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Council presses for clarity on McDonald’s redevelopment agreement, environmental responsibilities
Summary
Officials discussed the McDonald’s redevelopment site plan, an outstanding ordinance tied to the project, and competing claims over responsibility for asbestos removal and engineering work; council members said they want clearer contractual language before proceeding.
Council members and staff discussed the redevelopment process for the McDonald’s site and a related ordinance that was described as necessary to clarify redevelopment terms. Planning staff said a new engineering firm has had to start from scratch, including fresh surveys and field measurements, and that the ordinance language will be required for the developer to advance the site plan.
Multiple speakers raised environmental and remediation concerns. One council member said previous redevelopment terms had suggested the borough could be asked to shoulder asbestos removal costs and described that proposal as "ridiculous," while planning staff said the redevelopment agreement will be reviewed and conflicts removed before formal adoption. The council agreed it needs to see final engineering plans and a clear allocation of responsibilities for remediation before approving final actions.
