However, the applicant has requested using a private water supply and acquiring sewer services from the Village. One of the most important issues would be the need to extend utilities (specifically sewer and water) to the site. These services would need to be provided by the Village of Manchester, and the village and township have discussed the fact that current policy dictates both sewer and water would have to be provided together. Several other items noted by Carlisle-Wortman included parking clarification, emergency vehicle accessibility, landscaping, signage, and lighting. Some setback requirements also need to be addressed, as well as potential tree removal that might affect screening from neighboring properties. First, the proposal includes the possibility of off season RV storage, which is considered a commercial use in what is currently zoned agricultural-residential. The owners requested a Conditional Use permit and preliminary site plan approval for its Phase One, and the request will be heard by the Manchester Township Planning Commission at its March 7 regular monthly meeting.Ī subsequent special public hearing will be held on Thursday, March 21, at 7 pm, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed conditional use development.Ī report from township planners Carlisle-Wortman Associates, Inc., dated December 27, addressed several concerns regarding the initial site plan as submitted. This property was previously a gravel pit, owned by the Doan Companies. In October 2018, The Doan Companies submitted a site plan review to Manchester Township for a proposed Recreational Vehicle (RV) resort, to be known as ‘Hidden Lakes’ RV Resort, including 173 RV campsites and 24 individual cabins, with clubhouse and proposed RV storage area, to be built on a 61-acre property (Parcel Number P -16-01-100-008), located on the east side of Parr Road, north of Gieske, just outside of the village limits.
Red outlined portion is the parcel proposed for an RV Park, adjoining the Sharon and Bridgewater Township borders, on the east side of Parr Road in the northeast corner of Manchester Township.