Butler County · Buffalo Township · #26082
49-lot residential subdivision, Twin Oaks Phase 5
Buffalo Township, PA · 49 homes, single-family homes
About this project
Phase 5 of Twin Oaks, a residential subdivision of 49 lots in Buffalo Township. The county asked for a signature block change and parcel bearings to be added.
Issues raised: Change county signature block from 'Approved' to 'Reviewed', Add bearings on parcels
- Plan type
- Residential subdivision
- Land use
- single-family
Filing history
- 2026-04-15 · #26082 · Residential subdivision · 49 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Twin Oaks Phase 5 is the next section of an existing housing neighborhood in Buffalo Township, Butler County. It proposes 49 lots for single-family homes. The county's April 2026 review asked for a change to a signature block and for parcel bearings (the compass directions and lengths of lot lines) to be added to the plan. These are routine drafting corrections.
A Ryan Homes page markets a Twin Oaks Ranch Homes community in Sarver, between Routes 228 and 356. It lists one-level homes on wooded lots and says the final wooded homesites have been released. That appears to be the same Twin Oaks neighborhood, but the page does not say which phase it covers or confirm that Phase 5 is the builder's. No news coverage, meeting minutes or opposition specific to Phase 5 could be confirmed.
What it could mean nearby
- Up to 49 more households would add traffic to the streets and routes serving the existing Twin Oaks neighborhood.
- The new homes would add to the local housing supply in the Sarver area.
- Effects on schools, utilities and open space are not described in the records found.
Where it stands
The county has reviewed the Phase 5 subdivision plan and asked for corrections as of April 2026. After the plan is revised and accepted, the township supervisors usually give final approval, and then the plan is recorded and building permits can follow.
- Apr 15, 2026 County planning filing asking for a signature block change and added parcel bearings
Want to weigh in? The Buffalo Township supervisors decide on subdivision plans, and residents can comment at their public meetings, which are listed on the township website.
Who's behind it
Ryan Homes (builder marketing Twin Oaks Ranch Homes in Sarver; link to Phase 5 not confirmed) · Ryan Homes is a national home builder, part of NVR, Inc., that sells single-family homes.
Around the web
- Twin Oaks Ranch HomesRyan HomesShows a builder selling single-family ranch homes in a Twin Oaks community in Sarver, between Routes 228 and 356.
Planning terms explained
- Subdivision
- Dividing a larger piece of land into separate lots that can be sold or built on.
- Phase
- One stage of a larger development that is planned and built in sections.
- Parcel bearings
- Measurements on a plan that give the direction and length of each lot boundary line.
- Signature block
- The space on a plan where officials sign to show approval.
- Final plan approval
- The last government sign-off on a subdivision plan, which comes before lots can be recorded and built on.
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: $27.4M
- ~1,568 roofing squares
- ~49 HVAC systems
- ~49 kitchens / 98+ bathrooms
- ~137,200 sq ft of finished living space
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