Meeder development given green light
CRANBERRY TWP — A major development was given the green light Thursday as township supervisors voted to approve the first phase of work on the Meeder project.
Supervisors voted 4-0, with Mike Manipole not in attendance, to approve preliminary land development and conditional use for the project, as well as Phase 1 of the development. The approval includes 26,299 square feet of retail space, 21 single-family residential lots, 100 townhouse units and 28 second-floor apartment units.
The multiuse development is proposed for a 57.30-acre plot off Route 19, on the former Meeder farm. The property is situated between Route 19 and Rochester, Ogle View and Unionville roads.
The property also is expected to include a pool, community center, pedestrian and bike paths and parks.
The Crossroads at Meeder section of the plan would include spaces for a coffee shop, salon, pet store, yoga facility, bar or brewery, an athletic facility and other retail.
Other areas include the Meeder Promenade, with more retail space, and the Terra Park, an all-natural playground and gathering space. It also includes various green spaces and parks to create a “multigenerational neighborhood” atmosphere.
The project is possible due to a zoning change approved by supervisors in December. Through that move, the property was “down zoned” to reduce the amount of retail space and increase the number residential units.
Developers said they intend to preserve the history of the Meeder farm, working with the family to restore and preserve the home, barn and other buildings on the property. The neighborhood association would own the land.
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