CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP — Commercial growth and facility upgrades took center stage Thursday as the Board of Supervisors laid the groundwork for three new businesses and a major local expansion.

During their monthly Agenda Preparation Meeting, the Board scheduled upcoming public hearings for a drive-thru coffee shop, an indoor sports facility, and an auto repair center. Additionally, they advanced plans for a significant expansion of a long-standing township business.

The actions, taken by the Supervisors to advertise and place items on future dockets, set the stage for formal votes later this spring.

Route 19 Corridor Seeks New Businesses

Two potential developments are seeking conditional use approval along the busy Route 19 corridor.

The first is an application for a 770-square-foot drive-thru establishment for "7 Brew" at 20315 Route 19, located in the C-3 zoning district. The proposal sits on approximately 1.16 acres.

Further south, the "North Pointe at Cranberry" development is moving forward with a proposal for a Neighborhood Shopping Center at the intersection of Route 19 and Dutilh Road. The specific request before the Board is for a 7,320-square-foot automobile repair use, intended to house an America’s Tire. The Planning Advisory Commission (PAC) recommended approval for this phase of the project in March.

According to the meeting minutes, the Board will open public hearings for both projects on May 1, 2026. The hearings are scheduled to close following public comment, provided no additional testimony is needed. The Board is then expected to consider these conditional use applications at their Regular Meeting on May 7, 2026, with a decision target date of June 14, 2026.

Indoor Sports Facility Proposed

The Board also scheduled a hearing for a commercial and private recreation facility known as "D-Bat." The proposal calls for a 21,000-square-foot facility at 250 W. Kensinger Drive, Suite 200, within the SP-1 zoning district.

Like the Route 19 projects, the public hearing for D-Bat will open on May 1, 2026. Township staff has recommended the hearing close that same evening, with the Board rendering a decision by the June 14 deadline.

Boylan Funeral Home to Expand

In a move that will alter a local landmark, the Board set consideration dates for the expansion of the Boylan Funeral Home.

The proposal includes two applications: a subdivision to consolidate two lots totaling roughly 2.8 acres at 130 Wisconsin Avenue, and a land development plan to add an approximately 8,700-square-foot addition to the existing building.

The PAC unanimously recommended approval for both the expansion and the lot consolidation in March. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider the adoption of resolutions for both the land development and subdivision at their May 7, 2026 meeting. A final decision is targeted for June 27, 2026.

Community Recognitions and Park Updates

While development dominated the agenda, the Board also took time to focus on community stewardship.

The Supervisors recognized the graduates of the 2026 Community Leadership Institute of Cranberry. This annual program is designed to cultivate future local leaders by educating residents on the inner workings of township government and community services.

Additionally, township staff provided an update on the Cranberry Conservancy and ongoing park improvement initiatives. While the agenda did not specify details of new projects, the update highlighted progress on recent phases of park development and how they align with the community’s long-term vision for open space.

What Happens Next

All items discussed Thursday are slated for further action at the Board of Supervisors' Regular Meeting on May 7, 2026. Residents interested in the commercial developments can attend the public hearings on May 1 to voice their opinions.