21 September 2022
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 34 subject tags
The Moon Township Planning Commission met on September 21 and unanimously approved a sketch plan for the Rubenstein Property, a 233.67-acre R2-zoned parcel to be developed by Moronda Homes in three phases (East, Central, West) with single-family homes, open space, sidewalks, mailbox clusters, streetlights, and 11 stormwater detention basins. Commissioners pressed the applicant on landslide prevention, with a geotechnical consultant confirming nearly 100 borings, third-party on-site monitoring, and slopes designed to extend into rock rather than overburdened soil. The commission noted that two cul-de-sacs exceeded the maximum length and would require an intermediate turnaround. Traffic consultants explained that a site-distance issue on Moon Clinton Road would be addressed by placing a stop sign on the northbound approach rather than altering the road grade, and a roundabout was recommended at the Central phase entrance opposite International Drive. The developer agreed to add perimeter landscaping screening and to consult the Airport Authority regarding wetlands. Commissioners also requested more detail on house types, buffers for adjacent Pear Orchard neighbors, and recreational area plans. The commission also approved a land development plan for the Felician Sisters, who will construct a 60-by-120-foot negative-pressure sports dome on a concrete pad with additional staff parking on their 20-acre campus. The dome is for boarding students only, and the extra parking is intended to eliminate street parking by employees. Commissioners asked about tree removal; the applicant said some mature trees would be taken down but that credit would be taken for existing trees and replacement plantings would be provided. The structure will require a stormwater management plan, landscaping plan, permits, and inspections. The motion to approve carried unanimously. No public comments were offered, and the meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.The Moon Township Planning Commission met on September 21 and unanimously approved a sketch plan for the Rubenstein Property, a 233.67-acre R2-zoned parcel to be developed by Moronda Homes in three phases (East, Central, West) with single-family homes, open space, sidewalks, mailbox clusters, streetlights, and 11 stormwater detention basins. Commissioners pressed the applicant on landslide prevention, with a geotechnical consultant confirming nearly 100 borings, third-party on-site monitoring, and slopes designed to extend into rock rather than overburdened soil. The commission noted that two cul-de-sacs exceeded the maximum length and would require an intermediate turnaround. Traffic consultants explained that a site-distance issue on Moon Clinton Road would be addressed by placing a stop sign on the northbound approach rather than altering the road grade, and a roundabout was recommended at the Central phase entrance opposite International Drive. The developer agreed to add perimeter landscaping screening and to consult the Airport Authority regarding wetlands. Commissioners also requested more detail on house types, buffers for adjacent Pear Orchard neighbors, and recreational area plans.
The commission also approved a land development plan for the Felician Sisters, who will construct a 60-by-120-foot negative-pressure sports dome on a concrete pad with additional staff parking on their 20-acre campus. The dome is for boarding students only, and the extra parking is intended to eliminate street parking by employees. Commissioners asked about tree removal; the applicant said some mature trees would be taken down but that credit would be taken for existing trees and replacement plantings would be provided. The structure will require a stormwater management plan, landscaping plan, permits, and inspections. The motion to approve carried unanimously. No public comments were offered, and the meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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