Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Radnor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in development
Waverly Heights Life Care Center Proposal at 452 S. Roberts Road
Waverly Senior Services wants to add a life care residence at 452 S. Roberts Road, needing a special exception plus several variances. Height, steep-slope disturbance, and building dimensions are the sticking points the Board will weigh.
Radwyn Apartments Development Plan, Landover Road
A development plan for the Radwyn Apartments on Landover Road is coming before the council as new business. Environmental impacts — likely stormwater, trees and shade-tree ordinance issues — will be part of the conversation.
Historic Exterior Modifications at 334 Louella Ave
A residential design-build firm is rebranding the former Luella space at 227 E. Lancaster Ave, but its proposed marquee lettering exceeds the code's sign allowance of roughly 64 square feet total. The application was continued to December 9 while the owner revises plans.
Shade Tree Commission Website Relaunch
The old Shade Tree site now redirects to the township's new site, and most fixes from a full content review are live. Once broken images and links are patched, the commission will review and then promote it.
Stormwater Management for Downtown Infill Development
Neighbors with existing overflowing storm drains questioned whether new buildings and driveways on steep slopes will worsen runoff. The engineer said basins will detain water so rates don't increase, but detailed calculations haven't been done yet.
Town Square Development
Locals are seriously doubting whether the proposed Wayne Commons town square project is actually going to pan out. If you spend time shopping or hanging out in Wayne, get ready for a major shift in the local vibe and downtown layout.
Restaurant Parking Relief at 385 W. Lancaster Ave.
Voracious Enterprises sought parking variances to open a restaurant in a former DeBruno Brothers space, utilizing a shared parking agreement with a nearby farmers market.
Oak Hill Project Revised Land Development Plan
The developers of the Oak Hill continuing care retirement community on Eagle Road are adjusting their site layout to improve building entryways and traffic flow. The changes require variances to disturb small bands of man--made steep slopes.
Mixed-Use Redevelopment at 118-120 N. Wayne Ave.
Wayne Station Apartments presented their exterior signage plan, including canopy letters and wall signs. The board discussed cumulative signage calculations for future retail tenants.
Commercial EV Charging Infrastructure Proposal
Radnor Crossing Apartments wants to install electric vehicle charging stations, raising questions about how commercial EV hubs fit into local parking rules and signage standards. Because these stations take up parking spots and feature brand signage, the board referred the project to the zoning hearing board to establish clear guidelines.