York County · East Manchester Township · #26-0056
Motor Technology Bldg. Addition
East Manchester Township, PA · 20,000 sq ft non-residential, industrial · 11.3 acres
About this project
Proposes a 20,000 sq ft addition to an industrial building on an 11.3-acre site in East Manchester Township.
County recommendation: Consistent with county plan
- Engineer / designer
- Hyland Engineering
- Plan type
- Preliminary Final Land development Building addition
- Land use
- Industrial
- Water
- Public water
- Sewer
- Public sewer
Filing history
- 2026-03-25 · #26-0056 · Preliminary Final Land development Building addition · 20,000 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county filing describes a proposed 20,000-square-foot addition to an existing industrial building on an 11.3-acre site in East Manchester Township, York County. For scale, 20,000 square feet is roughly the footprint of several large houses. The filing lists the project as "Motor Technology Bldg. Addition" and names Hyland Engineering, a firm that prepares site plans, as the firm on the filing.
The records do not say what the addition will be used for, whether new jobs are planned, or how the site will change beyond the added building. A search found no news coverage, developer project page, meeting agenda, minutes or hearing notice clearly about this project. The explanation therefore rests on the county facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- The records do not describe traffic, access or truck-movement changes, so any effect on local roads is unknown.
- The addition is on a site that already has an industrial building, so it adds to an existing use rather than starting a new one.
- No information was found on jobs, utilities, stormwater or schools.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2026-03-25, which suggests the plan was under municipal review at that point. No approval or denial was found online. Plans like this usually go to the township planning commission and then to the township supervisors for a decision, and approval often comes with conditions.
- Mar 25, 2026 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The East Manchester Township planning commission and board of supervisors would normally review a plan like this. Residents can usually comment at their public meetings, and agendas are posted on the township website.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan showing a proposed building or addition, parking, stormwater controls and access, which the township reviews before construction.
- Planning commission
- A volunteer township board that reviews development plans and advises the elected supervisors.
- Industrial use
- Land and buildings used for manufacturing, production, storage or similar work, as opposed to homes or shops.
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: $2.6M
- ~200 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~50 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)