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Dormont Zoning Hearing Board Meeting – March 18, 2026

Borough Council & Boards — Wednesday, March 18, 2026
BodyDormont, Pennsylvania
SessionBorough Council & Boards
DateWednesday, March 18, 2026
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Speaker numbers apply only to this recording.

Unassigned speaker

0:54

Hi

Speaker 1

0:55

guys, can everybody hear me?

0:56

This is Jeff.

Unassigned speaker

0:58

Hi,

Speaker 2

0:59

Jeff.

0:59

Yeah, we can hear you.

1:00

It's six, so we'll go ahead and get started.

1:02

You didn't hear anything from um Emily if she was not coming, correct?

Speaker 1

1:06

She was supposed to be getting on virtually.

1:09

Um okay.

1:10

So if she does not, uh I mean, Armand can lead you guys.

1:15

We just we need three.

1:17

Uh one would have to abstain, I guess.

1:19

So I'll let you guys figure that out.

1:21

But she was supposed to join on Zoom.

Speaker 2

1:23

Okay.

1:24

All right, yeah.

1:24

I didn't want to start before six just to give her the chance.

Unassigned speaker

1:30

We can

Speaker 3

1:30

proceed

Unassigned speaker

1:30

as four.

Unassigned speaker

1:32

Yeah,

Speaker 2

1:33

Jeff, I think what normally what happens when there's four people is if it's a split decision and it goes to the borough.

Speaker 1

1:40

Gotcha, gotcha, gotcha.

1:41

Okay.

1:42

This is my first time with with an even number of

Unassigned speaker

1:44

people.

Speaker 2

1:44

Yeah, it's best to avoid that.

Speaker 1

1:47

Um

Speaker 2

1:48

so well, um we will begin.

1:53

Um welcome to this evening's zoning hearing board.

1:58

Um for June 25th, 2025.

2:03

Um, we are hearing an applicant for um Pierremont Avenue who is hoping to accomplish a lot consolidation.

2:12

So I will um start by introducing myself and then the rest of the board will introduce themselves.

2:17

The borough can introductions um and then we can swear everybody

Unassigned speaker

2:22

in.

Speaker 2

2:22

Okay.

Unassigned speaker

2:23

All

Speaker 2

2:23

right.

2:23

Um, my name is Liz Baldoni, and I am the chair of the board.

Speaker 4

2:27

Jeff Dobson, board member.

Unassigned speaker

2:29

In

Speaker 4

2:29

Dreamwalker board member.

Speaker 2

2:32

Stephanie Wallace board.

Speaker 1

2:36

Jeff Sakich, I'm the zoning officer for Dormont.

Speaker 2

2:40

All right, very good.

2:41

Thank you.

2:42

Um you can go ahead and get us sworn

Unassigned speaker

2:43

in.

Speaker 2

2:56

Thank you.

2:57

Um we can hear from the borough first, and then we'll hear from the applicant, and um then we'll do questions.

3:05

Okay.

Unassigned speaker

3:06

All right,

Speaker 2

3:06

Jeff, go ahead.

Speaker 1

3:08

Thank you.

3:09

Um this will be for 1139 Pyrremont Avenue.

3:15

And it is for two lot and block numbers.

3:18

Both lot and block numbers actually are already tied to that same address with the county.

3:24

And those lot and block numbers are 98, ours and Roger 24 and 98, Rs and Roger 245.

3:32

And the applicant is seeking to um consolidate two lots.

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Summary of Proceedings

Dormont Zoning Hearing Board Meeting – March 18, 2026

Note: The meeting transcript indicates the date as June 25, 2025, which conflicts with the provided date of March 18, 2026. This summary uses the provided date.

The Dormont Zoning Hearing Board convened to hear an application from Seth Norr for lot consolidation at 1139 Pierremont Avenue. The applicant sought variances for combined lot width exceeding the maximum and side yard setback exceeding the limit. The board unanimously approved the variances.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • A neighbor, mother of the adjacent property owner, expressed concern about what uses would be allowed on the combined lot, such as a circus tent, farm, driveway, or garage. Board members and the zoning officer clarified that all regular zoning regulations and permit requirements would still apply; the consolidation does not grant any additional development rights beyond what is permitted by code.

Discussion Items

  • Applicant Testimony: Seth Norr, resident of 1131 Pierremont (adjacent), explained he purchased the vacant lot (1137 Pierremont) after a fire in 2019 with the intent of using it as a side yard. He planned to build a fence but learned he needed to consolidate the lots first. He noted that wide lots are not uncommon in the neighborhood.
  • Zoning Officer Report: Jeff Sakich, zoning officer, stated that the requested variances—for lot width in excess of 30 feet and side yard setback in excess of 8 feet—are standard for lot consolidations and are the first step before planning commission approval.

Key Outcomes

  • The board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the variances for lot width and side yard setback as requested, enabling the applicant to proceed with the lot consolidation.

Meeting Transcript

Hi guys, can everybody hear me? This is Jeff. Hi, Jeff. Yeah, we can hear you. It's six, so we'll go ahead and get started. You didn't hear anything from um Emily if she was not coming, correct? She was supposed to be getting on virtually. Um okay. So if she does not, uh I mean, Armand can lead you guys. We just we need three. Uh one would have to abstain, I guess. So I'll let you guys figure that out. But she was supposed to join on Zoom. Okay. All right, yeah. I didn't want to start before six just to give her the chance. We can proceed as four. Yeah, Jeff, I think what normally what happens when there's four people is if it's a split decision and it goes to the borough. Gotcha, gotcha, gotcha. Okay. This is my first time with with an even number of people. Yeah, it's best to avoid that. Um so well, um we will begin. Um welcome to this evening's zoning hearing board. Um for June 25th, 2025. Um, we are hearing an applicant for um Pierremont Avenue who is hoping to accomplish a lot consolidation. So I will um start by introducing myself and then the rest of the board will introduce themselves. The borough can introductions um and then we can swear everybody in. Okay. All right. Um, my name is Liz Baldoni, and I am the chair of the board. Jeff Dobson, board member. In Dreamwalker board member. Stephanie Wallace board. Jeff Sakich, I'm the zoning officer for Dormont. All right, very good. Thank you. Um you can go ahead and get us sworn in. Thank you.

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