Garbev Zoning Case

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Bell,

The owner of a 13 acre tract of land which was classified R-2 residential applied for a building permit to erect a supermarket and adjoining incidental retail stores with parking areas thereon. Prior to January 4, 1955, much of the land in question had been zoned B business. The petition asked for a variance and other relief. The building inspector refused to grant the petition on the ground that the application was for a business purpose in a residential zone. The Board of Adjustment denied the appeal. The Court of Common Pleas took testimony, sustained the appeal…