2nd Developer Planning Apartments, Retail In Hatboro

HATBORO, PA —A second developer has presented plans for consideration to build retail and apartments under the borough's new Town Center Ordinance.

The developers of vacant properties at 21-23/37 North York Rd. where the old diner used to be has submitted plans to the borough, Councilwoman Nicole McMenamin said at the recent Borough Council meeting.

Those plans are expected to be discussed at the Hatboro Planning Commission meeting on Sept. 12.

That's when the planning commission is also expected to decide whether to pass on to the council consideration for final approval on plans for the former CVS property on South York Road.

Last month, developer 24-28 South York Road Associates, LP, presented the planning commission with a proposal to build 36 apartments with retail space in the four-story building on the first floor.

In late January, the Hatboro Borough Council approved a mixed-use ordinance for a section of York Road after a public hearing of 50 people.

The ordinance allows developers to make proposals that could see building heights go to 60 feet provided they meet certain guidelines, meaning that the downtown district could have taller buildings and apartments.

The option allows for buildings along York Road —from Byberry Road to Montgomery Avenue —to be taller than the current 35 feet allowed.

All plans need final approval by the Hatboro Borough Council.