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Planning Commission recommends Taco Bell conditional uses and land development despite parking shortfall
Summary
Commission recommended approval of three Taco Bell applications (conditional use, drive-thru, and land development) for a 1.14-acre site at 105 West Allegheny Road, with the applicant asked to submit a parking analysis to address a shortfall (21 spaces proposed vs. 27 required). Six zoning/plan modifications were also recommended.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of three applications for a Taco Bell at 105 West Allegheny Road: the restaurant conditional use (Application 2026-5-CU), a drive-thru conditional use (Application 2026-6-CU), and the land development (Application 2026-7-SP). The project site is 1.14 acres in the Mixed Use zoning district.
Christian Kalischefski of WT Group told the commission that the corner tree must be removed for utility reasons and that two replacement trees will be planted. He said the site currently provides 21 parking spaces while the ordinance requires 27, and that the applicant will submit either a parking modification request or a parking analysis. "There are presently twenty-one parking spaces, whereas the ordinance stipulates a requirement for twenty-seven spaces," Kalischefski stated.
Kalischefski also listed six requested modifications: build-to-line requirement, drive-thru façade, fire emergency access, Prosperi Lane right-of-way, rear accessory building setbacks, and street trees. Township Engineer Shawn Wingrove indicated that technical comments have been addressed, the stormwater report was submitted, and suggested a parking analysis could be provided to address the ordinance rather than defaulting to a modification. Planner Jonathan Brodak asked about the anticipated submission date for the ground lease plan; Kalischefski said the applicant is awaiting the landowner’s information and will submit soon.
The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the six modification requests and then voted to recommend approval of the conditional uses and land development application, all contingent upon addressing items in the township and LSSE review letters dated March 27, 2026. Motions were made by Bill Fitzgerald (modifications), Kevin Cody (conditional uses), and Kathy Forse (land development motion); roll calls recorded seven YES votes on each item.
The recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final action once the applicant submits required revisions and analyses.
