Commission keeps Aaron’s Acres subdivision at briefing amid well and septic questions

At the June 8 Manor Township Planning Commission meeting, James Prebich of Site & Design Concepts presented a final minor subdivision plan for Aaron’s Acres Campus LLC at 121 Walnut Hill Road that would split the existing single‑family dwelling onto its own lot while the former church would remain on the adjacent residential parcel.

Prebich listed several modification requests tied to required studies and feasibility reports, including waivers or modifications for on‑lot sewage replacement easements and multiple technical reports (hydrologic, traffic, water and sewer feasibility, wetlands, and historic features). Chairman Pam Shellenberger and other commissioners noted that Rettew’s review letter called for curb/sidewalk work and possible reconstruction of Walnut Hill Road; Prebich said the team planned to seek a waiver and include a six‑month note where appropriate.

Commissioners focused on a recently discovered shared well: Shellenberger observed the well was shown on the church lot but not the dwelling lot; Prebich said the parties believe they currently share a well and plan to locate a well on the single‑family lot as well. He said a field survey is needed to confirm whether the well and a new on‑lot septic system would meet required separation distances. Commissioner Joe Hrapchak and Commissioner Dan Fisher said the dwelling lot may need to be enlarged to accommodate both a new well and required septic separation distances, or the applicant must request additional modifications.

Given those outstanding technical issues and the outstanding review comments, the commission kept the subdivision as a briefing item and did not take action. The applicant will return with responses to Rettew’s comments, site survey information on the well and septic locations, and any revised lot layouts or modification requests for future consideration.