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Planning panel recommends conditional approval for two‑lot subdivision; commercial lot‑size modification may be required
Summary
Owner Alquin Heinnickel received a recommendation for preliminary approval to split parcel 57-16-00-0-013 into two lots, subject to plan-note additions specifying setbacks and minimum lot sizes and a written request if a commercial minimum-lot-size modification is later sought.
The Salem Township Planning Commission on Nov. 6 reviewed a proposed two‑lot subdivision for tax parcel 57-16-00-0-013, presented by owner Alquin Heinnickel and surveyor Ryan Jones.
Commissioners required the plan notes be amended to show a 30‑foot front building-line setback; minimum lot sizes of 2.0 acres for commercial uses and 1.0 acre (with minimum 125‑foot frontage) for residential uses; and a clear statement describing the intended purpose of the land division. The commission also instructed that if the owner later seeks a modification to reduce the commercial minimum lot size, that modification request be submitted in writing and, if granted, a note reflecting the Board of Supervisors’ approval must appear on the plan.
Commission Chair Connie Mattei noted the ordinance does not impose a commercial frontage requirement but confirmed required setbacks and side/rear dimensions for the existing veterinary clinic. The commission agreed to provide the applicant a time‑waiver so the township is not held to the 90‑day action deadline while details are finalized.
Paul Holleran moved and Connie Mattei seconded a recommendation to approve the preliminary plan subject to the stated conditions; both voted in favor.
