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Residents press supervisors over Big Ridge/Westlake road repairs and a three‑story storage facility; board points to zoning and property‑maintenance limits
Summary
A public commenter urged the board to include Westlake (formerly Big Ridge Drive) for repair and complained about a three‑story self‑storage facility built near homes and dilapidated properties; supervisors explained the parcel lies in a commercial zone, conditioned approval, and described enforcement limits under the property maintenance code and nuisance standards.
At the start of public comment a resident urged the township to place Westlake Drive (formerly Big Ridge Drive) on the 2026 road budget and described multiple potholes and a bridge closure that make the drive unsafe and in need of repaving.
The same resident and others also criticized a three‑story self‑storage facility being built on Route 209 near residential properties. The board responded that the parcel in question is in the commercial zoning district; public hearings were held during the review process and conditions were imposed on the owner to provide buffering between the facility and nearby homes. Supervisors invited the resident to a workshop to review the developer plans and the required buffers.
The resident also raised concerns about visibly dilapidated private properties, including a diner. Board members explained township enforcement is bounded by the property maintenance code and nuisance ordinance: not every aesthetic concern qualifies as a public nuisance, and the township must demonstrate statutory standards to proceed. Staff said enforcement actions are underway where violations meet those standards and described the issuance of notices of violation where applicable.
To support facade improvements along the 209 corridor the board highlighted the Revitalized 209 facade grant program: project size tops out at $20,000 and the township will reimburse up to 50% of qualifying costs, with work inspected before reimbursement. Staff said they had contacted the diner owner to advise of the program’s availability.
The board encouraged residents with concerns to provide contact information to staff for follow up. No board action to change zoning or repave Westlake was taken at the meeting; supervisors said repaving scheduling must consider planned utility or development excavation so the township avoids repaving work that will be dug up soon after.
