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- Wawa Berm Drive By
- Business Commons Sidewalk Project Out for Bids
- Next Steps for Crosswalk Improvements
- High-Density Apartment Buildings Coming on Newtown-Yardley Road?
Wawa Berm Drive By
Previously, there was a ten (10') foot embankment at the Bypass line of Wawa's Property. The plan is to cut that embankment to approximately four (4') to five (5') feet high. According to Wawa’s representatives, “the berm has to be cut down in order to provide visibility,” said Wawa representatives.
It is clear that with the planned elimination of the berm along the Bypass and Lower Silver Lake Road, that the building sign and gas pump canopy will be clearly visible.
This video taken on 22 July 2024 shows the progress to date regarding remaking the berm, which now seems covered in hay to protect seed planting for creation of a grassy berm, or as some might say, Newtown’s “Grassy Knoll.”
Business Commons Sidewalk Update
The BOS authorized the Township Engineer to Solicit Bids for the Business Commons Sidewalk Project: In general, the work consists of, but is not limited to: construction of concrete sidewalk; construction of stamped concrete sidewalk; replacement and construction of ADA curb ramps; installation of trash receptacles; planting ornamental shade trees; construction of infiltration trenches; relocation of existing striping and signage to facilitate the ADA ramp construction, and all necessary restorations.
Is there enough money? Read more here…
Crosswalks: Next Steps
Charles Feuer, Al Default, and Valerie Mihalek - all residents of Newtown Walk - asked about the next steps in the process to add pedestrian improvements to the Tara Blvd mid-block crosswalk. Dominic Cundari - the Township Engineer - does his best to answer their questions and concerns.
See my meeting notes for details...
High-Density Apts Coming Near You?
I note that there several properties in the LI District where such apartment complexes could be developed as part of the current LI/O-LI Overlay Zoning plan [ALSO DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANTS LIKE CHICK-FIL-A]:
It should also be noted that the Overlay plan allows for 20 housing units per acre, which is much more than the average density in Newtown and a “bone of contention” among several Planning Commission members regarding the proposed Corners at Newtown apartment complex. That means a total of about 146 housing units (i.e., apartments) may be allowed if all three properties noted above were allowed to be developed according to the current iteration of the Overlay plan.
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