The Chestnuthill supervisors granted an unprecedented approval for the new St. Luke’s medical office in Brodheadsville on Tuesday evening.

In the past the supervisors have made no excuses about their refusal to allow any land development to begin without every “t” crossed and “i” dotted. But in the case of the 715 Professional Building, the supervisors are making an exception which was brought about by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s failure to provide a timely response to the developer’s plans.The project has been on hold since spring, awaiting final approval and a Highway Occupancy Permit from PennDOT.The main holdup strangely enough comes from a driveway opening that PennDOT installed during its revamping of the intersection of routes 715 and 209 last year.The department which will be issuing the HOP wants the opening constructed by PennDOT changed. There is also an issue regarding PennDOT’s requirement that the sidewalks surrounding the property be deeded to the township, something that the township has never heard of before and is looking to its attorney to question.With no idea as to when these issues might be settled, the developer has agreed to put up an additional security bond in the amount of $180,000 to cover the demolition of the building should no PennDOT approval be granted.The township agreed to the security and approved a motion which will allow the township to grant construction permits pending that all other conditions be met. No final occupancy permit will be issued without the PennDOT approval being obtained.Sun ValleyAnother matter that came up during the meeting was the ongoing water problems in Sun Valley. State Rep. Jack Rader was in attendance and said there is a verbal agreement with Aqua PA to take over, repair and maintain the failing water system.The cost of the takeover will be paid for through PennVest, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority. To do the work, proof that the area being served by the water system is considered a low-income community.“I wanted to see this done before winter sets in,” said Rader.“But unfortunately this takes time, but we have a commitment from Aqua PA, so that’s good news.”Rader also said that grant money will be used to run new piping to the affected homes, so that the residents will not have to come up with the money to connect to the new system.The supervisors also announced that the second supervisors meeting in November will be used to present the 2017 township budget.The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 15.