A sketch plan which was submitted to the parties through their attorneys on September 18, 2025, showing 40 homes and 26 acres of open space (Credit: Buckingham Township)
A controversial plan to build a large warehouse in the Cold Spring area may be coming to an end.
Buckingham Township officials announced this month that the developer, J.G. Petrucci, has submitted an alternate sketch plan that would eliminate the warehouse and instead allow for construction of 40 homes while preserving 26 acres of open space along Cold Spring Creamery Road.
The proposal marks a dramatic shift from the original project, which called for a 150,000-square-foot truck terminal and warehouse that could have brought 90 to 150 tractor-trailer trips per day onto local roads.
Township supervisors said they view the housing plan as a positive step forward and pledged to review it carefully as part of ongoing settlement talks.
The warehouse project was denied by supervisors in July 2024 due to concerns about safety, traffic, and quality of life. Both the developer and residents opposed to the plan appealed that decision, leading to litigation that is still pending in Bucks County court.
At an Aug. 7 court conference, the parties agreed to explore settlement options. Township leaders said the residential sketch plan was presented as part of those negotiations.
Grassroots opposition group No Buckingham Warehouse, which has been fighting the project since 2023, greeted the township’s announcement with skepticism.
In a statement, the group accused supervisors of acting in bad faith and using the timing of the announcement to influence the upcoming election. Leaders argued that until the developer withdraws its court appeal, the only active proposal on file remains the warehouse plan.
“The announcement by the Board of Supervisors that they are ‘reviewing a plan’ means that they are once again proceeding without collaboration with the community or residents,” the group said.
The grassroots coalition, which also operates under the banner Stop the Buckingham Warehouse, contends the original warehouse would harm the community by damaging local roads, raising safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists, polluting the air, threatening wildlife, and introducing light and noise pollution to the area.
The group has pressed for alternative land uses such as preserved farmland, medical offices, or smaller-scale commercial development.
While the concept plan for 40 homes and preserved acreage is still in its early stages, township officials said they remain committed to working toward a resolution that balances development with the community’s character.
“The supervisors will continue to engage residents in the process and remain dedicated to ensuring any plan aligns with community needs, protects our quality of life, and preserves the character of our township,” the board said in its release.
The next steps will depend on ongoing settlement talks, the court process, and whether the developer formally withdraws its appeal of the warehouse denial.
