The Zoning Hearing Board of Coolbaugh Township will hold three public hearings on April 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal building. The first hearing involves a variance request for a residential garage structure's setback encroachment at 101 Safro Court. The second hearing addresses a remand for additional testimony on a dimensional variance at 1555 Black Birch Way. The third hearing concerns a variance request for building setbacks on joined lots at Pocono Summit Lake. These hearings are crucial for residents to understand proposed zoning changes and their potential impact on the community. Individuals needing special accommodations should contact the Township Secretary at least 24 hours before the hearing.
By Order of:
Zoning Hearing Board of Coolbaugh Township
Emanuele Destefano, Chairman*
*Warning: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors. See original notice for official details.
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Original public notice (excerpt):
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Zoning Hearing Board of Coolbaugh Township will conduct three public hearings on Thursday April 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal building located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Coolbaugh Township, Pennsylvania, 18466. The purpose of the first hearing is to consider a request for a variance from the dimensional standards of Section 400, Attachment 2 of the Zoning Code regarding an existing residential garage structure which is encroaching into the rear yard setback area The application was submitted by Scott Yorty, the owner of the subject property. The address of the property is 101 Safro Court, Arrowhead Lakes, Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Tax Map ID No. 03.19C.1.192, Tax Map No. 0363070925202. The property is located in the R-3 Zoning District. The second hearing concerns the decision of the Court regarding an appeal entitled Coolbaugh Township v. The Zoning… [Source]