Sunday, February 24, 2013
The new Target has delayed a vote on the plan.
The architect and an engineer working on the proposed mixed-use development on the corner of Fort Couch and Washington roads presented a detailed plan to the Upper St. Clair Planning Commission Thursday night. The Siena at St. Clair proposal, located where the Consol Energy headquarters used to be, is comprised of 42 percent non-residential space, 32 percent residential space and 26 percent open space. The non-residential space includes a proposed Whole Foods Market along Washington Road. More than half of the parking spots would be underneath the grocery store. No other tenants were revealed during Thursday's presentation, however, developers showed plans for a drive-through coffee shop. "It's very early on," said engineer Dale Earl. …
Monday, February 18, 2013
Whole Foods, townhomes and more are part of a master plan for the corner of Route 19 and Fort Couch Road.
A master plan for 1800 Washington Rd., the former Consol Energy headquarters site on the corner of Route 19 and Fort Couch Road, has been submitted to Upper St. Clair Township officials for final approval. A Whole Foods Market is planned along Route 19. More than half of the parking would be underground along with all the deliveries and trash processing to minimize noise, according to developer Gerard Cipriani. Townhomes are tucked in the back of the development, closest to Fort Couch Road, according to the submitted drawings. The townhomes would target empty nesters. The third planned structure is a shopping center that would have three types of tenants—retail, restaurant and office—in a two-level structure, which is about the same height…
Friday, November 16, 2012
Here's why it might take three years for a Whole Foods to be built in Upper St. Clair.
Since Patch first reported that Whole Foods signed a lease for a location in Upper St. Clair in the fall of 2015, many readers asked why it would take nearly three years for the natural and organic food store to open. Patch did some digging and this is what we found out. First of all, it typically takes one year to get through the planning process in Upper St. Clair. It takes about six months to get tentative approval from the planning commission and board of commissioners, and another six months for final approval, according to Upper St. Clair Director of Community Development Scott Brilhart. Second, the site plan where Whole Foods will be located must undergo a traffic impact study and also obtain a highway occupancy permit from PennDOT…
Thursday, November 8, 2012
The store is slated to open at the site of the former Consol Energy headquarters in the fall of 2015.
Whole Foods Market is coming to Upper St. Clair. The grocery store, which emphasizes natural and organic products, is planned to open in the fall of 2015 at the site of the former Consol Energy headquarters on the corner of Washington and Fort Couch roads. “We are proud to seek and develop in areas that share a strong commitment and passion for quality natural and organic foods,” stated Scott Allshouse, Whole Foods Market Mid-Atlantic region president. “Opening in South Hills is an excellent opportunity for us to plant solid roots, encourage economic growth, job creation and community engagement. We are looking forward to joining the neighborhood and curating long-lasting relationships and partnerships in South Hills and its surrounding …
