Berks County · Brecknock Township · #12-13876
Poultry barn on 30-acre farm in Brecknock Township
Between New Holland Road (SR 625) and Bracken Lane, approximately 1,444-feet east of Chelsea Drive., Brecknock Township, PA · 14,016 sq ft non-residential, agricultural · 30.1 acres
About this project
A new 14,016 sq ft poultry barn on about 30 acres between New Holland Road and Bracken Lane in Brecknock Township.
- Developer
- John Stoltzfus
- Engineer / designer
- TeamAg Inc.; Randy Hoover, P.E.
- Plan type
- Final
- Land use
- Agricultural
- Water
- OL
- Sewer
- N/A
- Status
- Reviewed
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new poultry barn is proposed on a farm of about 30 acres in Brecknock Township, Berks County. The barn would cover about 14,016 square feet, which is roughly the footprint of a large warehouse bay. It would sit on the farm between New Holland Road (State Route 625) and Bracken Lane, about 1,444 feet east of Chelsea Drive.
The county lists the project as agricultural, not residential or commercial. The records show no homes or retail space. The site is a working farm, so the barn would be an addition to farmland that already exists.
No news coverage, township meeting records, hearing notices or developer web pages specific to this project were found online. Details such as the number of birds, who will operate the barn, and any neighbor concerns are not available from public sources found.
What it could mean nearby
- Access would likely come from New Holland Road or Bracken Lane. Truck trips for feed delivery and bird pickup are typical for poultry barns, but no traffic study was found.
- The land is described as a farm, so the project appears to keep it in agricultural use rather than converting it to housing.
- Poultry barns can raise neighbor questions about odor, manure handling and stormwater. No project-specific documents were found on these points.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2024-12-06, which indicates a plan has been submitted for review. Usually the township and county planning bodies review it, then the township approves or denies it. If it is approved, permits and construction follow.
- Dec 6, 2024 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The Brecknock Township supervisors and planning commission would likely handle local review. Residents can usually comment at their public meetings, and the township office can confirm dates.
Who's behind it
John Stoltzfus (applicant), with TeamAg Inc. and Randy Hoover, P.E., listed on the filing · TeamAg Inc. is listed on the filing as an agricultural engineering and consulting firm. No official page for this project was found.
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- A formal township review of new buildings or major changes on a property, to check rules for stormwater, access and safety.
- Agricultural use
- Land and buildings used for farming, such as crops or livestock, rather than for homes or shops.
- Stormwater management
- Plans for handling rain runoff from new roofs and paved areas so it does not flood or pollute neighboring land.
- Planning commission
- A local board that reviews development plans and advises the elected officials who decide.
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: $2.8M
- ~140 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~35 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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