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Consultant says sight distances achievable; traffic study and PennDOT permits required before work can begin
Summary
Keith Fassas of GAI Consultants told the board sight distances for Morganza Road can be achieved at the proposed connection locations, but speakers emphasized that the approved traffic study requires improvements and PennDOT right-of-way permits must be secured before construction.
During the hearing, a board member raised safety concerns about sight distance at the proposed access point on Morganza Road. Keith Fassas of GAI Consultants replied that "the site distances were achievable at several locations along Morganza Road," while also noting that any final improvements would be contingent on PennDOT permitting.
Dan (S3) clarified that an approved traffic study exists and that it requires certain improvements; if the developer cannot secure the right-of-way or PennDOT approvals needed to make those improvements, Dan said the developer "can't make the improvements, can't build the development." Board and staff discussion showed the board can approve illustrative plans, but construction of required improvements is conditional on state permits and property agreements.
The hearing record makes clear that right-of-way acquisition and PennDOT permitting are gating factors for work to begin: participants said the developer must obtain permits or agreements before making necessary improvements, and that lacking those approvals would prevent construction. No permit approvals or right-of-way conveyances were recorded during the hearing.
