Zoning hearing for variance applications in Schuylkill Township on March 11, 2026.

NOTICE

THE SCHUYLKILL TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Schuylkill Township Building, 111 Valley Park Road, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, to hear the following:

THE APPLICATION OF MYRON M. KOROBIJ, APPLICATION #2026-01. The property is UPI No. 27-5D-48, also known as 1312 Dorothy Avenue. The property, which is owned by the Applicant, is located in the R-2 Medium-Density Residential District of the Township and is approximately 0.3587 acres in area. The property is currently improved with a single-family detached dwelling, detached garage and driveway. The Applicant seeks a variance from §370-132.E(3)(Accessory use structure) of the Schuylkill Township Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of a 728 square foot pole barn which will encroach approximately 8 feet into the 15 foot required side yard setback and approximately 33 feet into the 40 foot required rear yard setback; and such further relief as may be necessary.

THE APPLICATION OF KATHY AND JOHN BIELAWSKI, APPLICATION #2026-02. The property is UPI No. 27-5B-46, also known as 1096 Brookwood Road. The property, which is owned by Jean Bielawski, is located in the R-1 – Low Density Residential District of the Township and is approximately 0.5369 acres in area. The property is currently improved with a single-family detached dwelling, driveway, detached garage, and swimming pool. The Applicants seek a variance from §370-20 (Permitted use regulations) to permit two residential uses on one lot, where it is otherwise not permitted. The Applicants also seek a variance from §370-136 (Change of use) to permit the conversion of the detached garage to an accessory dwelling unit; and such further relief as may be necessary.

The Board may consider other such matters as may properly come before it.

All persons desiring to be heard may attend and be heard.  If any person who wishes to attend the meeting has a disability and/or requires auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to observe or participate in the proceedings, please contact the Township Manager at 
610-933-5843 to discuss how those needs may be best accommodated.

SCHUYLKILL TOWNSHIP
ZONING HEARING BOARD
Patrick M. McKenna, Solicitor
 MERC Feb 19, 26