Humble Oil & Refining Co. v. East Lansdowne Borough

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Musmanno,

On March 3, 1966, the Humble Oil & Refining Company applied to the building inspector of East *311Lansdowne for a building permit to erect a gasoline service station. The request was denied and the Humble Company appealed to the zoning board of adjustment, seeking a special exception, pursuant to the terms of §5 (Business District A) of the zoning ordinance of the borough. A hearing on the appeal took place on May 24, 1966. A further hearing scheduled for May 31st was cancelled by the borough. On the latter date, the board held a meeting, at the termination of…