Trax Farms requested approval from the UT supervisors to rezone 45.2 acres of land from RD to C-2. The land is situated west of Route 88 and north of their store.  Public hearings occurred on June 19, 2008, July 16, 2008, September 28, 2008, November 12, 2008, March 30, 2009, and April 13, 2009.   For the November meeting, a drawing was presented showing an example of the possible uses of the property. There were two big box stores, one of which could be a grocery store, and an L-shaped shopping plaza, totaling approximately 330,000 square feet, with associated parking lots. In addition, there was a possible large gas station on the corner of Trax Road and Route 88. There were two entrances to the development--one off Trax Road, and one off Route 88 in the approximate center of the development. The rezoning was appealed by several local residents. However, on December 15, 2009 the Zoning Hearing Board unanimously voted to reject the appeal.

AdVenture Development, LLC presented a new plan to the UT Supervisors on December 3, 2008.  The proposed development on Route 88, which is approximately 250,000 square feet compared to the original plan of 440,000 square feet. The plan consists of a Lowe’s home improvement store of approximately 120,000 square feet, a grocery store of approximately 58,000 square feet and approximately 26,000 square feet of small shops, with some additional outparcels. The plan showed an access road off of Route 88.  Improvements to  Hidden Hollow Road, which is a private road, is expected.  One new traffic light will be required.

Tuscany Estates, a premier residential community, is currently being developed in Union Township by Quaker Engineering Co.  Tuscany Estates offers a variety of living accommodations to suit the individual needs of today's life styles.  At Tuscany Estates, the buyer can choose from conventional town homes, single family homes, and first floor living patio homes.  Tuscany Estates also has the family in mind with playgrounds, walking trails, pools, and club house. 

Lots and homes are available for sale.  Building has begun on townhomes, single family homes and patio homes. Click here to see available lots  Maronda Homes is building the homes.  Contact Vicki Warren  (724-348-6472) for more information.

Contact Bruce Klassen for information. 724-348-6157 or  cdkdevelopmentllc@earthlink.net

BDH Development on Cardox Road.  Behling Dixon Holdings Inc. is planning to reclaim the existing coal dump and create a development along Cardox Road that includes 29 Acres of single family dwellings, 10 Acres of Multifamily residential, 28 Acres of Business, and 39 Acres of Light Industry.  On December 1, 2005, a hearing before the Union Township Planning Commission took evidence and heard from interested parties concerning a Curative Amendment proposed by BDH, Inc.  This Curative Amendment creates a "Mixed-Use Overlay District" within Union Township and is intended to allow multiple land use for large tracts of undeveloped land.  Click the underline link to view background information on the Curative Amendment.

A hearing before the Board of Supervisors was held on January 9, 2006 and March 30, 2006. On April 10, 2006, the Supervisors approved the curative amendment.

AdVenture Development, LLC passed out literature at the UT Supervisors meeting on March 12, 2007 concerning their proposed development on the land across from Mineral Beach.  Click to view Pass-out. Their potential Tenants include Lowe's Home Improvement to put a 134,000 square foot anchor store in the Center. Other tenants might include national retailers such as Target, Giant Eagle, Shop 'n Save, Martin's, Kohl's, T.J. Maxx, Best Buy and Wal-Mart, plus a number of boutique stores and restaurants.  At the same meeting  owners of the property, Victor Dosse, Kingsfield Corporation, and Mr. and Mrs. Curdie spoke to the UT Supervisors to encourage the UT Supervisors to reverse their November 2005 decision to revert the May 2003 property rezoning back to C1 because of UT errors.  The UT Supervisors did not comment because of litigation issues.

UNION TOWNSHIP, PA (May 10, 2005) -- Continental Real Estate Companies (CREC) and AdVenture Development, LLC have joined in a partnership to develop Union Highland Shopping Center located in Union Township on Route 88 across from Mineral Beach. The 440,000 square foot complex will be anchored by a 134,000 square foot Lowe’s Home Improvement Center. The site will be accessed through two signalized intersections is expected to include other anchors along with a variety of restaurants, retail shops and a bank.

Press Release: May 10, 2005 (click to view entire release)

Union Highlands, still in the planning stages, is a commercial development to be located across from Mineral Beach.  Michael Joseph Development Corporation provided Union Township residents with three different plans during a town meeting on October 14, 2004 at the Finley Middle School.  No permits have been submitted to the Union Township Zoning Officer.