Middletown Township supervisors have reached an agreement on an appeal to a zoning hearing board decision. The agreement will allow the supervisors to settle a zoning appeal with Westrum Development Company. Last year, Westrum proposed developing the former Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School into a 70-unit, age-targeted townhome community. The township’s zoning board denied the proposal due to zoning restrictions. Westrum filed an appeal in the courts but continued to work with Middletown Township officials and the neighboring Cobalt Ridge community to refine plans and reach a settlement. The revised plans reduce the number of units to 66 and incorporate a range of enhancements like increased open space and additional overflow parking. In addition to changes to the plans, the developer agreed to work with the township to set up a trust fund and put in $200,000. The fund would address the challenges faced by many potential homeowners in the area who can afford monthly payments but lack sufficient funds for down payments. It will be managed by the township or another entity. The townhomes are expected to be priced between $500,000 and $600,000.
Source: LevittownNow.com; 2/6/2024