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Board advances farm‑market plan and two development proposals, authorizes solicitor to prepare resolutions
Summary
The board heard three land‑use presentations — a farm‑and‑café plan at Dean Swamp, a commercial storage yard at 1 Penn Road, and a 36‑unit storage facility on Industrial Parkway — and voted to authorize preliminary/final resolutions for 1 Penn Road and Lot 7 Industrial Parkway while sending the Dean Swamp farm concept to staff for follow‑up.
LIMERICK TOWNSHIP — The Board of Supervisors advanced several land‑use items Tuesday, endorsing resolutions to move two development projects forward while receiving an introductory presentation for a farm‑oriented use on a historic property.
Mike Bersin of Bersin & Associates introduced a conceptual plan for a roughly 6.5‑acre property known as Dean Swamp, presented on behalf of Chris Lucci and his wife. Bersin said the proposal would preserve and restore an historic farmhouse and stabilize a partially collapsed barn, operate a farm‑store to sell produce and add a modest café area to the barn once stabilized. The applicant cited holding tanks for sewage and said the farm would be run as a family operation.
“Some unique events — we would certainly entertain it for sure,” the applicant said when asked about outdoor events; he added he and his wife plan a family‑run café and expect seasonal farming operations.
Board members praised the restoration and asked about parking, screening and historic verification for dates on the farmhouse stone; the applicant said the house may date to 1787 but that records have not confirmed the exact date.
On other land‑use items, the board approved motions to authorize the township solicitor to prepare preliminary and final resolutions for two development projects:
• 1 Penn Road SLP (project 26‑04), a commercial storage yard proposed by Kenneth Bearing and represented by Rob Seeley of LA Green Leaf. Seeley said the project had received zoning variances and planning commission review; applicants requested deferrals for Parkway widening, sidewalks and curbing and waivers for landscaping due to site constraints. The board voted in favor of authorizing solicitor preparation and moving the matter forward.
• Lot 7 Industrial Parkway SLP (project 26‑03), a 36‑unit contractor storage facility presented by John Miranda of Langan Engineering. Miranda said the facility is designed for larger vehicle storage, will be remotely monitored, and will include lease provisions prohibiting on‑site business operations. The planning commission recommended approval with several waivers; the board authorized a resolution for final consideration.
Board discussion on both projects focused on site screening, impervious area calculations and stormwater management. One supervisor asked whether damaged vehicles and oil leaks were anticipated on storage lots; applicants replied that leases and site design would limit hazardous storage and that standard stormwater measures are required.
Motions to authorize solicitor actions were adopted by voice votes during the meeting; staff will return with draft resolutions and required easements for further board consideration.
