tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post1669325303386397756..comments2024-03-16T01:56:24.630-04:00Comments on Information about Media that you won't get anywhere else.....: Will Media Borough Require You to Have a Sidewalk? It's in the works.tedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08088699511848507525noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-22959804251055060402014-07-08T13:36:37.994-04:002014-07-08T13:36:37.994-04:00I wonder how the home owners on Centenial feel abo...I wonder how the home owners on Centenial feel about this issue? It would be extremely expensive to put sidewalks in front of some of those homes. Sidewalks are impervious, we should keep the green space we have. If it's not broken don't fix it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-89876762131988319172014-07-07T11:16:21.459-04:002014-07-07T11:16:21.459-04:00Greenway man greenway its all about the greenway o...Greenway man greenway its all about the greenway oh yeah and chickens man chickens man don't forget the chickensAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-61496120910643434982014-07-07T09:55:24.740-04:002014-07-07T09:55:24.740-04:00Since so few homes sell in the borough each year, ...Since so few homes sell in the borough each year, it would take decades to accomplish sidewalk installations if this program is only enforced at point-of-sale. The result would be a patchwork of sidewalks that really wouldn't improve walkability or safety in the borough. This method would actually create an eyesore on most streets. If Media wants to begin enforcing the current sidewalk Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-10802827506234646712014-07-05T16:27:58.961-04:002014-07-05T16:27:58.961-04:00It seems kind of ironic that people that want a gr...It seems kind of ironic that people that want a green way now want more cement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-85192134469752974382014-07-04T09:00:26.395-04:002014-07-04T09:00:26.395-04:00A big reason why Media is thriving and property va...A big reason why Media is thriving and property values are so strong is that it's a uniquely walkable place relative to most suburbs, with great access to regional transit. Any effort to expand the sidewalk network should be welcomed, as this builds on our strengths.. this is the sort of place homebuyers want now, and millenials will want into the future. And for the commenter suggesting thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-34016072247108927512014-07-04T07:54:15.135-04:002014-07-04T07:54:15.135-04:00I assume the borough will be responsible for insta...I assume the borough will be responsible for installing the curbing. Where is that money? Will taxes be raised to fund that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-36277402956949065312014-07-03T18:37:10.394-04:002014-07-03T18:37:10.394-04:00Where I live I don't see how me or my neighbor...Where I live I don't see how me or my neighbor could even put in a sidewalk. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-27066808246074397832014-07-03T17:14:59.754-04:002014-07-03T17:14:59.754-04:00Take another route or teach your children street s...Take another route or teach your children street safety and obedience Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-85392272709101873632014-07-03T15:35:37.439-04:002014-07-03T15:35:37.439-04:00Article IV:
Sidewalk Construction and Maintenance...Article IV: <br />Sidewalk Construction and Maintenance <br />[Adopted 7-17-1980 by Ord. No. 703]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-84507286595373927082014-07-03T15:31:41.915-04:002014-07-03T15:31:41.915-04:00A quick Google search reveals that this has been i...A quick Google search reveals that this has been in the Media Borough code since at least 2008 when it was last amended... which means it's about time they started enforcing it! <br />No sidewalk = No Certificate of Occupancy = no sale. Boom!<br /> <br />253-20 Every owner of real property in the Borough of Media shall keep and maintain the curbs and sidewalks in good repair within any Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-78631840524745650702014-07-03T15:06:01.737-04:002014-07-03T15:06:01.737-04:00I would love for everyone in Media to have a sidew...I would love for everyone in Media to have a sidewalk. I often walk with my two young boys, and am forced to walk on the street for several block, especially on Edgemont Street. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-23857842536400452832014-07-03T12:33:54.789-04:002014-07-03T12:33:54.789-04:00What should we do when Media Boro Council decides ...What should we do when Media Boro Council decides ALL homes must have Solar panels? or all homes must have off street parking? or all homes must have security lights? ect.<br />Where and when will the residents realize they are all losing personal rights little by little.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-64187641548774104422014-07-03T11:15:28.606-04:002014-07-03T11:15:28.606-04:00For crying out loud, this isn't Atco or Deptfo...For crying out loud, this isn't Atco or Deptford; put in a sidewalk already. phillyboynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-17606248796064309962014-07-03T09:29:27.245-04:002014-07-03T09:29:27.245-04:00Unless Media already has a pre-1999, mandatory sid...Unless Media already has a pre-1999, mandatory sidewalk installation ordinance in place the borough will run into a major legal issue if they try to make residents install sidewalks as a condition of re-sale. Sidewalks are not required for residential properties under the PA Uniform Construction Code. Furthermore, the PA Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act would forbid Media from tying Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-10347522444401253932014-07-02T22:56:01.315-04:002014-07-02T22:56:01.315-04:00It's just plain wrong. The Borough snuck this ...It's just plain wrong. The Borough snuck this into the Comprehensive Plan. You'd really have to look for details about how they intended to force individual landowners to pay for it. It doesn't seem right. Most of us have sidewalks that were installed many decades ago, likely as part of a road improvement project. While this requirement seems to comply with State law, I'm bettingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-67663370530085689972014-07-02T15:42:36.126-04:002014-07-02T15:42:36.126-04:00Some streets (like Pennock) do not need sidewalks ...Some streets (like Pennock) do not need sidewalks though -- it's a cul-de-sac with little traffic (both foot or vehicle). It therefore becomes an unnecessary cost, rather than one that would benefit residents of MediaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-20473275484714866462014-07-02T13:18:57.489-04:002014-07-02T13:18:57.489-04:00Can someone be required to relay their brick sidew...Can someone be required to relay their brick sidewalks too, please. I trip on those upturned bricks all of the time. <br /><br />P.S. You mean cost of owning or selling for some - not for others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-73879976361757682782014-07-02T13:06:29.099-04:002014-07-02T13:06:29.099-04:00It's called: the cost of owning (or selling!) ...It's called: the cost of owning (or selling!) a home. As others have said, stop whining and deal with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-10358780417397541322014-07-02T08:14:45.770-04:002014-07-02T08:14:45.770-04:00More side walks? Uh, maybe people should be requir...More side walks? Uh, maybe people should be required to repair their existing side walks first. Hell, people don't even shovel them! My parents live in an inexpensive working class neighborhood and their town has immaculate side walks which are never uneven or cracked, the curbs are never crumbled and everyone shovels in the winter. In their town you will see fresh cement daily. I have neverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-32745044653241676932014-07-02T06:19:09.150-04:002014-07-02T06:19:09.150-04:00I have curbs that have completely deteriorated by...I have curbs that have completely deteriorated by bad design and snow plows ripping them apart. Is the borough going to make me replace these curbs or put in sidewalks? As for Parks Edge Lane the original deal was they all had to park in their driveways so fire and ambulances could respond. As we all can see they park on the street.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-22478222195741765052014-07-01T23:42:50.954-04:002014-07-01T23:42:50.954-04:00There's patches of Edgemont and 5th that could...There's patches of Edgemont and 5th that could definitely use some sidewalk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-51788121583886227702014-07-01T22:21:08.664-04:002014-07-01T22:21:08.664-04:00Where I live in town my neighbors have brick sidew...Where I live in town my neighbors have brick sidewalks that have been there for over a hundred years .. there is nothing wrong with these side walks they look great .... it goes with the charm of Media .. why would any home owner change this ! Get over this!!! Leave the town the way it is ... deal with it !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-21900670527413245672014-07-01T22:19:05.332-04:002014-07-01T22:19:05.332-04:00Are you f'in kidding? Parks Edge exempt? The...Are you f'in kidding? Parks Edge exempt? The collusion is outright repulsive. Wake up people! 2015 is right around the corner, you have the opportunity to oust the three worst offenders on council......and FROGS will rally around all of them. Voice of Reasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06378175508233354285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-45951857794109071682014-07-01T21:31:41.733-04:002014-07-01T21:31:41.733-04:00Brian Hall and the rest of Media Boro Council are ...Brian Hall and the rest of Media Boro Council are the imperial court. Much like our President it seems Council have their own pen and paper and will use them. Damn the serfs and or peasants who voted them into power. But make sure the FROGS on Parks Edge are exempt no side walks needed for them. First no cars are allowed to drive by their special homes now no one is allowed to walk by them eitherCVPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622731447613287471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-57443040182227478932014-07-01T20:50:51.067-04:002014-07-01T20:50:51.067-04:00When you sell homes now you have to repair the bro...When you sell homes now you have to repair the broken ones as a condition of sale, so why not require sidewalks??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com