Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Land Development topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council approves redevelopment at 102 North Essex, including PLCB relocation and four apartments
Summary
Council granted preliminary/final land development approval for a plan that preserves the historic bank façade at 102 N. Essex, adds four apartments above and creates expanded retail/wholesale space for a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) store; the motion included three waivers and conditions from planning/engineering reviews.
Narberth Borough Council unanimously approved a preliminary/final land-development resolution on June 18 for a project at 102 North Essex that preserves the historic Citizens Bank façade and creates expanded retail and wholesale space for a PLCB outlet while adding four second-floor apartments.
Attorney Bob Carless and the project architect explained the proposal: retain the two-story historic corner façade, remove a later one-story addition, provide retail frontage on Essex Avenue and a wholesale/loading area at the rear, and locate four residential units above with roof terraces and bicycle parking. The plan includes 17 total parking spaces, two accessible stalls, two EV charging stalls and long-term covered bicycle parking; the development team said required loading and trash pickup can be accommodated on-site.
Council considered three requested waivers: concurrent preliminary/final plan filing (granted); waiver of a transportation-impact study (granted, with the developer agreeing to targeted pedestrian and crosswalk improvements near Dudley and to repair any sidewalk damage caused by construction); and a modified dedication of right-of-way along Haford Avenue (the developer proposed a partial dedication to achieve the ultimate sidewalk alignment while preserving the historic structure). Planning and harbor review comments were addressed in the applicant’s response; the planning commission recommended approval with conditions. Council voted to adopt Resolution 2026-12 granting approval with the waivers and conditions; the transcript records the vote as unanimous.
