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Residents urge council to pause zoning changes, warn 0.7‑parking standard will stress Narberth
Summary
At a packed March 19 meeting, dozens of residents urged Narberth Borough Council to reconsider proposed zoning changes and a 0.7‑spaces‑per‑unit parking standard, citing traffic, school impacts and the loss of neighborhood character. Council said zoning is not on tonight’s formal agenda and will schedule outreach sessions.
A large turnout of residents told Narberth Borough Council on Thursday that proposed zoning changes and a plan to reduce required parking for new housing would strain the borough’s streets and schools and erode neighborhood character.
“More housing stacked downtown will not save our downtown if people can’t find parking,” said Margaret Dietz, a chemistry teacher and Narberth resident, during the public‑comment period. Dietz said the proposal’s parking ratio of 0.7 spaces per unit is unrealistic for a community that depends on short customer trips to sustain small businesses.
John Pro Duffy, who identified himself as a resident and business owner, said the borough’s infrastructure cannot absorb dramatic density increases. “We don’t have the infrastructure for it,” he said,…
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