A Doylestown developer appeared before the Doylestown Borough zoning board seeking several zoning variances to build a 32-room hotel, 70-seat restaurant and 120-person event space to replace the town’s former borough hall and police station at 57 W. Court St. Developer Larry Thompson has already received permission to raze the old building in the central commercial district. He is seeking variances for height, parking, buffer and setback requirements before the project can move forward. The hearing was standing-room only, with residents who live near the project waiting to comment on the current plan. Residents object to the request to allow a fourth story in a district that allows three stories. Residents are also concerned with parking and additional traffic, with one pointing out that homeowners “have graciously accepted many changes to our neighborhood” but “there is no reason change must come at the expense of the residents who have invested in making Doylestown what it is.” The hearing was continued. Visit the Doylestown Borough website for current meeting information. If zoning relief is granted, the project would move to the land development phase and further review by the county and borough planning commissions.
Source: Bucks County Herald; 1/13/2024