Wawa Developer Seeks Appeal From Newtown Zoning Hearing Board

NEWTOWN, PA — Developers of a proposed Wawa gas station and convenience store off the Newtown Bypass are scheduled to appear before the Newtown Township Zoning Hearing Board next week.

Representatives from Provco Group, which has developed Wawa stores around the region, will present its latest plans for a 5-acre vacant lot at the southwestern corner of the Newtown Bypass and Silver Lake Road.

John VanLuvanee, attorney for the developer, appeared before the Newtown Township Planning Commission last month. During that meeting, the advisory board declined to recommend the project for approval, citing concerns over the size and scope of the project.

Provco is seeking several variances from the township related to signage, the size of the canopy, the number of fuel pumps, and whether the project meets the definition of a "special exception" gas station and convenience store in the township's OR zoning district.

The zoning hearing board is scheduled to meet virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday. You can find the agenda here. Members of the public can attend the hearings via audio by dialing 1-929-436-2866. When prompted, enter meeting ID: 895 0457 6962 and enter passcode 560914.

Public comments can be submitted to kristie@newtownpa.gov by 4 p.m. Thursday.

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