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Commission discusses Harker subdivision waiver possibility; denies stormwater waiver for Metz Builders
Summary
Under other business, the Planning Commission discussed a potential waiver to allow a fifth lot using a private shared drive on the Harker property and advised Metz Builders that on-lot stormwater plans are required for homes in the referenced development, so a waiver would not be possible.
During "other business" on Oct. 7, the Blair Township Planning Commission reviewed two preliminary items: a Harker Subdivision sketch plan and a permit application from Metz Builders.
Township engineer Eric Banks said a preliminary sketch proposes subdividing a parcel on Harker Farm Lane that would create a fifth lot served by an abandoned township road/private shared drive. That would exceed the township ordinance limit of no more than four properties using a shared driveway; Banks said the owners would likely request a waiver and that he "has no exception to entertaining the possibility of a waiver being granted." The commission took no formal action on the sketch.
Metz Builders initially applied for a permit for a new home on Pete’s Way indicating earth disturbance greater than 35,000 square feet, which would require a stormwater-management plan. The builder resubmitted a pared application for just the house; staff and Recording Secretary Kami Bilek said all homes in that development require an on-lot stormwater plan regardless of house size, so a waiver would not be possible. Bilek said she would notify the builder and the PMCA that a permit cannot be provided until the stormwater plan is submitted and approved.
No formal actions were taken on these items; they were recorded for staff follow-up and potential future waiver requests.
