What Happens Next
PennDOT – district to resubmit traffic study to PennDOT
· Obtain highway occupancy permit
· Seek approval for Rose Tree Road realignment. Previously the district claimed they were implementing PennDOT’s planned project. Currently the district proposes to substantially alter PennDOT’s project by expanding Rose Tree Road’s entrance & widening the road to add turning lanes.
· District must seek approval for a Rose Tree Road pedestrian cross walk.
· Resolve eminent domain dispute with the neighboring church property for the road realignment
· PennDOT said the environmental review has to be done as part of the review for the entire US 1 & Route 352 Improvements Project.
PA Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) – responsible for permitting the stormwater runoff.
Delaware County Conservation District - responsible for stormwater runoff management during construction & inspection post construction to determine compliance with the PADEP issued permit.
Utilities:
· Township sewer authority responsible for approving sewer connection
· Aqua PA - responsible for water & hydrant connections
· PECO -responsible for electrical connections
Emergency Services – performs a review
Act 34 of 1973 (Act 34) - part of the Pennsylvania Public School Code governing how public-school districts can finance & approve new school construction projects.
An Act 34 project requires a referendum (vote of the electors) if the Maximum Building Construction Cost exceeds the Aggregate Building Expenditure Standard.
School district says it does not, that is, a referendum is not required.
· The Act 34 hearing is planned for March 2027
Middletown Township Council – Comments must be addressed, conditions met, final engineering submission to Planning commission & then to Council. Council has the final say. School district estimates 6-8 months before the final land development application is before Council for approval.
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