Bucks County · Hilltown Township · #13168
St. Philip's Orthodox Church campus expansion
East of the intersection of Clearview and Sunny Roads, Hilltown Township, PA · 6,350 sq ft non-residential, institutional · 4.5 acres
About this project
Two parcels would be combined into one 4.5-acre campus for the existing St. Philip's Orthodox Church. Plans include about 6,350 square feet of church additions, a 2,280 square foot outdoor pavilion, 55 new parking spaces, and small additions to a dwelling and a garage. Public water and sewer already serve the site.
Issues raised: Consolidated lot would be split-zoned, Several zoning variances requested, including impervious coverage above 35%, Multiple sidewalk and parking waivers requested, Signage needed at the out-only driveway, Act 537 sewage planning module required
- Applicant
- St. Philip's Orthodox Church
- Engineer / designer
- Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC
- Plan type
- Sketch plan land development
- Land use
- institutional
- Zoning
- CR-2 Country Residential II and RR Rural Residential (split zoned)
Filing history
- 2026-02-24 · #13168 · Sketch plan land development · 6,350 sq ft
County review packet (meeting materials) →
Map pin is approximate.
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
St. Philip's Orthodox Church, an existing congregation in Hilltown Township, wants to grow its campus east of Clearview and Sunny Roads. Two neighboring parcels would be combined into one lot of about 4.5 acres.
The plans call for roughly 6,350 square feet of additions to the church and a 2,280 square foot outdoor pavilion. They also include 55 new parking spaces and small additions to a dwelling and a garage already on the property. Public water and sewer already serve the site, so no new utility lines are expected.
No news coverage, meeting agendas, minutes or hearing notices about this specific proposal were found online. The details here come from the county planning record, filed on 2026-02-24 by the church and its engineering firm.
What it could mean nearby
- Parking would grow by 55 spaces, which could change how cars enter and leave the site and how busy Clearview Road is on service days. The records give no traffic study.
- Public water and sewer already serve the site, so the expansion should not need new utility extensions.
- The records show no new homes, jobs or school impact. This is an institutional expansion of an existing church.
Where it stands
The county record shows a land development plan filed on 2026-02-24. Nothing public was found on its approval status. Plans like this usually go to the township planning commission, then the township supervisors for approval, often with conditions.
- Feb 24, 2026 Latest filing for the church campus expansion recorded by the county
Want to weigh in? The Hilltown Township Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors usually review land development plans at public meetings. Residents can comment there or contact the township office for the agenda.
Who's behind it
St. Philip's Orthodox Church · An existing Orthodox congregation in Hilltown Township, working with Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC as its engineer.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed plan a township reviews before approving new buildings, parking or combined lots.
- Lot consolidation
- Merging two or more parcels into a single legal lot.
- Institutional
- A use such as a church, school or hospital instead of homes or shops.
- Pavilion
- A roofed outdoor structure, often used for gatherings.
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: $2.2M
- ~31 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~15 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)