Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Radnor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues with critical priority
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.
Grading Permits and Tree Removal Oversight
Commissioners discussed challenges with unpermitted tree removals on residential properties and debated adding a look-back period to the shade tree ordinance to improve enforcement.
Stormwater Capital Improvement Bonds
The Board adopted the bond ordinance funding stormwater capital projects, and staff flagged that the stormwater fee — flat since 2014 — will need to rise to cover higher debt service starting next year.
Wayne Downtown Master Plan & Parklet Proposal
The adoption of the 'A Vision for Wayne' master plan ignited a fierce debate over downtown parking, walkability, and proposed green spaces. Local business owners and merchants strongly objected to potential parking space reductions and traffic changes on North Wayne Avenue, arguing it would hurt customer access and retail sales.
Odorisio Park Playground Replacement and Site Design
Residents near Odorissio Park voiced frustration over long-delayed upgrades, poor playground conditions, and potential plans to introduce bike trails in the park's wooded areas, prompting the board to refocus on basic park repairs.
Acquisition of Property for Magisterial District Court
Residents turned out in droves to protest plans to move the district court into a residential neighborhood on West Wayne Avenue, warning of severe traffic bottlenecks, parking crunches, and safety risks for kids walking to school.
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.
Eminent Domain Consideration for Valley Forge Military Academy Land
The township secured a five-year right of first refusal to purchase 33.3 acres at 1001 Eagle Road from the Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation and withdrew its pending eminent domain ordinance.
Skunk Hollow Bridge Closure and Temporary Access Route
Severe structural damage to the Skunk Hollow culvert has forced the permanent closure of the bridge and parking lot. The township is designing a temporary access road through the Willows property to maintain maintenance operations.