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Upper Macungie planning commission recommends approval of 82,000‑square‑foot warehouse plan
Summary
The Upper Macungie Township Planning Commission recommended approval of a final land-development plan to consolidate eight parcels and build an approximately 82,000‑square‑foot warehouse on Sh Road, contingent on remaining external approvals and minor plan fixes.
The Upper Macungie Township Planning Commission on a voice vote recommended approval of the final subdivision and land-development plan for docket 2343, a proposal to consolidate eight parcels along Sh Road, Nestleway and Alt Road and build an approximately 82,000‑square‑foot warehouse with associated parking and stormwater management.
Meredith, a township staff member presenting the plan, said the application proposes demolition of existing residential structures and construction of the warehouse, and noted the project already received preliminary plan approval on Feb. 5, 2026. "The proposed development consists of the consolidation of eight parcels ... and the construction of an 82,000‑foot warehouse with associated parking, stormwater management, and other associated site improvements," Meredith said.
Staff and consultants told the commission that most outstanding items are external approvals rather than design changes: the plan has a consistency letter from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, is under technical review by the Lehigh County Conservation District (LCCD), has obtained a sewer "will‑serve," is in system design review, and is under PennDOT review. Staff also noted the carbonate geology report had been submitted and found satisfactory but still requires the geologist's seal and signature.
Commission discussion did not raise substantive design objections; staff characterized remaining comments as drafting and minor cleanup items. A motion to recommend approval was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. The recommendation is conditioned on resolving the engineer's comments dated June 12, 2026 and obtaining required external signoffs before final action by the Board of Supervisors.
Next steps: the developer must complete the minor drafting revisions, obtain the geologist's seal, and secure outstanding external approvals (LCCD sign‑off, PennDOT and system design reviews) before the Board of Supervisors considers final approval.
