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Morrisville council approves River Crossing YMCA land‑development plans for 200 N. Pennsylvania Ave
Summary
The council voted unanimously to grant preliminary final land‑development approval for River Crossing YMCA’s renovation and additions at 200 N. Pennsylvania Ave, which include an ADA‑accessible rear entrance, elevator and an enclosed year‑round play area; completion is targeted for late next year.
The Morrisville Borough Council on June 17 approved preliminary final land‑development plans for the River Crossing YMCA at 200 North Pennsylvania Avenue, voting 8–0 to grant the resolution. Attorney Carrie Nace presented the application and asked the council to approve the preliminary final plan so the YMCA could proceed with design and permitting.
Nace told the council the property contains a building constructed in the 1950s that has operated as a YMCA childcare facility for more than 32 years. "One of the primary goals of the improvements that are being proposed is to bring the building into ADA compliance," she said, describing a two‑story rear addition to house a stairwell and internal elevator and an enclosed play area converted from an existing outdoor fenced space.
Site plans explained by the applicant’s engineer call for a new main entrance at the rear to improve drop‑off circulation, pavement markings and a speed hump, a new crosswalk, dumpster screening and a vehicular gate that will remain open during drop‑off and be closed evenings. The plan also proposes a reduction in impervious cover of about 6,400 square feet and notes coordination with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on stormwater matters; Nace said the borough’s bureau engineer reviewed revised plans and that outstanding items in the review letter will be addressed.
Scott (asked to move the motion) and Catherine (who seconded) led the council vote. During public comment, Jane Burger of West Maple Avenue said she "wholly support[s] the renovations and enhancements" and urged a positive vote. After a brief period for public comment the council approved the resolution granting preliminary final land‑development approval.
The applicant said construction is targeting completion by the end of next year. The council packet identifies the item as action item 11d; the resolution authorizes preliminary final plan approval and does not itself authorize construction contracting or final building permits.
