ADAMS TWP — The Adams Township Planning Commission heard a resident's complaint about a creek flooding Wednesday night.

Mickey Malagise, who lives along Callery Road, presented three panels of pictures of flooding near his property. Malagise said his greatest concern was changes in Little Wolf Creek.

“There are some things happening because of development,” Malagise said. “Where I'm located, it's not necessarily from Adams Township. It's from Cranberry Township.”

Malagise said the stream typically is 2 to 3 inches deep. Four times in the last three years, it has flooded up to 9 feet deep. While this flooding doesn't necessarily impact Malagise due to the location of his property, it is worrisome.

“My concern is for the rest of Adams Township,” he said.

Planning Commission Chairman Martin McKinney said developers need to consider the existence of impervious versus pervious surfaces during construction. Supervisor Chairman Thomas Franceschina said the township is paying attention to stormwater problems.

“You are absolutely right in bringing this awareness,” township manager Gary Peaco said. “We don't have a lot of leverage.”

Peaco explained developments are approved by the state Department of Environmental Protection and Butler County Conservation District. He suggested the solution lies with changing requirements at the state level. Peaco encouraged Malagise to speak to DEP.

Township engineer Ron Olsen added that Adams is looking to form a committee of private landowners to participate in the Pennsylvania MS4 Program, which deals with stormwater management.

The commission approved four of five development plans in various stages Wednesday night, including the final plans for the Brookhaven PRD and Gabriel's Crest Residential Development.

The BV3 Partners consolidation plan and Sunrise Acres conditional use plan were approved for their next phases.

Reviewing the Harlan Simons Industrial-Residential plan was tabled until October while revisions are made.

The planning commission also heard a brief presentation from The Dog Stop representatives, who are looking to establish a location in Adams County. The Dog Stop provides pet boarding, grooming and supplies. The closest Stop is in Wexford. A formal presentation will be made at the next supervisors meeting.