The Chadds Ford Township side of the proposed Wegman’s development continues moving through the township bureaucracy. That movement is slow, however.
During the Feb. 12 Planning Commission meeting, the bulk of the conversation focused on vehicular traffic flow within the development, both for cars and delivery trucks. There was no specific resolution, but the applicant’s attorney Robert Gundlach said there would be more talks among engineers and that there would be a modified traffic plan presented in March.
Plans need approval in Concord and Chadds Ford townships. The largest land parcel involved — where the actual Wegman’s Supermarket will be located — is in Concord Township. That parcel is on the border of Chadds Ford Township and abuts the Applied Card building in Concord.
The Chadds Ford portion — which covers two different zoning districts — is along Route 202 across from Hillman Drive. This area will include retail shops, a “green” area where the 1966 Vietnam Memorial will be located and the southeast east portion of the loop road.
In addition to going through the planning commissions of both townships, the plan also requires some zoning variances. In Chadds Ford, that variance is needed to allow for accessory parking.
About Rich Schwartzman
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
