Langhorne approves Chick-fil-A development plan addressing traffic and pedestrian safety
November 15, 2021 | Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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The Middletown Township Board of Supervisors meeting on November 15, 2021, focused primarily on the preliminary final land development approval for a new Chick-fil-A restaurant at Langhorne Square. The proposed site is located at 1501 East Lincoln Highway, Langhorne, PA, and aims to enhance the existing shopping center.
Tyler Prime, representing the applicant, provided a procedural history, noting that zoning variances were first obtained in June 2020. The project has undergone multiple reviews by the planning commission throughout 2021, with adjustments made to address traffic concerns raised during these meetings. Prime indicated that the project has received approval from the township's traffic engineer, ensuring compliance with all necessary regulations.
Justin Thornton, a civil engineer from Colliers Engineering and Design, presented the site plan, which includes a 5,200 square foot Chick-fil-A with two drive-through lanes designed to minimize congestion. The layout aims to keep drive-through traffic separate from customers parking to enter the restaurant. Thornton highlighted improvements made to the site plan, including the addition of an ADA-compliant crosswalk and a pedestrian path to a nearby bus stop.
The board discussed traffic flow, particularly in relation to the existing Starbucks drive-through, which has been a source of congestion. Concerns were raised about potential traffic scattering from both the Chick-fil-A and Starbucks, leading to discussions about coordinating traffic management between the two establishments. The board recommended that Chick-fil-A work with the shopping center owner to develop a cohesive traffic flow strategy.
Additionally, the applicant has committed to contributing $100,000 towards a future traffic signal and has agreed to implement no-parking signs in specific areas to improve safety and accessibility.
The meeting concluded with the board considering the approval of the project, emphasizing the importance of ongoing dialogue between Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and the shopping center to ensure effective traffic management. The proposed development is seen as a significant addition to the area, with potential benefits for local commerce and community access.
Tyler Prime, representing the applicant, provided a procedural history, noting that zoning variances were first obtained in June 2020. The project has undergone multiple reviews by the planning commission throughout 2021, with adjustments made to address traffic concerns raised during these meetings. Prime indicated that the project has received approval from the township's traffic engineer, ensuring compliance with all necessary regulations.
Justin Thornton, a civil engineer from Colliers Engineering and Design, presented the site plan, which includes a 5,200 square foot Chick-fil-A with two drive-through lanes designed to minimize congestion. The layout aims to keep drive-through traffic separate from customers parking to enter the restaurant. Thornton highlighted improvements made to the site plan, including the addition of an ADA-compliant crosswalk and a pedestrian path to a nearby bus stop.
The board discussed traffic flow, particularly in relation to the existing Starbucks drive-through, which has been a source of congestion. Concerns were raised about potential traffic scattering from both the Chick-fil-A and Starbucks, leading to discussions about coordinating traffic management between the two establishments. The board recommended that Chick-fil-A work with the shopping center owner to develop a cohesive traffic flow strategy.
Additionally, the applicant has committed to contributing $100,000 towards a future traffic signal and has agreed to implement no-parking signs in specific areas to improve safety and accessibility.
The meeting concluded with the board considering the approval of the project, emphasizing the importance of ongoing dialogue between Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and the shopping center to ensure effective traffic management. The proposed development is seen as a significant addition to the area, with potential benefits for local commerce and community access.
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