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Neighbors, commissioners clash over 1924 Fisher Road plan; board tables subdivision over parkland and stormwater concerns
Summary
A developer proposed paying $43,700 in lieu of dedicating one acre for parkland on a proposed 19‑unit subdivision at 1924 Fisher Road. Commissioners and residents pressed for the one‑acre dedication, citing ordinance language, stormwater and notification concerns; the applicant proposed sidewalks and trail connections as an alternative; the board voted to table the matter to allow additional review.
CPY Properties' attorney, Steve Albrandt, presented a revised concept for a 3.52‑acre site at 1924 Fisher Road seeking approval of a 19‑unit townhome development and offering a $43,700 fee‑in‑lieu for parkland dedication rather than dedicating one acre of land. "What we're requesting is a 3 year extension..." Albrandt said earlier on a related file, and for this item he outlined alternatives including a trail connection to Fisher Park and sidewalks along the frontage.
Commissioners questioned whether the ordinancerequires the board to accept land rather than the fee. One commissioner said the ordinance permits the township to take money or land but argued the board has the right to demand a full acre in the public interest. Multiple residents—Katie Noss, Kyle Noss, Robert Banzoff and Tina Prince—spoke in opposition, raising concerns about stormwater, notification signage placement, neighborhood character and the project's density relative to the comprehensive plan. Len Bradley from RGS Associates explained the developer cannot achieve infiltration on site and proposed a managed release stormwater approach that DEP is accepting; staff said ordinance updates may be needed to recognize newer stormwater options. Several commissioners said they needed more time to review developer correspondence, easement possibilities and the public notices. The board agreed to table the plan and directed staff and the applicant to continue negotiations and provide a revised submission for the August 19 meeting.
