Cumberland County · Carlisle Borough · #3179
Carlisle Auto Industries Lot 1 of former IAC site
Carlisle Borough, PA · 14,200 sq ft non-residential, industrial
About this project
An amended land development plan for Lot 1 of the former IAC site in Carlisle Borough that shows open space in place of a retail space whose tenant withdrew, as an interim condition. The previously approved and recorded plan for the lot remains in place.
Official description: Lot 1 has an approved & recorded LD Plan already. During Construction, the tenant of the western retail space back out. Therefore, an amended plan is being submitted to reflect open space in place of this retail use until such time as another use can be worked out for which a new Land Development Plan will be submitted. This plan simply represents an interim condition.
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county filing covers Lot 1 of the former IAC factory site in Carlisle Borough. It is an amended land development plan. A retail space of about 14,200 square feet was planned there, but its tenant withdrew. The amended plan shows open space where that building would have gone, as a temporary (interim) arrangement.
The earlier approved and recorded plan for the lot is still in place. The retail building could therefore still be built later.
The wider site is a former auto-parts factory that closed in 2008. It has been cleaned up and redeveloped. A state environmental release from August 2026 describes it as mostly built out with townhomes, veterans' apartments, a hotel, retail, a community center and a park. No news coverage or meeting records specific to this Lot 1 amendment were found.
What it could mean nearby
- Until a new tenant is found, the lot would stay as open space instead of a new retail building.
- Because the earlier approval remains in place, retail could still be built later, with the traffic and activity that brings.
- The wider redevelopment has added homes, a park and commercial uses nearby, but the records do not say how this amendment changes them.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing, dated April 23, 2026, shows an amended plan for the lot. Borough review and approval usually come next, followed by recording of the plan. The previously approved plan remains valid in the meantime.
- Aug 2026 State environmental agency highlighted the redeveloped former IAC/Masland site as a cleanup success.
- Apr 23, 2026 Latest county filing for the amended Lot 1 plan.
- Dec 2008 The IAC factory in Carlisle closed.
Want to weigh in? Carlisle Borough, through its planning commission and borough council, normally reviews land development plans, and residents can usually comment at their public meetings.
Who's behind it
Carlisle Auto Industries · The county record names this company as the project applicant. No official website or company details were found, so its other work is not described here.
Around the web
- Turning Dirt into Jobs: Shapiro Administration Showcases Revitalized Carlisle Industrial SitePennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection · Aug 7, 2026Describes the former IAC/Masland site as cleaned up and now largely built out with housing, a hotel, retail and a park.
- Carlisle Events planning restaurants, hotel for IACCentral Penn Business JournalGives background on the planned mix of uses at the former IAC site.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan showing buildings, parking, roads and open space that a municipality must approve before construction.
- Amended plan
- A revised version of an earlier approved plan.
- Interim condition
- A temporary arrangement that applies until a final plan is carried out.
- Open space
- Land left without buildings, such as lawn or green area.
- Act 2 Land Recycling Program
- A Pennsylvania program that sets cleanup standards so old industrial sites can be safely reused.
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: $2.8M
- ~142 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~35 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)