JACKSON TWP — More developments and jobs are on the horizon for the township.

About 42 acres by the new FedEx distribution center by Route 528 have ben recommended by the township planning commission as the site for a hotel, restaurant, a convenience store and office space.

The area, owned by Zelienople-based Plunkett Motor Freight Rentals, is surrounded by FedEx, Interstate 79, and Route 528.

“We hope this brings growth to the township in a positive fashion,” said PMF Rentals partner Joe Belsterling, who is a lifelong resident of the area.

“Just like home, we want to see this grow and prosper,” Belsterling said. “We would like to see more people come into the area.”

Although the development has received interest from numerous businesses, none have been confirmed.

Six acres near the corner of I-79 and Route 528 will be home for the hotel, a restaurant and a convenience store. Another 12 acres adjacent to the FedEx distribution center will have office and storage space for businesses.

The just built FedEx distribution center now wants to build a 20,000-square-foot addition on its main building, which is slated to open next month.

The addition will be a testing laboratory for FedEx’s operations for its conveyor system and packaging, township manager Chris Rearick said. The addition was not part of the center’s original plans.

“It’s over a parking area, and they have shown there is more than ample parking needs for the facility,” Rearick said.

Doug Sippel, owner of Sippel Development which leases the site to FedEx, said, “It’s going to definitely be a boon to the local economy.”