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August 4, 2026
The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Millcreek Township Municipal Building, 3608 West 26th Street. Planning Commission members present, Chairman Mr. Pete Kubeja, Messrs. Strohmeyer, and Reade. Also, present were Julie Maggio, Zoning and Development Officer, Attorney Mark Shaw, and Attorney Lydia Caparosa, Counsel for Township. Absent was Mr. Fugate, Prozan, Sitter.
The meeting was called to order at 5:36 PM by Mr. Kubeja.
Following the Salute to the Flag, a motion was made by Mr. Strohmeyer, seconded by Mr. Reade, and carried that the Minutes of the Meeting of July 7, 2026, be approved.
The following Subdivision/ Land Development Plan (s) were heard:
REPLOT OF THE LANDS OF ROBERT C. & SUSAN M. OGLEVEE. Small Subdivision Plan. A subdivision plan to show the creation of a 696 square foot lot, PARCEL "A", from 220 Clifton Drive (tax parcel ID 33-006-019.0-087.00) to become an integral part of 225 Beachgrove Drive (tax parcel ID 33-006-019.0-068.01), also to show the creation of a 190 square foot lot, PARCEL "B", from 220 Clifton Drive (tax parcel ID 33-006-019.0-087.00) to become an integral part of 221 Beachgrove Drive (tax parcel ID 33-006-019.0-068.00), resulting in a residual lot of 0.52± acres, located along the west line of Clifton Drive, north of Argyle Avenue, in Tract 2. Indices 202-023, 043 & 205-010
Jack Schonthaler, 221 Beachgrove Dr, was present on behalf of this petition. He stated that his father and himself wanted to purchase the area of land that they had been maintaining for years and add it to their parcels.
Ruben Perales, 236 Clifton Dr, had questioned where it was located. Mr. Schonthaler explained where it was located.
There were no other public comments.
After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Strohmeyer, seconded by Mr. Reade, and carried 3-0 to recommend approval of the petition to the Board of Supervisors with the following:
Requirement:
LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT W. Land Development Plan. A land development plan to show the construction of 37 units and a clubhouse in 29 new buildings, along with associated private road improvements and stormwater facilities, located along the south line of West Ridge Road, west of Asbury Road, in Tract 313. Index 411-055
Mike Redlawsk, 5050 West 38th St, was present on behalf of this petition. He stated that he and his partners have done numerous projects in NW PA. He listed numerous projects that they have done in the area (student housing, senior living, retail and office development). He noted that they were the contracted developer for this project. This project for LECOM was an additional phase of a senior designated carriage homes to address the demand for senior housing in Millcreek.
Mike Sanford, 4721 Atlantic Ave, stated that he prepared the plans for the land development plan. The applicant would like to construct carriage homes and a club house. The development area was the southern portion with driveway access to the development would be from the property to the east and would extend the driveway access with an easement. The proposed plan included road configuration on the plan was viewed by the Township Fire Chief, the project would be serviced by public sewer and water, and new fire hydrants throughout the development. There were two surface stormwater ponds proposed that would address volume quality and would be privately maintained by the property owner. The wetlands present on the property were delineated by a professional. This project also had Buffer B plantings per the Ordinance of Millcreek Township. Mr. Sanford did talk to the Planning Office, and they had review comments which he addressed before this meeting.
Mr. Reade asked about the tree cutting on this parcel and if there would be any preservation of the treed areas. Mr. Sanford responded that most of the property was logged and some areas will remain. According to the Ordinance Buffer B would be on a portion of the west and south side.
Michael Euliano, 3232 West Wood Estate Dr, had a home that was private with woods and would like it to remain. He spoke to Mr. Redlawsk and they were going to work out a buffer for him and wanted to thank him publicly.
There were no other public comments.
After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Strohmeyer, seconded by Mr. Reade, and carried 3-0 to recommend approval of the petition to the Board of Supervisors.
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