Township Line Road Major Subdivision, TMP#’s 34-004-022 & 34-004-022-001
Location: 5600 Township Line Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: Wojciech Kaniewski & Jaroslaw Ostaniewicz
Project Description: Two parcels (TMP #34-4-22 and TMP #34-4-22-1) totaling 27.21 acres (gross) located along the southeast side of Township Line Road within the RO Zoning District are proposed to be subdivided into 10 single family detached dwelling (B1) lots. TMP #34-4-22 (24.21 acres) contains an existing stone driveway access along Township Line Road, and is vacant. TMP #34-4-22-1 (3.00 acres) has no road frontage, and is vacant (having previously contained a single family detached dwelling since removed). Proposed lots range in area between 2.01 acres (Lot 7) and 5.55 acres (Lot 10) and contain frontage on a proposed cul-de-sac road. Site primarily consists of meadow, with wooded area located toward the rear of the site. Site is bounded to the north by Township Line Road (and Bedminster Township); and to the east, south and west by existing rural residential/agricultural uses. Lots are to be served by on-lot wells and on-lot sewage disposal facilities.
Documents: Sketch PlanSketch Plan
Upcoming Meetings: Sketch Plan to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on 4/18/24.
JJ Investments Land Development, TMP#’s 34-011-033 & 34-011-034
Location: 4095 Ferry Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: JJ Investments, LLC
Project Description: The Properties collectively total 10.10 acres gross lot area. The Property is located in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial zoning district. The Property is currently improved with a variety of uses, including a registered nonconforming H4 Contracting use. The Applicant proposes to consolidate the two lots into a single parcel and construct an 11,000sqft. non-residential building to house equipment associated with the nonconforming H4 Contracting use. The Applicant received zoning relief on 8/24/23 by the Zoning Hearing Board to expand the nonconforming use.
Documents: Pre-liminary Plans:J&J Preliminary Plans AND ZHB Decision: ZHB Decision
Upcoming Meetings: Preliminary Plan to be accepted in at the 2/15/24 Planning Commission meeting. Plans will be discussed and reviewed by the Planning Commission: 3/21/24
Adams Minor Subdivision – TMP# 34-003-053-003
Location:4099 Curly Hill Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: Arthur & Jane Adams
Project Description: The 22.14 acres (gross) parcel located along the northwest side of Curly Hill Road within the RO Zoning District is proposed to be subdivided into two lots, for agricultural (A1) and single family detached dwelling (B1) uses. Three lot layout options are presented for consideration, which all include a lot proposed for construction of a new single family detached dwelling with driveway access along Curly Hill Road, and a lot containing an existing single family detached dwelling, barn, and driveway access along Curly Hill Road. In addition to existing manmade improvements to remain on one of the lots, site contains steep slopes (15%-25%), stands of trees, and agricultural fields. Site is bounded to the north, west, and south by agricultural/rural residential uses, and to the east by residential uses. Lots are to be served by on-lot wells and on-lot sewage disposal facilities.
Pre-liminary Plans:Adams Preliminary Plans
Upcoming Meetings: Preliminary/Final Plans to be reviewed by Planning Commission: 2/15/24
Twin Silo Farms Major Subdivision - TMP# 34-015-096 & 34-015-096-004
Location: 5727 Twin Silo Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: Twin Silo Farms LLC
Project Description: Applicant proposes two parcels totaling 99+ acres located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Twin Silo Road and Point Pleasant Pike within the RO Zoning District to be subdivided into 11 single family detached dwelling (B1) lots. TMP #34-15-96 (97+ acres) contains an existing farmhouse, various agricultural and residential accessory structures, and driveway accesses along Twin Silo Road. TMP #34-15-96-4 (1.6+ acres) contains an existing single family detached dwelling and driveway access along Point Pleasant Pike, which will be consolidated with TMP #34-15-96
Documents: Twin Silo Sketch Plan
Approval/Upcoming Meetings:The Planning Commission discussed Sketch Plan on 11/16/23. Preliminary Plan has not been submitted.
Fred Beans Truck Shop Land Development- TMP# 34-011-135-008
Location: 861 North Easton Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: Fred Beans
Project Description: Applicant proposes to develop the 4.85 acres parcel located within the C-2 and LI Zoning Districts for an Automotive Service Center/Repair (G23) use.
Documents: Fred Beans Truck Shop Sketch Plan
Approval/Upcoming Meetings:The Planning Commission discussed Sketch Plan on 10/19/23. Preliminary Plan has not been submitted.
Pettinato Tract Minor Subdivision - TMP# 34-018-079
Location: 4575 Wismer Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: Frank & Gabrielle Pettinato
Project Description:Applicant proposes to subdivide the 10.79 acres parcel located along the east side of Wismer Road within the RO Zoning District into two single family detached dwelling lots.
Documents: Pettinato Sketch Plan
Approval/Upcoming Meetings: The Planning Commission discussed Sketch Plan on 9/21/23. Preliminary Plan has not been submitted.
Dobron Land Development Waiver Request – TMP# 34-018-148
Location: 7273 Ferry Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: William & Maryfrances Dobron
Project Description: Applicant requests a waiver of land development to facilitate their construction of a 4,800 sf storage building. The property is located in the RP (Resource Protection) zoning district and is currently improved with a single-family detached dwelling and accompanying residential improvements, and the M. Dobron & Sons, Inc. excavating, grading and demolition operation (use H4 Contracting) and accompanying buildings/equipment/stockpiles
Documents: Dobron Property Plans
Approval/Upcoming Meetings: Land Development Waiver approval granted by Supervisors on 7/12/23.
DiaVac Biotech Co. Land Development – TMP# 34-004-002
Location: 6256 Kellers Church Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: DiaVac Property Company, LLC.
Project Description: Amended final plans to a previously approved land development plan for construction of a 27,000 sf building on Lot 1 of the Hanover Brands Tract West Subdivision/Land Development. This is a 2.63 acre parcel and will be used as H1 (Manufacturing), H2 (Research), and H3 (Warehouse).
Documents: DiaVac Amended Final Plans
Approval/Upcoming Meetings:Revised Final Plan approval granted by Supervisors on 8/9/23. Conditions of approval not complete.
Chittick Major Subdivision – TMP# 34-011-109 & 34-011-109-002
Location: 4965 Valley Park Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: John Arcidiacono
Project Description:Two parcels (TMP #34-11-109 and TMP #34-11-109-2) totaling 37.83 acres located along the northeast side of Valley Park Road within the R-1 Zoning District are proposed to be subdivided into 10 single family detached dwelling (B1) lots, all having frontage on Valley Park Road. TMP #34-11-109 (35+ acres) contains an existing farmhouse, agricultural accessory structures, and driveway access along Valley Park Road to remain on proposed Lot 7; with the remaining area to be subdivided into 8 building lots ranging in area between 60,000 SF and 11+ acres (Lot 9). TMP #34-11-109-2 (1.5+ acres lane lot) contains an existing single family detached dwelling and driveway access along Valley Park Road, and is proposed to acquire area from TMP #34-11-109 to create a 10 acres lot. In addition to existing manmade improvements to remain on Lot 7 and TMP #34-11-109-2, site contains forest area (primarily within the future area of TMP #34-11-109-2) and agricultural fields. Site is bounded to the north, west, and south by residential uses, and to the east by Plumstead Materials Quarry. Lots are to be served by on-lot wells and on-lot sewage disposal facilities.
Documents:Chittick Sketch Plans
Approval/Upcoming Meetings: Sketch Plan reviewed at 5/18/23 Planning Commission meeting. Partial Water Resources Impact Study waiver approval/denial action by Supervisors on 10/11/23.
Urich/Godin Tract 16-Lot Subdivision TMP#’s 34-011-065 & 34-011-066-002
Location:4924 Old Easton Road & Silo Hill Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: KTMTMS Urich, LP / Foxlane Homes
Project Description:Two parcels totaling 19.4 acres are proposed to be subdivided into 16 single family detached dwellings (Use B1) where 11 lots are within the VC zoning district and 5 lots are within R-1 zoning district. Previously, a plan was approved by the Zoning Hearing Board granting certain dimensional variances in the R-1 zoned parcel that would permit a total of 26 single family homes, with lot sizes ranging from 7,500 sf (permitted in the VC district) – 23,205 sf, serviced by public water and public sewer. The Applicant has redesigned the plan to accommodate individual on-lot well systems. The revised proposal consists of lots ranging in size from 20,650 sf – 42,853 sf with a cul-de-sac road that will take access from Silo Hill Road. A 20 ft. emergency access lane is proposed to connect to Old Easton Road. The project also proposes 6.28 acres of deed restricted open space which contains a riparian buffer, and 23,900 sf of recreation land.
Documents: Urich/Godin Sketch Plan
Upcoming Meetings:Preliminary Plan approval granted by Supervisors on 8/9/23. Final Plan not submitted.
Clawson/Serino Minor Residential Subdivision, TMP# 34-006-086
Location: 7362 Shad Lane
Owners of Property/Applicant: Seth and Morgan Clawson and Christina Serino
Project Description: The Property totals 7.173 acres gross lot area and is located in the RP zoning district. The Property is currently improved with a single-family detached dwelling (use B1) and accompanying residential improvements. The Applicants propose a minor residential subdivision for purposes of constructing a new single-family detached dwelling. The existing dwelling is proposed to remain on a lot which would total 4.998 acres gross lot area after subdivision approval. The proposed new lot would total 2.007 acres gross lot area. The proposed new lot would be serviced by on-lot water and sewerage facilities.
Documents:Clawson/Serino Minor Subdivision
Upcoming MeetingsPreliminary/Final approval granted by Supervisors on 9/13/23. Conditions of approval not complete.
Wurz Minor Residential Subdivision, TMP# 34-011-170-003
Location: 4670 Bergstrom Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: Al and Jane Wurz
Project Description: The Property totals 14.402 acres gross lot area and is located in the R-1 zoning district. The Property is currently improved with a single-family detached dwelling (use B1) which is permitted by right. The Applicants propose a minor residential subdivision to facilitate the construction of a new single-family detached dwelling. The existing single-family detached dwelling will remain on proposed Lot 1 which totals 11.001 acres gross lot area. Proposed Lot 2 totals 3.030 acres gross lot area. Lot 2 is proposed to be serviced by on-lot water and sewerage systems..
Documents: Wurz Subdivision
Upcoming Meetings Prel./Final approval granted by Supervisors on 4/12/23.
Frederick Subdivision-5385 Durham LLC, Minor Residential Subdivision, TMP# 34-015-033
Location: 5385 Durham Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: 5385 Durham LLC
Project Description: The Property totals 41.2042 acres gross lot area. The Property is located in the RO zoning district. The Property is listed on the Township’s Historic Preservation Inventory. The Applicant proposes a minor residential subdivision and construction of a new single-family detached dwelling (use B1), which is a use permitted by right. The proposed new residential lot totals 9.0105 acres gross lot area. The Property is currently serviced by on-lot water and septic facilities. The new dwelling is proposed to be serviced by on-lot water and septic systems.
Documents:Frederick Subdivision
Upcoming Meetings Prel./Final approval granted by Supervisors on 2/14/23. Conditional Use approval for event use granted by Supervisors on 1/26/23. Conditional Use approval extended until 2/14/24.
Fred Beans Volkswagen Land Development, TMP#’s 34-022-001-002 & 34-011-117-001
Location: 830 N. Easton Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: The Beans Family Partnership
Project Description:The Properties collectively total 4.08 acres gross lot area. The Property is located in the C-2 Highway Commercial zoning district. The Property identified as TMP# 34-011-117-001 is currently improved with a nonresidential building, formerly a bank (use G7 Financial Establishment). The Property identified as TMP# 34-022-001-002 is currently improved with the existing Fred Beans Volkswagen dealership (use G20 Motor Vehicles Sales). The Applicant proposes to consolidate the two lots into a single parcel, reducing the nature of the nonconformity concerning minimum lot area (4.08 acres exist collectively where 5 acres is required). The Applicant proposes to phase the project in order to continue operating the Volkswagen dealership in its existing location while the new building is under construction. As part of the proposal the Applicant plans to demolish the existing bank building and begin construction of the new Volkswagen building and associated improvements. Upon completion, the Applicant then proposes to demolish the existing Volkswagen building. Some zoning relief is anticipated to be required concerning parking and buffer requirements, and temporarily exceeding the maximum allowable impervious coverage while under construction
Documents: Fred Beans VW Prelim/Final Plan
Upcoming Meetings: Prel./Final approval granted by Supervisors on 1/10/23.
J.R. Maxwell Builders-Applebutter Road Land Development TMP #34-004-005-006
Location:Applebutter Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: McGowan Group & James Feeney, Executor
Project Description:The Property totals 4.3 acres and is located in the LI (Light Industrial) zoning district. The Property is currently unimproved, mostly wooded, and contains a Texas Eastern Pipeline Easement. The Applicant is proposing to construct a 27,388 square feet H16 Flex Space building along with a parking area and site improvements. Since the Texas Eastern Pipeline Easement located on the Property cannot be disturbed or encroached upon, the Applicant requires zoning variances in order to develop the Property as currently proposed. Pending Zoning Hearing Board written decision approval from October 20, 2021 hearing.
Documents: JR Maxwell Preliminary Site Plan
Upcoming Meetings: Preliminary Plan approval granted by Supervisors on 12/13/22. Final Plan submitted on 11/29/23. Action required by Supervisors by 3/19/24.
Gartner Homes LVH, LLC Lot Line Adjustment, TMP#’s 34-014-005, 34-014-006, 34-014-007
Location: 4382 Point Pleasant Pike
Owners of Property/Applicant: Gartner Homes LVH, LLC and Joseph Gartner
Project Description: The Properties collectively total 2.3 acres gross lot area. The Properties are located in the VC (Village Center) zoning district. The Property identified as TMP# 34-014-006 is improved with a single-family detached dwelling and accompanying residential improvements. A portion of the existing dwelling encroaches upon the parcel identified as TMP# 34-014-005 by 39.3 feet. The parcel identified as TMP# 34-014-007 is currently vacant and is mostly wooded with an existing lot width of 50 ft. The Applicant proposes to convey a 25 ft. wide strip of land from parcel 34-014-006, totaling 10,296 sf in size, to the vacant parcel 34-014-007. The conveyance would give parcel 34-014-007 a minimum lot width of 75 ft, which is the minimum width required to construct a single-family detached dwelling in the VC zoning district.
Documents: Gartner Lot Line Adjustment
Approvals: Lot Line approved by the Board of Supervisors on October 11, 2022. Conditions of approval not complete.
Holly Ridge Estates (Previously Linden Ridge) 13-Lot Subdivision TMP #34-15-15 & 34-15-15-1
Location:5400 Curly Hill Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: Wolfinger / Holly Ridge Associates, LLC
Project Description: Two parcels totaling 34.58 acres are proposed to be subdivided into 13 single family detached dwelling (Use B1) lost within the R-1 Zoning District using provisions of the Flexible Lot Size (B8) use. The preliminary plan submission was recommended for approval with conditions by the Planning Commission on October 21, 2021.
Documents: Holly Ridge Final Plan
Approval: Prelminary/Final approval granted by Board of Supervisors August 9,2022
Froshour Tract Land Development, TMP# 34-004-002-002
Location:Kellers Church Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: Joseph C. Froshour
Project Description:The Property totals 3.96 acres and is located in the LI (Light Industrial) zoning district. The Property is currently unimproved and contains .66 acres of woodlands. The Applicant proposes to construct a single story 5,400 sf non-residential building and accompanying site improvements. The Applicant proposes the H4 Contracting use, which is a use permitted by-right in the LI district.
Documents: Froshour Prelim and Final Plan
Upcoming Meetings:Preliminary approval granted by Supervisors on 2/14/22. Waiting for Final Plan Submission.
Clinton Tract Major Subdivision– TMP #34-003-041
Location: German and Stump Roads
Owners of Property/Applicant: Edward, Rose Marie and Daniel Clinton
Project Description: The property owner proposes a 10-lot residential subdivision creating 10 residential lots on the existing 4.217 acre parcel for single family homes. These lots would take access off of German Road. The project is currently under review by the Township Professional Staff and is tentatively scheduled for the April 15th Planning Commission Meeting.
Documents: Clinton Tract Preliminary Plan
Approval:Preliminary approval was granted by the Board of Supervisors on August 10, 2021. Waiting for Final Plan Submission. .
Benner Minor Subdivision– TMP #34-018-065-002
Location: 4829 Wismer Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: Ann & James Benner
Project Description: The 6.53 acres (gross) tract located at the intersection of Wismer and Ferry Roads is proposed to be subdivided into two single family detached dwelling. The property is located in the Rural Residential (RO) district. Lot 1 (3.28 acres, net) contains an existing single family detached dwelling and driveway access along Wismer Road. Lot 2 (2.39 acres, net) is proposed for construction of a new single family detached dwelling and driveway access along Ferry Road. Lots are proposed to be served by on lot wells and on-lot sewage disposal systems.
Documents: Benner Proposed Subdivision Plan
Approval: Minor Subdvision was granted approval by the Board of Supervisors on June 4, 2021.SFPM approval received from PADEP on 10/31/23. Conditions of approval not complete.
Groveland Estates Subdivision Final Plan TMP #34-004-105 & #34-004-112
Location: Corner of Groveland Road & Rte. 413
Owners of Property/Applicant: Michael Lauriha
Project Description:The 15.006 acres (gross) site is proposed to be subdivided into three single family detached dwelling lots, ranging in area between 4.49 and 5.43 acres (gross). All lots contain requisite frontage along Groveland Road, and access to lots will be provided by a shared driveway (Lots 1 & 2) and an individual driveway (Lot 3). The Preliminary Plan was granted conditional plan approval by the Board of Supervisors on January 26, 2006. The main parcel (34-004-112) is located in the Rural Residential (RO) district and the smaller parcel (34-004-105) is a small portion located along the west side of Rt. 413, north of the intersection with Old Durham Road and is in the Rural Residential (R-1) district.
Documents: Groveland Final Plan
Approval:Final approval was granted by Supervisors on May 11, 2021. Conditions of approval not complete.
Lighthouse Baptist Church Land Development TMP #34-011-074
Location:5023 Old Easton Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: Lighthouse Baptist Church of Bucks Co
Project Description: The Property totals 8.31 acres and is located in the R-1 (Rural Residential) zoning district. The Applicants propose a C1 Place of Worship use, consisting of construction of the church facility along with the associated parking and site improvements. The Applicant received variances on April 21, 2017, with conditions, from the Zoning Hearing Board. The Applicant also received a conditional use approval on June 27, 2017, with conditions, from the Board of Supervisors to permit the C1 use in the R-1 zoning district
Documents: Lighthouse Baptist Church Prelim/Final Plan
Approval:Preliminary/Final granted by Board of Supervisors on July 27, 2020. Waiver of street improvements granted by Supervisors on 10/13/20. Conditions of approval not complete.
Tyndale FRC (Applebutter V) Land Development TMP #34-004-005-001
Location:5100 Applebutter Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: Applebutter V, LLC
Project Description:The Applicant proposes to develop the Property with a two-story office building (use F3) along with 181 space parking lot with access to Applebutter Road. The Applicant is proposing public water (Plumstead Township) and public sewer (Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority). The Property was granted variances, with conditions, by the Zoning Hearing Board, written decision dated January 24, 2020, in order to disturb greater than 60% of the area of woodlands on the site.
Documents: Tyndale Preliminary Final Plan
Approval/Upcoming Meetings: Preliminary/Final granted by Board of Supervisors on May 12, 2020. SFPM approval granted by Supervisors on 11/10/20. Conditions of approval not complete.
Widmeier Residence, Minor Residential Subdivision Sketch Plan, TMP# 34-004-057
Location: 5552 Meetinghouse Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: H. Thomas & Deborah L. Widmeier
Project Description: The Property totals 12.79 acres gross lot area. The Property is located in the R-2 zoning district. The Property is currently improved with a single-family detached dwelling and accompanying residential improvements and is listed on the Township’s Historic Inventory. The Applicants propose a minor residential subdivision and construction of a new single-family detached dwelling (use B1) which is permitted by right. Proposed Lot 2 will contain the existing dwelling, and a proposed conversion of an existing shed to an accessory dwelling (use B11). The proposed Lot 1 will contain a new single-family detached dwelling and also an accessory dwelling, both uses are permitted by right in the R-2 zoning district. Proposed Lot 1 will contain 4.69 acres and proposed Lot 2 will contain 7.68 acres. Applicants propose to connect both properties to public sewer but to construct on-lot wells. .
Documents:Widmeier Sketch Plan
Approval/Upcoming Meetings: Preliminary/Final Plan approval granted by Supervisors on 9/13/23. Conditions of approval not complete.
Froman Tract Land Development TMP #34-003-133 & #34-004-055-023
Location:5821 Easton Road
Owners of Property/Applicant: Terence Froman
Project Description: Two parcels totaling 3.31 acres that are located in the VC (Village Center) zoning district are proposed to be consolidated to a single parcel and the Applicant proposes two principal uses, the G10 Eating Place with Drive-Through Service and G24 Car Wash uses. The sketch plan is pending a Zoning Hearing Board hearing to request the appropriate zoning relief for the project as currently proposed.
Documents: Froman Sketch Plan
Upcoming Meetings: Variances granted in part by ZHB to permit Drive-Thru Restaurant use on December 27, 2021. Waiting for Preliminary Plan submission.
This page will be updated as projects move forward and new projects are received. Any questions can be send to Township Manager, Angela P. Benner at abenner@plumstead.gov. Any additional documents can be viewed by filing a Right to Know Request with the Township.
