Caln Board hears environmental report on 4109 E. Lincoln Highway; final plan review moved to July 9

Township solicitors and the developer presented environmental findings and regulatory clearances for a proposed 97‑unit townhome subdivision at 4109 E. Lincoln Highway, and the board agreed to postpone a final vote until its July 9 meeting so members can review a 300‑page packet.

Steve, the project's principal geologist, told the board the property received Act 2 relief of cleanup liability from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection after excavation and confirmatory sampling. “Active relief of cleanup liability has been granted by the PADEP,” he said, and described the process: phase‑1 and phase‑2 investigations, targeted borings, the excavation of two impacted areas and laboratory analysis of about 100 compounds. He added that excavation sampling showed the sidewalls and bottom were clean after removal. Solicitor Kristen summarized conditions tied to final approval — compliance with prior conditional use and zoning hearing board orders, homeowners‑association documents, development and stormwater agreements, and CTMA sewer approvals.

Several commissioners and residents asked whether playground and high‑use public areas were specifically tested. Steve said consultants for the prospective purchaser conducted their own confirmatory sampling in 2025 and found no additional impacts above residential standards; he said groundwater samples did not show exceedances of state standards. Applicant representative Brian Nagel said planning‑commission conditions and consultant review letters have been provided. The board elected not to act and asked staff and the solicitor to return with a revised motion at the July 9 agenda after members have had time to read the submission. The solicitor said the draft final‑plan order can be modified based on any outstanding review comments and the board’s direction.