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12/15/2025 - Use approval received in Camden, NJ Brian Seidel, NJPP provided land planning testimony before the City of Camden’s zoning board of adjustment in Camden County, New Jersey obtaining use variance approval to expand the permitted uses at an existing, non-conforming automobile service station to include automobile sales, leasing, and auto body repair in the City’s Central Waterfront Neighborhood Planning District.
12/10/2025 - Commercial use approval in Browns Mills, NJ Brian Seidel, NJPP provided land planning testimony, obtaining use variances required to expand an existing commercial use into the adjacent residential zoning district in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, NJ.
11/29/2025 - Adaptive reuse of the Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital receives approval A proposal for the adaptive reuse to convert the former Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital to multifamily residential apartments was approved by the Harrisburg City Council. Seidel Planning supported the project with the development of a parking master plan illustrating how the City’s parking requirements were satisfied, and the location of parking areas intended to serve each of the buildings associated with the multi-building development.
11/13/2025 - Use variance approved in Clementon, NJ Brian Seidel, NJPP, AICP provided land planning testimony to obtain use variance approval allowing the continuation of five (5) mixed-use properties with residential apartments in the White Horse Pike Highway Commercial corridor of Clementon Borough in Camden County, NJ.
10/30/2025 - Exhibits prepared for zoning application in State College, PA Seidel Planning prepared graphic exhibits including the development of a viewshed analysis and photographic simulations to illustrate the potential visibility of a proposed telecommunications tower in State College Borough, Centre County, PA
10/28/2025 - A visual impact assessment with the Adirondack Park Agency Seidel Planning conducted a balloon test with the staff of the Adirondack Park Agency to verify the findings of a 5-mile viewshed analysis and identify the potential visual impact of a proposed telecommunications tower and wireless communications facility proposed in the Town of Ticonderoga of Essex County, New York. Photographs obtained during the balloon test were used to document areas where the balloon was, and was not visible, including the preparation of photographic simulations for the ...
10/16/2025 - A multi-state solution for wireless service Land planning testimony was provided by Brian Seidel, NJPP to obtain a use variance for the construction ofa communications tower and wireless communications facility adjacent to the Delaware River in Ewing Township, providing service to Mercer County, New Jersey & Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
10/14/2025 - Site plan approval for a brewery in Quinton Township, NJ Brian Seidel, NJPP provided land planning testimony to reaffirm the criteria previously stated to obtain use variance approval to receive site plan approval for the proposed commercial building & associated parkingareas in Salem County, NJ.
9/19/2025 - 5-mile viewshed assessment prepared for the Adirondack Park Agency Seidel Planning prepared a 5-mile viewshed assessment for a telecommunications tower and wireless communications facility proposed within the Adirondack Park Agency’s jurisdiction of Essex County in the Town of Ticonderoga, New York.
9/17/2025 - Residential development proposed in Gilbertsville, PA Seidel Planning prepared site plans illustrating a residential townhome community proposed within Douglass Township of Montgomery County PA. The plans were submitted to the Township to obtain preliminary review comments from the Township staff & professionals, and to illustrate compliance with Township zoning & development regulations.
9/8/2025 - Self-Storage options expanded in Swedesboro, NJ Planning testimony was provided by Brian Seidel, NJPP to obtain use & setback variances for the expansion of an existing climate controlled self-storage facility, and the addition of modular exterior storage buildings in Logan Township, Gloucester County, NJ.
9/8/2025 - Self-Storage options expanded in Swedesboro, NJ Planning testimony was provided by Brian Seidel, NJPP to obtain use & setback variances for the expansion of an existing climate controlled self-storage facility, and the addition of modular exterior storage buildings in Logan Township, Gloucester County, NJ.
9/3/2025 - A recommendation of approval received from the City of Harrisburg Planning Commission A proposal for the adaptive reuse of the historic Polyclinic Hospital to be utilized for a mixed-use development including residential apartments, retail, and personal services received a recommendation of approval from the City’s Planning Commission. Seidel Planning prepared a parking master plan for the development illustrating how the City’s parking requirements were satisfied, and the location of parking areas intended to serve each of the buildings associated with the ...
9/2/2025 - Sketch plans presented to Limerick Township Board of Supervisors Seidel Planning presented sketch plans prepared for two (2) commercial developments in Limerick Township. Both plans were prepared as part of the developer’s due-diligence for the potential acquisition of the properties and submitted to obtain preliminary review comments from the Township staff and professionals.
8/15/2025 - A yield analysis prepared for residential development in Kennett Square, PA A yield analysis prepared for residential development in Kennett Square, PA A yield analysis was prepared by the Seidel Planning team illustrating potential development alternatives for a residential community in East Marlborough Township of Chester County.
8/13/2025 - Day-spa approved in Bayville, NJ Brian Seidel, NJPP provided land planning testimony to obtain use variance approval for proposed day-spa including proposed indoor & outdoor pools, a fitness center, personal services, and restaurant in Berkeley Township of Ocean County.
8/11/2025 - Visual impact assessment prepared in Short Hills, NJ Seidel Planning conducted a visual impact assessment including the development of a viewshed analysis, photographic inventory, and photographic simulations to illustrate the minimal visual impact of a proposed telecommunications tower in Millburn Township, Essex County, NJ
7/30/2025 - Seidel Planning honored with award from Preservation Pennsylvania The Upper Chichester Township Historic Sites Survey was selected to receive the Leadership Award for Local Government from Preservation Pennsylvania; the Commonwealth's only private statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping protect and preserve historic places. The written & graphic report was prepared by Seidel Planning with the assistance of the Township’s task force, and was recognized by the awards committee as not only a great finished project, but as an example for ...
7/24/2025 - Two redevelopment approvals received in Irvington, NJ Brian Seidel, NJPP, AICP provided land planning testimony at a virtual planning board meeting in the Township of Irvington to receive approval for bulk variances required for two (2) residential redevelopment applications in Essex County, NJ.
7/23/2025 - A collaboration for community improvements The land planners and landscape architects at Seidel Planning conducted a meeting with leaders from Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County Planning Department, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to review recommendations for potential community improvements to residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors.

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2023 News Archive

12/20/2023 - A zoning change supported in Lancaster, PA
Land planner Brian Seidel attended the Mount Joy Township Planning Commission meeting to obtain a recommendation of approval for the rezoning of a property in the Lancaster County community.
12/15/2023 - Streetview renderings prepared to support use variance approval
Seidel Planning & Design prepared perspective renderings illustrating how a proposed carwash will blend within the commercial corridor in Atlantic County, NJ. The renderings were presented to the Hamilton Township Zoning Board of Adjustment by Brian Seidel, NJPP as part of his land planning testimony supporting the approval of the requested use & dimensional variances.
12/5/2023 - Mixed-use development approved in Franklinville, NJ
Planning testimony was provided to obtain numerous use & dimensional variances to develop a new mixed-use building and associated parking featuring a combination of commercial & residential uses in Franklin Township, Gloucester County, NJ.
12/4/2023 - Zoning amendment approved in Gilbertsville, PA
The Supervisors of Douglass Township in Montgomery County approved and ordinance amendment prepared by the Seidel Planning team expanding opportunities for age-qualified housing within the community
12/1/2023 - Zoning & development analysis completed in Palm Beach, FL
Seidel Planning & Design conducted a zoning analysis including a development feasibility study to assist in the acquisition of a three (3) property portfolio in Palm Beach County, Florida assessing the feasibility for newresidential development.
11/29/2023 - A visual impact assessment for the University
Seidel Planning & Design conducted a visual impact assessment to identify the potential visual impact of a proposed communications tower in Fergeson Township, Centre County, PA. As part of the investigation, the team conducted GIS mapping and a drone flight to prepare photographic simulations identifying potential views from the adjacent University campus.
11/29/2023 - A visual impact assessment for the University
Seidel Planning & Design conducted a visual impact assessment to identify the potential visual impact of a proposed communications tower in Fergeson Township, Centre County, PA. As part of the investigation, the team conducted GIS mapping and a drone flight to prepare photographic simulations identifying potential views from the adjacent University campus.
11/19/2023 - Visual impact assessment & crane test conducted in Yardley, PA
The planners at Seidel Planning conducted a crane test in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County as part of a visual impact assessment to identify appropriate stealth design options for a proposed communications tower for the community.
11/14/2023 - A collaboration for community improvements
Seidel Planning & Design conducted a task force meeting with the County planners and Upper Chichester Township staff to discuss opportunities for community improvements in two prominent neighborhoods within the Delaware County community.
11/1/2023 - Self-storage facility approved in Elizabethtown, PA
Brian Seidel RLA, AICP provided land planning testimony before the Mount Joy Township Zoning Hearing Board to obtain special exception approval for a proposed self-storage facility in Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County, PA. Testimony was supported by a site plan prepared by Seidel Planning identifying compliance with the Township’s specific design standards for the proposed use.
10/26/2023 - Communication tower approved in Wharton, NJ
Brian Seidel, NJPP provided land planning testimony to obtain use and bulk variances for a proposed wireless communications facility and tower in Rockaway Township, Morris County, NJ. Mr. Seidel’s testimony was supported by photographic simulations prepared from a balloon test conducted at the project site to illustrate the minimal visual impact on the surrounding community.
10/5/2023 - Adaptive reuse approved in Elmer Borough
Brian Seidel, NJPP provided land planning testimony in the Borough of Elmer of Salem County, NJ to obtain D(1) use variances to permit the conversion of an existing commercial building to warehouse and offices.
10/3/2023 - Cleaning up approvals in Deptford
Land planning testimony was provided by Seidel Planning to obtain use variances for the development of a proposed carwash in Deptford Township, Gloucester County, NJ.
9/28/2023 - Parking requirements reduced in Royersford, PA
Brian Seidel, AICP provided land planning testimony before the Limerick Township Zoning Hearing Board to support parking variances required to allow a proposed medical use within an existing professional office building in Montgomery County, PA.
9/21/2023 - Use & Bulk variances sought in Gloucester County
Seidel Planning provided land planning testimony before the Monroe Township Zoning Board of Adjustmentto obtain use & bulk variances for a proposed commercial development in the Gloucester County community of New Jersey.
9/18/2023 - Self-storage site plans presented in Sewell, NJ
The land planners at Seidel Planning prepared sketch plans for a proposed indoor, climate-controlled self-storage facility in Washington Township, Gloucester County, NJ.
9/11/2023 - Wireless communications enhanced in Monmouth County, NJ
Land planning testimony was provided by Brian Seidel, NJPP to support an application for conditional use and height variances required for the construction of a monopole-style communications tower in Howell Township.
8/30/2023 - Use variance approved in Sommerdale Borough, NJ
The land planners at Seidel Planning provided testimony at the Sommerdale Borough Zoning Board of Adjustment to allow the addition of personal services to an existing commercial center in the Camden County community.
8/23/2023 - Commercial infill development in North Wales, PA
Seidel Planning prepared concept plans illustrating development options to add a new pad site to an existing shopping center in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County, PA.
8/2/2023 - Towers on the rise in Egg Harbor City, NJ
Brian Seidel, NJPP provided land planning testimony before the Washington Township Zoning Board of Adjustment to obtain approval for a telecommunications tower and wireless communications facility in the Burlington County community.
7/27/2023 - Use approval received in Boyertown, PA
Seidel Planning provided land planning testimony to obtain variance approval required for the adaptive reuse of an existing commercial building in a residential zoning district, to be utilized by a mechanical contractor in Colebrookdale Township, Berks County.
7/26/2023 - Planning testimony provided in Mount Joy
Brian Seidel, AICP provided land planning testimony before the Mount Joy Township Zoning Hearing Board to support a variance application for the development of a commercial shopping center in Lancaster County, PA.
7/24/2023 - Use approval received in Douglassville, PA
Use approval received in Douglassville, PA Brian Seidel, AICP provided land planning testimony before the Union Township Zoning Hearing Board of Berks County to obtain approval allowing the operation of an automobile service station in the Township’s Highway Commercial Zoning District.
7/19/2023 - Two Townships. One plan.
Seidel Planning prepared site plans illustrating development options for a proposed residential community, situated on a property located in both Upper Pottsgrove and Douglass Townships of Montgomery County, PA.
7/12/2023 - Expanding the Chichester Avenue streetscape improvements
A streetscape plan to expand improvements to the Chichester Avenue corridor was prepared for Upper Chichester Township, identifying new paving patterns, sidewalks, crosswalks, street lighting, and pedestrian furnishings to expand the recently completed improvements to the commercial corridor in the Delaware County community.
7/12/2023 - Communications tower approved in Hammonton, NJ
Brian Seidel, NJPP attended the Winslow Township zoning board meeting to support a proposal for a telecommunications tower in the Camden County community. Testimony was supported by photographic simulations and a visual impact assessment prepared by Seidel Planning illustrating a minimal visual impact on the surrounding community.
6/26/2023 - Landscape plans for commercial development in Sewell, NJ
Seidel Planning & Design prepared a landscape plan to facilitate the expansion of an existing commercial building in Washington Township, Gloucester County, NJ.
6/13/2023 - Use variances approved in Penns Grove, NJ
Brian Seidel, NJPP provided land planning testimony to obtain approval of a wireless communications facility in Carneys Point Township of Salem County, NJ. The testimony was supported by photographic simulations and a visual impact assessment prepared by Seidel Planning illustrating a minimal visual impact on the surrounding community.
6/9/2023 - Plans for residential infill development prepared
The planners at Seidel Planning prepared concept plans for a potential multi-story residential apartment building within Ewing Township’s Town Center Redevelopment Area in Mercer County, NJ.
6/8/2023 - Testimony before the Douglass Township Planning Commission
The planners at Seidel Planning attended the Douglass Township Planning Commission meeting to support a proposed zoning ordinance amendment in Douglass Township, Montgomery County, PA.
6/2/2023 - Park plans developed for the Boothwyn Heights community
Seidel Planning conducted a site meeting with Township staff & professionals to review development options for the redevelopment of an existing community park in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County, PA.
5/23/2023 - Landscape Plans prepared for a new Honda dealer
Landscape plans were prepared by the Seidel Planning team to accompany the development application for a proposed automotive dealership in Tilden Township, Berks County, PA. The plan implemented native, water tolerant plantings to address PA DEP best management practice requirements (BMP’s).
5/12/2023 - Landscape inspection completed
Seidel Planning & Design conducted field investigation to complete a post-construction inspection of landscape improvements installed as part of a residential development project, ensuring the approved landscape plan was accurately implemented to meet the Thornbury Township regulations in the Delaware County community.
5/1/2023 - Ordinance amendment proposed for Gilbertsville
Brian Seidel, RLA, AICP provided testimony at the Douglass Township Board of Supervisors meeting to support the adoption of an ordinance amendment prepared by the Seidel Planning team to expand opportunities for age-qualified residential housing within the Montgomery County community.
4/26/2023 - Landscape architecture & land planning testimony provided in Kennett Square
Brian Seidel, RLA, AICP presented landscape plans prepared to accompany a development proposal to the Newlin Township Planning Commission in Chester County, PA.
4/17/2023 - Landscape & lighting plans prepared for school expansion
Landscape & lighting plans were prepared by Seidel Planning to accompany the land development application for the expansion of an existing private school in Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County, PA.
4/14/2023 - Landscape restoration plans prepared in Kennett Square
Landscape plans providing woodland restoration plantings was prepared by the landscape architects at Seidel Planning to accompany a development proposal for a communications tower in Newlin Township, Chester County, PA.
4/11/2023 - Residential development approved in Mercerville, NJ
Land planning testimony was provided by Brian Seidel to support a proposed lot consolidation including use & bulk variances required for a proposed residential development in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, NJ.
3/14/2023 - Landscape plans prepared for proposed for industrial development
A landscape plan including buffering & streetscape improvements was prepared by the landscape architects at Seidel Planning to accompany land development plans to expand an existing industrial development in the Township of Toms River, Ocean County, NJ.
3/2/2023 - Community park designed for Boothwyn
In anticipation of substantial roadway improvements to be implemented by PennDoT, Seidel Planning prepared concept plans for a proposed community park including pollinator friendly stormwater BMPs, streambank restoration plantings, and pedestrian connections to adjacent residential communities in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County, PA.
3/1/2023 - Landscape & streetscape plans for Elizabethtown, PA
The landscape architects at Seidel Planning developed landscape plans to accompany a conditional use application for a proposed commercial development in Mt. Joy Township, Lancaster County, PA.
3/1/2023 - Automotive carwash approved in Toms River, NJ
Site plan approval with bulk variances for a commercial car wash was granted by the Toms River Township Planning Board. Brian Seidel, NJPP, LLA presented landscape plans & provided land planning testimony to support the approval in Ocean County, NJ.
2/28/2023 - Infill development proposed in Ewing, NJ
Brian Seidel, NJPP attended a Township staff meeting to review concept plans prepared by Seidel Planning & Design to accommodate the expansion of an existing mixed-use commercial development in Ewing Township, Mercer County, NJ.
2/17/2023 - Residential development proposed in Lancaster, PA
Sketch plans were prepared by the Seidel Planning team to assess the development potential for a proposed single-family residential cluster development in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, PA
2/16/2023 - Infill development proposed in Pottstown, PA
Brian Seidel, AICP provided testimony before the Pottstown Borough Zoning Hearing Board to support the proposed expansion of an existing residential apartment building in the Borough of Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA.
2/10/2023 - Adaptive reuse proposed in Brookhaven, PA
Seidel Planning prepared sketch plans to illustrate proposed building facade and site improvements proposed to repurpose an existing institutional property for commercial use in Brookhaven Borough, Delaware County, PA.
1/27/2023 - Community gateway sign concepts prepared for Larkins Corner, PA
Community gateway sign concepts prepared for Larkins Corner, PA The land planners & landscape architects prepared concept plans including perspective renderings & landscape designs to illustrate opportunities for community gateway signs adjacent to the Conchester Highway in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County, PA.
1/25/2023 - Redevelopment approved in Magnolia, NJ
Brian Seidel NJPP, provided land planning testimony before the Magnolia Borough Joint Land Use Board to obtain approval of use and bulk variances required for the redevelopment of an existing, vacant commercial building in Camden County, NJ.
1/24/2023 - Testimony provided in Columbia, NJ
Brian Seidel, a New Jersey Professional Planner, provided testimony before the Knowlton Township Zoning Board to support the application for a proposed monopole-style telecommunications tower and wireless communication facility in an underserved area of Warren County, NJ.
1/18/2023 - Open space inventory in Upper Chichester Township
Utilizing Delaware County GIS data and property records, the planners & landscape architects at Seidel Planning prepared an open space & recreation facilities map to identify the potential for future trail connections & park expansions.
1/12/2023 - Plans developed for a mixed-use commercial development in Eagleville, PA
Seidel Planning & Design prepared an aerial context plan illustrating a mixed-use commercial development to highlight the surrounding proposed roadway improvements in Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County, PA.
1/12/2023 - Landscape restoration plans approved
Brian Seidel, LLA, NJPP presented a landscape restoration & tree replacement plan to the Mount Olive Township Planning Board to receive preliminary land development approval for a proposed mixed-use residential community in Morris County, NJ
1/10/2023 - Zoning exhibits prepared for a proposed residential community
Seidel Planning prepared aerial context maps and rendered site plans to illustrate the substantial preserved buffer provided from the proposed residential community to adjacent residential properties in Longswamp Township, Berks County, PA.
1/9/2023 - Rezoning supported in Lancaster County, PA
Brian Seidel, AICP provided land planning testimony before the Mount Joy Township Board of Supervisors to support a rezoning proposal to permit the development of a mixed-use commercial development on the existing commercial corridor.
1/8/2023 - Wireless communications facility approved in the NJ Pinelands
Seidel Planning & Design provided land planning testimony to obtain use variances required for the construction of a telecommunications tower and wireless communications facility in Winslow Township, Atlantic County, NJ.