Montgomery County · Upper Pottsgrove · MCPC #26-0273-001
Kummerer Parcel ~ Phase 3
1491 Chestnut Grove Road, Upper Pottsgrove, PA · 36 homes, single family · 27.86 acres
About this project
A new residential community of 36 single-family homes is proposed for 27.86 acres on Chestnut Grove Road, served by public water and sewer connections. The steep slopes and stream corridor on the site require reduced road widths and a modified site layout to minimize environmental disturbance.
- Applicant
- Upper Pottsgrove 1 Development LLC
- Engineer / rep.
- Holmes Cunningham Engineering
- Approvals needed
- waivers
- Utilities
- public water, public sewer
Filing history
- 2026-10-21 · MCPC #26-0273-001 · Land Dev Plan, SubDiv Plan, Prelim Plan · 36 homes
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A developer is proposing 36 single-family homes on about 28 acres along Chestnut Grove Road in Upper Pottsgrove Township. This is the third phase of a larger area known as the Kummerer parcel. The homes would connect to public water and sewer.
The site has steep slopes and a stream corridor. The county summary says that is why the plan uses narrower roads and a modified layout, to limit disturbance to the land and the stream.
Online, the only township record found was a planning commission item for 1491 Chestnut Grove Road. It was reportedly postponed from September 2025 to the October 2025 agenda, and the outcome was not found. The township's records also mention an earlier phase of the Kummerer area, Phase 1. No news coverage, opposition or developer project page was found.
What it could mean nearby
- Roughly 36 new households would add traffic on Chestnut Grove Road and nearby roads. The records do not include a traffic study.
- The narrower roads and modified layout are meant to protect the steep slopes and the stream corridor.
- Public water and sewer connections mean the homes would not need wells or septic systems. The records do not say whether those systems have enough capacity.
- New homes could add students to the local school district. No enrollment estimate was found.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2026-10-21, so the plan is still under municipal and county review and has not been shown as approved. Next, the township planning commission and the township's governing board usually review the plan, and approval often comes with conditions.
- Oct 21, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project
- Sep 4, 2025 Township planning commission minutes reportedly say the 1491 Chestnut Grove Road item was moved to the October agenda
Want to weigh in? The Upper Pottsgrove Township planning commission and board of commissioners review the plan at public meetings. Residents can comment there or by contacting the township office, and agendas are posted on the township website.
Who's behind it
Upper Pottsgrove 1 Development LLC · A development company named on the filing. No official website or information about its other projects was found. Holmes Cunningham Engineering is the engineering firm listed on the filing.
Around the web
- September 4 2025Upper Pottsgrove Township · Sep 4, 2025Search results indicate these minutes note that the 1491 Chestnut Grove Road matter was postponed to the October agenda. The document text could not be read directly to confirm this.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed plan showing how a site will be divided and built on, including roads, utilities and stormwater controls.
- Steep slopes
- Hillsides steep enough that local rules limit grading and building in order to prevent erosion and runoff.
- Stream corridor
- The land along a creek that is often protected to keep the water clean and reduce flooding.
- Public water and sewer
- Connections to municipal utility systems instead of private wells and septic tanks.
- Planning commission
- A volunteer board that reviews development plans and advises the elected officials who make the final decision.
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: $20.2M
- ~1,152 roofing squares
- ~36 HVAC systems
- ~36 kitchens / 72+ bathrooms
- ~100,800 sq ft of finished living space
- ~27.9 acres of site work (grading, stormwater, landscaping)
- Stormwater infiltration basin system
- Public water and sewer connections
- Riparian buffer preservation
- Steep slope stabilization
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