Cumberland County · Silver Spring Township · #3185
Waterford Drive Lots 17-20
Silver Spring Township, PA · 18,500 sq ft non-residential, mixed use
About this project
Consolidates four vacant lots in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, and builds a 4,500 sq ft two-story office building and two 7,000 sq ft retail/restaurant buildings. Parking, stormwater management and utilities are included.
Official description: Plan proposes the consolidation of four existing vacant lots (Waterford Drive Lots 17-20) and the construction of a 4,500 SF two-story office building and two 7,000 SF retail/restaurant space buildings, along with associated parking, stormwater management, utilities and related site features.
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county records describe a plan to combine four vacant lots on Waterford Drive in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, into one site. Three buildings would go up on it: a two-story office building of about 4,500 square feet, and two retail or restaurant buildings of about 7,000 square feet each. That adds up to roughly 18,500 square feet of non-residential space.
The plan also includes parking, stormwater management (systems that collect and slow rain runoff) and utility connections. The lots are vacant now.
No developer website, news coverage, township meeting agenda or minutes, hearing notice, or state permit was found for this project. Nothing public shows who the tenants will be or whether anyone has objected. This explanation rests on the county filing alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Three new commercial buildings could bring new shops, restaurants or office jobs to what is now vacant land.
- Traffic and parking demand would likely rise. The records do not say what traffic study or road changes are planned.
- Stormwater controls are part of the plan, which is meant to manage runoff from the new paved and roofed areas.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing is dated 2026-05-05, which suggests the plan is in local land development review. No public record of an approval was found. Next, the township planning commission and governing board usually review the plan and then vote to approve, conditionally approve or deny it.
- May 5, 2026 Latest filing in county planning records
Want to weigh in? Silver Spring Township's planning commission and board of supervisors usually review land development plans at public meetings, so residents can comment there. Meeting dates for this plan were not found.
Planning terms explained
- Lot consolidation
- Several separate lots are legally merged into one larger parcel so they can be developed together.
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan the township reviews for new buildings, parking, utilities and drainage before construction can begin.
- Stormwater management
- Features such as basins or drains that hold and slow rainwater so it does not flood neighboring land.
- Mixed use
- A project that combines different kinds of uses, here office and retail or restaurant space.
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: $4.8M
- ~61 roofing squares (assumes 3 stories)
- ~46 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)