Planning Commission recommends approval for Koenig subdivision with storage-use note

The Salem Township Planning Commission on Nov. 6 recommended approval of a subdivision creating one new buildable lot (Lot 4) of 8.4801 acres from the lands of property owner John Randall Koenig. The commission required the plan's Statement of Purpose be amended to read: "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," and that a revision number and date be shown on the plan.

Solicitor Gary Falatovich told the commission that a "storage" note was placed on the plan to enable enforcement related to the sanitary sewage facility. Owner John R. Koenig described prior uses of the site, including a pole barn and later a drilling operation, and said a septic tank with leach field was installed around 2000–2001; township SEO records for that installation were not found. The commission stated that any change in use beyond storage would require a land-development application and soil testing before the lot could be developed further.

Resident Katherine Hoyman asked whether anyone was purchasing the property; the commission said no buyer was known and confirmed Falcom Lane will remain private. Motion made by Paul Holleran and seconded by Connie Mattei to recommend approval subject to the stated conditions passed by majority vote. The recommendation will go to the Salem Township Board of Supervisors for final action.