N. Lebanon approves Suzy Street self storage, Narrows Drive subdivisions

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The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a six-building self storage development on Suzy Street and a three-townhome minor subdivision at 275 Narrows Drive at its monthly meeting Sept. 21.

The self-storage development, including four 250′-by-40′ storage buildings, one 250′-by-25′ building, and one 150′-by-60′ climate-controlled building on a roughly 6-acre industrial site, was approved with five waivers at the recommendation of the planning commission and township engineer, along with associated agreements.

Waivers included a sidewalk deferral, which does not require the developer to construct sidewalks but would allow the township to later require sidewalks on the site. Adjacent lots do not have sidewalks at this time and, according to the plan, pedestrian access to the site is not proposed.

Supervisors also waived some curbing requirements, with the plan listing that “limited curbing is proposed along the drive aisles to facilitate stormwater flow.” Other waivers concerns outlet pipe size, a flow splitter requirement, and preliminary/final plan submission.

The only access to the site, which borders North 15th Avenue, is on Suzy Street opposite the entrance to Weavertown Fire Company. There will be 15 parking spaces.

The Narrows Drive subdivision, in the high-density residential district, includes the demolition of an existing home and garage and the construction of three townhomes, each 1,140 square feet. It divides the site into three lots, each with its own driveway accessing Narrows Drive.

Supervisors approved a curbing waiver for the plan and associated agreements, as recommended by the township engineer.

Though the agenda included the possible advertisement of a drafted ordinance regulating data centers, supervisors tabled action as solicitor Amy Leonard is working through revisions to the draft proposed by the planning commission. Supervisor Gary Heisey, who was not in attendance, has also not had a chance to integrate the revisions, Leonard said.

“I really thank the planning commission, they gave great comments, they were very thoughtful,” said Leonard. “I think they are obviously very concerned that the township adopts comprehensive regulations for data centers in our community, should we be faced with that type of development.”

In other news, the board:

• Unanimously agreed to allow the Manor View Estates development, already in construction, to use 14-inch slant curbs instead of 15-inch slant curbs as were approved in the plan, with the warning that in the future developers must obtain approval before moving forward in the field. Supervisors also unanimously approved a reduction of financial security by $973,708.45, leaving a balance of $706,537.55 for the plan.
• Unanimously approved a $16,945.51 change order and final payment of $267,293.78 to Pennsy Supply for the 2026 paving project, adjusting for asphalt price.
• Unanimously approved the release of $30,000 from the fire company fund to Weavertown Fire Company to make an annual payment on a 2019 Seagrave Rescue Engine.
• Unanimously approved a winter maintenance agreement with Mapledale Estates for Dream Drive and Daisy Drive.
• Tabled action on “reservation required” signs at open air pavilions, planning to discuss the matter while Heisey is present.
• Unanimously agreed to ratify authorization for the fire police to perform traffic control at the White’s Iron Valley reopening event Sept. 19.
• Unanimously accepted time extensions for the R&L Carriers and LCW Holdings land development plans.
• Heard police, public works, and code enforcement reports.
• Unanimously approved minutes and the payment of bills.

The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m, with the next regular meeting to be held Oct. 19. The board is also holding budget meetings the following days and times:

• Sept. 29, 2 p.m.
• Oct. 6, 5:30 p.m. (fire chiefs)
• Oct. 14, 2 p.m.
• Oct. 21, 2 p.m.
• Oct. 28, 2 p.m.