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The current proposal by the
Joseph Grace Real Estate Company calls for four residential
buildings (two at 51,800 sq. ft. and two at 63,000 sq. ft.) and a
two-story clubhouse to be constructed in and around very steep
slopes. The site would be served by an access off Rte. 452, while
an emergency-only access comes off Old Pennell, across from Manor
Dr.
Construction of buildings in a
steep-slope area was approved by the township’s zoning board in
October. The pending decision for commissioners involves building
roadways and placing utilities (sanitary sewer and stormwater
lines) in steep slopes. The proposed road system would employ
fences, guardrails, and retaining walls up to 14 feet in height to
ensure safety.
A total of 265 parking spaces
are currently proposed for the complex, while only 210 are
required by township ordinance.
Township Engineer Joseph Viscuso
and Commissioner Michael Higgins suggested that reducing the
overage of parking spaces and/or the size of one condo building
could lead to less slope disturbance on the site.
Commissioners James McGinn and
Michael Fulginiti both said that they did not want any reductions
to the proposed parking space count. McGinn noted that the new
Maris Grove facility in Concord Township is already suffering
chronic parking shortages, even before the retirement community
has been completely built.
“I’m for all the parking we
can get, wherever we can get it, so that the neighbors and the
community will be served much better,” Fulginiti stated.
According to the applicant, no
blasting is planned on the site, and there will be no negative
impact on neighbors during construction. If all approvals are
granted, construction could begin as early as next spring.
Public
Meetings and Special Events
Feb.
11, 2008
(Monday)
6:30pm
in municipal building
Public
Works Committee Meeting
Feb.
11, 2008
(Monday)
7:30pm
in municipal building
New
Construction Committee Meeting
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Feb.
13, 2008 (Wednesday)
6:30pm
in municipal building
Police
Committee Meeting
Feb.
13, 2008 (Wednesday)
7:30pm
in municipal building
Executive
Committee Meeting
Feb.
13, 2008 (Wednesday)
7:30pm
in municipal building
Aston
Historical Society Meeting
Feb.
16, 2008 (Monday)
7pm
at Marionette Shahadi’s home
General
Federation of Women Club Board Meeting
Feb.
20,
2008 (Wednesday)
7pm
in municipal building
Board
of Commissioners Meeting
Feb.
25, 2008 (Monday)
10:45am
at St. James Episcopal Church
Aston-Chichester
AARP General Meeting
Feb.
25 2008 (Monday)
6:30pm
at SWDCMA, 1 Gamble Ln.
Southwest
Delaware County Municipal Authority Public Meeting
Feb.
25, 2008 (Monday)
6:45pm
at Community Center
General
Federation of Women Club General Meeting
Feb.
26, 2008 (Tuesday)
7pm
in municipal building
Ordinance Committee
Feb.
26, 2008 (Tuesday)
7pm
in municipal building
Zoning
Board Meeting
Feb.
27, 2008 (Wednesday)
7pm
in municipal Building
Planning Commission Meeting
Feb.
28, 2008 (Thursday)
10:45am
at Community Center
Aston
Senior Citizens Meeting
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Historical
Society Slates Lecture
The
Aston Township Historical Society will meet at 7:30pm in the
municipal building on Feb. 13 to hear a presentation on
water-powered mills. The lecture will be provided by Dr. H. Dabbs
Woodfin of the Newlin Grist Mill, and will be followed by a Q
& A session. Coffee and soft drinks will be
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served at the event, which is
free to the general public.
GFWC Fashion Show On Tap
Aston’s General Federation of
Women’s Club will be holding their annual luncheon/fashion show
at the Springhaven Club on Saturday, March 8, starting at noon.
The $30 cost per person includes lunch (a choice of pork
medallions or baked salmon) and door prizes, while chances will be
available. Proceeds will benefit various charities. Call
610-494-7946 for tickets by Feb. 29.
AARP Seeks Members
The Aston-Chichester Chapter of
AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) is open to new
members. If interested in joining, call 610-494-2956 for
information.
Seniors
Need Help
Volunteers are needed to help
Aston Senior Citizens deliver Meals-On-Wheels to Aston and
Brookhaven residents. If you are willing to work as little as two
hours a month, call Joan Hanlon at 610-485-2729 or Ralph Buschman
at 610-494-3534.
SWDCMA Future Weighed
Commissioners Vice President
Frank Murphy recently reported on the progress of a SWDCMA
committee consisting of himself and fellow commissioners Michael
Higgins and Gary Robinson. While further research is needed to
chart the best course for the sewer authority’s future, Murphy
assured residents that the township would not simply abandon its
investment in the facility.
“The situation is very
complicated,” Murphy noted. “Many hours have been spent
working with the sewer authority trying to figure out the best
path forward…After all the years of sacrifice by the people of
this township, the board of commissioners is not going to have a
fire sale for the sewer authority.”
A committee-recommended first
step will be hiring a firm or professional (at an expense of no
more than $20,000) to determine the market value of SWDCMA, and
another entity at the same cost cap to review “employee impact,
rate stability, customer service, and other non-valuation
issues.”
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