Berks County · Marion Township · #38-13960
Poultry barn operation on Marion Drive
Northern portion of the tract is located on the northwestern side of Marion Drive (T-497-Public), while the southern portion is southeast of Marion Drive and north of Conrad Weiser Parkway (S.R.0422)., Marion Township, PA · 67,800 sq ft non-residential, agricultural · 63.5 acres
About this project
Two 63-by-500-foot poultry barns, a 60-by-80-foot manure storage structure, gravel pads and related improvements on about 63.5 acres in Marion Township, north of Conrad Weiser Parkway.
Official description: Construction of two poultry barns (63'x500'), manure storage (60'x80'), gravel pads, and associated improvements
- Engineer / designer
- NCS. INC. - Rob Ruth P.E.
- Plan type
- Preliminary
- Land use
- Agricultural
- Water
- OL
- Sewer
- N/A
- Status
- Reviewed
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county filing describes a new poultry farm on about 63.5 acres in Marion Township, Berks County. It would have two long chicken barns, each roughly 63 by 500 feet. It would also have a 60-by-80-foot building for storing manure, gravel pads and related improvements. In total, about 67,800 square feet of buildings are planned.
The land lies on both sides of Marion Drive, just north of Conrad Weiser Parkway (Route 422). The county lists the use as agricultural. The records do not say what is on the land now, though the use suggests farmland or open land.
No news coverage, township agenda or minutes, hearing notices, or developer web page about this project were found. Who will operate the barns, how many birds they would hold, and whether anyone objects are all unknown.
What it could mean nearby
- Truck traffic for feed, birds and manure hauling would likely use Marion Drive and Conrad Weiser Parkway, but no traffic study was found.
- Manure storage and odor handling are typical concerns for neighbors of poultry barns. No project-specific details were found.
- The records do not mention jobs, schools or public utilities.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2026-02-06, and no approvals or hearings were found online. Projects like this usually go through township and county plan review and stormwater and erosion-control approvals. Manure management and nutrient plans are typically reviewed by state or county conservation agencies.
- Feb 6, 2026 Latest filing in the county planning records
Want to weigh in? Residents can usually comment at Marion Township public meetings, such as the planning commission and supervisors. They can also contact the Berks County Planning Commission, but no specific meeting for this project was found.
Who's behind it
NCS, Inc. (engineering firm on the filing)
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- A formal township review of a plan to build new buildings or change how a piece of land is used.
- Manure storage structure
- A covered facility that holds poultry manure until it can be used as fertilizer or hauled away.
- Gravel pad
- A compacted gravel surface used for equipment, parking or building bases.
- Stormwater management
- Plans for controlling rain runoff so it does not cause flooding or pollute streams.
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: $13.6M
- ~678 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~169 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)