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Narberth council orders appraisals and fact-finding for borough—uilding and possible subdivision at 201
Summary
Council directed staff to pursue valuations and further fact-finding for the borough-owned property described in meeting materials as "201," including a 1.5-acre subdivision scenario and an adaptive-reuse appraisal for the existing building. Council emphasized that steps are for information only, not a final decision to sell or redevelop.
Council members on Thursday authorized staff to obtain appraisals and continue fact-finding about the borough-owned site referred to in the packet as "201," asking for specific valuations tied to a 1.5-acre subdivision scenario and for an adaptive-reuse appraisal of the existing building.
The request grew out of months of public comment and internal discussion about whether to preserve the whole parcel as parkland, to divide it and sell a portion to fund demolition and park expansion, or to pursue adaptive reuse of the building. Council members and residents repeatedly said they want better information before any decision.
"We need informed policymaking," Councilmember Maggie said during the floor discussion, arguing appraisals would help the borough weigh fiscal trade-offs. Councilmember Cindy said…
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