Penn Township

The board meeting included special recognition for the Penn-Trafford School District Lady Warrior Softball Team. Key discussion topics included an update on the comprehensive plan regarding infrastructure and economic development. Residents provided extensive public comment detailing severe flooding and stormwater management issues in various neighborhoods, as well as concerns regarding blighted and distressed properties. The board engaged in a detailed discussion regarding the potential turn back of Hyland Road to township jurisdiction and authorized negotiations for funding. Action items included approval of the Blackthorne Estates Planned Residential Development PRD #4 rephasing modification and a sequestered fund account agreement for R.A. Construction, LLC.

The commission reviewed and granted preliminary and final approval for the Bertoni & Wagner Lot Line Revision minor subdivision. Furthermore, the commission reviewed and granted preliminary and final approval for the Traditions of America major residential subdivision development, subject to several conditions, including the procurement of required permits, stormwater management compliance, and sewer service approvals.

The public hearing focused on a request for conditional use approval from Round Top Acres, LLC for the development of an age-restricted community with recreational and social amenities. The hearing included presentations by the applicant regarding the proposed project, which is located in the Rural Resource zoning district. Discussions covered buffer zones, infrastructure, price ranges, development timelines, housing models, clubhouse activities, age restriction enforcement, swimming pools, and the adoption of road mileage by the Township. Solicitor Michael Korns was appointed as the hearing officer for the proceedings.

The public hearing focused on the requested final approval of the Blackthorne Estates PRD Phase VI-A, consisting of 23 single-family lots and 5 carriage home lots totaling 10 dwelling units. The session included the formal appointment of a hearing officer, a review of procedures compliant with the Municipalities Planning Code, the submission of various exhibits into the record, and the taking of testimony regarding the proposed development.

The board voted on a pending variance request for Jonathan and Shannon Blanciak, which was granted. Additionally, the board conducted a hearing regarding a variance request from Theodore Meyer to allow for a group home at a property zoned for mixed-density residential use.