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Developers present settlement plan for 904 Ridge Road; board tables action to consult neighbors
Summary
Appellants presented a settlement sketch for 904 Ridge Road on June 17 proposing continued use of existing buildings, contractor and warehousing uses, truck circulation changes and an 800‑gallon‑per‑day holding tank to address sewer constraints; the board tabled the matter to allow neighbor engagement.
Appellants in litigation over a land‑development application for 904 Ridge Road presented a settlement sketch to the West Rockhill Board of Supervisors on June 17. The board heard the presentation but took no action, voting to table the matter to allow further discussion with neighbors.
Jack O'Terry, counsel for the appellant, told the supervisors the presentation was intended to "start a conversation" and that no formal board action was requested that night. Project engineer Jason Smeland (Lenape Valley Engineering) described a plan that would retain the single‑family home and existing repair shop, designate one building as a contractor (G4) use and another for warehousing, and locate parking and service doors away from residential properties.
Smeland said truck traffic would be routed to the rear with a hammerhead turnaround so box trucks need not use the narrow 10‑foot access drive, and outdoor storage would be fenced and confined to the commercial side. On sewer capacity he reported the health department and DEP had reviewed the uses and "we'd be able to comply with the requirements for a holding tank for up to 800 gallons per day," which the team believes would accommodate the proposed uses.
Board action: Supervisor Nelson said he planned to recommend tabling the item to give neighbors time to weigh in; the board moved and voted to table the matter until the next meeting.
Context: The property is in the village commercial zoning district and had previously been denied relief by the zoning hearing board. The settlement plan is intended to resolve the appeal by establishing limited contractor and warehousing uses while mitigating impacts to adjacent residences through buffer, fencing and circulation measures.
Next steps: The appellants said they were "more than willing to meet with the residents"; the board expects neighborhood input before any formal land‑development approvals or sale of the settlement would be considered.
Attribution: direct quotes and technical details come from the appellants' counsel and project engineer as recorded in the meeting transcript.
