Newtown Square Fire Company No. 1 Land Solution February 18, 2016

Reason for a New Fire Station Current Station: Aging building (1965) 12,600 square feet Lack of Office Space Lack of Storage Space Limited parking- (5 spots) Land locked around the station. Traffic congestion! Planning for the future!

Land Solution Goal Obtain the land necessary for NSFC to continue the proud tradition of providing quality emergency services from a strategically located fire station. Identify acceptable parcels of land Close a “land solution” in 2015 Position to renovate or move the fire station

Land Research Committee NSFC: Doug Everlof Joe Brennan Bill Baker Vince Fritsch Vince Mazzotta Doug Conway Township: John Nawn, Township Supervisor Curt Silva, Township Planning Committee Professional Services: Bob Linn, Architect

Land Research Effort From 2005 – 2014 various communications with the Township, Developers and other interested parties regarding the need to increase the fire company real estate. Fire Station Needs Assessment Committee active Fall 2014 February, 2015- Land Research Committee began its search. Land Research Committee Meetings during 2015 February 19 March 12 April 16 April 23 May 14 May 28 June 9 June 18 July 15 September 2 October 5

Requirements for Land/New Station 1-5 to 2.0 acre lot is needed to fulfill the needs adequately 30-40 parking spaces Office/Training Space Bunk space for crew members Storage space for equipment/apparatus A place where members will want to “hang out” We pride ourselves in serving the community in an expeditious manner. Members in house= quick responses!

Land Options Investigated North- Corner lot behind the old Post Office- Munger, Winding Way, Route 252. Old Lumber Yard Property- Winding Way, Route 252 Caley Rd & Route 252- Property on Winding Way, Saint Albans & Winding Way Park Knights of Columbus Wawa 335 N. Newtown Street Rd   East- Bryn Mawr Ave & WCP. Property rear of Rite Aid on St. Albans Circle   South- Niemeyer Property- Route 252 & WCP Lot on west side of Route 252 at WCP (across from Niemeyer’s) Lot behind the Stratford School Benson 1 and 2   West- Ellis Ave & WCP Winding Way Bypass BPG Property College Ave & WCP deBotton Lot behind the Newtown Square Fire Company- Clyde La,

Properties Considered Winding Way, Munger, Rt. 252 1.29 acres Steep Slope Parking consumes much of lot No increase in building size $4 M price tag-BPG

Properties Considered Rear of Rite Aid Property .58 acre lot Smallest of lots Lease Option Land will not fill the needs of the organization.

Properties Considered deBotton Lot-Rear of Station .63 acre lot size Wawa property needed WCP expansion = loss of parking along WCP for strip stores Demo/Construction of new building= valuable parking lot $$$M Property not for sale.

Properties Considered Niemeyer Corporation 1.89 acre property Irregular shaped lot Easement with driveway through lot $4.5M purchase price or $360K year lease deal Demolition/Construction- $5.5M Total- $10M

Properties Considered Benson Building #1 2.05 acre lot Unoccupied-2008 Gutted Building Ample parking 40+ Court Reassessed=$518K L&Q Assessment=$755K Brokers asking $6.95M for both Benson Building #2 1.95 acre lot Unoccupied-2008 Ample parking 40+ Court Reassessed=$518K L&Q Assessment=$755K Demo buildings-$300K Zoned-Commercial

Property to Consider Rt. 252 & Saw Mill Rd 1.5 acre lot .9 miles from current station Flat lot/corner property All Utilities available $275K asking price Viable location for new station. Signalized intersection- Opticom equipped Meets Zoning requirement

What’s Next? Demolition of House & Garage Secure funds for new station Make property safe Secure funds for new station Sale of current property vs. Rent/Lease Special building fund Land Development Stage Linn Architect developing site plans that meet all zoning requirements. Follow same process every other resident/business is required to follow for development of land/construction

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