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Planning commission recommends Homes at Forks Habitat for Humanity land‑development plan
Summary
The Forks Township Planning Commission on April 9 recommended the Board of Supervisors approve a Habitat for Humanity Preliminary/Final Land Development plan for three parcels on Kesslersville Road after the applicant confirmed traffic, school‑bus and signage details and agreed to address review comments.
The Forks Township Planning Commission on April 9 recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve the Homes at Forks (Habitat for Humanity/Northampton County) Preliminary/Final Land Development plan for 3408, 3502 and 3506 Kesslersville Road.
Keith Lawler, P.E., of Keystone Consulting Engineers told the commission the applicant received conditional‑use approval from the Board of Supervisors on April 2 and will comply with the Gilmore & Associates review letter dated March 4, 2026. Lawler confirmed a proposed traffic signal at the intersection of Glen Reibman Way and Kesslersville Road and said the school district prefers a bus stop pad along Kesslersville Road rather than an internal stop. He also said the applicant will post signage to implement Public Works’ recommendation for on‑street parking on one side of the road and no parking at radiuses.
The commission discussed lighting and the project’s consistency with neighboring properties; the applicant said the originally proposed lighting style will be retained. After discussion, Commissioner Tim Danahey made a motion recommending approval to the Board of Supervisors; Ian Heck seconded and the motion carried 4‑0‑0.
The recommendation now goes to the Board of Supervisors for final action. The applicant will be required to address items in the Gilmore & Associates review letter during the land development approval process.
