West Cocalico supervisors approve most Summit Crossing modifications, deny several for Windy Mansion and West Main

The West Cocalico Township Board of Supervisors approved a suite of modification requests for the Summit Crossing subdivision after discussion and conditional votes on Aug. 18.

Supervisors voted unanimously to allow a modification to Section 22‑305.01 (preliminary plan application) on the condition the applicant grants a 180‑day time extension. The board also approved several modifications specific to Blue Lake Road — including exceptions for existing abutting-street improvements (22‑602.5.A), curbing (22‑602.11) and sidewalks (22‑602.12) — with conditions such as meeting cumulative tree‑count requirements and satisfying the township engineer and emergency services.

The board denied modification requests that would alter requirements on Windy Mansion Road and denied a widening modification for West Main Street‑SR 0897; the denial of the West Main modification was accompanied by a condition that "no parking" signs be installed along the road. The board approved changes to horizontal alignment design and access-point layout only when the plan used the Option 'A' alignment (a 100‑foot radius horizontal curve) and when stub streets aligned with neighboring development as presented.

Stormwater-related items drew separate treatment: the board tabled action on storm sewer pipe size (Section 23‑504.4.a.4) until final plans are complete, approved a volume‑control modification (23‑506) contingent on PA DEP approval, and approved an interior side‑slope modification (23‑505.3.A.2) provided a hold‑harmless agreement is approved by the township solicitor.

Board members emphasized engineering and emergency‑service signoff as conditions repeatedly during the votes. The decisions collectively guide Landmark to proceed with design under Option 'A' while preserving the township's conditions on drainage, tree counts and traffic/parking controls.

Next steps: Landmark will proceed with design per the board’s direction and supply required confirmations (time extension, engineer/EMS approvals, PA DEP signoff, and any required hold‑harmless agreements) before final plan acceptance.