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Applicant says talks underway to acquire 4.5-acre PennDOT parcel; board hears concerns about cost and project risk
Summary
During the public hearing on the Maple Ridge plan, the applicant said he has discussed purchasing a 4.5-acre PennDOT parcel needed for the access alignment; a resident asked about the cost and whether the project would be jeopardized if conveyance fails, and a board member noted the conveyance requires legislative action.
A resident, Darlene, asked whether the light-shaded 4.5-acre parcel shown on the map belonged to PennDOT and whether the applicant was attempting to acquire it. "Did are you are they trying are you trying to buy that property? Is that 4.5 acres or so that I understand?" Darlene asked.
Applicant Sean Haines (S7) told the board he had been in contact with the Department of General Services (DGS) and PennDOT and that their solicitor offices were preparing the necessary materials for a legislative conveyance. "They haven't given us a price," Haines said when asked what PennDOT would ask. Haines added he was "confident" about the discussions but acknowledged that conveyance requires legislation.
Committee member (S2) said he had spoken with state representative Jason Ortitai and that the conveyance process is between the developer and the state. When Darlene asked if failure to obtain the parcel would halt the development's ingress and egress, Haines said the team could redesign if necessary but preferred to secure the parcel. The board did not record a final outcome on the conveyance in the hearing record.
