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Marcus Hook Borough Comprehensive Plan Task Force in the Preparation of This Document COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MARCUS HOOK BOROUGH Delaware County, Pennsylvania 2002 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE BOROUGH OF MARCUS HOOK OCTOBER 7, 2002 Prepared for the citizens of the Borough of Marcus Hook by the Delaware County Planning Department This project was financed in part with funding from the Community Development Block Grant Program under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, P.L. 93-383 (as amended). Printed on Recycled Paper The logo was approved by Borough Council on February 3, 1992. It was designed to represent the overall character, culture, and history of Marcus Hook and incorporates the Borough’s motto “The Cornerstone of Pennsylvania.” The diamond shape represents the quality in the Borough. The Municipal Building façade was chosen as a unique Marcus Hook landmark. The people in front of it represent the diverse community support and the public/private partnerships which have contributed to the vitality of the Borough. The sunburst at the top shows the bright and promising future ahead. Wrapping the two sides are sycamore trees which are native to the Borough and reflect the new growth, attention to the environment, and concern for the beautification of the community. The straight and wavy stars and stripes lend a patriotic feel. The waves represent Marcus Hook’s proud beginning as a waterfront settlement. The five stars refer to the five star quality of life as well as the five war memorials throughout the Borough. BOROUGH OF MARCUS HOOK COUNCIL Albert Argentine, President Mervin Boyer, Vice President Jack Frieze Anthony Gallo Bernard W. Gallo Arthur Sutherland Joan Sylvester MAYOR George A. McClure, Mayor BOROUGH OFFICIALS Bruce A. Dorbian, Manager Charles J. Catania, P.E., Engineer Louis G. Stesis, Solicitor Bernard Gallo, Code Enforcement Officer PLANNING COMMISSION Roland Faries, Chairman James Muzyk, Vice Chairman William Dooley Robert Kersey Rebecca Stier ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Delaware County Planning Department greatly appreciates the assistance given by the Marcus Hook Borough Comprehensive Plan Task Force in the preparation of this document. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TASK FORCE Roland Faries, Planning Commission Chairman Ronald Beachboard, Zoning Hearing Board William Dooley, Planning Commission Anthony Gallo, Council Bernard Gallo, Council Robert Kersey, Planning Commission James Muzyk, Planning Commission Rebecca Stier, Planning Commission Bruce A. Dorbian, Borough Manager The Delaware County Planning Department also thanks all of the other Borough officials and residents who rendered their assistance through surveys and participation during meetings held for the preparation of this comprehensive plan. DELAWARE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT John E. Pickett, AICP, Director Lois B. Saunders, Deputy Director George Kobryn, Project Manager Michael S. Elabarger, Senior Planner Beverlee Barnes, Manager Dannielle Bucci, Project Intern* David Collins, AICP, Housing Program Manager Doris K. Cusano, Contract/Systems Manager Julie Del Muto, GIS Coordinator Michael Farrell, Senior Transportation Planner* Devin Gargan, GIS Analyst* H. Marian Goodchild, Senior Program Specialist Susan Hauser, Manager Karen Holm, Manager Brent McIvor, Project Intern* Janice Richardson, Administrator Thomas Shaffer, Manager Kathleen Wandersee, Senior Planner E. Jennifer Wesson, Senior Planner* * former staff members BOROUGH OF MARCUS HOOK DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTION NO. _____ WHEREAS, the Borough of Marcus Hook deemed it in the best interest of the Borough to update the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, a Comprehensive Plan, including maps, charts, and text, has been prepared by the Delaware County Planning Department, working with a task force of elected and appointed officials and citizens of the Borough, indicating recommendations for the future development of the Borough; and WHEREAS, a public meeting of the Planning Commission was held on July 18, 2002 and a public hearing was held on September 5, 2002, pursuant to public notice, and no substantial revisions in the proposed Comprehensive Plan resulted therefrom. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Marcus Hook Borough Council does hereby approve and adopt the Comprehensive Plan for the Borough of Marcus Hook dated October 07, 2002, and that this plan shall henceforth constitute the Comprehensive Plan of the Borough of Marcus Hook under and in accordance with Article III of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247 of 1968, as amended. RESOLVED this 7th day of October, 2002. COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MARCUS HOOK By: _____________________________ Albert Argentine President of Council Attest: __________________________ Bruce A. Dorbian Borough Manager _____________________________ George A. McClure Mayor TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION Nature of the Comprehensive Plan ................................................. 1-1 Planning Process ............................................................................. 1-1 Plan Updating and Implementation ................................................ 1-2 Borough’s Proactive Approach....................................................... 1-2 Regional Setting.............................................................................. 1-3 Plan Organization............................................................................ 1-3 2 VISION STATEMENT, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES Vision Statement............................................................................. 2-1 Goals, Objectives, and Policies....................................................... 2-2 How to Use this Chapter and Plan .................................................. 2-3 Historic Preservation Goal.............................................................. 2-3 Environmental Goal........................................................................ 2-4 Housing Goal .................................................................................. 2-5 Transportation Goal ........................................................................ 2-7 Community Facilities Goal............................................................. 2-8 Parks, Recreation, and Greenways Goal......................................... 2-10 Residential Land Use Goal ............................................................. 2-11 Nonresidential Land Use Goal........................................................ 2-12 Livable Community Goal ............................................................... 2-13 3 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Introduction..................................................................................... 3-1 Historic Overview........................................................................... 3-1 Historic Contexts ............................................................................ 3-2 Waterfront Context................................................................... 3-3 Industrial Context...................................................................... 3-3 Residential Context................................................................... 3-4 Commercial Context................................................................. 3-6 Historic Resources Survey of 1981................................................. 3-6 Updating the Survey ................................................................. 3-9 Viscose Village ............................................................................... 3-10 Recommendations..................................................................... 3-10 4 ENVIRONMENT Introduction..................................................................................... 4-1 Natural Features.............................................................................. 4-1 Soils and Topography ............................................................... 4-1 Wetlands ................................................................................... 4-1 i TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) CHAPTER PAGE Floodplains................................................................................ 4-2 Environmental Issues...................................................................... 4-5 Air Quality................................................................................ 4-5 Water Quality............................................................................ 4-7 Stormwater Management.......................................................... 4-9 Brownfields............................................................................... 4-11 Solid Waste Management and Recycling ................................. 4-13 Environmental Programs ................................................................ 4-14 Delaware River Coastal Zone ................................................... 4-14 Environmental Advisory Councils............................................ 4-15 5 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS Introduction..................................................................................... 5-1 Census 2000 Data ........................................................................... 5-1 Population Trends..................................................................... 5-1 Population Estimates and Forecasts.......................................... 5-1 Age Distribution........................................................................ 5-2 Racial Composition................................................................... 5-4 Housing Occupancy.................................................................. 5-5 Household
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