Canary in a Coal Mine and a small victory

Hi Everyone--

Last night's township Board of Supervisors meeting was eventful!

First, the township hall was to capacity with most folks concerned about the development on the Shover Farm off 641. The developer sought a conditional use permit, but the Board of Supervisors preferred to get more public comment over the next 45 days. Whether or not this development is granted conditional use will be an indication of how the Alexander Spring Village project might be viewed. So, write the Board of Supervisors about your concerns! You can read about this particular issue here in the Sentinel: http://www.cumberlink.com/articles/2008/10/28/news/local/doc490711d6dbc1f449221453.txt

Secondly, during the public comment portion of the meeting, several residents expressed their opposition to Alexander Springs Village. More people are getting word about the development and are sharing their dissatisfaction. During the session, Board of Supervisor Member, David Twining, conceded that the proposed coffee shop and low end retail store for the red barn cannot move forward because the area is not zoned for it! Score one for us! (Sorry, Barry, but you'll have to get your cappuccino somewhere else.)

However, don't forget the Zoning Board Hearing for the special exception to bring water and sewer into a flood plain at Alexander Spring Village. That's tomorrow, Wednesday, at 6pm.

Also, the Planning Commission is scheduled for the next day, Thursday, at 7pm. We were assured that Alexander Spring Village will be on the agenda.