Berks County · Perry Township · #4745-13495a
Poultry egg-layer barn, Birch Hill Road
Southern side of Birch Hill Road approximately 270-feet southwest of the intersection with Koenig Drive., Perry Township, PA · 13,056 sq ft non-residential, agricultural · 18.9 acres
About this project
A new 48-by-272-foot egg-laying poultry barn, about 13,056 sq ft, on roughly 18.85 acres on the south side of Birch Hill Road in Perry Township.
Official description: 48'x272' poultry egg layer barn
- Developer
- Elmer Stoltzfus
- Engineer / designer
- TeamAg Inc.
- Plan type
- Final
- Land use
- Agricultural
- Water
- OL
- Sewer
- N/A
- Status
- Reviewed
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new egg-laying poultry barn is proposed on the south side of Birch Hill Road in Perry Township, Berks County. County records describe a single building measuring 48 by 272 feet, about 13,056 square feet. That is roughly the size of several large houses placed end to end.
The barn would sit on a parcel of about 18.85 acres, in an area the county classes as agricultural. It is about 270 feet southwest of the Koenig Drive intersection. The filing lists Elmer Stoltzfus and TeamAg Inc. as the firms involved. The county records do not say what is on the land now.
A web search found no news coverage, township meeting records, hearing notices or permit information about this specific project. Details such as bird numbers, manure handling and who will operate the barn are unknown.
What it could mean nearby
- Farm deliveries and pickups (feed, birds, eggs, manure) could add some truck traffic on Birch Hill Road. No traffic study was found.
- Poultry barns can produce odor, dust and noise, which may matter to nearby homes. No source describes this barn's design or controls.
- The land stays in agricultural use, so the proposal does not point to new homes or schools.
Where it stands
The most recent county filing is dated 2025-08-08. No approval or denial was found online. A project like this usually goes through township review of its site plan, stormwater and erosion controls, and any needed state nutrient or manure management approvals, before building permits are issued.
- Aug 8, 2025 Latest filing for the barn in county planning records
Want to weigh in? Perry Township's supervisors and planning commission normally review local land development, and residents can usually comment at their public meetings. Check the township's posted agendas for the exact dates.
Who's behind it
TeamAg Inc. · TeamAg Inc. is listed on the county filing alongside Elmer Stoltzfus. No official company page was found to confirm what the firm does.
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- A formal township review of a proposed building or site change, which looks at things like access, drainage and layout.
- Stormwater management
- Plans for handling rain runoff from roofs and paved areas so it does not flood or pollute neighboring land.
- Agricultural use
- Land used for farming activities such as crops, livestock or poultry.
- Site plan
- A scaled drawing showing where buildings, driveways and other features go on a property.
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
- ~130 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~32 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)