Hatboro Borough officials announced this week that demolition work for the forthcoming apartments at 21-37 N York Road in Hatboro (the former Canalley Property) has begun.
The developer (JERC Partners LXIX LLC) has begun demolishing the old TNT Diner building located at 37 N York Road with the demolition of the remaining buildings located at 21-23 N York Road to follow. The developer hopes to begin the remainder of the demolition work this week, the borough said.
From the borough’s announcement:
The developer will be delivering notices to homes and businesses within a one block radius of the properties. Residents and business owners in the area can expect to see an increase in truck traffic taking place while demolition work takes place.
Once demolition work is complete, the contractor will begin site work to prepare the site for the future Apartment building. This development was placed through a thorough review by the Borough’s Planning Commission who ultimately issued a recommendation on the Preliminary/Final Land Development at their March 12, 2024 meeting. This project also underwent a Conditional Use Hearing Process through Borough Council which took place on Monday, January 22, 2024 after favorable recommendations from the Planning Commission on the same.
The development will include a three-story complex with 102 residential units and 4,732 sf of retail/commercial space. Site work is expected to last approximately six months.
Copies of renderings for the project can be found below:
The announcement continues:
Throughout the Conditional Use and Land Development process, Borough Council, the Planning Commission, and residents worked with the developer to come up with an approved design (above) that best reflected the charm of downtown Hatboro. Copies of meeting minutes for this project and corresponding discussions can be found through the search function of this website.
The Borough will continue to provide updates to residents and business owners as this project progresses. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Borough Hall at 215-443-9100.
The site’s previous commercial and residential occupants over the years have included an automotive shop and a diner.
“Most moved out over the last two years as they developer sought their approvals,” borough manager Diane Hegele told Glenside Local last week.
In related news, construction of Milliner Lofts, a 36-unit apartment complex at 24-28 S York Road in Hatboro, is underway.
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