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2 developments in Cranberry Township approved for next steps

CRANBERRY TWP — After a public hearing last week, the board of supervisors approved plans for two developments that will bring a combined 468 new apartment units to the area.

The board approved tentative plans for the 180-unit Felson Apartments development and final land development approval for the 288-unit Crescent development.

The Felson Apartments development, located along Brandt Drive, is the second phase in the project.

Tim Gigliotti, of developer Radnor Property Group, previously said the first phase had already opened and begun leasing. The second phase will add three additional buildings and parking to a neighboring 5.5-acre lot.

It will also include a clubhouse complete with office space, a fitness center and access to an exterior pool.

The 288-unit Crescent development was given final land development approval after adjusting the placement of its eight apartment buildings. Phase 1B of the Crescent development is located off Cool Springs Drive on a 9.45 acre lot.

Laura Curran, of developer Charter Homes & Neighborhoods, told the board at last week’s meeting that the plan was revised to improve traffic flow and safety.

“So there’s eight buildings in total, 288 units — so each building includes 36 units of one- and two-bedroom apartments,” Curran said.

The development will also include a clubhouse, pool and community area.

Work ahead at Route 19, Progress Avenue intersection

The board also awarded a contract to Traffic Control & Engineering for the Route 19 and Progress Avenue signal project on Thursday.

The award was made in the amount of $1,116,322.

Vice chairman Bruce Hezlep, supervisor, previously said the project was “a long time coming.”

The Route 19 and Progress Avenue signal project will install a signal at the intersection of Route 19 and Progress Avenue, as well as realign traffic and add turning lanes to improve safety.

Other business

A contract was also awarded to Thomas Construction, Inc. for upgrades to Fox Run Road’s sewer system and stormwater infrastructure.

The upgrades include the installation of a bypass sewer and the replacement of existing storm sewer piping along the road.

The award was made in the amount of $497,519.

Two projects also went out to bid Thursday, the MS4 Glen Eden Watershed stream restoration project and the municipal center restoration project.

The stream restoration project was previously estimated to cost between $800,000 and $1.4 million, according to waterworks coordinator Tim Schutzman, and the township has also been awarded a $664,000 Municipal Infrastructure Program grant to complete it.

A mandated MS4 requirement, the project will restore roughly 7,000 feet of stream in the township.

The municipal center building restoration will upgrade the township’s customer service center and add additional programmable rooms for the public. In November of last year, the township received a $1.25 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant to assist with the project. The estimated cost for this project is about $8 million.

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