Rezoning BP to R-44 at Street Rd & Essex Dr

About this project

A request to rezone a vacant 10-acre tract from Business and Professional to the R-44 Residential/Commercial district, paired with a township text amendment allowing townhouses on lots of 2,000 square feet or more. The applicant's concept plan shows 70 townhouses, a dog park, a play area, and 245 parking spaces, with 33.7 percent open space. The site is currently vacant and is adjacent to residential development and commercial uses.

County recommendation: Raises serious concerns

Issues raised: Proposed density nearly three times surrounding districts, Concept plan removes 100% of woodlands; ordinance requires 50% preservation, Traffic impact study needed for Street Road and Essex Drive, Parking layout lacks required planting areas and has pull-through conflicts, Single access; emergency access driveway recommended

Applicant

BSI Provco Bensalem, LLC

Plan type

Private rezoning

Land use

rezoning

Zoning

BP Business and Professional to R-44 Residential/Commercial