Aug 9, 2016 By David Singer 2 min read

CECIL – A zoning change request Monday revealed that Southpointe Fieldhouse and Fairfield Landscaping are being forced from their locations on Cecil-Henderson Road because of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s looming Southern Beltway project.

Cecil Township supervisors heard a request from Fairfield Southpointe, LP, to rezone a 12-acre lot at the rear of Reserve Drive next to Klinger Park from residential to commercial. The group’s attorney, Blane Volovich, said the aim was to move the existing recreational facilities of the fieldhouse from “one side of Cecil-Henderson Road to near the Southpointe entrances.”

Matt Giglotti, a coach and manager who opened the fieldhouse in 2009, said from the audience that the turnpike project was the reason for the zoning request and proposed move. Reached by phone Tuesday, he said turnpike officials were planning to reveal a more detailed schedule Thursday, and he’s planning to have the facility moved by the end of 2017.

“We’re trying to prepare as soon as possible a rebuild,” Giglotti said.

A neighboring business, Fairfield Landscaping is also preparing for a move. Business manager Lisa LaVelle said the business is trying to stay close to its original spot at 102 Cecil-Henderson Road.

Cecil supervisors did not vote on any action at the zoning hearing.

Staff writer Luke Campbell contributed to this report.