Berks County · Bethel Township · #09-13855
Three poultry barns on Little Mountain Road
Intersection of Meckville Road and Little Mountain Road (T-682)., Bethel Township, PA · 94,500 sq ft non-residential, agricultural · 137.6 acres
About this project
A preliminary plan on about 138 acres in Bethel Township for three poultry barns, each about 63 by 500 feet. The plan also includes manure storage, gravel pads and drives, and stormwater facilities.
Official description: Construct three (3) poultry barns (63’ x 500’ per barn), manure storage, gravel pads, gravel driveways, and stormwater management facilities
- Developer
- Anthony Weaver
- Engineer / designer
- NCS, Inc.
- Plan type
- Preliminary
- Land use
- Agricultural
- Water
- OL
- Sewer
- N/A
- Status
- Reviewed
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A farm applicant has filed a preliminary plan to build three poultry barns on about 138 acres in Bethel Township, Berks County. The site is at the corner of Meckville Road and Little Mountain Road. Each barn would measure roughly 63 by 500 feet, which adds up to about 94,500 square feet of building space.
The plan also covers manure storage, gravel pads and driveways, and stormwater features that manage rainwater runoff. The county records classify the project as agricultural. They do not say what is on the land now, though the size and zoning type suggest working farmland.
No news coverage, township meeting records, or developer web pages about this specific project were found online. Nothing is known about opposition, approvals, or who would operate the barns.
What it could mean nearby
- Truck traffic for feed deliveries, bird pickup and manure hauling could increase on Meckville Road and Little Mountain Road, but no traffic study was found.
- The plan includes stormwater facilities, so runoff from the new roofs and gravel areas is meant to be managed on the site.
- Manure storage is part of the plan. Odor and nutrient management would be the usual neighbor questions, but no records on these were found.
Where it stands
A preliminary plan was filed with the county, with the latest filing dated August 2, 2024. No approval or denial was found. Next, the township planning commission and supervisors usually review the plan, and state agencies may review manure and stormwater plans.
- Aug 2, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the preliminary plan
Want to weigh in? The Bethel Township supervisors and planning commission usually decide on plans like this, and residents can comment at their public meetings. Check the township's posted agendas for dates.
Who's behind it
Anthony Weaver
Planning terms explained
- Preliminary plan
- An early-stage site plan that local officials review before a final plan is approved.
- Stormwater facilities
- Basins or similar features that hold and slow rainwater runoff from roofs and paved or gravel areas.
- Manure storage
- A designated structure or area for holding animal waste before it is removed or spread on fields.
- Planning commission
- A local advisory board that reviews development plans and recommends action to elected officials.
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: $18.9M
- ~945 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~236 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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