tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post8735330891606875404..comments2024-03-16T01:56:24.630-04:00Comments on Information about Media that you won't get anywhere else.....: Media in Two Minutes - Go Eaglestedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08088699511848507525noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-78272414462405268382014-01-10T04:15:11.745-05:002014-01-10T04:15:11.745-05:00Float a bond!Float a bond!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-36312455670216373962014-01-08T08:14:34.041-05:002014-01-08T08:14:34.041-05:00One cannot ignore the fact that this intersection ...One cannot ignore the fact that this intersection as it stands now, is already a traffic cluster f***. The proper thing to do is agree on an equitable 50/50 split between MRE and the borough so that the entire intersection can be re-constructed in a fashion that supports future growth. Do it quickly, as we need cheap gas because that Sunoco on the pike is basically raping your wallet with its Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-57939994851057314632014-01-07T19:47:19.844-05:002014-01-07T19:47:19.844-05:00The whole Wawa plan at this site is nonsensical. ...The whole Wawa plan at this site is nonsensical. Rt. 252 and Baltimore Pike will be a parking lot. MRE suing the borough? It should be the other way around. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-21949707526640101942014-01-07T17:19:36.115-05:002014-01-07T17:19:36.115-05:00Having reviewed the appeal petition, it is pretty ...Having reviewed the appeal petition, it is pretty weak. For all of the bluster shown at the Borough Council meetings, it hinges on just two claims-- one of which relies on an overly literal application of the Municipalities Planning Code.<br /><br />Condition 33 involves the potential for costs to be allocated to the developer related to traffic impact in the immediate vicinity of the developed Esquirenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-30818476695094706902014-01-03T12:12:57.087-05:002014-01-03T12:12:57.087-05:00Can anyone point me to a super Wawa in the region ...Can anyone point me to a super Wawa in the region that has traffic problems? I know of a handful of them and have have had an issue... one I know of in Sharon Hill actually improved traffic flow at the intersection. Does Wawa have a reputation of creating new developments with huge traffic problems that I am not aware of?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-44895242551365178302014-01-01T09:26:25.978-05:002014-01-01T09:26:25.978-05:00I'll try this again, just in case it was my mi...I'll try this again, just in case it was my mistake the post didn't get through the first time. I'd hate to think that many fact-based posts are being moderated into oblivion.<br /><br />Of course, Media isn't being sued. This is a planning appeal. You can view the court document here: http://tinyurl.com/mkysrrn<br /><br />As you can see, Media is basically telling Wawa "If Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-47451306039663639702014-01-01T02:45:46.212-05:002014-01-01T02:45:46.212-05:00Koch Brothers ? MediaMike, seek help, you're l...Koch Brothers ? MediaMike, seek help, you're losing it... Again. Also, seek better Democratic talking points, son.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-79661811185264262842013-12-31T18:16:36.554-05:002013-12-31T18:16:36.554-05:00Theeeere you go again, Media Mike. It always come...Theeeere you go again, Media Mike. It always comes back to the lying liars and the lies they tell. Get a grip on Conservative Fantasy, man! You know that's what makes the world go 'round!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-32216635097577685812013-12-31T15:30:10.016-05:002013-12-31T15:30:10.016-05:00Tedman and others misinformed, I wish you would wa...Tedman and others misinformed, I wish you would watch the videos of council meetings. Your misinformation is apparent or you are blatantly pushing inaccurate information- perhpas a bin in the supermarket checkout line along with PR rags is a better format for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-5425220422459089122013-12-31T14:51:20.953-05:002013-12-31T14:51:20.953-05:00@Anon 9:59 AM:
Is there any chance that traffic c...@Anon 9:59 AM:<br /><br />Is there any chance that traffic consultant retained by the builder or Wawa is feeling pressure to return a report favorable to their client? Is it possible that consulting firm builds their professional reputation on producing reports that are favorable to the wishes of their clients? There are entire industries of folks who only exist to create business favorable Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-44696355805616666652013-12-31T14:40:06.641-05:002013-12-31T14:40:06.641-05:00@anon 12:11 PM: Asking a builder for money for an ...@anon 12:11 PM: Asking a builder for money for an infrastructure improvement directly related to the building project in not "pay to play" or anything close to it. Your attempt to equate a vital road improvement directly necessitated by a building project to a bribe is rhetorically incorrect. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-4592713829340416842013-12-31T12:11:36.482-05:002013-12-31T12:11:36.482-05:00MediaMike .... asking a builder for money......is ...MediaMike .... asking a builder for money......is not out of line huh? Then how about asking the builder for say a car or money for a club membership or money for a vacation. This reeks of PAY TO PLAY politics but one guesses that is what this council is used to. See Friends of Glenn providence Park's website for example. Shameful what a few yahoo's have done to this town. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-76570238966777985382013-12-31T09:59:18.871-05:002013-12-31T09:59:18.871-05:00And what are your qualifications to make your stat...And what are your qualifications to make your statement. A "traffic consultant" is a trained professional whose reputation and hope of future employment is on the line if he's caught BSing. REAL research can often defy intuition, so "I reject your reality and substitute my own," is a fools argument. What specific data points can you contradict? do you have data that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-55159863105503447542013-12-31T09:08:45.300-05:002013-12-31T09:08:45.300-05:00Get your numbers right, 8:53 AM. 8 + 6= 14. Not ...Get your numbers right, 8:53 AM. 8 + 6= 14. Not 16. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-39858772427286501192013-12-31T08:57:09.543-05:002013-12-31T08:57:09.543-05:00Wawa's traffic consultant said Wawa/Gas would ...Wawa's traffic consultant said Wawa/Gas would not draw additional traffic to intersection or add to congestion. This must be in some alternative universe of marketing and physics. Somebody needs be asked what will happen when hundreds of cars take every numbered street through Media to avoid the intersection. Borough Council has been correct in their step by step approach.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-66158507762613656212013-12-31T08:53:28.111-05:002013-12-31T08:53:28.111-05:00Same thing was probably said about the house you l...Same thing was probably said about the house you live in, the market you visit and the bldg you go to work in. There are 8 pumps already there. Not to mention the 6 or so pumps that occupied what is now Starbucks and the gold store.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-64791401694599479302013-12-31T08:45:08.222-05:002013-12-31T08:45:08.222-05:00No sane person would approve a 16 gas pump/ Wawa a...No sane person would approve a 16 gas pump/ Wawa at that site. MRE has the right to develop their land, but NOT THE RIGHT TO OVERDEVELOP IT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-53352371393246204842013-12-31T07:09:18.209-05:002013-12-31T07:09:18.209-05:00Well, Anon 2:23 PM, I'd take a vacant lot tha...Well, Anon 2:23 PM, I'd take a vacant lot that folks could spruce up with some tree plantings via guerilla gardening over turning 252 into a parking lot and the Borough's side streets into drag racing strips because Wawa won't support the needed roadway improvements necessary for a smooth integration of their business into the existing infrastructure. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-28084765794866018252013-12-30T14:23:29.961-05:002013-12-30T14:23:29.961-05:00Or, it can sit as a vacant grass field for another...Or, it can sit as a vacant grass field for another decade. No biggie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-14499184005237379492013-12-30T09:59:54.220-05:002013-12-30T09:59:54.220-05:00The State of Pennsylvania also has standards for n...The State of Pennsylvania also has standards for new developments, so that the roads are adequate for the development. MRE suing the Media Borough. Ridiculous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-76664725139781531632013-12-30T00:28:41.970-05:002013-12-30T00:28:41.970-05:00Lawsuits are just part of doing business. Tedman ...Lawsuits are just part of doing business. Tedman has a flair for blowing somewhat normal activities way out of proportion. Like he wouldn't do the same thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-47008158895069805842013-12-29T21:05:21.553-05:002013-12-29T21:05:21.553-05:00Sounds like Council is taking a methodical approac...Sounds like Council is taking a methodical approach which is fully explained at each public meeting. Perhaps if you attended, Tedman, you could report facts rather than speculate and raise false alarms.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-7157740676237885032013-12-29T18:46:10.148-05:002013-12-29T18:46:10.148-05:00I think it's fair to ask a developer to perfor...I think it's fair to ask a developer to perform upgrades to prevent new problems from forming.This intersection is already a problem. I don't think it's fair to say no one may develop in the area unless they pay to fix the intersection first.<br /><br />Also the developer had an expert say their design would address new issues. So was there a professional study with contradictory Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-4572579309616571662013-12-29T17:23:46.769-05:002013-12-29T17:23:46.769-05:00What's President Hall's excuse this time? ...What's President Hall's excuse this time? The weather? He's already used the calendar. Step down, fool!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-13788259154440762932013-12-29T16:16:58.933-05:002013-12-29T16:16:58.933-05:00Shocking, Tedman. Word is going around that Media...Shocking, Tedman. Word is going around that Media Borough (the taxpayers) is a gold mine for lawyers on the make. The sharks smell blood in the water.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com