Council tables Application 218456 — 108 S. Spring Mill Road (patio, wall and driveway)

Application 218456 — 108 S. Spring Mill Road (patio, wall and driveway)

0 yes, 0 no

Application 218596 — 821 Loudan Lane (new single-family dwelling)

0 yes, 0 no

Application 218656 — 176 Abrahams Lane (new single-family dwelling)

0 yes, 0 no

Application 218661 — 516 Askin Road (new single-family dwelling)

0 yes, 0 no

Application 218664 — 518 Askin Road (new single-family dwelling)

0 yes, 0 no

Application 218675 — 538 Sproul Road (addition and site improvements)

0 yes, 0 no

Meeting Minutes

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Consent agenda (as amended)

0 yes, 0 no

Connelly Center Preliminary Land Development Plan (3.A)

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution 2026-121 — Land development waiver for Agnes Irwin School (3.B)

0 yes, 0 no

Ordinance 2026-23 — $10 million stormwater bonds (3.C)

0 yes, 0 no

Ordinance 2026-22 — PAISBOA lease renewal (3.D)

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution 2026-120 — Stormwater Authority appointments (3.F)

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution 2026-124 — 2027 Community Grant awards (3.G)

0 yes, 0 no

Motion to Approve the Minutes of the September 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 Board of Commissioners Meetings.

0 yes, 0 no

Chief Monthly Report - October 2026

0 yes, 0 no

Staff Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes - September 16, 2026

0 yes, 0 no

HARB 2026-26 421- St Davids Rd Whole house reno, south (front) addition and porch, new windows and siding

0 yes, 0 no

HARB 2026-27 - 212 Poplar Ave Remodel rear deck

0 yes, 0 no

HARB 2026-28 - 316 N Wayne Ave -New addition with screened in porch, deck in rear of house

0 yes, 0 no

HARB 2026-29 - 319 Louella Ave- Interior Reno & Pool house, enclose existing porch

0 yes, 0 no

HARB 2026-30 - 128 W Wayne Ave Extending 3rd floor over existing 2nd floor

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution 2026-118 - Approving the hiring of Havertown Carpet Company to recarpet the police department, consistent with the health and safety guidelines provided by the Board of Health, at a total cost of $21,302 to be paid from the 2024…

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution 2026-126 - Approving the hiring of Certa Pro Painters of Downingtown and West Chester for the painting of police areas and the Radnorshire Room at a cost of $15,288.78 to be paid from the 2024 Facilities Bond.

0 yes, 0 no

Johnsen Property Grading Permit

108 S. Spring Mill Road, Villanova, PA 19085

A grading permit application to construct a concrete pad and foundation wall for a future accessory building, a new driveway with access to Spring Mill Road, and revised hardscaping while removing an existing Sproul Road driveway connection.

Discussed — no decision yet

108 S. Spring Mill Road — patio, wall and driveway

108 S. Spring Mill Road, Villanova, PA 19085

A concrete pad and foundation wall for a future accessory building, a new driveway, and revised hardscape — 20 cubic yards of dirt out, five trees removed.

tabled · still tabled

176 Abrahams Lane New Dwelling

176 Abrahams Lane

A spec home replacing a long-neglected demolished house, keeping the pool and a large Japanese maple.

approved · still approved

516 Askin Road New Dwelling

516 Askin Road

Lot two of the same subdivision — mostly scrub brush comes out (28 trees), replaced with 30 new trees, heavy on arborvitae screening between the neighbors.

approved · still approved

538 Sproul Road Addition and Site Improvements

538 Sproul Road

A house addition and site work with four trees removed and 55 cubic yards of dirt hauled off.

tabled · still tabled

821 Loudan Lane New Dwelling

821 Loudan Lane

Teardown of a mold-damaged stucco house and a new build on roughly the same spot, using the existing curb cut.

approved · still approved

Agnes Irwin School Land Development Waiver

275 South Ithan Avenue

Agnes Irwin School received a waiver of land development to install two temporary modular classroom buildings for one school year while renovating its 1961 middle and upper school building; grading and building permits are still required.

approved · still approved

Connelly Center Expansion

Villanova University asked to continue consideration of its preliminary land development plan for the Connelly Center, and the Board extended its decision deadline to November 30, 2026, while resolution discussions continue.

Discussed — no decision yet

2027 Preliminary Operating and Capital Budget

The commission's pitch to the Board of Commissioners is set for Nov. 9, projecting a $14,000 balance going into next year plus a continued Channel Clear donation. The pitch highlights how the commission supports the township's state stormwater (MS4) obligations.

What it means: About $14,000 expected in the commission's balance going into next year.

Raised 2 times this week

Stormwater Authority appointments

The Board seated the first five members of the new Radnor Township Stormwater Authority, which will oversee stormwater compliance, infrastructure and fees. Commissioner Larkin opposed the authority itself but supported the appointees.

What it means: Residents who want dedicated oversight and funding of stormwater infrastructure.

Proposed Data Center Zoning Ordinance

Radnor is getting ahead of data center development by defining the use, limiting it to the PLO district, capping size, and requiring noise, decommissioning and financial-security standards. Commissioners and residents raised concerns about noise setbacks and developer bankruptcy risk.

What it means: Neighbors near the PLO district and Penn Medicine facilities who want protection from noise and abandoned facilities.

Stormwater Capital Improvement Bonds

The township will borrow up to $10 million to fund stormwater capital projects — pipes, culverts and flood-control work. The bond sale was priced the day after adoption.

What it means: Up to $10 million in new debt repaid over roughly 30 years, backed by the township's full faith and credit.

Community Grant Program Establishment

The township awarded its first-ever round of community grants — $100,000 split among recipients chosen from 18 applications seeking nearly $380,000. A resident suggested posting future applications online for public input.

What it means: $100,000 from the General Fund in the 2027 budget.

Grading Permits and Tree Removal Oversight

The Shade Tree Commission is reviewing multiple residential grading applications that involve moving soil and removing trees across various properties. These reviews ensure that new construction and property upgrades do not excessively harm the local tree canopy or create drainage issues.

What it means: Homeowners and developers seeking to improve or construct single-family residential properties.

Shade Tree Commission Website Relaunch

The old Shade Tree site now redirects to the township's new site, and most fixes from a full content review are live. Once broken images and links are patched, the commission will review and then promote it.

What it means: Residents looking for tree info, planting guidance and the recommended tree list online.

Resident-requested removal of right-of-way trees

A Radnor Valley Road resident wants healthy sweet gum trees on the right-of-way removed because gumballs pile up and pedestrians have twisted ankles. The commission wouldn't condemn healthy trees for fruit drop, but is exploring a policy that would let residents pay to remove their own street trees under the same replacement rules as private trees.

What it means: Residents frustrated by nuisance trees on their frontage would get a path to removal; pedestrians gain nothing until gumballs are swept.

Spring Tree Planting & Fundraising Campaign

All 35 subsidized bare-root trees for residents sold out fast. Pickup is Nov. 12–13, and everything should be in the ground by Nov. 20, with commission members helping install.

What it means: Residents who grabbed one of the 35 trees get free shade and screening on their properties.

Street tree survival tracking

Of 83 street trees planted in fall 2025 and spring 2026, 64 are alive and six are dead. The commission built a master spreadsheet so every future planting gets tracked the same way — and wants to compare mortality rates with other townships.

What it means: Taxpayers — better tracking means dead trees get replaced and planting dollars aren't wasted.

Willows Riparian Repair Grant Budget and Maintenance

The first planting put in 72 container trees and 134 shrubs, with a second planting of 20–40 bare-root trees set for Nov. 8 and 14 — volunteers welcome. Filipone Park got a cleanup and pruning as well.

What it means: The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society may donate up to 20 additional trees to the planting.