Historical, Planning Commissions Need Lower Merion Residents

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — Lower Merion Township is looking for qualified residents to serve on the Historical Commission and Planning Commission.

Qualified residents should complete the Boards & Commissions Application Form here.

Completed applications and current resumes should be submitted to Jody L. Kelley, Township Secretary, 75 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003 or by e-mail to jkelley@lowermerion.org by Monday, Nov. 28.

For more information, contact Kelly via e-mail at jkelley@lowermerion.org or phone at 610-645-6145.

Below are details on the commissions:

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission (HC) is composed of 7 members and two alternates who serve 5-year terms of office. The HC makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding the advisability of issuing permits with respect to properties listed on the Township’s Historic Resource Inventory. One alternate is being sought. An alternate may participate in any proceeding or discussion of the HC but shall not be entitled to vote as a regular member of the HC unless needed to create a quorum. Professional experience in historic preservation or working with historic buildings is required. The HC typically meets on the last Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. A full description of the HC’s duties can be found here in the Township Code: Chapter 88: Historic Districts, Article II.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission (PC) is composed of 7 members who serve 4-year terms of office. The PC reviews all subdivision and land development plans and submits recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. Professional experience in planning, civil engineering, urban design, transportation planning or landscape architecture is required. One member is being sought. The PC typically meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. A full description of the PC’s duties can be found here in the Township Code: Chapter 34, Article II: Planning Commission.