Upper Darby Township Planning Commission Meeting June 8, 2026

The Upper Darby Township Planning Commission held a meeting on June 8, 2026, to discuss a proposed zoning amendment by Rockwell Drexel LLC to create a new Community Mixed-Use (CMU) zoning district. The proposal involves rezoning a currently unmaintained woodland parcel near Turwood Road and State Road from R-2 residential to CMU, allowing for a mixed-use development including 93 residential units (single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments) and approximately 34,000 square feet of retail space. The developer presented plans emphasizing walkability, sustainability, and transit-oriented development, with commitments to conduct future traffic studies and infrastructure improvements. Township staff provided a draft letter recommending approval of the zoning text and map amendments, contingent on addressing township comments. The public expressed significant concerns about traffic congestion, environmental impact, loss of green space, sewer capacity, and the adequacy of public notice and community engagement. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the draft letter with an appended section reflecting dissenting views and concerns. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Township Council for final consideration.