We're grateful for that,' said Sophie Berger.īoth Berger and Albright said that they would like to see Kresge reopen the diner. 'That's the best thing (Kresge) ever did. Though weeds, cinder blocks and crates, among other objects, are still present on the former diner's grounds, one Effort resident who lives across the street said Kresge has the community's interests in mind.Īs an example, she cited the fact that Kresge put concrete barriers along the border of the diner's parking lot that prevent motorists from using the diner's parking lot as a shortcut between Route 115 and Gilbert Road. Kresge purchased the property in recent years. The Effort Diner went out of business about five years ago after it was foreclosed upon. Efforts to reach him for comment were unsuccessful. Kresge still has about a week to respond to the summons.

That wouldn't be a problem except that Kresge had not secured a proper permit from the township, Albright said.Ĭhestnuthill has cited Kresge with a summons that spells out the violation. However, Albright said the township zoning officer had reason to believe that the owner, Steve Kresge, was operating several small businesses on the property. Some Effort residents had complained that the collection of materials was unsightly and made the former diner a blight. The property on which the old Effort Diner sits looks more kempt than it had, but Chestnuthill Township says its owner still violated township zoning codes.Ĭhestnuthill Township Manager David Albright said a large container and other miscellaneous objects that had crowded the parking lot of the defunct restaurant on Route 115 have been removed.

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