Upper Providence Supervisors Grant Tentative Approval for 14-Lot Hasson Road Development

The Upper Providence Township Board of Supervisors voted to grant tentative land development approval for the proposed 14-lot subdivision at 104 Hasson Road, advancing the project to its next stage following a recommendation from the planning commission earlier this month.

The board approved the proposal during its April 27 meeting. The revised plan maintains 14 homes on the 28-acre site, eliminates a previously proposed shared driveway, and shifts several lots closer to the main loop road. It also increases open space, reduces impervious coverage, and expands vegetative buffering along Hasson Road.

Supervisor Bill Starling said the updated layout reflects feedback provided earlier in the process, particularly the decision to move homes up from below steep slopes on the property.

“I think that you did what we asked,” Starling told the developer's team.

He noted that the final plan should include more detail about proposed improvements in the wooded area beyond several of the lots, which is expected to be maintained by a homeowners association. Starling pointed to potential nature trails and existing debris on the property, such as old deer stands, and said those elements should be addressed.

Supervisor Helene Calci also acknowledged the removal of the shared driveway that had drawn criticism from township officials during earlier reviews.

“No more crazy driveways,” she said to the developer’s team with a laugh. “Thank you.”

Starling added that several of the homes along the slope will enjoy a scenic outlook.

“The view from those three homes across the valley is going to be fantastic,” Starling said.

Board Chair Kelly Stevens confirmed that the applicant will still need to seek special exceptions from the zoning hearing board, particularly for work involving steep slopes, before the township can consider final approval.

The approval marks another step forward for the project, which has undergone multiple revisions in response to township and public feedback. The applicant is expected to return with a more detailed final plan.

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