Montgomery County · Lower Frederick · MCPC #22-0199-002
225 Big Road
225 Big Road, Zieglerville, PA 19492, Lower Frederick, PA · 29 homes, single family · 77.89 acres
About this project
JEP, LLC proposes a 29-home single-family subdivision on about 78 acres at 225 Big Road in Lower Frederick Township. A new road would run from Simmons Road to Big Road, with a cul-de-sac serving nine lots. The existing home on the tract would stay on its own estate lot, and the county planning commission generally supports the plan but wants changes to a planned walking trail.
County planning commission: Supports, with comments
Issues raised: Walking trail alignment conflicts with the 2024 settlement agreement, Trail grade of 20-25% on steep slope is too steep for a walking path, Insufficient buffer plantings near rear of lots 13-16, Trail easement connection to township trail network unresolved
- Applicant
- JEP, LLC
- Engineer / rep.
- Traffic Planning and Design, Inc.
- Zoning
- R-1
- Tax parcel
- 38-00-02020-003
- Cross street
- Simmons Road
Filing history
- 2025-08-19 · MCPC #22-0199-002 · Land Dev Plan, SubDiv Plan, Prelim Plan · 29 homes
- 2022-08-02 · MCPC #22-0199-001 · Sketch Plan, Conditional Use · 29 homes
County review letters
2025-08-19 · LFRED 22-0199-002r.pdf
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
JEP, LLC proposes a subdivision of about 78 acres at 225 Big Road in Zieglerville, Lower Frederick Township. The land would be divided into 29 lots for single-family homes. A new street would link Simmons Road and Big Road, and a cul-de-sac off it would serve nine of the lots.
The existing home on the property would stay on its own estate lot. The county planning commission generally supports the plan. It has asked for changes to a planned walking trail.
No news coverage, developer project page, or township agenda or minutes about this project turned up online. Details beyond the county filing could not be confirmed.
What it could mean nearby
- A new street between Simmons Road and Big Road would change how traffic enters and leaves the area. Big Road is also PA Route 73, which carries through traffic.
- 29 new households would add vehicle trips and some demand for schools and utilities. The records reviewed give no figures.
- A walking trail is part of the plan. The county wants it revised, so its final design and any public access are not yet settled.
Where it stands
The county planning commission has reviewed the subdivision plan and generally supports it. The latest county filing is dated 2025-08-19. Next, the township's planning commission and supervisors usually review the plan. They may impose conditions before granting preliminary and then final approval.
- Aug 19, 2025 Latest county planning filing for the 29-home subdivision
Want to weigh in? The Lower Frederick Township Board of Supervisors decides on subdivision plans, after the township planning commission reviews them. Residents can comment at their public meetings, and the township website lists the agendas.
Who's behind it
JEP, LLC
Planning terms explained
- Subdivision
- Dividing one large piece of land into smaller lots that can be built on or sold separately.
- Cul-de-sac
- A dead-end street with a circular turnaround at the end.
- Estate lot
- A lot set aside for an existing home, here the current house on the tract.
- County planning commission review
- The county gives advice on a plan, but the township makes the final decision.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $16.2M
- ~928 roofing squares
- ~29 HVAC systems
- ~29 kitchens / 58+ bathrooms
- ~81,200 sq ft of finished living space
- ~19.5 acres of site work (grading, stormwater, landscaping)
- New public-style access road from Simmons Road to Big Road
- Cul-de-sac road serving nine lots
- Driveway access onto Big Road (SR 0073) requiring a future PennDOT highway occupancy permit
- Walking trail construction with significant grading on steep slopes
- Reforestation and landscape buffer plantings