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Developer previews plan to convert 410 W. State Street into up to 50 apartments; commission flags variances and utility issues
Summary
7 Development Group presented two sketch options for the former medical office at 410 W. State Street, proposing up to 50 apartments with 52 parking spaces; the commission and consultants identified likely variances (impervious coverage, 875 sq. ft. max apartment size, parking) and utility/access constraints (Topton Borough sewer EDU, PennDOT driveway review).
LONGSWAMP TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Zac Arnold of 7 Development Group presented two informal redevelopment sketches for the property at 410 W. State Street, the former medical office immediately west of the Dollar General at the Topton Borough line, proposing one‑ and two‑unit apartments that could total up to 50 dwelling units.
Arnold said the developer’s target market is employees of East Penn Manufacturing and that there is no current plan for low‑income housing or recreational (playground/picnic) areas. The developer proposed 52 parking spaces for 50 units; commission members and the township engineer noted that the Zoning Ordinance requires two spaces per unit (which would equal about 100 spaces) and that the proposal will likely require zoning variances for impervious coverage, maximum apartment size (the ordinance currently sets a maximum at 875 square feet), and parking.
Hanover Engineering Associates (HEA) noted the present impervious coverage is non‑conforming and that the applicant intends to maintain or reduce it. The engineer also stated the proposal would be capped at two floors under the township’s 35‑foot maximum building height. Utility and access questions remain: sewer EDU allocations must be discussed with Topton Borough, and driveway access will require coordination with PennDOT. The solicitor, Beth Kohl, recommended the applicant submit a formal Sketch Plan so the commission and staff can evaluate all technical and ordinance issues before a Zoning Hearing.
No formal application or vote occurred; the submission was recorded as an informal discussion and next steps include a survey to verify the apparent eastern encroachment and a formal Sketch Plan review if the applicant proceeds.
