York County · Springettsbury Township · #26-0008
Mount Zion Commons, LLC
Springettsbury Township, PA · 160 homes, 15,730 sq ft non-residential, mixed use · 11.8 acres
About this project
Preliminary final subdivision and land development for a mixed-use site of 11.8 acres in Springettsbury Township, with 160 multi-family units and about 15,730 sq ft of commercial space.
County recommendation: Consistent with county plan
- Engineer / designer
- Colliers Engineering & Design
- Plan type
- Preliminary Final Subdivision Land development
- Land use
- Multi-family, Commercial
- Water
- Public water
- Sewer
- Public sewer
Filing history
- 2026-01-12 · #26-0008 · Preliminary Final Subdivision Land development · 160 lots/units · 15,730 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Mount Zion Commons is a mixed-use project at East Market Street and Mount Zion Road in Springettsbury Township. County records describe 160 apartments and about 15,730 square feet of shops and restaurants on 11.8 acres.
The site has been home to the former Modernaire Motel and other older buildings. Local coverage reports that demolition for the project has started. Earlier plans for the corner included a Wawa, a restaurant and retail space.
The Planning Commission reviewed the land development plan in February 2026. Residents of a neighboring apartment complex raised concerns about the buffer between the sites. A commercial listing says the developer is looking for a buyer for three approved apartment buildings. It lists 170 units, which differs from the county's 160.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic: the site sits on a busy corridor. Minutes say internal exits would end at full stop signs, and state road officials usually review access.
- Neighbors: residents next to the site asked for a better buffer between the new buildings and the existing apartments.
- Utilities: the developer acknowledged that apartments and restaurants would add noticeably to sewage flows.
- Housing and jobs: about 160 new apartments plus commercial space that could bring retail and restaurant jobs.
Where it stands
The plan is in the township's land development review. The Planning Commission discussed it in February 2026, and the county filing dates from January 2026. Next steps usually include engineering comments, a Planning Commission recommendation, a vote by the township supervisors, and then permits and construction.
- Feb 19, 2026 Township Planning Commission minutes record review of the Mount Zion Commons land development plan
- Jan 12, 2026 Latest county planning filing
- Mar 2024 Township supervisors approved conditional use modifications for the project
Want to weigh in? The Springettsbury Township Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors review the plan at public meetings, where residents can comment; check the township website for agendas.
Who's behind it
Madison Development Group, Inc. · A developer that is the named proponent of Mount Zion Commons in local coverage; its other projects were not confirmed.
Around the web
- Springettsbury Township Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, Feb. 19, 2026Springettsbury Township · Feb 19, 2026Records the commission's review of the plan and neighbors' concerns about the buffer, sewage and site access.
- Historic Modernaire Motel could be demolished for Mount Zion Commons developmentYork Daily Record via Yahoo NewsDescribes the developer, the motel site and the earlier plans for a Wawa, restaurant, retail and apartments.
- Mount Zion Commons listingCrexiCommercial listing offering three approved apartment lots, shown as 170 units.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan showing buildings, parking, roads, and utilities that a municipality must approve before construction.
- Preliminary/final plan
- A combined review in which one approval can serve as both the early and the last plan stage.
- Conditional use
- A use or design allowed in a zone only after the supervisors hold a hearing and set conditions.
- Town Center Overlay
- Extra zoning rules layered over an area to encourage a walkable mix of homes and businesses.
- Multi-family
- Buildings with several separate homes, such as apartments.
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: $93.7M
- ~5,120 roofing squares
- ~160 HVAC systems
- ~160 kitchens / 320+ bathrooms
- ~448,000 sq ft of finished living space
- ~52 roofing squares (assumes 3 stories)
- ~39 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)