Developer Of Dormant CVS In Hatboro Revising Plans

HATBORO, PA —It's back to the drawing board for the developer of the dormant CVS property.

After appearing before the Hatboro Planning Commission last week, the applicant —24-28 South York Road Associates, LP —said it would be reviewing and revising its plans for the York Road property that has been vacant for more than a decade.

Borough officials said Friday that the developer appeared before the planning commission Tuesday for a review of a conditional use application and preliminary and final land development approval.

But after reviewing letters from borough professionals, the developer has decided to return to their plans, officials said.

"We do not know when the changes will be received by the borough," Borough Manager Diane Hegele said.

The developer was seeking to build retail and apartments under the borough's new Town Center Ordinance.

Officials said they would inform residents when the application would return before the planning commission so the public can have an opportunity to comment.

The original application and plan are on file at Borough Hall for public inspection.

The April Planning Commission is at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11.

The CVS property is one of the first introduced under the borough's new Town Center Ordinance.

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.