Upper St. Clair Township approves restaurant plans
Commissioner Dan Paoly presents a proclamation to Upper St. Clair Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief Steve Moore aknowleding 75 years of service from the department.
Commissioner Mark Christie presents the proclamation acknowledging Alexandra J. Peck for her achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award.
The Upper St. Clair Township board of commissioners approved the final development plan for a new restaurant from the owners of Ardolino’s Pizza at their Oct. 7 meeting after months of delays regarding concerns with stormwater.
By a 4-0-2 vote, with commissioners Mark Christie and Nicholas Seitanakis abstaining as their respective law firms represent clients involved, the board approved a final amended plan for the development, including a 5,000 square-foot building near 1100 Boyce Road just below Boyce-Mayview Park.
Attorney Scott Cessar, representing St. Clair Plaza tenants, said despite the applicants’ plans to abate stormwater overflow with pipes, they cross over into Maple Lane, which is not owned by the Ardolinos.
Solicitor Irving Firman advised it was along an easement and any title and deed dispute was outside the purview of township board votes, and that the board could approve the plan and let the parties settle their concerns about property ownership in a court of law.
In other business, the township was recognized by Allegheny County Councilwoman Sue Means for being a Pennsylvania Banner Community for the second time, and for the township’s participation in Sustainable Pa.
“I want to congratulate you all particularly for your focus on financial management, waste reduction and community service,” she said.
Also recognized at the meeting were The Outdoor Classroom and the Upper St. Clair Volunteer fire department, which celebrated 10-year and 75-year anniversaries, respectively.
“My day started at 4:10 with a fire … it’s a lifetime commitment. We’re doing about two fires a day, all with full-time jobs waiting for us as well,” Chief Steve Moore said of his 47-member department.
The board also recognized Upper St. Clair High School junior Alexandra Peck for achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award by teaching 5 and 6-year-olds gymnastics and healthy eating.
At the board’s Sept. 30 meeting, commissioners recognized The Outdoor Classroom and The Upper St. Clair Historical Society as non-profits so the groups could obtain a one-month small games of chance license for fundraising. Unlike a traditional yearly license, which costs $125 annually with thousands of registration fees, the groups can host pull tabs and other gambling for just $25. The irony, according to John Griffin with the county treasurer’s office, is that the events in which games are played cannot be advertised.