Collier Ridge Development Public Hearing Follow Up (Click for More Information)

From the Desk of George E. Macino; Township Manager

Subject: Collier Ridge Development Public Hearing Follow Up

Recently the Board of Commissioners held a public hearing regarding the Collier Ridge Development.  During the hearing, residents commented on their concerns regarding this development. The township takes all concerns and comments seriously and the following will factually address those comments.

The owner of the property in question has a clear title of ownership to the property. Collier Township has no authority to regulate the sale of this property. The developmental plans as submitted are a permitted use in this zoning area. The only way the Board of Commissioners can deny the plan is if there is a violation of the ordinance. The total acres in this plot of land are 370 acres. This proposed development within the plot will be 154 acres or 42% of the total property. The 154 acres represents about 1.5% of the total acres in Collier Township.

  • This development as proposed is 806 units; 152 townhomes, 202 single family homes and 452 apartments. There are also 5 commercial development pads in the proposal. Based on previous developments, full completion of this plan could take upwards of 20-30 years.
  • The comprehensive plans (comp plans) from 2001, 2013, and 2025 have identified this property for mixed-use development. The comp plan from 1987 had the property listed as light industrial.
  • The 1991, 1998 and the current Zoning ordinance has the Planned Residential Development (PRD) authorized as a mixed use in the Planned Economic Development District (PEDD).
  • In this PEDD, the developer is permitted to build up to 16 units per acre (up to 2400 units), but the current plan only calls for 6 units per acre (806 units).
  • The developer of this property, as with all developments in the township, must adhere to the ordinances as prescribed by the township codes.
  • The developer must adhere to all Pennsylvania state and Allegheny County regulations regarding the development.
  • The developer must adhere to and deal with all stormwater, traffic, and green space requirements. PennDOT will review the traffic study and recommend mitigation if and where necessary. The Stormwater management plan is regulated by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the guidelines of Collier Township.
  • Site plans for this development will be reviewed on an ongoing basis by the Collier Township engineer.
  • This development, when completed, will eventually generate over $3 million dollars annually in property tax revenue to the Township, based on estimated assessed property values.
  • This development, when completed, will eventually generate over $5 million dollars annually in school tax revenue to the Chartiers Valley School District based on estimated assessed property values. I have reviewed this information with the Chartiers Valley School Superintendent regarding the additional anticipated student headcount and revenue.

Thank you to all of our residential and commercial residents for making Collier Township a great place to live, work and recreate.