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Developer request to combine three apartment permits tabled after resident concerns
Summary
The board tabled a developer request to allow one building permit to cover three identical apartment buildings for Susquehanna Trail Apartments, after residents raised questions about inspections, emergency‑entrance gate timing and precedent. The board will revisit the item at a future meeting.
Hugh Simpson, representing the developer of Susquehanna Trail Apartments, asked the Manchester Township Board of Supervisors to allow a single building permit to cover three identical apartment buildings to reduce permit costs.
Residents raised concerns about whether consolidated permitting would affect required inspections and whether an emergency‑entrance gate would be installed before certificates of occupancy. Ken Stoutzenberger questioned impacts on inspections and asked that a gate be constructed at the emergency entrance prior to issuance of occupancy certificates. Paul Kuenhel asked whether approving the request would set a precedent for future projects.
After discussion, Chairman Rodney K. Brandstedter moved to table action to a future meeting; the motion was seconded by Supervisor David J. Chiaverini and carried with a 5-0 vote. The board did not set a new date for further consideration during the Jan. 6 meeting.
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