Milliner Lofts Parking Sign Proposed In Hatboro

HATBORO, PA — Residents have expressed concerns over the past few years when several apartment complexes were planned in the borough.

But now that Milliner Lofts has opened at the long-dormant CVS property on South York Road, borough officials want to ensure there are plenty of parking spaces for everyone.

At its Committee/Council meeting on Monday, Borough Council discussed a proposed change to the Shopper’s Lot Parking Sign located at Moreland Avenue.

The Milliner Lofts developer has requested to change the face of this sign to indicate that parking is available for both Milliner Lofts tenants and shoppers in the downtown district.

The developer offered a design change at no cost to the borough. But the Borough Council tabled the decision after discussing the proposed design.

Borough Council will instead seek feedback from the community before making a decision.

Anyone interested in providing feedback should call 215-443-9100 or email Borough Manager Diane Hegele at dhegele@myhatboro.org.

The long-dormant CVS property at 26 South York Road has been transformed into a four-story building, consisting of 36 apartments with retail space on the first floor.

.The "high-end, professional" apartments include 19 one-bedroom units, and 14 two-bedroom units.

In January 2023, the Hatboro Borough Council approved a mixed-use ordinance for a section of York Road after a public hearing of 50 people.

The ordinance allows developers to make proposals that could see building heights go to 60 feet provided they meet certain guidelines, meaning that the downtown district could have taller buildings and apartments.

The option allows for buildings along York Road — from Byberry Road to Montgomery Avenue — to be taller than the current 35 feet allowed.