Development Projects

• Address: 147 & 151 Gettysburg Pike
• Project Description: Consolidation of two parcels, demolition of an existing building, and construction of a 5,000 sq. ft. convenience store with gas pumps (7-Eleven) and a 3,000 sq.ft. restaurant with drive-through (TBD)
• Submission Date: June 06, 2020
• UAT File # 20-06-01
• Site Plan: Site Plan Recorded 05/18/22
• Other Documents: 7-Eleven Isometric Building Elevation
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 07/207/20
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 10/07/20
• Project Status: Currently under construction

• Address: 2509 Mill Rd
• Project Description: Construction of 14 townhomes
• Submission Date: May 2, 2022
• UAT File # 22-05-02
• Site Plan: Site Plan-Draft 2022-0502; Site Plan (Revised) Draft 2022-0808; Site Plan (Revised) Draft 12/01/22; Site Plan (Revised) Draft 01/04/23
• Other Documents: Roof Height Plan and Façade Rendering; Truck Turn Plan 12/01/22
• Zoning Hearing Board: Hearing held 08/11/22 to request a Special Exception permit to build within slopes exceeding 15% (aka steep slopes).   Hearing continued to 12/08/22.  Special Exception was approved.
• Planning Commission: Discussed 05/23/22 and tabled to a future meeting.  Recommended for conditional approval on 08/29/22.  
• Board of Commissioners: Reviewed on 01/18/23.  Action tabled.  Additional meeting dates TBD.
• Project Status: Tabled for further consideration.  Current time extension granted until 09/01/23.

• Address: 2520 Mill Rd
• Project Description: Construction of six townhomes
• Submission Date: April 29, 2021
• UAT File # 21-04-29
• Site Plan: Site Plan Recorded 07/20/22
• Other Documents: Townhome sketch
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 05/24/21
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 07/21/21
• Project Status: Currently under construction.

• Address:  418 Gettysburg Pike 
• Project Description: Development of 26 single-family detached dwellings
• Submission Date: March 1, 2018
• UAT File # 18-03-01
• Site Plan: Site Plan Recorded 10/15/19
• Other Documents: Traffic Impact Study Draft 04/09/18
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 04/30/18
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 06/06/18
• Project Status: Currently under construction

Autumn Chase PRD was tentatively approved in May 2012 for the construction of 295 homes.  The development will consist of a mix of single-family detached dwellings, townhomes and duplexes over eight phases.

Autumn Chase PRD Master Plan

Autumn Chase, Phase 1 

• Address: Hertzler Road
• Project Description: Construction of 39 single-family detached dwellings
• Submission Date: December 12, 2018
• UAT File # 15-12-18
• Site Plan: Site Plan Recorded 10/06/21
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 08/28/17.  Re-approved on 07/27/20
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 10/04/17.  Re-approved on 09/02/20 and again on 09/15/21
• Project Status: Currently under development

Autumn Chase, Phase 2

• Address: Hertzler Road
• Project Description: Construction of 32 townhomes and 24 duplex units.
• Submission Date: July 1, 2022
• UAT File # 22-07-01
• Site Plan: Phase II Site Plan Draft 07/01/22;  Phase II Site Plan (Revised) Draft 08/03/22
• Planning Commission: Reviewed on 08/29/22.  Recommended conditional approval.
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 09/07/22.
• Project Status: 

Autumn Chase, Phase 3 

• Address: Hertzler Rd
• Project Description: Construction of 39 single-family detached dwellings
• Submission Date: November 1, 2021
• UAT File # 21-11-01
• Site Plan: Site Plan Recorded 09/22/22
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 12/27/21
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 01/03/22
• Project Status: Currently under development

Autumn Chase, Phase 4 

• Address: Hertzler Rd
• Project Description: Construction of 28 townhomes.
• Submission Date: May 1, 2023
• UAT File # 23-05-01
• Site Plan: Phase IV Site Plan Draft 05/01/23
• Planning Commission: Conditionally approved on 05/22/23
• Board of Commissioners: Date TBD
• Project Status: Under review.

Autumn Chase, Phase 5 

• Address: Hertzler Rd
• Project Description: Construction of 35 single-family detached dwellings
• Submission Date: January 31, 2023
• UAT File # 23-01-31
• Site Plan:  Phase V Site Plan Draft 01/31/23:  Phase V Site Plan Draft 03/09/23
• Planning Commission: Recommended conditional approval on 02/27/23
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 04/05/23.
• Project Status: 

• Address: 1031 Gettysburg Pike.  Development access off of Grantham Road and Gettysburg Pike
• Project Description: Preliminary plan for the construction of 54 townhomes and 9 single-family detached dwellings over three phases.
• Submission Date: December 12, 2012
• UAT File # 12-12-03B
• Site Plan: Preliminary Site Plan 2021-0727
• Other Documents: Traffic Impact Study 11/2013
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 06/30/14
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 05/06/15.  A revised phasing plan was approved on 08/18/21
• Legal Status:  Applicant filed an appeal to the Court of Common Pleas on 06/04/15.  The court opinion was issued on 01/21/16.  Applicant filed an appeal to the PA Commonwealth Court on 02/22/16.  Mediation ensued and a joint motion to approve a revised plan was agreed upon on 01/12/22.  The appeal was dismissed on 01/18/22
• Project Status: Preliminary Plan Review complete.  Applicant may submit final subdivision and land development phased plans for approval.

Project: York County Bridge 247 Replacement

Address:  Bridge No. 247 over Yellow Breeches Creek in Monaghan Township, York County and in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County. The bridge is located on North Grantham Road and Mill Road.

Project Description: At the May 5, 2022 Board of Commissioners' meeting, a representative of Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) shared plans to replace York County Bridge 247.  Here are the exhibits: Bridge Improvement Plan Exhibits  

The project is a combined effort of York and Cumberland Counties.  York County is taking the lead on the project and serves as the local project sponsor. For more information, https://yorkcountypa.gov/county-administration/county-bridge-information/ongoing-construction.html.

Project Status: Permitting Phase

Anticipated Construction: Spring - Fall 2025

Questions or concerns related to the project may be addressed to HRG's project engineer, Matthew J. Lena, P.E., at mlena@hrg-inc.com. 

• Address: 1819 Gettysburg Pike
• Project Description: Construction of two commercial office buildings
• Submission Date: Preliminary Plan submitted 12/03/18.  Final Plan submitted 09/30/19
• UAT File # 19-09-30
• Site Plan: Site Plan Recorded 05/15/20
• Other Documents: Traffic Impact Study 12/17/18
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 10/28/19
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 11/20/19
• Project Status: 1st building (currently Penn State Health Medical Group) is complete.  2nd building pending construction

The Township will begin working on an update to Chapter 155 .  The information regarding this amendment has been moved to here: Ordinance Amendments. 

Update: 12/22/22

Legacy Park is a new home community located within Mechanicsburg Borough.  The development consists of various townhomes, single-family dwellings, multi-family apartments, and a commercial area.  As part of Phase 4, site improvements to a portion of Allendale Road within the township and lot add-ons are proposed for abutting property owners within the Township.

For additional information regarding Legacy Park and its various phases of development, contact Mechanicsburg Borough.

Legacy Park, Phase 4 - Allendale Realignment

• Address: South Market Street (Mechanicsburg Borough)
• Project Description: Realignment of Allendale Road.  Vacation of some public right-of-way to be dedicated to abutting property owners.  No new right-of-way will be dedicated to the Township.  No additional homes will be added to the Township.  
• Submission Date: December 20, 2022
• UAT File # 22-12-20
• Site Plan: Legacy Park--Phase 4 Final Plan (Portion) Draft 12/20/22
• Traffic Study:  Signal Warrant Analysis Update 11/09/22
• Planning Commission: Conditionally approved on 01/30/23
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 04/05/23
• Project Status: 

Meadowview Estates, Phase VI.

Construction of 36 single-family detached dwellings over three phases.  Phases VI-A and VI-B are complete.

Meadowview Estates Phase VI Development Plan

Meadowview Estates, Phase VI-C

• Address: Southview Drive and North Meadow Circle
• Project Description: Construction of 14 single-family detached dwellings
• Submission Date: February 1, 2017
• UAT File # 17-02-01
• Site Plan: Phase VI-C Site Plan Recorded 06/07/17
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 02/27/17
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 03/15/17
• Project Status: Currently under development

Mills at Shepherdstown and Burger King

• Address: 211-237 Gettysburg Pike
• Project Description: Consolidation of several lots, and construction of multiple buildings to create a mixed-use development with a total of 54 apartment (multi-family) dwellings and 44,000 sq. ft. of commercial space.  Building #5 will developed as a Burger King restaurant.
• Submission Date: April 1, 2021
• UAT File # 21-04-01
• Site Plan: Site Plan Recorded 01/25/22
• Traffic Studies: Traffic Impact Study Draft 01/25/22; Appendix A-Part 1; Appendix A-Part 2; Appendix A-Part 3
• Other Documents:   Burger King Sample Design; Apartment Building Sample Design
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 05/24/21
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 07/21/21
• Project Status: Currently under construction.

Chick-fil-A at Mills at Shepherdstown

• Project Description: Consolidation of Units 3 and 4 for construction of a 4,997 square foot Chick-fil-A restaurant with 3-lane drive-through.
• Submission Date: July  5, 2022
• UAT File # 22-07-05
• Site Plan: Site Plan-Recorded 05/03/23
• Traffic Studies: Revised Traffic Letter & Summary Assessment for Chick-fil-A 08/01/22; Revised Traffic Letter & Summary Assessment for Chick-fil-A 10/06/22
• Other Documents: Elevation Plan; Chick-fil-A Perspective; Response Letter to Public Comments/PC Meeting 11/21/22
• Planning Commission: Reviewed and continued on 08/29/22.  Recommended conditional approval on 10/31/22.
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 12/07/22.  Exhibits of traffic and site improvements from BOC meeting 12/07/22
• Project Status: Currently under construction.

• Address: 127 Kim Acres Drive
• Project Description: Construction of a 4,464 sq. ft. automate conveyor style car wash with vacuum facilities (ModWash)
• Submission Date: November 29, 2021
• UAT File # 21-11-29
• Site Plan: Modwash Draft Plan 2022-0208
• Other Documents:
  • Modwash Building Plan
  • Traffic Study Letter 11/22/21; Traffic Impact Study 02/2023
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 01/31/22
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 03/16/22.  Request for re-approval heard on 10/19/22 and tabled until a new traffic study was completed.  The new traffic study has been completed.  The Board of Commissioners will discuss the re-approval request on 03/15/23.
• Project Status: 

Oakwood Hills 

Preliminary Plan submitted May 01, 2017 for Phase 1

Oakwood Hills Phase 1A

Submitted September 9, 2017  for Phase 1A

UAT File # 17-09-01B.  Project Complete.

Oakwood Hills Phase 1B

Submitted April 1, 2019 for Phase 1B

UAT File # 19-04-01.  Project Complete.

Oakwood Hills Phase 1C

Final plan not yet submitted.  

• Address: Mt. Allen Drive and Pennington Drive
• Project Description: Consolidation of the existing farm house and open space land, and construction of 38 single-family detached dwellings and several private open space lots.
• Submission Date: December 3, 2007
• UAT File # 07-12-3A and 07-12-3B
• Site Plan: Site Plan Recorded 08/18/08
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 12/17/07
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 06/18/08
• Project Status: Currently under development

• Address: West Winding Hill Road and South York Street
• Project Description: Subdivision of 66 acres from the Gate of Heaven cemetery. Construction of 71 single-family detached dwellings in Phase 1.
• Submission Date: October 1, 2019
• UAT File # 19-10-01
• Site Plan: Site Plan Recorded 03/16/21
• Other Documents: Transportation Impact Study 02/28/20
• Planning Commission: Reviewed on 12/30/19, 04/27/20, and 06/2920. Recommended disapproval on 06/29/20
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 09/16/20
• Project Status: Currently under construction

• Address: Gettysburg Pike and Terrace View Lane
• Project Description: Construction of 37 townhomes
• Submission Date: February 1, 2011
• UAT File # 11-2-1C
• Site Plan: Site Plan Recorded 02/04/21
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 02/28/11
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 06/15/11
• Project Status: Currently under construction

• Address: 1100 Grantham Rd
• Project Description: Consolidation of two lots into one.  Construction of a resort style special occasion facility with 30 cottages.
• Submission Date: January 22, 2020
• UAT File # 20-01-22
• Site Plan: Site Plan Recorded 02/23/21
• Other Documents: Mansion Elevations-Draft and Cottages Elevation-Draft
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 04/27/20
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 05/20/20
• Project Status: Currently under construction

Transfer of a Liquor License - Public Hearing on November 16, 2022 at 6:30 P.M.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, will hold a Public Hear­ing on November 16, 2022 at 6:30 P.M., at the Upper Allen Township Municipal Building, 100 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.

The purpose of said Public Hearing is to hear testimony and discuss the following:

APPROVING THE INTERMUNICIPAL TRANSFER OF RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE R13939, CURRENTLY OWNED BY FOX FOODS, INC., d/b/a CJs AMERICAN PUB & GRILL, LOCATED AT 487 E. KING STREET, SHIPPENSBURG TOWNSHIP, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  17257, TO BD&D EVENTS, LLC, d/b/a THE WILLOWS AT ASHCOMBE MANSION (“ASHCOMBE MANSION”), LOCATED AT 1100 GRANTHAM ROAD, MECHANICSBURG, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 17055, AS REQUIRED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD.

The regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting for Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 6:30 P.M., will commence after the close of the public hearing.  The Board of Commissioners, at such time as the regularly scheduled meeting begins at the Upper Allen Township Municipal Building, shall consider for enactment and, if approved by formal action, adopt and enact the proposed resolution.

The Resolution is as follows:

A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ALLEN, COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING THE INTERMUNICIPAL TRANSFER OF A RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE OF A RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE R13939, CURRENTLY OWNED BY FOX FOODS, INC., d/b/a CJs AMERICAN PUB & GRILL, LOCATED AT 487 E. KING STREET, SHIPPENSBURG TOWNSHIP, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  17257, TO BD&D EVENTS, LLC, d/b/a THE WILLOWS AT ASHCOMBE MANSION (“ASHCOMBE MANSION”), LOCATED AT 1100 GRANTHAM ROAD, MECHANICSBURG, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 17055, AS REQUIRED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD INTO THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ALLEN.

            WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board ("PLCB") requires that the governing body of the receiving municipality pass legislation approving an intermunicipal transfer of a liquor license, and

WHEREAS, BD&D Events, d/b/a The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion (“Ashcombe Mansion”) wishes to purchase Restaurant Liquor License No. R13939 currently owned by Fox Foods, Inc. and located in Shippensburg Township and move it into the Upper Allen Township to be used by Ashcombe Mansion located at 1100 Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Ashcombe Mansion has added a commercial kitchen and, in addition to operating as a special event venue, will also have dining options.  As part of its operations, Ashcombe Mansion wishes to sell alcohol (beer, wine and spirits) for on-premises consumption and to go as permitted under PLCB regulations; and

WHEREAS, Act 141 of 2000 (the "Act") authorizes the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to approve, in certain instances, the transfer of a Restaurant Liquor License across municipal boundaries within the same county regardless of the quota limitations provided for in Section 461 of the Liquor Code if, as in Upper Allen Township, sales of liquor and malt or brewed beverages are legal within the municipality receiving the license; and

WHEREAS, the Act requires the applicant to obtain from the receiving municipality a resolution approving the inter-municipal transfer of the Liquor License prior to an applicant's submission of an application to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board; and

WHEREAS, the Liquor Code stipulates that, prior to adoption of a resolution by the receiving municipality, at least one hearing be held for the purposes of permitting individuals residing within the municipality to make comments and recommendations regarding applicant's intent to transfer a Liquor License into the receiving municipality, in this case, Upper Allen Township; and

WHEREAS, an Application for transfer filed under the Act must contain a copy of the Resolution adopted by the municipality approving the transfer of the Liquor License into the municipality.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY UPPER ALLEN TOWNSHIP that BD&D Events, d/b/a The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion has requested the approval from Upper Allen Township for the proposed transfer of the Pennsylvania Restaurant Liquor License No. R13939 which is currently owned by Fox Foods, Inc. and located in Shippensburg Township, into Upper Allen Township to be used at BD&D Events, d/b/a The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion, located at 1100 Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055. It is understood that said transfer must be approved at a later date by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board; and be it further

ORDAINED that Upper Allen Township has held on the 16th day of November 2022, a properly advertised public hearing pursuant to the notice provisions of Section 102 of the Liquor Code to receive comments on the proposed Liquor License transfer; and be it further

ORDAINED that Upper Allen Township approves, by adoption of this Ordinance, the proposed inter-municipal transfer of Restaurant Liquor License R13939 into Upper Allen Township for use by BD&D Events, d/b/a The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion, located at 1100 Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055; and be it further

ORDAINED that the transfers, designations, and assignment of the License hereunder is subject to the approval by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

All those interested in the above may attend the Public Hearing and partic­ipate at the hearing and/or examine a copy of the proposed Ordinance at the Township Office during regular business hours. Copies of all or portions of the Ordinance will be made available for purchase at the cost of reproduction. 

Anyone with a disability who wishes to attend the hearing and is in need of special assistance should contact the Township office at 100 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania or by telephone at (717) 766-0756, at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.

Winding Hills PRD

 Winding Hills PRD Development Phasing Plan

• Stages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (5A-Braeburn Estates portion only), and 6 are complete.

Winding Hills, Stage 4:

• Address: Shady Lane, Fairbank Lane, and Brook Shire Court
• Project Description: Construction of 109 townhomes
• Submission Date: January 2, 2013
• UAT File # 13-01-02
• Site Plan: Site Plan-Draft 10/07/15
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 09/28/15
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 10/07/15
• Project Status: Construction complete.

Winding Hills, Stage 5(B), Lots 325-360:

• Address: McIntosh Drive and Apple Hollow Road
• Project Description: Construction of 36 single-family detached dwellings
• Submission Date: March 1, 2017
• UAT File # 17-03-01B
• Site Plan: Site Plan-Draft 03/24/17
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 03/27/17
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 05/03/17
• Project Status: Currently under construction

Winding Hills, Stage 5(C), Lots 361-395:

• Address: Waltana Court and Apple Hollow Road
• Project Description: Construction of 35 single-family detached dwellings
• Submission Date: May 1, 2018
• UAT File # 18-05-01C
• Site Plan: Site Plan -Recorded 10/14/20
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 05/21/18
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 06/06/18
• Project Status: Currently under construction

Winding Hills, Stage 7, Section I:

• Address: Shady Lane
• Project Description: Construction of 59 townhomes
• Submission Date: January 2, 2020
• UAT File # 20-01-02B
• Site Plan: Site Plan-Recorded 05/14/20
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 01/27/20
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 02/05/20
• Project Status: Currently under construction

Winding Hills, Stage 7, Section II:

• Address: Smoke House Drive
• Project Description: Construction of 19 single-family detached dwellings
• Submission Date: March 1, 2021
• UAT File # 21-03-01
• Site Plan: Site Plan-Draft 04/12/21
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 03/29/21
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 04/21/21
• Project Status: Currently under construction

Winding Hills, Stage 8(A), Lots 420-438, 465-471, J&K:

• Address: Hill Side Drive, Macoun Drive, and Spring Wood Lane
• Project Description: Construction of 26 single-family detached dwellings and 24 townhomes
• Submission Date: June 1, 2017
• UAT File # 17-06-01B
• Site Plan: Site Plan-Recorded 06/01/20
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 06/26/17
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 05/15/19
• Project Status: Currently under construction

Winding Hills, Stage 8(B), Lots 439-464, Lot L: 

• Address:
• Project Description: Construction of 26 single-family detached dwellings and 41 townhomes, and creation of Lot L for future clubhouse use.
• Submission Date: December 1, 2020
• UAT File # 20-12-01
• Site Plan: Site Plan-Recorded 07/22/21
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 12/21/20
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 01/20/21
• Project Status: Currently under construction

Winding Hills, Stage 8, Lot L:

• Address: Macoun Drive and Aurora Drive
• Project Description: Construction of a 2,740 sq. ft. clubhouse area for residents in Stage 8.
• Submission Date: January 1, 2022
• UAT File # 22-01-03
• Site Plan: Clubhouse Site Plan Recorded 07/19/22
• Other Documents: Clubhouse Design Draft
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval on 01/31/22
• Board of Commissioners: Conditionally approved on 03/16/22
• Project Status: Currently under construction