On the November 24th agenda for the Upper Dublin Zoning Hearing Board is an application from Ambler Borough that seeks zoning relief to allow a water treatment facility at 1116 East Butler Pike in Ambler (Upper Dublin Township).

The zoning relief is needed because the property is located in a residential zoning district. The property is zoned MD- Multi Dwelling and is included within the Floodplain Conservation District. The property owner is the Butler Pike Condo Association that operates the Butler Pike Condominiums.

The main request is for a special exception to allow a public utility facility in a residential district. In addition, variances are sought that involve setbacks.

According to the application, the property has an existing public water supply well building. The Borough of Ambler is seeking a special exception to expand this use to include a new well building and water treatment systems for PFAS and manganese. The application further states that the new facility will provide high-quality drinking water to the community and meet current regulations.

Ambler’s water system serves Ambler Borough and portions of Lower Gwynedd, Upper Dublin, Whitemarsh, and Whitpain.

You can find the application here (starting page 77). The hearing will be Monday, November 24th at 7:30 p.m. at 520 Virginia Drive in Fort Washington.