Berks County · Exeter Township · #21-13348a
Martin Appliances 4575 Perkiomen Avenue
Between Perkiomen Avenue (SR 0422) to the south and Exeter Commons Drive to the north of the site., Exeter Township, PA · 42,752 sq ft non-residential, retail & commercial · 2.6 acres
About this project
Demolition of an existing structure and construction of a new two-story commercial building of about 42,752 sq ft on 2.6 acres in Exeter Township, along Perkiomen Avenue.
Official description: demolish existing structure & construct new 2 story building
- Applicant
- LMEB Group, LLC
- Owner
- Martin Appliances
- Developer
- Martin Appliances
- Engineer / designer
- Wilkinson Design Group
- Plan type
- Preliminary
- Land use
- Commercial
- Water
- P
- Sewer
- P
- Status
- Reviewed
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Martin Appliances plans to tear down the existing building at 4575 Perkiomen Avenue (Route 422) in Exeter Township. In its place it would build a new two-story commercial building of about 42,752 square feet on roughly 2.6 acres. The site lies between Perkiomen Avenue and Exeter Commons Drive.
Local news coverage describes the new building as a showroom plus a warehouse and supply space for the appliance retailer. The site is in the township's Township Commons zoning district.
The township planning commission reviewed the plan and recommended conditional approval in April 2025. The township supervisors then granted conditional preliminary land development approval in May 2025. The coverage found does not list the conditions. No organized opposition was found.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic: the township discussed waiving a full traffic study if the developer compares expected trips with the previous use of the site.
- Jobs and shopping: the building would replace an existing appliance business site, so it is a rebuild rather than a new type of use. Reports give no job figures.
- No new homes, school impacts or open-space changes appear in the records found.
Where it stands
The plan won conditional preliminary land development approval from the township supervisors in May 2025. Next come meeting the conditions, final plan approval, then permits and construction. The sources found do not show whether those later steps have happened.
- May 2025 Exeter supervisors grant conditional preliminary land development approval
- Apr 21, 2025 Planning commission recommends conditional preliminary approval
- Dec 2, 2024 Latest county planning filing
Want to weigh in? The Exeter Township Board of Supervisors makes the next decisions, and residents can comment at its public meetings.
Who's behind it
Martin Appliances · A family-owned appliance retailer in the Reading area that has operated since 1973, according to customer-review pages.
Around the web
- Exeter approves land development plan for Martin ApplianceWFMZ · May 13, 2025Supervisors granted conditional preliminary land development approval for the 4575 Perkiomen Ave. site in the Township Commons district.
- Exeter planners review 2 land development plansWFMZPlanning commissioners reviewed the plan to demolish the building and build a showroom and warehouse, with a traffic study waiver discussed.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan showing a new or rebuilt building, parking, drainage and access, which the township must approve.
- Preliminary approval
- A first-stage approval that shows the plan is generally acceptable before the final version is signed off.
- Conditional approval
- Approval that depends on the applicant fixing or completing certain items.
- Traffic study waiver
- Permission to skip a full traffic study when expected traffic is small or similar to the earlier use.
- Zoning district
- A map area with rules about what uses and building types are allowed.
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: $9.4M
- ~427 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~106 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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