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Developers present sketch plan for 18,000 sq ft indoor sports complex; board cites zoning, wetlands, traffic concerns
Summary
Developers presented a preliminary sketch plan to build an ~18,000 sq ft indoor sports complex at Swamp Pike and Steinmetz Road; staff and board members noted the parcels are R‑1, requiring zoning relief, and raised wetlands, drainage, traffic, and enforcement concerns after apparent site clearing.
An applicant team and engineer presented a sketch plan for a proposed roughly 18,000‑square‑foot indoor sports complex on approximately 12.75 acres at the corner of Swamp Pike and Steinmetz Road. Joel Commando of Inland Design described the proposed layout, which includes parking, two access drives, on‑site septic, and underground stormwater management.
Commando said the parcels are currently zoned R‑1, making the proposed use not permitted without zoning relief. He noted wetlands and a stream bed on the site and said stormwater measures are proposed under parking areas. Several supervisors and neighbors cautioned the applicant to consider alternate sites already zoned for commercial/recreational uses. "We just wanted to see if this is possible," the presenter said, adding they sought feedback before pursuing formal applications.
Staff flagged an outstanding code enforcement issue: the township recorded a service request for clearing on the site and advised the applicant to obtain a drainage permit and to stabilize any disturbed areas. The applicant replied the work was limited to tree removal and that equipment and vehicles were moved. Board members emphasized traffic concerns on the rural county road and recommended that the applicant examine alternatives and coordinate with county road authorities for sight‑distance and access improvements. The board did not vote on zoning relief at the meeting and treated the presentation as an early input session.
