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Proposed CNG fueling station and transfer center at 19824 Cochranton Road prompts review of land-development rules
Summary
Tri County Industriesplans for a combined CNG fueling station, waste transfer station and convenience center at 19824 Cochranton Road were discussed; company representatives were absent and the commission asked staff to prepare land-development regulation changes and more information for the July 30 meeting.
The West Mead Township Planning Commission discussed plans for a combined compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station, waste transfer station and convenience center proposed by Tri County Industries for 19824 Cochranton Road at its June 25 meeting, though the companyRepresentative were not present.
Commissioners noted David Smith and Roger Gildea of Tri County Industries were unable to attend; the firm has told the commission it expects to present final land-development plans at the commissions July 30, 2026 meeting. Commissioner Steve Halmi gave a brief overview of the CNG fueling-station element and said the developer is pursuing Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Transfer Station and Convenience Center permit approval at the same time it seeks township land-development approval.
Recording Secretary Jill Dunlap said adjoining property owners have been asking about the proposal and she is notifying residents and will announce public meetings when detailed plans are available. "I explain the process and will provide information when it is available," Dunlap said.
The discussion moved into broader land-development procedures after Dunlap raised a recent example in which commercial construction began before permits were obtained. Dunlap outlined the regulatory frameworks she considers when reviewing projects, citing federal and state requirements, the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, stormwater and floodplain regulations, and building-code obligations. Commissioner Jim Bucci said projects that start without approvals can put staff and the township "in a bad spot."
Dunlap also said she has discussed possible changes to make the townships land-development regulations more user-friendly for smaller projects. Commissioner John Hilson asked Dunlap to compile a list of proposed items and clarifications for discussion at the next meeting.
No formal actions or votes were taken at the June 25 meeting because a quorum was not present. Tri County Industriesfinal plans and any permit updates are expected to be presented at the July 30, 2026 meeting.
