More construction planned at SCC golf course

By Susan L. Serbin Correspondent

The Springfield Planning Commission met in a special summer session to see the application of a new project at Springfield Country Club complex. Somewhat reminiscent of the process for the Marriott Courtyard, the principals like to get moving as soon as ready. Planners accommodated the request for the meeting and recommended approval after an hour of the presentation.

Referred to as the hotel spa, the new structure will provide needed storage, office space, a spa and several bridal suites.

The hotel has been a great success, and the township is very happy with it, said Solicitor Jim Byrne.

Byrne appeared on behalf of the township which has granted a land lease for the Marriott. This property is included in that agreement. Pat Burns manages the township-owned country club banquet facility and, in cooperation with Marriott, owns and operates the hotel. Burns is the applicant for this project as well.

The golf course and banquet facility in particular have storage needs which have substantially outgrown the existing out buildings. A garage and shed are run down, outdated, deteriorating and have nowhere near modern standards, Byrne noted. However the necessary utilities and infrastructure are on site for use. Once the old buildings are demolished, the new structure will have a footprint only slightly larger.

As with the country club and Marriott, the project has no taxpayer expense, Byrne stressed.

The lowest level for storage will be visible only from the golf course side. The top levels will be approximately the same elevation as the Taylor-Evans House, a historic home on the property. The second level will feature a spa under the same management as the Joseph Anthony Salon and Spa in Glen Mills. The upper floor will have several suites, which are particularly suited but not limited to wedding parties, said Burns.

The new building will be linked to the Marriott by a covered walkway and designed to appear as a seamless addition to the overall complex.

The applicant and township are aware of restrictions relevant to any changes at the Taylor-Evans House, the oldest portion of which dates back to the late 1600s, and has had numerous additions and adjustments in the ensuring centuries. If the decision is made to refresh the paint and better coordinate it with newer building, colors will be discussed with the appropriate organizations.

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More construction planned at SCC golf course