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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 Florence Jean Artman and Sara Starrett that would create a new buildable Lot 1 and a Residual Lot 2 from parcels currently split between Murrysville and Salem Township, and recommended approval subject to specified plan edits, utility permits and municipal approvals.
The Salem Township Planning Commission on Sept. 4 reviewed and recommended approval, subject to conditions, for a reinstated subdivision application by Florence Jean Artman and Sara Starrett that would reorganize three tax parcels partly in the Municipality of Murrysville and partly in Salem Township into two lots: a new buildable Lot 1 (4.83 acres) and Residual Lot 2 (8.10 acres).
Surveyor Eugene Heald and property owner Sara Starrett appeared before the commission. The plan had been tabled earlier in 2024 and was reinstated; the commission noted prior review history, including a prior recommendation on Aug. 7 and administrative rejections and returns to the commission due to plan issues.
Required amendments: The commission ordered several textual and labeling changes to the plan: rename areas labeled "Remaining Lot B" to "Residual Lot 2"; amend the statement of purpose to reference the three tax map parcel numbers and the two-lot result; remove or amend language in the Owners' Certificate that purports to dedicate streets/alleys not previously dedicated; revise Note 9 to create and reserve private permanent easements providing ingress/egress to State Route 66 and to the existing home on Residual Lot 2; replace all "PID" references with "Tax Map Parcel No."; and display pre- and post-subdivision acreage clearly on the plan (existing property 12.93 acres; Lot 1 = 4.83 acres; Residual Lot 2 = 8.10 acres).
The commission also required submission of a Sewage Planning Module for Lot 1 and indicated Township, SEO and DEP approvals are required. The commission said approval by the Municipality of Murrysville is also needed before the plan can proceed.
Action taken: On a motion by Paul Holleran, seconded by Connie Mattei, the commission recommended approval subject to the enumerated conditions; both members voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
Next steps: Applicant must submit revised plan materials, the Sewage Planning Module, and secure approvals from Murrysville and relevant agencies before any final recording or action.
