Corner at Willowdale prelim plat proposes 13 townhouses; applicant seeks lighting modification and anticipates specimen tree removals

Luke Zeller of Harris American Associates presented a combined preliminary plat and final site plan for the Corner at Willowdale, proposing 13 fee‑simple townhouse lots accessed from Willowdale with a single driveway aligned across from the Elks Club.

What was proposed

The application includes 13 fee‑simple townhouse lots, an open‑space parcel containing a playground, stormwater management areas, and connections for sewer, water and storm drain onto Shookstown Road. The applicant requested a lighting modification to accommodate 12‑foot light poles along the access drive and rear of units; the lighting model showed minor spillage to adjacent properties. The plan also included a preliminary forest conservation plan covering this site and the adjacent parcel; staff and the applicant counted 15 specimen trees…