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Supervisors give conditional approval to denser Miranda Place plan on Mark Drive
Summary
Salem Township supervisors conditionally approved Cherry Hills LP's request to increase Miranda Place from 24 duplex units to a 31-unit townhome development, subject to updated stormwater plans, sanitary tap approvals, traffic-calming measures and recordable revised plans.
The Salem Township Board of Supervisors granted conditional approval to Cherry Hills LP (successor to Mark Drive LLC) to increase density on the Miranda Place site from a previously approved 24-unit duplex layout to a proposed 31-unit townhome development.
Solicitor Atty. Falatovich explained the sequence: the 2021 approval was for a 24-unit duplex-style development granted subject to stormwater (SWM) and NPDES approvals, sewer tap approvals and township engineer review for access. Cherry Hills asked to increase density to 31 units; the board's approval is conditioned on the developer meeting specific engineering and permitting requirements.
Township Engineer Doug Regola recommended updated Plan components including PCSM, E&S and profiles, a revised impervious-area comparison to previous designs, and any necessary narrative revisions. Regola also recommended township and FTMSA/DEP approval for any additional sanitary sewer taps so the number of approved taps matches the proposed 31 units. Engineer comments further recommended installing traffic-calming devices on Mark Drive (stop signs or advance-warning signage) to ensure safe site access; the applicant must provide final, recordable plans and required HOA or deed-restriction language before final sign-off.
Atty. Falatovich summarized the current request: "The only thing being requested at this time was an increase in density." The board approved the motion (moved by Ken Trumbetta; seconded by Kerry Jobe) subject to the listed conditions and returning the revised plan to the Planning Commission for final consideration.
