenna to an existing monopole-style communications tower at the Eagle Rock Ski Resort in the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania. Seidel Planning & Design prepared zoning applications; coordinated scheduling, advertising,and posting public notice of the hearing; and provided land use planning testimony obtaining Special Exception approval and a favorable opinion, no additional construction ...