Church subdivision and facility retention at 135 Davidson Avenue
Summary
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of U.S.A. was scheduled for hearings on splitting its Davidson Avenue parcel and keeping existing church and seminary facilities. The decisions affect the future use of this large B-I zone property.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Tied to the multimillion-dollar sale of part of the church property; no figures on the record.
The church would benefit from lot division flexibility and continued operation of its facilities.
Congregation members objecting to the sale say church hierarchy sidelined parishes and the community in the transaction.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting - Jun 18, 2026
Splitting the 135 Davidson Avenue property into two parcels — roughly 15 and 17 acres — clears the way for the warehouse sale while the church keeps its existing facilities. Approved with little controversy.
Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting - May 7, 2026
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of U.S.A. is subdividing its 32.6-acre Davidson Avenue property to sell part of it for the warehouse, keeping the church and seminary on a smaller lot. Objectors dispute the church's authority to sell under its own constitution and argue the shrinkage intensifies the nonconforming church use, requiring variances that haven't been properly noticed — including for a lapsed cemetery approval.
Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting - Mar 5, 2026
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of U.S.A. was scheduled for hearings on splitting its Davidson Avenue parcel and keeping existing church and seminary facilities. The decisions affect the future use of this large B-I zone property.
Related development
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of U.S.A. — Site Plan/Use Variance (ZBA-25-00007)
Keeps the church operating on a smaller lot with reduced parking; visitors would access via a shared Davidson Avenue driveway.
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of U.S.A. — ZBA-25-00007
Would allow the church to remain on the reduced parcel; the objectors' evidence challenges whether the application can lawfully proceed as noticed.
Minor Subdivision w/D(2) Variance — 135 Davidson Avenue
Splits the church campus so most of it can be sold for the warehouse; the church retains the chapel, seminary, museum, and 82 parking spaces.
D(2) Use Variance, Preliminary & Final Site Plan w/C Variances — Church and Seminary Facilities
Brings a major warehouse to the B-I corridor near I-287; loading docks face away from the church property and nearest residence is over 600 feet away per testimony.
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