The proposed 11 single-family homes by Willow Brook Farm Trust took another step toward a decision by Northampton Borough Planning Commission, which gathered Sept. 13 and went through a lengthy list of conditions that have to be met before it passes its findings onto borough council.

David Lear, borough engineer, reviewed Willow Brook Farm Trust’s documents regarding the conditions imposed, many of them dealing with environmental and technical details. One issue outstanding is a traffic impact study at Howertown Road and Fourth Street, which could be completed for review by the planning commission’s October meeting.

There was talk of a possible traffic light at Howertown Road and Fourth Street. Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst stressed the borough would not be willing to bear some of the cost as it did nothing to increase vehicle traffic in the area.

After the traffic impact study is completed, the Willow Brook Farm Trust project could come up for preliminary/final review and voted on by the planning commission. Its recommendation is then forwarded to borough council for action.

Brobst said the borough would most likely waive an open-space requirement since there is a nearby playground at Fourth Street. Instead, the borough would opt for a $600 payment on each of the 11 lots.

Planning commission members also discussed stormwater, ponds and infiltration issues involved in the project, which has been pared down considerably since its first presentation.

Much of the development will occur in North Catasauqua and Allen Township.

The 18-hole golf course will be reduced to nine holes.

A groundbreaking is expected to be held in the spring.