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Findlay Township Newswww.findlay.pa.usConstruction will begin this summer at the Sun Ridge development off of Birch Street inImperial. The developer is Sean & Company and the builder will be Maronda.Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato, Chapman Properties, and Findlay Townshipofficials celebrated the groundbreaking of Chapman Commerce Center at Westport Roadin Findlay. The 302-acre, formerly strip-mined site will be developed into a 2.6-millionsquare-footmixed-use project with direct access to the Findlay Connector near PittsburghInternational Airport.Said Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato, “Following the Allegheny CountyComprehensive Plan, this site will be transformed into industrial, flex, office, andcommercial space, bringing an estimated 1,400 new jobs to our region.”Phase I of the development, to begin this summer, will open 40 acres of pad-readysites planned for Class A distribution and light manufacturing space with roads and utilityinfrastructure. The development includes a Pennsylvania Department of EnvironmentalProtection-endorsed sustainable stormwater management system.Construction of a 93,000-square-foot LEED-certified warehouse/light manufacturingbuilding is planned for 2011. Phase I infrastructure and site development work will befunded through a $2 million Commonwealth Redevelopment Assistance Capital Programgrant.PUBLIC PLANS DISPLAY ANNOUNCEMENTThe Allegheny County Department of Public Works will discuss thereplacement projects for three bridges over Montour Run:Steubenville-Pike Enlow Road (MT04), Cliff Mine Road (MT05) andScott Road (MT06). The bridges are scheduled for construction in2012. The Public Plans Display will be an open format. Date: July15, Time: 6 pm, Location: Findlay Township Activity Center, 310 MainStreet, Imperial, PA 15126. The facility is accessible to persons withdisabilities. Any questions, please contact Michael Dillon, AlleghenyCounty Bridge Eng. Asst. Manager, 412-350-5469 or Mark Pavlick,Project Manager HDR Engineering 412-497-6031.North Fayette Township NewsBy fall, the township hopes to unveil its new Web site. The municipality isworking with a company called Hyper Kiwi, located in Findlay Township toupdate the site. Once complete, residents will be able to pay sewer, trash, andreal estate bills, make reservations for picnic shelters, and purchase bulk tagstickers on line. They will also be able to access township codes on line.Said Manager Bob Grimm, “There will be a fresh look and hopefully the sitewill allow residents to better access their local government from home.”The many survey flags dotting the five points intersection in the heart ofImperial is the result of Penn DOT continuing its survey work on theintersection of Routes 22-30, West Allegheny Road, and Steubenville Pike.Although construction work is not expected to begin until next year, the surveywork is underway.PennDOT has notified the township that the bids for replacement of theTonidale Bridge that carries Montour Church Road over Route 22-30 will beopened in early July. It is anticipated that the construction will start in lateAugust. This project will prompt the closure of the bridge.Carl Yanek of the North Fayette Township Road Department retired on April30 after almost 26 years of service.60 Allegheny West Magazine June 2010RIGHT: A flagpolewas installedrecently at OakdaleBorough Park,purchased withfunds donated by theWest AlleghenyFoundation.www.oakdaleborough.comOakdale BoroughThe Oakdale Police Department has hired two more police officers. BrianDodd and Joshua Diven were approved at the March 4 council meeting, andhired on a part-time basis.Oakdale Borough reminds residents of its policy regarding the posting ofsigns on trees and telephone poles: It’s the time of year for garage sales,yard sales, and graduation parties. This is a reminder that once an event isover to please remove signs.Grass cutting season is upon us and it comes with the need for propertyowners to maintain the height of grass on their properties.As established by the borough the height of grass and weed growth is notto exceed ten inches. Please maintain a clean and well kept lawn; and don’tforget to trim the grass between the curb and sidewalk. Also; sweeping orblowing the grass clippings into the street is prohibited.The Code Official may handle the following items: vacant structures,vehicles not in running condition, parking of commercial vehicles, highgrass, weeds, hedges and other vegetation, storage of junk and debris onproperty. If you have any questions regarding this or other code requirements,contact William Missel at (724) 693-9740The Building Inspector handles the need for building permits, occupancypermits, swimming pool regulations, and regulations on accessory structuressuch as sheds. Questions pertaining to what you may need a permitfor can be directed to Toni Sessa at (724) 916-2245.www.north-fayette.comPHOTO BY JJ