Proposed Chick-fil-A Subdivision and Land Development Review Report
Proposed Chick-fil-A Subdivision and Land Development Review Report
Proposed Chick-fil-A Subdivision and Land Development Review Report
Review comments with cited ordinance provisions are based on municipal regulations on file with the County Planning Department.
1. The zoning map on file at the Cumberland County Planning Department indicates that the
proposed Land Development is in the High Density Residential Office (HDRO) District, which
was established as part of the new zoning ordinance in March 2015. The Camp Hill Borough
Zoning Map online indicates the area as Commercial General. The Borough and the Applicant
should verify the appropriate zoning district.
2. The plan shows the Commercial General and Low Density Residential zoning boundary along
the alley on the east side of the site. The LDR zoned lot to the east of the alley provides
parking for a commercial use. Accessory parking for a commercial use is not a permitted use
in the LDR zone. The Borough should determine if that single parcel needs to be rezoned in
order to support the proposed parking lot.
3. The submission to the County did not include a Traffic Impact Study or any traffic data. The
Borough should determine if a study is required. A study may be warranted given the existing
congestion in the local area and potential for the proposed development to further negatively
impact traffic patterns and congestion. (Zoning 731)
4. The proposed location of the drive-thru does not appear to comply with supplemental standards
for drive-thru facilities. Drive-Thru facilities should be located along the side or rear of the
building. In no event shall the drive–thru be permitted in the front yard between the principal
building and the public street ROW. To the maximum extent feasible the drive-thru facility
shall be located on a building wall facing away from an abutting property in the Residential
Zoning District. (Zoning 1108.E.2).
5. Drive-Thru facilities should be provided with a bypass lane measuring ten feet wide. There is
no bypass lane until you reach the canopy at the food pick up area. (Zoning 1108.E.5)
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6. Stacking spaces and lanes shall not create a potentially unsafe condition where crossed by
pedestrian access to a public entrance of a building. Pedestrians coming from parking spaces
east of the dumpster enclosure will likely attempt to cross the drive thru area creating a
potential unsafe condition. (Zoning 910.D)
7. The minimum width of a stacking space shall be 12 feet wide. The proposed stacking lane
narrows to 10.5 at the canopy for the menu board. (Zoning 910.F)
8. The establishment is not served by a private entrance but rather utilizes an alley as its main
entry/access point. The definition of a driveway is “a private roadway providing access for
vehicles for parking, garage, dwelling or other structure.” The Borough should determine if an
alley is suitable as a main entrance/driveway.
9. The Borough and Applicant should verify the legal status of the existing alleys. Has the alley
been dedicated to the Borough for public use? The plan should address proposed long-term
ownership and maintenance (paving, snow removal, etc.) of these areas.
10. The alley adjacent to 133 S. 32nd Street is partially occupied by parking, curbing and lawn
associated with the development, which would limit east-west access along the alley. The
Borough and Applicant should determine if this is legally permissible.
11. The Borough and Applicant should examine the following potential circulation issues:
a. A left turn out of the restaurant onto Chestnut Street may be problematic during high
traffic times, thereby causing onsite circulation issues and offsite safety concerns. A
right in, right out access may be more appropriate.
b. The proposed layout has the potential to encourage use of the alleys connecting to
Bramar Road to the south and South 31st Street to the east. These alleys are narrow, not
designed to handle high traffic volumes, and are adjacent to residential uses. Measures
should be put in place to limit restaurant traffic on these alleys.
c. Is the stacking area of the drive-thru adequate and designed appropriately for the high
volumes of traffic associated with the restaurant? If the drive thru becomes backlogged it
could block all access to the main parking lot.
12. The Borough is currently involved in a traffic and pedestrian safety study for the Camp Hill
Bypass. The Borough should evaluate the recommendations of that study as they relate to
traffic generation and pedestrian safety issues associated with this plan. Efforts should be
made to include any recommendations of the plan into the development proposal.
13. The Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan is required to be reviewed and approved by the
Cumberland County Conservation District (SLDO 405.2.E).
14. The applicant has requested a waiver of volume control and groundwater recharge
requirements. When considering the requested waiver of groundwater recharge requirements,
the Borough should consider requiring the maximum feasible amount of groundwater recharge
before granting a waiver of all requirements. Borough should consult with the Cumberland
County Conservation District and the Borough Engineer prior to approval of the waiver.
15. The proposed stormwater facilities and some of the proposed grading are shown in the alley
right-of-way. The plan should indicate maintenance responsibilities for any facility located in
the existing alley right-of-way.
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16. The Cover Sheet should indicate that the submission is a Preliminary/Final Subdivision and
Land Development Plan (SLDO 405.1.A.1).
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