Marple Commissioners approve Phase II of Ravenscliff Development

The Marple Commissioners voted 6-0, Monday night, to approve Phase II of Ravenscliff, which will add 29 townhomes to the 23 under construction on Old Marple Road.

The development, built by The Benson Companies, is on the 34.8-acre parcel formerly owned by Pulte Homes. Benson is using the same plan approved for Pulte, but building in a gradual manner, and the first two portions are adhering to the original drawings.

The community will be constructed in three segments and the work thus far has involved the installation of public water and sewer lines, storm water lines, interior roads and curbing needed for the first stage and in preparation for subsequent portions.

The resolution for Phase II included the adherence to the environmental issues highlighted by Crum Creek Neighbors. In a letter to the Commissioners last year, the organization expressed appreciation for the townships support in monitoring the activities, assuring the construction followed required procedures and enforcing the code.

The final segment was originally approved as 160 condominiums in four buildings, but the plans may change to a greater emphasis on carriage houses. Similar to Phase II, the company will be required to return to the board for approval of the remaining portion of the development.

Public Forum

The public forum included comments from John Butler (Pond House, plans for the safety center, seasonal labor, Beatty Hills sewer project, committee agendas on township website).

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The board voted by the same margin to approve:

* a $47,511 contribution to the Marple Public Library for the second phase of the carpet replacement project. New wall-to-wall was installed last year in the entranceway, childrens area and behind the circulation desk and the donation will update the flooring in the adult section, quiet room and computer lab; Continued...

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Marple Commissioners approve Phase II of Ravenscliff Development