Rico, Inc. v. Department of Environmental Resources

HARNISH, Chairman,

McDonald’s Corporation intends to develop aparcel of property located at 2425 Route 286 in Plum Borough, Allegheny County as a franchise restaurant. To implement this intent McDonald’s entered into an agreement with Rico, Inc. for the exchange of a parcel of property owned by McDonald’s for the said parcel adjacent to Route 286. This agreement was contingent upon Rico’s obtaining all permits and approvals necessary for the construction of McDonald’s Restaurant on the said parcel located adjacent to Route 286.

Rico, Inc. obtained a building permit for this restaurant on April…