I think the idea of another business on top of one another would create a traffic nightmare which already seems to be a problem in this area

I don't believe another daycare facility in that area is warranted. Is the KinderCare at capacity? And there already is increased traffic there due to TJ's and Chic-fila

Great school - bring it!

Well, perhaps the competition will lower the cost of the kindercare a little :)

The commissioners are on a roll to wipe out all the historic structures in USC after allowing the Mayview barn to be demolished. Bring on the bulldozers! We can show our kids photos on their IPads of what used to exist before we developed every square inch of the township. We wouldn't want to miss out on any additional tax dollars or the chance for more blacktop and commercial sproul and traffic nightmares.

Somewhere in the back of my mind isn't that building associated with Robert Fulton? Not sure we should be demolishing all of our historic structures.

If there wasn't a market for another daycare center, Santo would not risk the investment. Competition is always good for the consumer. More competition means prices go down and/or quality goes up.

The value of the building on the property is a concern only to the current owner. (individual property rights) Unless the township owns the property, what happens to the existing building in nobody's business.

Well the township does have rules in place for what is allowed to happen on properties. Seems to me the current property does not meet the requirements for a daycare facility. It's pretty simple just follow the rules. Don't buy something that doesn't meet the basic requirements and then seek an exemption. USC seems to be letting more and more people have exemptions from the rules in place. Those rules are there to preserve the beauty of our community. USC thru it's board has maintained a high level of expectations and I hope they will continue to do so.

Comments against these kinds of articles are always interesting, and almost always guarantee the same ideas. (1) Some posters feel more qualified to understand the demographics of an area and suitability of the proposed business, (2) Some posters feel more qualified than township planners in developing rules and ordinances that govern the proposed business and traffic patterns. (3) Some posters want nothing to change, and to keep everything that is old.

At least one of the three ideas are found in these threads, and this one is no exception. I think this thread includes all three.

According to the Allegheny County Assessment website, the house was built in 1845. It is clearly old enough to be granted historic landmark status. With that comes grants and federal tax credits to maintain the house.

Someone has to care enough to make the application. Info here: http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/national_register_fundamentals.htm

Unfortunately, a daycare buying the property is likely an easier and more lucrative proposition.

Upper St. Clair and the surrounding townships should be thrilled to have The Goddard School built in their area. With all the horrible things going on with Kinder Care... why not have a school that strives for excellence and truly cares about children.