Derry Township supervisors withdraw subdivision plan approval due to "extreme tree removal"

In an unusual move, Derry Township supervisors have withdrawn their conditional approval of a subdivision plan because they were not happy with what they called "extreme tree removal."

Supervisor chairman John Foley said supervisors had received many complaints about the Woodland Hills project, a five lot subdivision for single family homes by developer Swatara Station Partners.

Foley said the disturbed area of the land was much more than supervisors had allowed in their July conditional approval. The development is also not compliant with the erosion and sedimentation control plan, he said.

Supervisor Sandy Ballard said supervisors took the step because of the "unexpected and unplanned tree cutting."

Chuck Emerick, community development director, said he could not remember another time supervisors had withdrawn an approval.

According to Foley, "it's a pretty big statement."

"We felt supervisors were not dealt with honestly," he said.

Representatives from Swatara Station Partners did not wish to comment.

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Derry Township supervisors withdraw subdivision plan approval due to "extreme tree removal"