Alex Peel, a consultant with RGS Associates, told the Lititz Borough Council on Sept. 30 that Moravian Manor is proposing recreation improvements on the east side of its main building that will reduce impervious cover and reconfigure parking and sidewalks to accommodate two pickleball courts and two bocce courts. "We're here this evening for a stormwater plan that we submitted," Peel said.

The plan reduces existing impervious surface and replaces one stormwater pipe serving part of the parking lot, Peel said. He told council staff and the borough engineer’s comments had been addressed and that the project team can meet the borough’s requirements to post financial security and sign a stormwater agreement required for the project.

Council asked about screening along the alley between the courts and adjacent properties; Peel said existing vegetation will remain, several trees will be removed, and a privacy fence will run along the alley side of the courts for additional buffering. Peel also confirmed the proposed courts would be the first pickleball courts on the campus.

Council member Ken Mobley moved to approve the stormwater management plan "as presented." The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

The plan will allow the parking lot and sidewalk network to be reconfigured to provide a connection from the existing pavilion to the new bocce and pickleball facilities. Peel said no additional stormwater management facilities beyond the replacement of the existing pipe were required because the project results in a net reduction of impervious area.

With council approval, the applicant must complete the financial-security posting and execute the borough’s stormwater agreement before construction proceeds, the consultant said.

A copy of the presentation will be posted on the borough website, Peel said. No timeline for construction was specified during the council discussion.