Planning commission recommends conditional approval for Turbovich warehouse plan

The Jefferson Hills Planning Commission voted to recommend that borough council approve SP-1-2026, a land-development plan to construct a 3,500-square-foot warehouse with an access drive and four parking spaces on Cherry Street owned by Ned Turbovich. Chair opened the item and staff summarized zoning and engineering reviews; the proposal is supported by a Gateway Engineers review dated March 18, 2026. "The applicant shall enter into a stormwater management operation and maintenance agreement," staff said as one of four standard conditions for conditional approval, which also includes a developer's agreement and completion bond, Allegheny Conservation District erosion-permit submission, and an update on the sewage planning exemption.

KU Resources engineer Lenny White, who participated in the discussion, said the project’s wastewater impact will be limited: "the sewage stuff, the flows are gonna be drastically reduced, and the conservation district is under an acre." Commissioners asked that those required documents be provided before final council action; Tom moved the recommendation and Chris seconded. The commission approved the motion by voice vote. The record shows the 90-day review period for the land-development plan ends April 27, 2026.