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Chambersburg ZHB 12/2/2025

Notice is hereby given that the Borough of Chambersburg Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing as provided in the Zoning Code for the following appeals in Council Chambers on the First Floor of the Utility Departments Addition to Borough Hall, 100 South Second Street, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Appeal Number 1683, Appellant, B Street Holdings, LLC, is requesting a special exception permit to change a nonconforming use at 71 Brumbaugh Avenue from an eye doctor use to a hair salon use. The area is zoned Low Density Residential. This is an appeal under Section 300-93.

Appeal Number 1684, Appellant, Brian and Lori Newman, are requesting a special exception to develop the nonconforming lot addressed as 561 North Franklin Street with a single-family detached dwelling. The area is zoned Low Density Residential. This is an appeal under Section 300-91.1.

Appeal Number 1685, Appellant, Chambersburg Area School District, is requesting variances for building height and off-street parking to construct a new Chambersburg Area Middle School at 1151 East McKinley Street. The area is zoned Low Density Residential. This is an appeal under Sections 300-16 and 300-77.

Any person who has questions, or needs accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to gain access to or participate in the public hearing should contact me prior to the meeting date.

Phil Wolgemuth

Deputy Borough Manager/Land Use and Community Development Director

Borough of Chambersburg

100 S. Second St.

Chambersburg, PA 17201

717-251-2436

pwolgemuth@chambersburgpa.gov

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