CRANBERRY TWP — At its Thursday, July 30, agenda preparation meeting, the board of supervisors held public hearings on two proposed residential developments: Henry Farm and Robin Run.

Henry Farm is a planned 114-lot single-family residential development on about 85.7 acres located off Darlington, Powell and Rochester roads.

Robin Run is a planned one-phase, 37-unit residential development on about 61.4 acres off Freshcorn and Glen Rape roads.

The developers of Henry Farm, Foxlane Homes, proposed revisions to project plans during the meeting. The development had been tentatively approved in February.

Ron Henshaw, township director of planning and development services, gave a brief presentation about revisions to the proposal.

“This revised tentative is solely to adjust the phasing of this development,” said Henshaw. “Nothing else has changed here.”

According to the township website, updates also include several additions, including two stormwater basins, a parklet with pedestrian pockets, sidewalks and trail connections.

A public hearing was also held providing a presentation on Robin Run, being developed by Laurel Communities.

The development provides for 26 acres of open space — 44% of total development area — which exceeds the requirement of 30% open space, said Henshaw.

He added developers are asking for a housing density of 0.6 dwelling units per acre, which would be under the 1.4 dwelling unit per acre requirement.

“They can't beat that. This is a ridge,” said Henshaw. “And so, to hit that minimum density, they would have to disturb a lot more of the steep slopes, wetlands and so forth on the site.”

One resident in the area, Stephanie Williams, expressed her opposition to the development.

“While I understand the need for responsible growth, I am concerned that this project will have lasting negative impacts on the surrounding residential area, environment and local infrastructure,” Williams said.

She said she was concerned the development would replace natural habitat with roads, reduce green space and increase stormwater runoff.

Possible hikes in taxes in the future and escalation of traffic and congestion due to construction were also noted by Williams.

Williams requested the township board either reject the development application or request major changes to the planned development which address her concerns.

“My concern is not with growth itself, but with ensuring that growth occurs in a manner that preserves the environmental resources, rural character, public safety and quality of life that makes this area a very desirable place to live,” said Williams.

The board will consider both proposals at its Aug. 6 meeting.