Aquashicola/ Pohopoco Watershed Conservancy

Pocono Warehouses

Scott/ Gateway Land Developement Plan

The Scott brothers own property in Monroe County at the intersection of Rt.115 and Rt. 33. This land is immediately adjacent to the headwaters of the Aquashicola Creek (if you are familiar with the former Ross Common Spring Water facility, it is just uphill from that). The Scotts intend to sell the property to a developer who has plans to build a 316,800 square foot facility with a total tract area of 1,679,408 sq. feet, multiple truck bays and even more parking spaces. They claim that this is a “warehouse” and not a “distribution center/truck terminal” (DC/TT). APWC obtained copies of Ross Twp. Zoning Ordinances and definitions of various types of buildings, uses, and landscape features. The property is located in the General Commercial (GC) Zone. A Warehouse in the GC Zone is a Permitted use subjected to the requirements of the SALDO, whereas a DC/TT would be considered a Special Exception requiring a Planning Commission review and approval by the ZHB. As a reminder, Zoning Ordinances are adopted by townships for the purpose of regulating development and activities within the township borders in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipality Planning Code.

The latest:

Scott/ Gateway Land Developement Plan

Scott submitted plans to the Monroe County Planning Commission on August 12, 2025 for the "Gateway Warehouse Land Development and Minor Sub-Division Plan in Ross Township" Plans were accepted.

According to submitted plans:

Owner- Tighe and Neil A Scott

Applicants- JERC Partners LI and PD Route 115 LLC

Developer- JG Petrucci

Details:

38 acres, 306,000 square feet

33% impervious surface- causing stormwater runoff, likely containing oil, pollutants, etc.

On lot septic and truck court

Building height of 39'

Parking- 180+ cars, 43 trailer slots, and 48 truck docks into the building.

Wetland Areas- 69,498 square feet

Steep Slope- 4.1 acres will be impacted.

More like the Nightmare Gateway project. Welcome to the beautiful Poconos- here's an ugly industrial building in your face. Along with snarls of truck traffic added to Route 115. Enjoy your commute and your visit to our lovely area!

DEP Permit #1556937-

New Land Development Plan Technical Review submitted on1/26/26. Target date for approval is 7/10/26

In the Works

Scott/ Gateway Land Developement Plan

In the Works

At this time, there are 15 warehouse/ distribution centers in various stages of developemnt in our county. They are, by number of buildings, township, and developer:

2- Tunkhannock Twp,I-80-115 C1 Site

1-Tunk Twp, Rte 115 Associates

1- Tobyhanna Twp, JG Petrucci

1- Kidder Twp, Blue Ridge Real Estate

1- Tobyhanna Twp, Orchard BJK

1-Coolbaugh Twp, Orchard BJK

1- Coolbaugh Twp, Evergreen Farms

2- Coolbaugh Twp, Landston LLC (Jaindl)

1-Pocono Twp, Core 5

2- Jackson, Edgemont Terrace LLC

1- Clifton Twp, PLCA LLC

1- Ross Twp, JG Petrucci

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