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Clifton Heights plans demolition at 2 West Baltimore Pike to create downtown parking, stormwater retention
Summary
Borough staff presented a demolition-and-regrade plan for 2 West Baltimore Pike that would remove a building basement, add roughly five parking spaces, expand an intersection radius and include an underground stormwater retention system; asbestos testing and separate contract actions were described.
Clifton Heights borough staff told council they plan to demolish the building at 2 West Baltimore Pike, fill and regrade the former basement and convert the site into parking and green space that will include stormwater retention and an increased intersection radius.
The borough manager described a phased project that begins with demolition and basement removal and said the work would create "an extra 5 spaces" for the business district. Staff said the contractor will remove blacktop, fill the basement area, and grade the site so sidewalks and parking can be added in a later phase.
An on-site stormwater solution is planned beneath the new parking area to capture sheet flow that currently travels across Springfield Road; staff said the design work with PennDOT includes improvements to downstream flow. Planning sketches presented to council also show a 3.75-foot increase in the curb radius at the nearby intersection and new sidewalks and landscaping.
The borough will perform an asbestos review before bidding demolition contracts, the manager said, and indicated two separate demolition-related contracts will be issued (demolition plus subsequent site work). Council members asked whether a retaining basin would be included; staff said that will be part of phase two after basement removal.
Why it matters: The project is intended to add a small number of parking spaces to support downtown businesses while addressing localized stormwater flow. Staff framed the work as the first phase in a multi-step public-improvement program that would later add curbing, sidewalks and formalized parking.
What’s next: Staff said demolition and related contracts will be placed on a future agenda for award. No formal vote on the demolition was recorded in the transcript; the manager said he expects contractor bids and a contract recommendation at a future meeting.
