Planning commission tables Fusting Center Phase II lot consolidation and four-story site plan pending major revisions

Representatives for Bushy Run Investments LP, with architect Ray Gusty of Fahringer, McCarty & Grey, presented a multi-phase redevelopment called Fusting Center Phase II that would consolidate two parcels and construct a four-story building with ground-floor restaurants and retail, offices and some combination of about 40 one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums across floors two through four. Gusty described the layout: "The 1st floor will consist of a fast food restaurant and a sit down restaurant with retail space. The 2nd floor will consist of condos and offices. Floor 3 and 4 will consist of additional condos. There will be a total of four floors with a total of 40, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom condominiums." The commission said submitted drawings were smaller than ordinance size (30x42 vs. requested 36x48), lacked readable detail, and omitted critical items.

Commissioners required a much longer list of submittals before final consideration: a larger, clearer Site Plan and separate drawings for utilities and contours; a clear Phase I/Phase II labeling and a unit breakdown (number of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units) to determine parking requirements; a traffic circulation plan and emergency-access dimensions (including ladder-truck considerations); proof of cross-easements for access to the SR-22 signal; PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit language and approval; NPDES/erosion and stormwater approvals; FTMSA/DEP sanitary-sewer tap approvals; and standard county, recorder, owner and engineer certifications and seals. Given the scope and the number of required corrections, the commission voted to table the plan and asked the applicant to return with revised materials.