130 Cricket - why does this need to come down?

Appeal No. 4089

Applicant: SW Land Associates, LLC
Property: 130 Cricket Avenue and 24½ School Lane, Ardmore, PA 19003
(Election District #4). R 6A Residence District

The applicant proposes to consolidate the rear portion of 24½ School Lane with 130 Cricket Avenue, demolish the dwelling and accessory building on 130 Cricket Avenue and seeks a special exception under §155-50.2 to build a three-story 37-unit subsidized apartment house (with a minimum of 18 subsidized units) with underground parking.