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Supervisors grant 60‑day extension to Fox Clearing LLC for East Oaks Estates preliminary plan
Summary
The board approved a 60‑day extension for Fox Clearing LLC to submit a final plan for East Oaks Estates, a proposed 78‑lot single‑family subdivision, after the developer cited permit delays and staffing shortages. Counsel advised the board it was obligated to grant the extension.
The Westtown Township Board of Supervisors voted to grant a 60‑day extension on July 20 to Fox Clearing LLC for final submissions related to the East Oaks Estates preliminary plan.
Vincent Thompson, who introduced himself as vice president at Pedersen and representative of Fox Clearing LLC, told the board the project team faced delays obtaining required third‑party contractors and state permits. "There has been a statewide moratorium among general permits being approved because of issues with DEP and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service," Thompson said, and requested 60 days to secure outstanding approvals.
The project description presented to the board calls for 78 single‑family detached homes, internal streets and sidewalks, bus pullover area, utilities, five stormwater infiltration basins, open space and a naturalized trail with potential connection to Natacha Open Space. The application is subject to a settlement agreement dated 11/18/2024, and the original 60‑day submission period for final plans had a deadline of 2026‑01‑02, according to the board summary.
Supervisor 8 moved to grant the 60‑day extension and Supervisor 7 seconded the motion; counsel had advised the board it was "more or less obligated" to grant the extension. The motion was voiced approved in open meeting.
The board record shows the extension is intended to allow the developer time to complete required permit approvals and final plan submissions; staff and consultants were not available to review project particulars at tonight’s meeting. The board directed that printed copies of plans be provided to staff and meeting participants upon request.
Next steps are submission and review of the final land development plan and supplemental materials during the extension period; the board asked the applicant to place the matter back on an agenda if additional time or a further procedural action is required.
