Public Hearing On Dorrance Hamilton Property Postponed

RADNOR, PA —Radnor Township commissioners Thursday postponed a public hearing on an application for a townhouse development on land owned by the heirs of Dorrance Hamilton.

The application proposes 38 townhomes, common open space areas, new stormwater management facilities, and related improvements.

The property is 7.5 acres at 208 & 228 Strafford Avenue and 18 Forrest Lane, Wayne.

Solicitor John Rice said anyone who wants to be a party during future public hearings should notify the township.

Rice said that three consultants have reviewed the application. They are Gannett Fleming Inc., Audubon, Gilmore and Associates, Philadelphia, and Rockwell Associates, Ridley.

George Broseman, a lawyer representing the applicant, asked for the continuance due to scheduling issues.

Following the scheduling discussion, resident Gregory Hess questioned if sidewalks are including included in the application, expressing concern about safety issues due to the busy traffic at Old Eagle School Road and Strafford Avenue.

Moira Mulroney, board president, said she reviewed the plans, and the safety issue is addressed, noting the plans are available in the township office for review.

Mulroney said she is grateful that so many residents showed up for the hearing.

Dorrance Hill Hamilton is an heiress of Campbell Soup and a philanthropist. She has homes in Wayne, Boca Grand, Fla., Surry, Vir., and Newport Rhode Island.

The Board will consider testimony and evidence from the applicant in support of the application at the hearing, which has not yet been rescheduled.

Copies of the conditional use application and proposed plans are available to be viewed and /or copied at the township municipal office, 301 Iven Ave, Wayne.