During the Nov. 21 Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners meeting, Mountain View Estates (formerly Elbow Lane subdivision) was introduced as a unique development. It borders the Pennsylvania Turnpike which will cause serious constraints in the building of patios and other outside structures and areas. Commissioner Brian Higgins spoke about the turnpike widening. There is a proposed easement along the Pennsylvania Turnpike line but the concern is over the widening and water runoff.

Stormwater is to be used as irrigation which is a new concept. There will be many deed and lot restrictions.

A discussion followed over the lengthy delays of the plan. Time will be extended again until Dec. 20 for the preliminary/final plan, lot line adjustment and the sewer module due to the extensive plan changes.

In other business, the commissioners approved a lot line adjustment for two lots on Riverbend Road. These lots are to be combined. An existing structure straddles the lots. The plan was approved with no contest.

There were visiting Boy Scouts from Troop 519 and 439. Two young ladies attended as well as a young man to learn about civic engagement and township government.

There was an executive session over personnel issues.

A representative from Active Life wrote a letter of thanks for a $4,000 donation. This donation assists the elderly in the community.

A resident from Orchard Road spoke about an incident at the railroad crossing. There were four boys involved with an encounter with a train. The train clipped the boys’ car and caused a difficult situation with the young men as one of the boys was laying in the middle of the road quite upset.

This is a dangerous crossing as there is a stormwater problem which affects the crossing. Township Solicitor Peter Lehr said a permit is needed to close the crossing. The township does not have authority to close it until the permit is received.

Several potential residents for Stone Hill Meadows are requesting a waiver in beginning their foundations. This waiver is being sought for lots 104, 105, 106 and 108. The township does not encourage this but granted the waiver. According to the solicitor, this will not create a precedent for future developments.

The Indian Creek Road pipeline is complete.