As residents living within 500 feet of the proposed construction site at Newtown-Yardley Road and Upper Silver Lake Road, we are deeply concerned about the potential negative impacts on our community. The proposed Chick-fil-A restaurant with drive-thru service is set to replace what was once a TD Bank. This development requires several variances that would disrupt our peaceful neighborhood and environment.

The project demands a rise variance for the inclusion of a drive-thru service; dimensional variances for setbacks, drive aisle width; and permission to use within 300ft. of Newtown-Yardley Road and Newtown Bypass. It also seeks relief to allow additional signage on the property facing the Newtown Bypass.

We fear this development will bring noise, smell pollution, traffic congestion, and block emergency access to several houses due to increased traffic. Moreover, it poses an environmental threat as it is situated right by Silver Lake.

Furthermore, this project threatens to cut through the beloved Newtown Trail—a 3.7-mile trail connecting Tyler State Park with Silver Lake Park—where significant investment has been made over time for its maintenance and improvement.

Please protect our community from unnecessary disruption and potential harm caused by this proposed construction project. Sign this petition today to halt zoning changes allowing Chick-fil-A's construction in our beloved town of Newtown.

In addition to signing this petition, please contact the representatives on the Board of Supervisors. Here are the names and email addresses of Supervisors:

Dennis Fisher (Chair): dennisf@newtownpa.gov
Elen Snyder (Vice Chair): elens@newtownpa.gov
John Mack (Ass't Secretary/Treasurer): johnm@newtownpa.gov
Kyle Davis (Member): kyled@newtownpa.gov
Phil Calabro (Member): philc@newtownpa.gov

Personal Story:
I have been living in Wiltshire Walk since 2020. It's a quiet, sleepy little neighborhood, and we love it here. I grew up in Yardley and have fond memories of Newtown from the days when we'd head over to Goodnoe's for ice cream and sit on the logs watching hot air balloons descend onto the open farm. After living in New Jersey for 8 years, surrounded by retail stores and fast food restaurants that populate Rt 130 in Delran, my family decided to move back to Bucks County. We sought the peace and quiet away from commercial hustle, aiming to return to a quieter area reminiscent of my childhood. I am not against Chick-fil-A as a business. However, I firmly believe that a fast food restaurant known for creating insane traffic backups does not belong in our small residential neighborhood, disrupting the tranquil life we chose to return to. The site, previously a quiet TD Bank, is simply unsuitable for such a high-traffic business.

Please protect our community from unnecessary disruption and potential harm caused by this proposed construction project. Sign this petition today to halt zoning changes allowing Chick-fil-A's construction in our beloved town of Newtown.