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Planning commission recommends conditional approval for Artman–Starrett two‑lot subdivision spanning Salem Township and Murrysville
Summary
The commission reviewed a reinstated subdivision plan for Artman and Starrett that moves parcels across municipal boundaries into a two‑lot configuration; it required text changes, easement language, acreage disclosure and a sewage planning module before final approval and recommended approval subject to conditions.
The Salem Township Planning Commission on Sept. 4 reviewed a reinstated subdivision plan for property owned by Florence Jean Artman and Sara Starrett that currently straddles Salem Township and the Municipality of Murrysville. The commission directed multiple changes to the plan and recommended approval subject to those conditions.
Surveyor Eugene Heald and property owner Sarah Starrett were present. Commissioners said the submission must correct labeling and text, clearly show pre- and post-subdivision acreages, and record required easement language to provide ingress and egress between the lots and State Route 66.
Why this matters: The plan’s purpose is to create a buildable Lot 1 and a Residual Lot 2 from an existing parcel that is partially in two municipalities; the commission’s required changes are intended to clarify municipal boundaries, access and utility/sewage provisions before recording.
Required plan revisions noted in the minutes include changing all references to "Remaining Lot B" to "Residual Lot 2"; amending the statement of purpose to describe the three existing tax map parcels (57-07-00-0-035, 57-07-00-0-036 in Salem Township and 49-16-00-0-099 in Murrysville) and the intent to create a two‑lot subdivision; removing language in the Owners’ Certificate that purports to dedicate streets and alleys; amending note language regarding future acceptance of private roads or systems by the Board of Supervisors; adding private permanent easements over Lot 1 and Residual Lot 2 to provide ingress, egress and regress to State Route 66 and the existing home; replacing any use of "PID" with "Tax Map Parcel No."; and showing the following acreages on the plan: existing property 12.93 acres; Lot 1 = 4.83 acres; Residual Lot 2 = 8.10 acres. The commission also required a Sewage Planning Module for Lot 1 and noted Township SEO and DEP approvals and approval by the Municipality of Murrysville are required.
Procedural outcome: Planning Commission member Paul Holleran moved to recommend approval subject to the listed conditions; Chair Connie Mattei seconded and both commissioners voted in favor. The recommendation is contingent on the applicant providing the requested documentation and on any approvals from external agencies.
Next steps: The applicant must supply the amended plan text, required easement language, sewage planning documentation and secure any necessary intermunicipal approvals before the township proceeds with final action.
