Development News for Lower Allen, Pennsylvania

Family Sports Complex Approved with Parking Conditions; New Application for Gettysburg Road Property Received

The Zoning Hearing Board approved a special exception for the reduction of required parking for a proposed family sports complex at the former BJ's building, located at 3805 Hartsdale Drive. Conditions for approval include adding 30 parking spaces, developing a parking management plan for special events, and conducting a traffic study of the intersections at Hartsdale Drive with Slate Hill Road and Lower Allen Drive. Additionally, an application was received for 257 Gettysburg Road, a vacant property, seeking a special exception for parking reduction, vehicle stacking behind a menu board, and a reduced sideyard buffer from 25 ft to 10 ft. This application will be reviewed at the June meeting.

Planning Commission Recommends Approval for Arona Development Phases; Data Center and Commercial Ordinances Discussed

The Planning Commission recommended approval for the preliminary final subdivision and development plans for Arona phases three through six. They also discussed and recommended two ordinances: a draft data center ordinance and a draft commercial ordinance. The data center ordinance is pending minor tweaks based on comments from the county. A draft text amendment for data centers was not brought before the board due to remaining county comments.

Township Awarded $250,000 for Ross Moy Road Improvements

The township has been awarded $250,000 for the Ross Moy Road improvements project. This funding has been pursued for years, with efforts to coordinate with the school district. Construction of this project is anticipated once plans are finalized with the school district.

Intersection Improvements Underway; Pedestrian Upgrades Planned for Multiple Locations

Improvements at the Carile Road and Center Street intersection are nearing completion, with the signal expected to go live on June 9th, pending final inspection. The 18th and Home project, including pedestrian improvements, is scheduled to go out for bid around June 25th, with construction expected to begin in late July. Pedestrian improvements are also planned for Royal Drive on Wesley Drive in late July. Residents have expressed concerns about specific intersections lacking left-turn lanes, leading to traffic stacking, and inadequate pedestrian access in certain areas.