Public Meetings - Radnor Township, Pennsylvania

The Historical & Architectural Review Board (HARB) of Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, held its regular meeting on November 5, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Radnorshire Room. The meeting was called to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The only agenda item was an application for a certificate of appropriateness. Consent Calendar - Approval of the October 1, 2025, meeting minutes was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously. Discussion Items - HARB 2025-13: 303 S Wayne Avenue – Application to construct a new two-car garage with living space, replacing an existing garage at the rear of the property. The applicant presented plans showing the garage set back 141+ feet from the right-of-way and 36.5 feet from the rear of the existing house. Design features include cedar siding, eight-over-one windows, a standing seam metal roof matching the existing porch, and shed dormers for the upper living space. Board members discussed the appropriateness of the shed dormer size. Constantine noted that typical dormers in the area do not extend to the roof ridge or become coplanar with the wall below, suggesting shrinking them. Tom argued the garage's distance from the street would minimize the visual impact, so the dormer size was acceptable. Another member suggested reducing only the left (street-facing) dormer height. The applicant explained that connecting the dormer at the ridge was structurally easier and that the design mimicked existing rear additions. After the vote, the applicant remarked that the garage was already built. Key Outcomes - The board unanimously voted to grant a certificate of appropriateness for the proposed garage. A motion was made and seconded, with all members voting in favor; no opposition was recorded. The next HARB meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2025, with applications due by November 18, 2025.

The Board of Commissioners met on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Radnorshire Room. The meeting included presentations from the Shade Tree Commission and departmental budget requests for 2026, public comment on a sign code issue, and action on several agenda items. Executive sessions were held on October 17 and prior to the meeting for real estate and legal matters. Consent Calendar - Approved the meeting minutes of October 13, 2025. - Accepted the Chief Monthly Report for October 2025. - Approved Staff Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2025. - Adopted Resolution 2025-152 authorizing transfer of $95,344.14 from the Liquid Fuels Fund to the General Fund for road salt reimbursement. - Adopted Resolution 2025-155 adopting the 2026 Township Manager’s Recommended Budget as the Preliminary Recommended Comprehensive Budget. Public Comments & Testimony - David Mackey (non-resident, business owner in Wayne) described his difficulty relocating his business sign after moving locations. He stated his sign had been approved at two prior locations, but on the third relocation, the Design Review Board approved it subject to a zoning review, and the township code interpretation (square footage based on building width) now requires him to go before the Zoning Hearing Board. He asked the commissioners to consider his situation. - Mark Danick, attorney for Joe Schumacher (607 South Valley Forge), requested that the stormwater project designed for that property be completed in 2026, as it is listed in the upcoming bond issue. Discussion Items - Shade Tree Commission Presentation – Frank Parris presented the commission’s findings and recommendations: Delaware County’s tree canopy study shows Radnor has 50.2% canopy cover (down from 52% five years ago) and lost 70 acres (1%) over 12 years. The Commission recommended that residents share financial responsibility for maintenance of trees in the right-of-way, possibly via a flat fee (e.g., $300–400 per removal), to offset maintenance costs (about $200,000 per year). Commissioners questioned the feasibility, safety implications, and burden on homeowners; some expressed concern that shifting costs could create public hazards. No vote was taken; the presentation was informational. - 2026 Budget Presentations: Staffing Requests – Department heads presented staffing needs: - Police Department (Chief & Lieutenant): Requested 3 new officers – one for patrol (balancing platoons at 8 officers each), one detective (to distribute workload and reduce on-call burden), and one training/quartermaster officer (to manage increasing training demands, active shooter drills, and extra duty details). Annual cost per officer was discussed, with potential offsets from overtime savings under review. - Public Works (Ricky Foster): Requested 3 additional staff – one for sewer maintenance (safety concerns with two-person rule, increased response to PUC fines), one fleet maintenance small-engine specialist (to handle growing vehicle/equipment demands and safe garage operations), and one parks maintenance worker (to meet increased use and trail system expansion). - Parks and Recreation (Director Tammy Cohen): Requested a Park Operations Coordinator to handle administrative support for park projects, contractual services, community engagement, and succession planning. Noted that the parks maintenance staff had decreased from 18 to 13 despite added facilities. - Capital Overview (Township Manager White): Presented a summary of capital types (infrastructure, fleet, buildings, parks), reviewed bonded projects from 2016, 2019, 2024, and the 2022 stormwater bonds, and outlined an unfunded capital project list (84+ projects). He proposed developing a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) policy to prioritize and fund projects, using a mix of taxes, bonds, grants, and fees, to strengthen the township’s financial position. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously. - 3A – Appointment of Melissa Zaffin to the Environmental Advisory Council (partial term ending Dec. 31, 2027): Approved unanimously. - 3B – Ordinance 2025-09 (Tree clearing permit amendments): Adopted unanimously. The ordinance amends Section 263-8 to clarify when a clearing permit is required and establishes additional requirements for tree removal. - 3C – Resolution 2025-153 (Granicus engagement platform): Tabled after a motion and second, pending further presentation and commissioner questions about the platform’s value and controls. - 3D – Ordinance 2025-10 (Portnoff as special counsel for delinquent collections): Tabled due to ongoing negotiations. The meeting adjourned after reports of board liaisons and no further business.

The Board of Health met on October 20, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Radnorshire Room. The meeting covered approval of minutes, communicable disease updates, introduction of student interns, an update on the Radnor Community Support Unit, old business regarding Kratom, new business including carpet installation concerns and a proposed e-scooter/e-bike ordinance, and public comments. Consent Calendar - Approved revised minutes of June 9, 2025 (motion, second, approved). - Approved minutes of September 15, 2025 with a typo correction (motion, second, approved). Public Comments & Testimony - Kathy Wright, MSN, expressed concerns about the proposed carpet replacement in the township building, citing allergens, chemicals, and environmental impact. She requested that the installation meet EPA standards. - Diana Pope, PhD in infectious disease epidemiology, presented on greener carpet options, low VOCs, recycled content, and disposal guidelines. She emphasized evidence-based decision-making and referenced the Environmental Protection Act of 1993. - The public comments were received and noted by the board. Discussion Items - Communicable Disease Update: Dr. Dave S. (DS) provided updates on influenza (recommended vaccination), COVID-19 (personal decision with healthcare provider), pneumococcal and RSV vaccines. He also read a letter from six former U.S. Surgeons General criticizing HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies, which he endorsed, noting the letter was published on October 7, 2025. - Student Intern Program: Two interns, Haley Long (junior, project on sleep and academic performance) and Simone Mack (sophomore, project on loneliness among elderly), were introduced and welcomed. - Update on Radnor Community Support Unit: Isabel Cook, social worker with Radnor Police Department, reported on the program's two-year anniversary. She highlighted core functions, partnerships, crisis intervention, officer wellness initiatives (Guide app, 61% participation), and upcoming initiatives including a veterans response team. Sergeant Lunger answered questions about CIT training and officer selection. - Old Business – Kratom Update: DS reported that a new business has opened in the former Kratom location. He cited a Pennsylvania Department of Health report showing increased calls to poison control related to Kratom and 7-hydroxy mitragynine. Data for 2024 included 58 Kratom cases; through June 2025 there were 31 Kratom cases and 7 for 7-hydroxy mitragynine. Among 81 individuals with significant illness from 2022-2025, naloxone was administered in 25, and 14 were mechanically ventilated. At least five cases involved only Kratom. The board expressed relief that the Kratom store was not near schools. - New Business – Carpet Installation Concern: Maggie M. (MM) noted that the carpet replacement project was pulled from the Board of Commissioners agenda due to bidding issues, allowing time for discussion. The board discussed environmental and health concerns raised by the public. - Board of Commissioners Update: MM reported on a proposed e-scooter/e-bike safety ordinance (age limits, helmet requirement for minors) that is being reworked. Also, two candidates are being considered for the Board of Health. - County Update: LH announced free flu vaccination clinics and a plan to have Delaware County Board of Health present on West Nile virus monitoring in spring 2025. Key Outcomes - Approved minutes of June 9 (revised) and September 15. - Welcomed student interns Haley Long and Simone Mack. - Received update on Community Support Unit and noted its progress. - Discussed Kratom risks and noted new business in former location. - Carpet replacement discussion will continue; board may make recommendations before installation. - E-scooter/e-bike ordinance is still in development. - Two candidates for Board of Health are being interviewed. The meeting was adjourned.

The Radnor Township Zoning Hearing Board met on October 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Radnorshire Room. The board considered nine appeals, including extension requests, use and parking variances, and sign variances. Decisions included approvals, continuances, and a continued hearing. Public Comments & Testimony - Appeal 3237 (150-158 E Lancaster Partners LLC): Matthew Parker of 311 Midland Ave expressed support for the mixed-use project, stating he walks frequently and sees no parking issues. - Appeal 3238 (Chabad Lubavitch of Delaware County): Seven residents spoke in support: Brian Lurie (914 Weldon Lane), Joshua Brett (Radwin apartments), Sam Samuels (212 Cornell Drive), Lisa Hallowell (466 Upper Gulf Road), Dr. Jessica Barson (117 Locust Grove Road), Mitchell Rosen (42 Haymarket Lane), and Sharon Redd (across from site). They highlighted the need for an Orthodox synagogue within walking distance and noted many congregants do not drive on Saturdays. - Appeal 3240 (N Wayne LLC): Four business owners from the alley area voiced concerns: Andrew Dickerson (co-owner, Teresa's Cafe) said residential parking would worsen congestion; Paola Coppola (owner, Paola's) worried about trash truck access and safety; David Abraham (owner, Tiger Shop, 55 years) cited construction disruption and alley congestion; Michael Ellis (co-owner, Teresa's Cafe) noted the easement is used for parking and questioned access. Discussion Items - Appeal 3157 – Extension of Time: Fred Cromhold, on behalf of 411 W Wayne LLC, requested a six-month extension to obtain a building permit, citing pending permit review. The board granted the extension to May 5, 2026. - Appeal 3233 – Continuance: By agreement of the parties (applicant Medhat Elebah and township solicitor), the appeal regarding impervious surface at 506 Chaumont Drive was continued to the December 18, 2025 meeting for potential resolution. - Appeal 3237 – Use and Parking Variances: Applicant sought variances for a Pilates studio and kids' gym (indoor recreation) and for parking (78.7 spaces required, none provided on site). Testimony included a parking study by F Tavani Associates, showing adequate public parking in the area. The board discussed the large parking deficit but noted the walkable nature of Wayne. Public comment was in support. - Appeal 3241 – Modification of Variance: Susan and Harry Anderson sought to modify a previously granted variance to square off an addition by 2' x 10' at 317 Rockingham Road. The board heard that the change was de minimis and consistent with neighborhood. - Appeal 3238 – Parking Variance: Applicant requested a variance to allow 36 parking spaces instead of the required 49 for a synagogue/community center at 888 Glenbrook Ave. Rabbi Altien testified that the use would be opposite hours of the first-floor medical offices, and many congregants walk on Saturdays. The existing nonconformity was noted. - Appeal 3239 – Impervious Surface Variance: Caitlin and Andrew Mariniello requested a variance to allow 26.27% impervious coverage (25.56% allowed) at 211 Atlee Road. The increase of 0.71% was due to a covered patio and squaring off an existing patio. The property includes an easement for a neighbor's driveway that contributes impervious coverage. - Appeal 3240 – Parking and Loading Variances: Applicant N Wayne LLC proposed a mixed-use redevelopment at 118-120 N Wayne Ave with ground-floor restaurant/retail, second-floor office, and four residential units. Only four parking spaces were proposed for the apartments, with other uses relying on public parking. The board discussed the difficulty of redeveloping North Wayne without parking relief and conditioned approval on limiting office employees to no more than six. - Appeal 3242 – Front Setback Variance: William Levis requested a variance to install a covered porch (8' x 4') encroaching 2.9 feet into the 60-foot front yard setback at 712 Malin Road. Testimony showed it would cover an existing stoop and walkway; neighbors had no objections. - Appeal 3243 – Sign Variances: The applicant, 165 Radnor Hotel TRS LLC, sought multiple variances for wall signs, awning signs, and two monument signs (each 55 sq ft and 44 sq ft, combined exceeding the 75 sq ft limit) at the Radnor Hotel site. The board expressed concerns that the monument signs were too large and dominating. The applicant requested a continuance to November to revise the application. Key Outcomes - Appeal 3157: Granted – extension of time until May 5, 2026. - Appeal 3233: Continued to December 18, 2025 meeting. - Appeal 3237: Use variance approved (unanimous); parking variance approved (4-0, with reluctance). - Appeal 3241: Variance granted (unanimous). - Appeal 3238: Parking variance granted (unanimous). - Appeal 3239: Impervious surface variance granted (unanimous). - Appeal 3240: Parking and loading variances granted (unanimous) with a condition limiting office employees to no more than six. - Appeal 3242: Front setback variance granted (unanimous). - Appeal 3243: Hearing continued to November 20, 2025 meeting at the applicant's request; all MPC deadlines extended. Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:30 PM. The next Zoning Hearing Board meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025.

The Radnor Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) met on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Radnorshire Room. Members discussed EAC membership, fall environmental programming, municipal energy and electrification updates, native plant and stream-sampling initiatives, a proposed gas leaf blower phaseout, grass height regulations, the Aronimink Golf Club PGA broadcast center clearing, recycling and waste management, and the 2025 budget. No formal votes were taken; minutes approval was deferred for lack of quorum. Call to Order and Minutes - The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM. - Sven and Bess reviewed the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes and indicated approval, but official approval was deferred to the next meeting because the council lacked a quorum. EAC Membership - The chair reported that two EAC members had resigned in the past five months, with two people considering membership and one person actively applying. The council could reach a full seven members by the end of the year. - Bess contacted Radnor High School science teachers about an EAC student representative; that effort is in progress. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comment was offered at the start of the meeting. - Diana Pope, of Windermere Avenue in Wayne, recommended the League of Women Voters Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse website and its monthly newsletter as an outreach channel, noting that the contact is Jodine Mayberry. She also mentioned Patch as a place where EAC talks had been posted. - Pope asked whether apartment dwellers were eligible for EAC plant giveaways; the council said yes, as long as the recipient is a Radnor resident. - She raised concerns about apartment residents disposing of items such as a vacuum cleaner, TV monitor, and microwave in regular trash, saying this is a chronic problem in apartment complexes. A commissioner who identified herself as Pope's ward commissioner offered to prepare information for apartment residents about recycling events. Announcements and Community Events - Recloth Earth textile and household item donation bins are now available at Radnor Memorial Park, St. David's Episcopal Church, and Whole Foods Market in Wayne. - Skunk Hollow Community Garden has openings for Radnor Township residents. - Little Tykes Costume Hike with Hiking Hound Adventures is scheduled for October 19 at 6:00 PM. - Fishing line and netting recycling reminders were shared, with recycle stations located at Saw Mill Park near the fishing stream. - Delaware County Household Hazardous Waste Collection was held October 11 at Upper Chichester Municipal Building; registration was through delcohhw.eventbrite.com. - Radnor Conservancy Treefest, a fall tree giveaway and fundraiser, will be Sunday, October 26, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM at the Willows Mansion. The EAC was invited to host a table. - Radnor Conservancy will present 'The Dormant Garden' on Wednesday, November 5, at the Creutzberg Center Welcome Garden, 260 Gulph Creek Road. - Villanova University's Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stewardship will host a Local Roots Seminar on Monday, November 3. - Recycling Day, accepting anything with a plug plus paper shredding, is Saturday, October 25, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 130-150 Radnor Chester Road, Wayne. - A Shredding and Drug Takeback Event will be held Saturday, November 8, from 9:00 AM to noon at Main Line Health Newtown Square. - An Owl Encounter and Night Hike at the Willows is scheduled for Friday, November 14, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, with a rain date of November 29. - The WeConserve EAC Fall Gathering is set for Saturday, November 15, at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern. Municipal Energy Conservation and Electrification - No new EAC update was provided on EV charging stations, 2026 electric vehicle purchases, roof and solar panel projects, LED projects, or building benchmarking. - Ricky Foster of the Township Public Works Department reported that the township purchased electric lawn equipment, including seven cordless blowers, two extended hedge trimmers, three chainsaws, two cordless pole pruners, two cordless lawn mowers, twenty batteries, and five high-speed chargers. The equipment is reportedly performing as expected. Public Education and Outreach - The next EAC lecture will be Thursday, November 13, at 6:00 PM with Mike Weilbacher presenting 'Our Fungal Future: How Mushrooms Will Save the World.' It will be held at the Township Building and live-streamed on Zoom. - A virtual presentation, 'Wild Turkey Conservation in PA,' is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, at 7:00 PM through Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens. - 'Salt-A Winter Water Conundrum' will be presented by Kate Hutelmyer, Water Resources Planner at the Chester County Water Resources Authority, on Thursday, December 18, at 7:00 PM, sponsored by Jenkins Arboretum and Trout Unlimited. - Dan said he planned to contact Molly Gallagher about promoting EAC events in 'Around Town,' which he said may reach roughly a thousand households or more. - Bess reported that the fall 2025 edition of the Radnor News included two EAC submissions: one on gas-powered leaf blowers and electric alternatives, and one on 'Leave the Leaves.' - An attempt to publish in Suburban Life was unsuccessful; the magazine said it had no space in the fall edition. A public commenter suggested the League of Women Voters clearinghouse and Main Line School Night as additional outreach venues. Native Plants, Water Quality, and Sustainable Landscapes - Dan and Bess participated in a Darby Creek Valley Association salt snapshot study, expanding stream sampling to 22 locations in Radnor Township to build a regional salt pollution database. - The EAC has new native plant and sustainable landscape tips covering Beech Leaf Disease, the Mosquito Bucket Challenge, 'Leave the Leaves,' fall planting, the 3-3-3 mulching rule, and the 'Invasive Eleven.' Sven and Bess were asked to prepare descriptions for township social media. - No requests were received for the Eco-Friendly Yard Award program this fall. - The EAC community survey was delayed to spring to avoid conflicting with a potential gas leaf blower survey. - Dan created about 120 seed packets of five native species, gave roughly 50 percent to the Radnor Memorial Library seed bank, and included planting directions. Carol is following up on a second $500 contribution to the library seed bank. - Bess met with a health teacher at Radnor Elementary School to plan native plantings, possibly including a sensory garden, in the spring. A $250 donation was arranged to supplement $2,500 donated to the Radnor Educational Foundation, with Roberta Winters serving as a Radnor Educational Foundation Advisor. - Rain garden maintenance in the township has been postponed to spring because of other township project priorities. - Fenimore Pond algae overgrowth returned after earlier skimming. Parks and Recreation Director Tammy Cohen wants to remove underwater sediment and improve water flow; a $700,000 grant application for the Fenimore Park upgrade could leave funds for pond work. Gas Leaf Blower Phaseout - Dan attended the Lower Merion Sustainability Committee meeting on October 8, the first public meeting on Lower Merion's proposed seasonal gas leaf blower ban. Individual residents strongly supported the proposal, while several landscaping contractors expressed concern that a ban would harm their businesses. - Dan said he has drafted a similar seasonal ban proposal for Radnor Township, patterned partly on Maplewood, New Jersey's May 1 to October 1 seasonal ban. The draft is under review by Kathy Agnew, and comments from EAC colleagues are due by October 31. - The proposal would be coordinated with Lower Merion and shared with Lower Merion Sustainability Officer Paloma Villa when ready. Grass Height Ordinance - Sven reported that a neighbor was told to mow a pasture or meadow because plants exceeded the 12-inch maximum in the property maintenance code. - Laura Lucer suggested considering the WeConserve model naturalized landscape ordinance, which would balance weed ordinances with ecologically beneficial landscapes. - Sven said he did not favor adopting that ordinance because its detail could complicate adherence and enforcement. He had already sent an ordinance proposal to Dan, and discussion was deferred to the next meeting. - A question was raised about tall grass attracting mice near houses; the model ordinance is understood to include a manicured buffer zone around naturalized areas. Aronimink Golf Club PGA Broadcast Center - Clear-cutting of 9 acres at Aronimink Golf Club for a temporary PGA broadcast center has been completed. - A temporary parking lot with drainage collection basins is being constructed, and the broadcast center is expected to be ready in spring 2026 for a PGA tournament. - Dan expressed concern about the risk of heavy rainfall before the water retention measures are completed, because there are homes and streams downhill from the cleared area. Recycling and Waste Management - Dan reported, based on information from Ricky Foster, that Radnor trash is taken to the Broomall transfer station and then to the Chester Resource Recovery Facility, formerly Covanta. Dan said he believed it is the largest incinerator in the country. Ash from the incinerator is sent to the Rolling Hills landfill in Berks County. - Dan noted that the Chester facility generates electricity but that the Chester community has raised ongoing concerns about air pollution and has pushed for better safeguards and scrubbers. - Sven discussed Delaware County's zero waste plan, saying zero waste is difficult to achieve and is more of a vision than a reality. He said the target should be waste reduction and cited the township's plastic bag ban as a first step. - Sven recommended that the township talk with new fast-food or takeout businesses about waste reduction, noting increased litter from Chick-fil-A and Wawa cups in the township. Budget - The EAC's 2025 approved budget was $7,246.50. Current expenses were reported as $5,421.50, leaving a current balance of $1,825.00. - Pending 2025 expenses totaled $1,396.15, including $156.15 for native perennial seeds, $250 for 10 STEELS books for the township's five school district libraries, $200 for the Mike Weilbacher fungi lecture honorarium, a $500 second contribution to the Radnor Memorial Library seed library, a $90 registration fee for the WeConserve EAC Fall Gathering, and $200 for a future Mike Weilbacher bee talk. This would leave approximately $429 remaining. - The EAC voted in August to submit a budget request of $15,000 to the Board of Commissioners for 2026, which is more than double the 2025 budget. The request is awaiting review; one commissioner asked Dan to resend the proposal. - About 225 households received perennials in the plant giveaway. Dan said the council does not follow up with all recipients; roughly 100 of 750 privately donated parking-lot plants survived, and additional bulbs were planted. A follow-up survey of giveaway recipients was suggested. Key Outcomes - Official approval of the September 17, 2025 minutes was deferred to the next meeting due to lack of quorum. - The EAC's $15,000 budget request for 2026 remains pending before the Board of Commissioners; the proposal is to be resent. - The EAC community survey will be delayed until spring to avoid overlap with the gas leaf blower survey. - Comments on the draft gas leaf blower phaseout ordinance are due October 31, with further coordination with Lower Merion planned. - Sven and Bess will prepare native plant and sustainable landscape tips for township social media. - Sven's grass height ordinance proposal will be discussed at the next EAC meeting. - Dan will contact Molly Gallagher about EAC event promotion and will copy a colleague. - The commissioner offered to work with apartment residents to distribute recycling event information.

The meeting began with police commendations for heroic actions, followed by a comprehensive presentation of the draft 2026 operating and capital budget by Township Manager Bob Tate. Public comment was heard regarding a proposed charter school. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, and the business agenda included the introduction of an ordinance to appoint Portnoff Law Associates for delinquent collections and approval of an HVAC controls upgrade. Presentations - Police Commendations: Chief Flanagan presented awards. Officer James T. Brawley received an Accommodation of Merit for a traffic stop that led to the identification of a crime syndicate involved in financial crimes and human trafficking. Officers Stephanie Rock, Nicholas Defredo, and Joshua McCann received a Life Saving Award for administering Narcan to an overdose victim. A group Award of Merit was given to the Fourth Platoon, Community Service Unit, and Sergeant Brady McHale for apprehending an armed robbery suspect. - 2026 Budget Presentation: Township Manager Bob Tate presented the draft preliminary 2026 operating and capital budget. He reviewed the accounting structure, 2025 performance, and significant expense considerations. Key points included: real estate tax revenue flat at $16 million, Act 511 taxes (business privilege, mercantile) volatile and difficult to predict, expenses increasing due to collective bargaining agreements and the police CSU unit. Staffing requests included three police officers, a parks operations coordinator, a mechanic, a laborer, and a sewer crew member. The sewer fund proposes a modest 2.7% increase (35 cents per 1,000 gallons), while the stormwater fund has no increase for 2026. Next steps: budget introduction on November 24, adoption on December 8. Public Comments & Testimony - Alan Wallstedter (866 Skyline Drive, Erdenheim) spoke in support of a proposed charter school, the Valley Forge Public Service Academy, on the Valley Forge Military Academy campus. He described the school's focus on public service careers (police, fire, EMS) and invited community input at a Saturday event. He noted the school would start with 150 students in grades 6-8 and grow to 6-12. Consent Calendar - Approved unanimously. Items included: approval of September 29, 2025 meeting minutes; Resolution 2025-139 (records disposition); Resolution 2025-141 (ProdataKey door access control, $26,339 from bond proceeds); Resolution 2025-142 (Vonage phone system lease renewal, $2,059.52/month); motion to receive bids for 2026 gasoline and diesel fuel contract; HARB approvals for 323 Midland Ave. and 205 St. David's Court; and resolutions for recreational programming agreements with PA Hoops Academy ($40,000), Pamela Rende ($12,000), Soccer Shots ($40,000), Universal Rackets ($40,000), World Cup Sports Academy ($160,000), Skyhawks Sports ($25,000), and Ramp Up ($8,000) — all 100% offset by programming proceeds. Discussion Items - Ordinance 2025-10 – Introduction: Ordinance to appoint Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd. as special counsel for collection of delinquent utility billing and real estate tax accounts. Amy Lacey and Kevin Burrows (Portnoff) explained the fee structure and collection process, emphasizing positive incentives (payment plans, hardship program) and negative incentives (fee shifting, liens). The ordinance was introduced by a vote of 4-1. - Resolution 2025-140 – HVAC BAS Controls Upgrade: Authorization to purchase a Building Automation System controls upgrade from Connexus for $187,600, funded by the 2024 Facilities General Obligation Bond. Mr. Norsini explained this is the second phase to replace 18-year-old proprietary controls with a non-proprietary system, improving monitoring and maintenance. Approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved unanimously. - Ordinance 2025-10 introduced (first reading) by a vote of 4-1. - Resolution 2025-140 approved unanimously. - Items 4A and 4B (3 Meadowcrest Road subdivision and sewage module) were tabled at the applicant's request. - The Board recognized the county's provision of radios for the police communication system upgrade, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in future budget costs.

The Radnor Township Parks & Recreation Board met on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Radnorshire Room of the Radnor Township Building. The board approved minutes, received staff and commissioner reports, discussed Fenimore Woods Pond management and the Odorisio Park concept plan, and set next steps. Consent Calendar - Approved the Parks & Recreation Board minutes from July 10, 2025, by voice vote with all in favor. Public Comments & Testimony - Jenna, a parent, praised the township’s summer camps. She said her daughter, a special-needs camper, attended Radnor Day Camp half-day but asked to attend full-day every day; her son loved skateboarding camp, praising instructor Mike’s patience. She also said her children enjoyed the Willows camp and described the camp options as affordable and well run. Discussion Items - Parks & Recreation Department Report: Staff introduced new hires Bakir Altoombosh and Christina Rios, and recognized former staff member Heather DeCanzio. The summer day camp served 220 children with 57 staff members, including 16 special-needs staff. The Fall Harvest/Great Pumpkin Patch on October 5 drew an estimated 3,000 people. The 48th Radnor Run is scheduled for October 26, but the American Lung Association will no longer be involved; staff are evaluating possible organizers or an internal return in 2027. The Villanova Day of Service planted 75 donated red cedars, adding to roughly 200 trees planted in the area this spring. - Board of Commissioners Report: Commissioner Riley was absent. Ordinance 2025-08, addressing electric scooters and e-bikes on township roads and trails, was tabled from the September 29 meeting and is not on the October 13 agenda. The Board of Commissioners will receive a draft budget presentation on October 13. Seven vendor contracts will be considered at the next commissioner meeting. - Fenimore Woods Pond Management: Staff presented the pond’s condition and options. The 2.2-acre pond was built in the late 1800s and has had no subsurface maintenance in at least 51 years. Eutrophication from nutrients and sedimentation is causing algae growth that was tested and found non-toxic. Depth has dropped from about 10.5 feet in 2017 to about 8 feet in the latest study. Options discussed included hydro raking, mechanical harvesting, full dredging, vegetative buffers, and aeration/fountains. Staff noted a $700,000 RACP grant application was submitted for Fenimore Woods, and any leftover project funds could potentially be directed to pond work. The adjacent stable renovation update: asbestos abatement is complete, environmental hazards removed, and demolition is underway with a possible opening next summer. - Odorisio Park Preliminary Concept Plan Review: Board members and staff discussed goals, parking, playground placement, pavilion/gazebo, tree preservation, accessibility, and dugout seating. Members agreed the park should be planned holistically rather than preserving accidental past layouts. There was support for optimizing parking near the first baseline and West Wayne Avenue and for keeping two-way traffic near the basketball courts. The board leaned toward flipping the restroom/pavilion with the playground, expanding parking if feasible, using a larger multi-use pavilion for concerts and games, eliminating a separate gazebo, keeping tree removal limited, and taking a minimalist approach to dugout seating. Staff will revise the concept plan for the next meeting. Key Outcomes - Approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. - Directed staff and consultants to produce a revised Odorisio Park concept plan reflecting board feedback for review at the November 6, 2025 meeting. - No formal action was taken on Fenimore Woods Pond; staff will continue studying short-, mid-, and long-term options. - Fenimore Woods stable demolition is progressing; an opening as early as summer 2026 is possible. - The meeting adjourned by motion and second, with all in favor.

The Radnor Township Design Review Board (DRB) met on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Radnorshire Room. The board reviewed eleven applications, including old business items and new applications for signage, facade renovations, and exterior alterations. Key discussions centered on sign illumination, fence height, brick painting, and a controversial reinterpretation of sign square footage calculations. Several items were approved, some with conditions, and others were continued to the November 12, 2025 meeting. Consent Calendar - DRB 2025-39 (Villanova University/Cabrini Campus) – Resubmission for one entrance sign at 610 King of Prussia Road. The board approved the reduced precast base to comply with 75 square foot zoning limit. Motion carried unanimously. - DRB 2025-23 (Radnor Crossing Apartments) – Change railing color from white to black vinyl at 284 Iven Ave. Approved unanimously. - DRB 2025-60 (Moore's Landscaping / Brewed & Distilled) – Two wall signs at 192-196 Landover Road. Approved after verifying business name registration with Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. - DRB 2025-63 (National Veterinary Association) – Wall sign and facade renovation at 635 Conestoga Road. Approved, including illuminated channel letters and new sconces/pendant light. - DRB 2025-64 (Co-Surgery) – One wall sign at 789 E Lancaster Ave. Approved, with reminder that monument sign panel changes require a separate application. Discussion Items - DRB 2025-53 (57 West Avenue – RMS) – Proposed 8-foot tall wood fence to screen an AT&T utility lot. The board expressed concern about the height exceeding the 6-foot code limit. After discussion, the board approved the design but recommended the fence not exceed 6 feet. The applicant may still seek a variance from the Zoning Hearing Board for 8 feet. - DRB 2025-61 (Rita's Water Ice) – Exterior alterations including a new ADA ramp and two wall signs at 230 W Wayne Ave. The board debated internal illumination: only the business name "Rita's" may be backlit per code. The sign on the roof was moved to a wall location. Approval was granted contingent on illumination limited to the name; the applicant was advised to consider external lighting and return if changes are made. Temporary banner allowed. - DRB 2025-62 (Nudy's Cafe) – Facade renovation at 600 W Lancaster Ave. The applicant proposed painting the brick black. Board members opposed painting brick, citing maintenance and visual concerns. The board approved the replacement of ATM and drive-thru infill, new door, and new lighting fixtures, but continued the color scheme decision to November 12, requiring a revised rendering showing brick unpainted and black trim. - DRB 2025-65 (Johnny's Pizza) – Wall sign and window decal at 369 W Lancaster Ave. The wall sign (channel letters) was approved. The window decal application was continued to next month because measurements and placement were not provided. Temporary banner allowed for grand opening. - DRB 2025-66 (Caliber Collision) – Ground sign and wall sign at 392 W Lancaster Ave. The board found the proposed wall sign (38.4 sq ft, 16-inch letters) too large for the location and recommended a reduction of 20-25%. The application was continued to November 12, requiring revised plans with height from grade, sign dimensions, and distance from road for the pole sign. - DRB 2025-58 (Philadelphia Print Shop) – Relocation of existing sign to 122 W Lancaster Ave. A significant discussion arose regarding a recent reinterpretation of the sign square footage calculation. The board expressed disagreement with the new interpretation, noting it would severely limit signage for merchants. The board voted to approve the sign design contingent upon further review by township officials, with the expectation of meeting to clarify the calculation method. Key Outcomes - Approvals (unanimous): DRB 2025-39, DRB 2025-23, DRB 2025-60, DRB 2025-63, DRB 2025-64. - Approved with conditions: DRB 2025-53 (design approved but fence not to exceed 6 feet); DRB 2025-61 (sign illumination limited to business name); DRB 2025-58 (contingent on township official review). - Continued to November 12, 2025: DRB 2025-62 (facade color scheme), DRB 2025-65 (window sign), DRB 2025-66 (wall sign size and pole sign details). - Next meeting: November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Applications due by October 22, 2025.

The Radnor Township Planning Commission met on October 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Radnorshire Room. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and consideration of minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting. The main agenda items included a final subdivision/land development application for Strafford Walk (29 single-family homes) and a zoning hearing board appeal for 118-120 North Wayne Avenue (mixed-use with four apartments). Both items were discussed extensively, and recommendations were made. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: The August 4, 2025 meeting minutes were approved. The vote was 6 in favor, 2 abstentions (Commissioners Dow and one other who were unable to vote due to absence from that meeting). Discussion Items - Strafford Walk (Application 215531-204, 228 Strafford & 18 Forrest): The applicant (Rockwell Strafford LLC, represented by Greg Lingo) proposed 29 single-family dwellings on the southwest corner of Strafford Avenue and Eagle Road. This plan resulted from a settlement agreement approved by the Board of Commissioners on March 24, 2025 and by the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on April 29, 2025. The original proposal had been 42 townhomes. The applicant agreed to comply with all conditions in review letters from Gannett Fleming and Gilmore Associates. A concern was raised about redacted title reports; the applicant’s attorney provided unredacted copies. Commissioner Kunduck recused himself due to a conflict of interest (site engineering partnership). The motion to recommend approval passed 7 in favor, 1 abstention. - Zoning Hearing Board Appeal 3240 (118-120 North Wayne Avenue): The applicant (North Wayne LLC, represented by Michael Burke) sought variances for off-street parking (code requires 58 spaces; 4 proposed) and off-street loading. The project involves demolition and reconstruction to include a restaurant, retail, office, and four residential apartment units. The parking plan places four spaces behind the building, accessible via a shared easement. Commissioners questioned the width of the access alley (13.8 feet), the functioning of the easement, and the practicality of residential parking in a tight commercial alley. Commissioner Vines recused himself because his office is involved in the project. Public comment was heard from Andy Dickerson (Teresa’s Cafe) and David Abraham (Tiger Shop), who raised concerns about trash collection, vehicle conflicts, and the difficulty of maneuvering in the alley. Discussion also covered ADA parking requirements and the feasibility of providing no parking for the apartments. The commission ultimately recommended approval to the Zoning Hearing Board, with a vote of 6 in favor, 1 opposed (Commissioner Kunda), and 1 recusal. Public Comments & Testimony - Strafford Walk: No public comments were made. - ZHB Appeal 3240: Two adjacent business owners spoke: Andy Dickerson (Teresa’s Cafe) described the current chaotic use of the alley and urged the entrance to be moved to improve flow. David Abraham (Tiger Shop) echoed concerns about the alley’s practicality and conflicts. Both were not opposed to the project but wanted more consideration of real-world use. Key Outcomes - Strafford Walk: Motion to recommend approval passed (7-0-1). The applicant will work with township engineers to finalize conditions. - ZHB Appeal 3240: Motion to recommend approval passed (6-1-1). The recommendation will be forwarded to the Zoning Hearing Board, which is scheduled to hear the appeal on October 16, 2025. - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately [not specified]. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2025.