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Conditional use request for parking lot
Team Rahal of Pittsburgh is requesting conditional use authorization for a proposed auto dealership parking lot behind Wexford Plaza.
During council's regular business meeting Monday, a representative for the dealership explained to council that the parking area would be used to store cars. It would have a capacity of 346 spaces.
Engineer David Morse of Morse Associates said the dealership will make improvements to the driveway, install security lighting and manager the storm water.
The lot, which is behind Whole Foods, already has been graded. Mr. Morse assured council that the lighting would not be so bright as to disturb neighbors. He added that improvements to the site would provide better storm water management than what exists.
Council's zoning committee will review the request Feb. 13, and a decision is expected at council's Feb. 27 business meeting.
nCouncil approved contracts to Day Chevrolet for three Chevrolet Impala police cars at $21,726 each, and a Tahoe 4 x 4 for $30,093. They also awarded a $27,429 contract for a 4 x 2 Tahoe to Baierl Chevrolet.
Holy Sepulcher open house
Campus tours, interaction with teachers and meetings with students, parents and alumni will be available to prospective students and their parents during open houses from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the school, 6515 Old Route 8.
The school is open to children of all faiths. It offers small classes, Christian values, a spiritual program that includes Mass and daily prayer, after-school programs, activities and sports, a preschool and full-day kindergarten.
Interstate 79 traffic restrictions
Daily short-term lane closures will occur on Interstate79 between the I-279 junction and the Cranberry/Route 19 interchange through Feb. 3 - weather permitting - while crews install cable median barrier and guide rail. Single-lane closures will occur northbound from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Exits 72-73 (I-279 and Wexford) and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Exits 73-76 (Wexford and Cranberry/Route 19).
Southbound restrictions will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. between Exits 78-73 (Cranberry/Pa. Turnpike and Wexford. Southbound restrictions will be lifted by 5 p.m. Tuesday to accommodate Penguins game traffic. No weekend work will occur. The prime contractor for the work is Swank Associated Companies Inc. of New Kensington, Pa.
Kean Idol gets a makeover
Kean Quest Talent Search, formerly the Kean Idol talent competition, will be held Feb. 26 and March 4, 11, 18 and 30 in the Kean Theatre, 5847 Meridian Road.
Amateur singers of all ages are eligible to perform. Registration is $25. Tickets are $10. Proceeds benefit St. Barnabas Free Care Fund.
Call 724-443-0800, ext. 5310 or go to www.keantheatre.com.
First Published January 26, 2012 12:00 am
