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Resident complaints, subdivision reviews and stormwater permits dominate Huntington Township planning discussion
Summary
A resident reported ongoing runoff and a failing detention pond; township zoning and engineering staff described several pending permits and reviews, including subdivisions, MPDES/NPDS actions and an HOP permit that could delay work until DEP review is complete.
A heated exchange about stormwater and site work took center stage Feb. 13 as a resident detailed years‑long runoff problems and township officials outlined several pending subdivision and permit reviews.
Resident Jesse Rupenay said runoff from neighbors’ property has repeatedly flooded his land since he first complained in 2019. Rupenay told the supervisors he spent about $8,000 on stone and dug a 300‑foot ditch to protect his house. He said chimney movement, which he measured at about 2 inches at the top, is evidence of ongoing damage.
Zoning officer Gus confirmed he inspected the situation, took photographs and reported back to the township secretary/treasurer. Engineer Scott said the township would review whether violations of stormwater management requirements exist and, if so, whether citation is appropriate. Scott recommended directing downspouts away from adjacent houses and said newer construction should have stormwater controls in place.
Township zoning and planning staff reported multiple active permit files. Gus listed recent building permits, including rooftop solar installations, new single‑family dwellings, large agricultural building siding replacements and occupancy permits. He also noted a pending 4‑lot subdivision for 4 J Farm at 1010 Cranberry Road that must go before the planning commission and is awaiting county comments.
Developer representatives and the township engineer discussed the JBI/ED Clearing site and the JDI Group submission. Scott reported recent DEP comments on Greenbrier Road work and said one outstanding item is a PennDOT highway occupancy (HOP) permit. The developer said the conservation district issued a revised permit that reduced the disturbance area and allowed interim sediment‑basin work; however, the developer said an outstanding conservation‑district letter and possible DEP review could delay HOP approval until spring or summer.
Gus also noted a perennial flooding spot on Willow Lane where high water can overflow a small bridge during heavy rain. He said the township will note the site in its FEMA report and does not plan immediate mitigation because it is a longstanding condition.
Separately, the board received notice that E B Clearing’s NPDES/MPDES discharge permit was renewed and that the township was copied on the approval letter. Planning staff said they will continue to track final geotechnical and traffic‑design reviews and will bring subdivision plans to the planning commission once county comments are received.
No enforcement order was issued at the meeting; staff said they would continue investigations and report findings to the board.
