Township supervisors approved additions to Fiddler’s Bar & Grill at the Carlisle, Pa., club, as well as other expansions on the property, with conditions. The proposal included expanding two maintenance buildings and parking, and adding onto the restaurant. The supervisors stipulated that a vinyl fence be installed, that existing trees remain, and that the owners work with the homeowners association on the proposal.
George Lois and Constantinos “Charlie” Mallios have permission from South Middleton Township to begin renovations for the restaurant they own at the Mayapple Golf Club in Carlisle, Pa., the Harrisburg (Pa.) PennLive.com reported.
Supervisors gave their final approval Thursday night to renovations at the Fiddler’s Bar & Grill, which has been a year in the making, but with conditions, PennLive.com reported.
Lois and Mallios wanted to expand two maintenance buildings, build an addition onto the restaurant, expand their parking lot next to the restaurant, and have additional parking across the street, PennLive.com reported.
The supervisors insisted on a vinyl fence to be installed around a patio used for storage; existing trees on the property to remain; and improvements to be made to the outside lighting. Further, they insisted the owners work with the Mayapple Village Home Owners Association about all aspects of their proposal, PennLive.com reported.
The development residents wanted the parking across the street dropped from the proposal, arguing that it’s not permitted for parking, as it is used now on occasion for overflow at events and as an informal employee parking lot, PennLive.com reported.
“Once, twice a year, we have an event with lot of cars,” Lois said. “They’ve got to park somewhere.”
The restaurant manager had told employees to park across the street so patrons could park next to the restaurant, PennLive.com reported.
“They own the land,” said Susan Casoni, whose property abuts the parking area, adding that the land falls under the auspices of a Planned Residential Development, which must stay green. “Being a parking lot isn’t green.”
Bryan Gembusia, Chairman of the board of supervisors, asked Lois to agree to not dispute any fine the township might levy against the property if they violate township codes, PennLive.com reported.
“As a good faith effort,” Gembusia said. “We need enough leverage to assure these things don’t occur again.”
Violations would include parking in unpermitted areas and building an extension to a shed without a permit, PennLive.com reported.
Mallios appealed his fines and they are currently sitting in the Cumberland County district attorney’s office. Lois and Mallios agreed to the supervisors’ conditions. They also dropped their bid for permitting for the parking apron across the street. Lois and Mallios have five years to make the additions to their property, PennLive.com reported.
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