Zoning approval for expansion of dealership at local mall

The Wilkes Barre Township Zoning Hearing Board has approved 6 variances for the proposed moving of Motorworld to the Wyoming Valley Mall.  According to reports, the variances approved by the zoning board include side and rear yard, building and parking setback requirements, parking lot, landscaping and vegetation requirements and signage requirements.  The approval is considered the first step toward the dealership acquiring a portion of the mall that includes areas formerly occupied by Sears and Bon-Ton and areas currently occupied by Macy’s Men’s and Home and Ken Pollock Tire and Auto Center. The dealership plans to convert that space into a service, car detailing area and car wash. Part of the former Bon-Ton will be used as administrative offices.