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Leacock Planning Commission grants conditional approval for two subdivision plans
Summary
At its Jan. 27 meeting, the Leacock Township Planning Commission granted conditional approval for a Colonial Road subdivision (Plan #23007) and a North Harvest Road subdivision (Plan #30-287-25-D), approved a sewer planning module, and recorded several deferrals and a modification tied to engineering comments.
The Leacock Township Planning Commission on Jan. 27 granted conditional approval for two final subdivision plans and approved a sewer planning module, subject to specified deferrals and a modification recommended in Hanover Engineering's comment letters.
Kevin Varner of Diehm and Sons presented Plan #23007 for Alvin F. King at 139‑C Colonial Road, proposing to subdivide one lot for a future retirement home with a shared driveway. Varner asked the Commission to defer cartway width improvements under §265.23.D.I and §265.23.L because similar improvements are not present in the rural area; to allow survey monuments to be rebar pins rather than concrete under §265.28.C; and to defer stormwater management for Lot #1 under §265.29 because that lot is not proposed for immediate development. Ms. Jennifer Prunoske reported that the Zoning Hearing Board previously approved a subdivision related to the existing business at the location. Mr. Hurst moved to grant conditional approval per the Hanover Engineering comment letter dated Jan. 14, 2026, with two deferrals and one modification; Mr. Kosko seconded and the motion carried by unanimous consent.
Roger Fry of Fry Surveying presented Plan #30‑287‑25‑D for Christian K. Stoltzfus on North Harvest Road, proposing one lot for a single‑family home and barn. Fry requested deferrals of §265.23.D and §265.23.L for existing street improvements until the Township deems upgrades necessary, and a deferral of access drive width under §265.23.T(2) because the drive will be shared by family members. He also requested a modification of loading ratios for the infiltration bed under §253.15.A(2)(c) and §253.20.C(2)(a)(2); Prunoske said a geologist's report had been received and was satisfactory. Two waivers — §265.23.N(2) (required sight distance) and §253.19.B (riparian buffer easement) — were formally withdrawn. Mr. Stoltzfus moved to grant conditional approval per the Hanover Engineering comment letter dated Jan. 22, 2026; Mr. Kosko seconded and the motion carried with unanimous consent.
The Commission separately approved the North Harvest sewer planning module. Mr. Hurst moved to approve the module; Mr. Kosko seconded and the motion carried with unanimous consent.
Next steps for both subdivisions include satisfying Hanover Engineering's remaining comments and any conditions noted in the conditional approvals before final recordation or building permits are issued.
