‘Scenic Valley’ Gets Green Light In North Strabane

After nearly a year, North Strabane Township Supervisors granted conditional use approval to the Scenic Valley Development. The 74 townhouse plan replaces a 4 story senior care facility that was originally proposed by Presbyterian Senior Care. Disapproval of the plan by neighboring communities triggered the abandonment of the project by Presbyterian Senior Care and brought about the new residential idea. Terry Bowe of Laurel Communities, developer of Scenic Valley, agreed to two additional conditions required by the supervisors. Scenic Valley will undergo additional geotechnical testing to assure that any slopes that are 3:1 or greater in slope ratio will maintain their integrity. Also required will be a $1000 per unit traffic impact fee. That fee will be designated to improve and maintain McDowell Lane. Supervisors and residents agree that even though it was a lengthy process, Laurel Communities worked very hard to maintain their status as “Good Neighbors”