Montgomery County · Whitemarsh · MCPC #23-0041-003
BMW Automotive Dealership Expansion
500-512 Pennsylvania Ave., Whitemarsh, PA · 72,995 sq ft non-residential, retail · 5.45 acres
About this project
A BMW dealership expansion is proposed at 500-512 Pennsylvania Avenue in Whitemarsh Township, combining four parcels into one lot of about 5.45 acres. It would add roughly 73,000 square feet of new commercial space, and the filing says an existing second-floor office of about 5,900 square feet would remain. Sixteen existing trees are slated for removal, which the township's tree rules require to be replaced.
- Applicant
- MileOne Fort Washington, LLC
- Engineer / rep.
- Bohler Engineering PA, LLC
- Zoning
- CR-L
- Tax parcel
- 5-00-08776-006, 65-00-08773-00-9
- Cross street
- Commerce Drive
- Approvals needed
- Land development preliminary plan approval, Shade Tree Commission waiver for limited replacement substitutions (may be requested)
- Utilities
- public water, public sewer
Filing history
- 2025-07-28 · MCPC #23-0041-003 · Land Dev Plan, SubDiv Plan, Prelim Plan, Resubmission · 72,995 sq ft
- 2024-11-01 · MCPC #23-0041-002 · Land Dev Plan, SubDiv Plan, Prelim Plan, Resubmission · 72,995 sq ft
- 2023-03-16 · MCPC #23-0041-001 · Land Dev Plan, SubDiv Plan, Prelim Plan · 69,182 sq ft
- 2023-03-16 · MCPC #23-0041-001 · Land Dev Plan, SubDiv Plan, Prelim Plan · 69,182 sq ft
- 2023-03-16 · MCPC #23-0041-001 · Land Dev Plan, SubDiv Plan, Prelim Plan · 69,182 sq ft
- 2023-03-16 · MCPC #23-0041-001 · Land Dev Plan, SubDiv Plan, Prelim Plan · 69,182 sq ft
- 2023-03-16 · MCPC #23-0041-001 · Land Dev Plan, SubDiv Plan, Prelim Plan · 69,182 sq ft
- 2023-03-16 · MCPC #23-0041-001 · Land Dev Plan, SubDiv Plan, Prelim Plan · 69,182 sq ft
- 2023-03-16 · MCPC #23-0041-001 · Land Dev Plan, SubDiv Plan, Prelim Plan · 69,182 sq ft
- 2023-03-16 · MCPC #23-0041-001 · Land Dev Plan, SubDiv Plan, Prelim Plan · 69,182 sq ft
County review letters
2024-11-01 · WHITE 23-0041-002r.pdf
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A BMW dealership at 500-512 Pennsylvania Avenue in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, is proposed to grow. Four parcels would be combined into one lot of about 5.45 acres. The plan adds roughly 73,000 square feet of new commercial space. An existing second-floor office of about 5,900 square feet would stay.
Sixteen existing trees would be removed. The township's tree rules require them to be replaced.
The filing lists an engineering firm and a dealership operating company as the parties. No news coverage, township agenda or minutes, or hearing notice that clearly covers this project was found. Nothing was found on opposition, approvals or timing.
What it could mean nearby
- Combining the four parcels into one lot may change how vehicles enter and leave the site, but the records reviewed give no traffic details.
- About 73,000 square feet of new commercial space could add dealership and service activity, though no job counts were found.
- Sixteen trees would be removed and replaced under the township's tree rules.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated July 28, 2025. No township action could be confirmed, and township review and a vote by the elected township board usually come next. A third-party listing suggests the plan may have advanced, but it could not be verified.
- Jul 28, 2025 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? Whitemarsh Township's planning commission and elected board normally review land development plans, and residents can usually comment at their public meetings. Agendas are posted on the township website.
Who's behind it
MileOne Fort Washington, LLC · The filing lists this company as the dealership operator. Its engineering firm is Bohler Engineering PA, LLC.
Planning terms explained
- Lot consolidation
- Merging several separate parcels into one legal lot.
- Land development
- A township review of a plan to build or expand on a site, covering things like layout, drainage and access.
- Tree replacement
- A local rule requiring new trees to be planted to make up for trees that are cut down.
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: $16.1M
- ~729 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~182 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
- ~5.5 acres of site work (grading, stormwater, landscaping)
- Consolidation of four parcels into one lot
- Removal of 16 existing trees, including 8 ash and 1 invasive pear
- Canopy tree replacement with minimum 3-inch caliper trees
- Public water and public sewer connections