Planning commission recommends Koenig subdivision with storage-use limit, septic question noted

On Nov. 6, 2024, the Salem Township Planning Commission recommended approval of a subdivision to create Lot 4, an 8.4801-acre parcel from the lands of property owner John Randall Koenig (Tax Map No. 57-09-00-0-110).

Commissioners instructed that the plan's "Statement of Purpose" be amended to read, in part: "The purpose of this Plan is to create one (1) new buildable Lot (Lot 4) containing 8.4801 acres from the lands of John Randall Koenig (Map No: 57-09-00-0-110) containing an existing building, septic system and cistern in the locations shown on the Plan." Township Solicitor Gary Falatovich noted that a prior "storage" restriction had been placed on the plan to enable sanitary-sewage enforcement: "Storage" note was put on the plan for enforcement of the sanitary sewage facility, he said.

Koenig told the commission that a septic tank and leach field were installed around 2000–2001 after the property was used for a pole barn and later a drilling company. Township records examined at the meeting showed no file verifying the installation; the commission said any change in use away from the storage‑only condition would require a land‑development submission and soil testing by the township SEO before additional uses could be approved.

Motion and next steps: Paul Holleran (PC member) moved and Connie Mattei (PC chair) seconded a recommendation of approval subject to the stated plan conditions; both voted in favor and the motion passed. The Commission directed that a Revision Number and Date be added to the final plan prior to recording and that any expansion of use be processed through land development review.