A.
From time to time, a situation may arise where the standards of this
chapter cause an undue hardship or prove unreasonable in application.
Faced with this situation, a modification or alteration of requirements
can be granted from the literal application of the standards. However,
modifications cannot be contrary to the public interest and must observe
the basic purpose and intent of this chapter.
B.
Assurance must be provided that any modification is absolutely necessary
and represents the minimum possible modification. Unusual physical
circumstances may involve minor adjustments in curve radii, street
grade or slope, cul-de-sac length, or problems over the width of an
existing right-of-way. In most cases, minor design modifications will
not jeopardize public safety.
C.
Any request must be submitted in writing, citing the specific provisions
or standards from which relief is requested, and should be part of
the preliminary or final plan submission. A request states in full
the grounds and facts of unreasonableness or hardship upon which the
request is based, the provisions of the ordinance involved, and the
exact altercation or modification necessary. A record of the request
should appear in the official minutes of the Blair Township Board
of Supervisors. This record documents the reasons for the request,
facts of unreasonableness, and any action taken on the request. Any
relief approved should represent the minimum or least possible modification
of the standard.
