Residents that live near the site of the former Levittown Lanes bowling alley received a letter informing them that the property owners are moving ahead with plans for a three-story, 24-unit apartment building. The site, at New Falls Road and Orchard Drive, was left vacant after a fire in 2022 destroyed the bowling alley and bar. The property owners will request variances from the Falls Township Zoning Hearing Board, including multi-family use at the site, construction of a three-story building, building setback and parking. The property owners have been locked in a legal battle with the insurance company over the cost of rebuilding the lanes. Documents submitted to Falls Township said the fire has caused the family “personal financial hardship” and they wish to move forward with the apartment building. The meeting will be held Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at the Middletown Township Municipal Complex on Municipal Way due to the Falls Township building being under renovation.
Source: LevittownNow.com; 3/4/2024