LOVES A site plan was submitted to the Village of Delta for a new Loves Travel Stop The proposed location for the new store is on the corner of County Road H and State Route 109
By: Jacob Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
jacob@thevillagereporter.com
The Village of Delta may soon see some changes taking place around town. Village administrators are currently discussing the possible inception of two new housing developments.
At the same time, Love’s Travel Stops is looking to come into the area at State Route 109 and County Road H.
First, the new housing developments are being looked at for the Northern part of town. The first location being looked at is in the area of Taylor Street (County Road 7) and County Road H.
This area should bring in approximately 120-130 new homes, with the new homes matching the surrounding development.
The other proposed area of development is off of Adrian Street, with this area looking to be set up more for estate lots. This should yield approximately 25 homes, with each home having a one-acre lot.
Village Administrator Andy Glenn explained that one of the biggest reasons for this development has been the giant need for housing in the county.
He further explained that Fulton County has been in a housing shortage and that a county-wide committee has been put together to look at bringing more housing into the county.
The possible breaking ground of two new housing communities in Delta will help to combat this issue and will also bring in new students for Pike-Delta-York schools. Mr. Glenn explained that this would increase tax dollars for both the school and the village.
There is also hope that these new houses will help revitalize the Main Street area by bringing in new businesses, either in existing empty buildings or in new ones. This project is not yet confirmed and is still under review by council.
As for the County Road H and State Route 109 area, it has been confirmed by the Village of Delta and Love’s Travel Stops of a new possible site in the area. Site plans show the store itself, along with a restaurant area, dog park, small overnight RV stations, and future possible EV charging stations.
The Delta Planning Commission is currently next up to go through the plans and decide on a conditional use approval for the site.
Administrator Glenn explained that this will generate a lot of additional income for the village and will also allow for infrastructure improvements without having to use general fund dollars.