Abington Township v. Dunkin' Donuts Franchising Corp.

Opinion by

Judge Mencer,

On March 20, 1970, a building permit was issued to appellee Dunkin’ Donuts Franchising Corporation (Dunkin’ Donuts) to permit the erection of a building on property zoned F-l Commercial District located on the northwest corner of Old York Road and Berrell Avenue, Abington Township, Montgomery County. The purpose of the building, as stated on the permit application, was to erect a “retail baked goods and restaurant.”

Walter J. Krantz, M.D., whose property is located immediately adjacent to the property in question, appealed on March 27, 1970, to the township Zoning Hear*401ing…