Franklin Commons

York Township, PA · 54 homes, single-family homes · 18.1 acres

About this project

A preliminary subdivision for 54 single-family homes on about 18 acres in York Township. Part of the site lies in Dallastown Borough.

Official description: Site partially located in Dallastown Borough

County recommendation: Consistent with county plan

Engineer / designer: Gordon L. Brown & Associates, Inc.
Plan type: Preliminary Subdivision
Land use: Single-family
Water: Public water
Sewer: Public sewer

Filing history

2026-03-02 · #26-0040 · Preliminary Subdivision · 54 lots/units

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The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026

Franklin Commons is a proposed neighborhood of 54 single-family homes on about 18 acres in York Township, York County. County records list the site at 70 South Franklin Street. Part of the land lies inside Dallastown Borough.

The plan is a "preliminary subdivision." That means the land would be divided into individual building lots, with new streets and utilities. Gordon L. Brown & Associates, Inc. is the firm on the filing. County records don't say what is on the site now.

The York Township Planning Commission's May 2026 agenda and minutes list the plan. The listing says the engineering firm briefed the commission on the plan and on waivers (requests to be excused from certain township rules). The text of these documents could not be read in full, so the outcome of that meeting is unknown. No news coverage or developer project page was found.

What it could mean nearby

Roughly 54 new households would add traffic on South Franklin Street and nearby roads. No traffic study was found.
The homes could add to enrollment in the local school district. No figures were found.
The plan would need public water, sewer and stormwater facilities. Details were not found.
Because part of the site is in Dallastown Borough, both municipalities may have a role in reviewing it.

Where it stands

The plan is at the preliminary subdivision stage. It was before the York Township Planning Commission in spring 2026, and the county's latest filing is dated March 2026. Next steps usually include a recommendation from the planning commission, a vote by the elected board on the preliminary plan, and then a final plan with detailed engineering approvals.

May 19, 2026 York Township Planning Commission meeting lists the Franklin Commons preliminary plan and waiver requests
Mar 2, 2026 Latest county planning filing

Want to weigh in? The York Township Planning Commission meets monthly, usually on the third Tuesday evening, at the township building in Dallastown, and the township's elected board makes decisions on subdivision plans. Comments can be given at those public meetings.

Who's behind it

Gordon L. Brown & Associates, Inc. · An engineering and surveying firm named on the county filing. It is not confirmed to be the developer, and the actual developer or builder was not identified.

Around the web

PLC 2026 05 19 AgendaYork Township, PA · May 19, 2026Lists the Franklin Commons preliminary subdivision plan for 70 South Franklin Street on the planning commission agenda.
PLC 2026 05 19 MinutesYork Township, PA · May 19, 2026Minutes record the engineering firm briefing the commission on the plan and requested waivers.

Planning terms explained

Preliminary subdivision plan: An early-stage plan showing how land would be divided into lots, with roads and utilities, before final approval.
Waiver: A request to be excused from a specific township rule, which the governing body may grant or deny.
Planning commission: An advisory board of residents that reviews development plans and recommends action to the elected officials.
Stormwater: Rain and runoff from roofs and pavement that a development must manage so it doesn't flood neighbors.

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: $30.2M

~1,728 roofing squares
~54 HVAC systems
~54 kitchens / 108+ bathrooms
~151,200 sq ft of finished living space