Planning commission accepts several lot‑line/subdivision applications with recommended corrections

At its March 4 meeting, the Salem Township Planning Commission accepted multiple lot‑line and subdivision applications as complete and voted to recommend corrections or modifications before supervisor action.

Ross & Steel: The commission accepted the Ross & Steel Lot Line Revision application as complete after receipt of a notarized affidavit authorizing an agent to act on behalf of owner John Steele. Solicitor Ryan Thomas told the commission that, because Joseph Ross is acting for Mr. Steele, Mr. Ross is responsible for providing the comment letter to the owner. The commission requested plan corrections including showing the deed instrument number for Lot 1, marking an existing house as legally nonconforming in the plan language, correcting the spelling of "Porter Run Road," removing Highway Occupancy Permit language (roads are township roads), correcting signature nomenclature, adding signature lines for PC review, and adding a revision number and date. Motions to accept and to recommend approval passed unanimously (yes votes: John Wright, Paul Holleran, Connie Mattei).

Penn Home & Farm: Present were Wes Nicholson (McMillen Engineering) and property owner Tom Spears. The commission accepted the Plan of Lots 2 as complete and recommended that lots 4 and 5 wording be changed from "To be Vacated and Conveyed" to "Vacated and Conveyed" with instrument numbers; that front and side setbacks be shown; that existing sewers and water mains be labeled "public"; that driveway permits be obtained for access onto Mark Drive; and that a revision number and date be added. The commission also authorized execution of Non‑Building Declaration Section D for Parcels 3–5.

Donald Jones: The Donald Jones subdivision was accepted as complete. The commission required deed book volume and tax map references on each lot, areas shown within lot boundaries, septic and public water locations labeled, Owner's Certification for William T. Ahlborn, removal of an advisory sentence from the statement of purpose as directed by the solicitor, and a required SEO site inspection for the proposed Non‑Building Waiver.

Tresco Lot Consolidation: Surveyor Joe Anglim confirmed a deed was recorded Feb. 25 transferring Plant Road to Tresco Paving Corporation. The PC required the recorded deed be provided to the township, labeling of Story Road R/W dimensions, identification of water vault ownership (public/private), and a recorded easement that ensures parcel 57‑04‑00‑0‑005 is not landlocked. A mandatory note and recorded easement language were discussed with the solicitor.

For all of the above items, motions to accept applications as complete and to make recommendations or sign required non‑building declarations passed unanimously. The commission adjourned at 8:28 p.m. and set the next regular meeting for April 1, 2026, if an agenda exists.