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A substantial turnout marked the Langhorne Borough Zoning Hearing Board’s continuing review of a proposal by Toll Brothers to construct 60 townhomes.
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The lengthy session took place Thursday evening at the American Legion Jess W. Soby Post on West Richardson Avenue.
The proposed development at the Woods Services’ property along Bellevue Avenue, Flowers Avenue, and Pine Street (Route 413) requires zoning exemptions from the borough’s ordinance. The sought-after variances concern townhome development, lawn grading, fence placement, deck and patio construction, lot size, and exceeding the permissible impervious surface area.
Thursday’s hearing, a continuation from August 30, saw the developer outline plans to retain existing homes on the multi-parcel site, adding a public walking trail, flagpole, residential mail kiosk, and decorative features.
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Plans also include a privately maintained neighborhood road overseen by a homeowners’ association with access from Bellevue Avenue and South Pine Street, and an emergency route along Flowers Avenue.
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Residents voiced concerns over the project’s scale, potential traffic increase, and stormwater management.
Toll Brothers’ Senior Vice President Brian Thierrin addressed these concerns in August by noting current inadequate stormwater controls and the company’s commitment to infrastructure enhancements, including pedestrian connectivity improvements.
Nathan D. Fox, the attorney representing the developer, asserted the public Thursday that the proposal was crafted to be the “least impactful manner to the surrounding area.”
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Fox highlighted that under existing zoning, the site could accommodate multiple houses or a retirement community linked to Flowers Avenue. He stated that the current plan better aligns with the borough’s character.
The meeting concluded late Thursday and is scheduled to resume in December.
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Publisher Tom Sofield contributed to this report.
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