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Council reviews Seven Brew drive‑through plan on Route 8 amid traffic concerns and permit updates
Summary
Who Brew PA III LLC seeks to consolidate two Route 8 parcels at 4778 Route 8 and build a 535‑square‑foot drive‑through coffee shop; council members flagged left‑turn safety during peak hours and staff said revised traffic data and a PennDOT HOP application are under review.
Council considered multiple land‑use applications from Who Brew PA III, LLC to redevelop 4778 Route 8, including conditional‑use approval for a 535‑square‑foot drive‑through coffee shop, lot consolidation, and preliminary/final land development plans.
Mr. Blackwell said revised traffic data had been submitted and remained under review. Dr. Johnson voiced concern about high‑school‑age drivers making a left turn onto Route 8 during peak times; staff noted the applicant suggested restricting left turns during peak hours as a possible mitigation. Council also noted that the PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit application filed on behalf of Seven Brew listed a former Land Use Administrator as the applicant and needs to be updated.
The land development plan would consolidate two parcels, demolish the existing commercial building, add separated access drives, parking, utilities and stormwater management facilities, and include an accessory cooler for the new shop. Council reviewed a proposed agreement for Seven Brew to perform ongoing maintenance of a stormwater facility tied to the project as part of the land development approvals. Traffic and final engineering reviews remain pending; no final approvals or votes were recorded at the agenda meeting.
Why it matters: The proposal affects traffic patterns and access on a busy Route 8 commercial corridor and requires conditional‑use and land‑development approvals. Council and staff will review traffic studies and permitting details before any final action.
