New projects are planned at the sites of some vacant buildings in Wilkes-Barre Twp.
The building that housed the former Bob Evans restaurant on Schechter Drive will be demolished and a discount tire store will be built in its place, said Wilkes-Barre Twp. Zoning Officer Tom Zedolik.
Zedolik said he spoke with an architect and an engineer representing national tire chain Discount Tire Company about a proposed project to demolish the former restaurant and open a tire store but they have not submitted official plans yet.
Meaghan Moore, a public relations representative for Discount Tire, said Discount Tire is planning a location in Wilkes-Barre Twp. but it is not slated to open until 2023.