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Board authorizes advertisement of zoning text amendment for R‑14 cluster at 1780 People Road
Summary
The Towamencin Board authorized advertisement of a zoning text amendment to create an R‑14 single‑family cluster use for a proposed WB Homes development at 1780 People Road; the planning commission had discussed and expressed support, while some supervisors urged maintaining larger minimum lot sizes.
The Towamencin Township Board of Supervisors authorized advertisement of a proposed zoning text amendment affecting 1780 People Road at its April 9 meeting. The amendment would create an R‑14 cluster single‑family detached dwelling use and add the use by right in the township’s residential district. WB Homes presented the proposed residential development and the matter had been before the township planning commission on March 3 and April 7.
During discussion Supervisor 5 (unnamed in the transcript) said the planning commission appeared to be focusing on a single parcel (Walton Farm) rather than the broader R‑175 district and urged retaining an initial minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet and removing a density provision. The supervisor said that keeping higher minimum lot sizes could prevent developers from squeezing too many units in and would preserve incentives for open space.
Other board members said they did not want to hold up WB Homes and noted the zoning text could be amended later if needed. The motion to authorize advertisement was moved by Supervisor Snyder and seconded by Supervisor Warner; the board voted in favor on the record in the transcript (voice vote) and the board directed staff to advertise the proposed amendment and schedule a public hearing at a later date.
Why it matters: Advertising the proposed zoning text amendment begins the formal public notice and hearing process. If adopted after public hearing, the change would alter permitted uses and density rules for parts of the residential district and could affect tree preservation, lot sizes and future development patterns in the township.
What’s next: The advertisement will be published and a public hearing date set; the board may incorporate additional changes after public comment or refer the amendment back to the planning commission for further revision.
