THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2005
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS
ABSENT
Barbara
Zemlock Terry
Bailey
David
Wingeard
STAFF PRESENT
Julie
Hoepfer, Administrative Assistant Al Brulo,
Township Engineer
Robert
Leonard, Zoning Administrator Brian
Dickson, DCPC
OTHERS PRESENT
Bill
Gladstone Sara
Fuller
Joshua
Millman John
Kohler
Bud
Grove Mitch
Kemp
John
Meyer
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Chairman Zeiters.
II.
ROLL CALL
Noted by recording secretary.
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Hoepfer noted a few minor corrections (typos) to
the November 17, 2005 meeting minutes.
Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Mr. Zeiters to approve the
November 17, 2005 amended meeting minutes.
The motion passed with Ms. Zemlock abstaining.
IV PUBLIC
COMMENT
V SUBDIVISION/LAND
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
B.
Preliminary and/or Final Subdivision/Land Development
Plans
1. #05.019
F/SB Clover Hill Lots J, K, L & M - John Meyer, was present to represent the
plan. This plan was before the
Commission at the November meeting.
Mr.
Brulo presented comments from his report dated 12/8/05:
#2 Remove the “Overall Preliminary Plan”
waiver request from the title sheet, as this waiver is not needed since there
was not a preliminary plan for this area.
#3 Provide a sidewalk in front of Lot O
Mr.
Leonard presented comments from his report dated 12/7/05:
#1 Correction of site data note #7
Mr.
Bolt asked that the access easement be shown by metes and bounds.
Motion #1
Ms. Zemlock moved, seconded by Mr. Wingeard to recommend approval of
waivers to:
1. Section
173-11A Preliminary plan procedure
2. Section 173-12 Overall
preliminary plan with the exception of Chapter 168 new stormwater regulations.
The motion passed unanimously.
Motion #2
Ms. Zemlock moved, seconded by Mr. Wingeard to recommend approval of
final subdivision plan #05.019, Clover Hill Lots J, K, L & M, tax parcel
#68-035-112, 113 & 144 contingent upon:
·
Approval of
waivers by BOS
·
Addressing
outstanding review comments from the Township Staff, Township Engineer, EAC,
PSAB, DCPC and the Park and Recreation Board
·
Other items
determined necessary by Township Ordinances
The motion passed unanimously.
2. #05.020
F/LD CBHNP Office – John Meyer was in attendance to represent the plan. This plan was also before the Commission at
the November meeting.
Mr.
Brulo presented comments from his report dated 12/8/05:
#4 For the shared driveway, provide an
ownership and maintenance agreement to be reviewed and approved by the
Solicitor. Also, provide a detail
showing a pavement section consistent with the roadway standards for the portion
of the driveway within the ROW.
#7A Lighting in excess of 0.5
footcandles spills over between lots N & O.
Consequently, providing a lighting easement.
#7B Lighting in excess of 0.5
footcandles spills over onto the ROW of Carlson Road. Consequently, either shield/move the lights
or obtain a determination from the Zoning Officer that this is acceptable.
#9 Proposed traffic trip
generation counts and recommendation for a contribution for improvements at the
intersection of Route 22 and
EAC Comments:
#1 Construction easement
extends LOD lines extend on to the open space lot, although there is no
re-grading shown. Describe existing
vegetation in this area on the plan and identify any specimen trees that will
be protected.
#2 To reduce erosion on the
slope above RG-3 consider either terracing, providing an infiltration trench
along the slope four to six feet about the rain garden, and/or planting a
fescue mix.
Mr. Leonard presented comments from his report dated 12/8/05:
#1 Landscaping plan was
incorrect reference.
What is happening with the swales on Lot O? Mr. Brulo explained they are temporary
swales. When lot O is developed the
swale will be removed and replaced with a permanent stormwater system.
Mr. Leonard added that the EAC asked if the green area in front of the
building could be looked at for another rain garden.
Motion #1
Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Ms. Zemlock to recommend approval of
waivers to:
1.
Section 173-11A
Preliminary plan procedure
2.
3.
Section 173-71
Traffic impact study
The motion passed unanimously.
Motion #2
Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Ms. Zemlock to recommend approval of land
development plan #05.020, CBHNP Office, tax parcel #68-035-113 & 114
contingent upon:
·
Approval of
waivers by the BOS
·
Posting of the
proper improvement guarantee and execution of a security agreement
·
Addressing
outstanding review comments from Township staff, Township engineer, EAC, PSAB,
DCPC and the Park and Recreation Board
·
Approval of the
Erosion and sedimentation control plan and NPDES Phase II from DCCD
The motion passed unanimously.
3. #05.021
Millstone Phase III, S & A Homes Inc. – Mr. Kemp, J. Michael Brill
& Associates was in attendance to represent the plan.
Mr.
Brulo presented comments from his report dated 12/8/05:
#1C
#4 Provide an updated wetlands study
#5 Provide roadway stationing on the plan
associated with the road profile on sheet 12 of 15. It appears that there is substantial fill
near Sta 35+100 creating a low point with no drainage outlet on lot 73.
Brian
Dickson, DCPC, presented comments from his report dated 12/13/05:
#9 Provide proposed coverage calculations.
The
PSAB asked that an additional hydrant be placed in the cul-de-sac.
EAC
Comments:
#1 Pedestrian Pathways - A minimum ten foot
right of way shall be provided. Five
foot path width shown is ok.
#2 Tree symbol shown on lot 70 should be
identified.
Mr.
Leonard presented comments from his report dated 12/6/05:
#2 Correct the typo on the first waiver
request.
#3 Key maps don’t accurately reflect full
page drawings
#4 Provide an easement agreement for the
accessory structure over lot line of lot 70.
Zoning
#1 Erosion Control plan drawing to
be updated.
Mr.
Leonard noted that lot 67 shows significant full but also a significant
slope. Be sure grading plan for this lot
is correct.
Mr.
Bolt asked that all easements be called out by metes and bounds.
Motion
Ms.
Zemlock moved, seconded by Mr. Wingeard to table plan #05.021 Millstone Phase
III of S & A Homes due to outstanding staff and engineering review
comments. The motion passed unanimously.
4. #05.022
F/SB John H Kohler/Sara K Fuller – Mr. Grove, Grove Associates, was in
attendance to represent the plan. The
purpose of the subdivision is to subdivide 2 lots off the Casper Kohler farm in
accordance with the agreement of the conservancy which allowed two lots to be
subdivided off for Mr. Kohler’s children.
This plan received several variances from the Zoning Hearing Board.
Mr.
Brulo presented comments from his 12/8/05 report:
#1 Correct the ordinance sections for the
waiver listed on the plan sheet
#1C Remove drainage and stormwater waiver
since this is an exemption, not a waiver.
Provide calculations, and a design if necessary, to show no increase in
runoff to the adjoining properties.
Provide a note on the plan stating that the maximum cumulative
additional impervious area on each lot shall not exceed 15,000 sq. ft. and the
minimum separation distance is 250 feet.
#8 Provide a letter from the DCCD approving
the E & S plan.
#12 What happened to the emergency access
easement that was part of the plan during the pre-application meeting? Mr. Grove stated it serves only two lots and
there is already two means of access to the lots.
Mr.
Dickson, DCPC, reviewed the following comments dated 12/13/05:
#11 Provide site distance and site triangle
info for the driveway.
#15 Show gutter line, culverts and other
drainage information for the driveway.
#17a The extension of the sanitary sewer to the
new properties should have easements on Lot 1 for both properties and an
easement on lot 2 for the portion extending to
EAC
comments dated 12/14/05:
#3 Existing tree and vegetation
preservation – LOD line should be shown on the plan, cut and fill areas and new
grading contours should also be shown.
Correct
the setback lines in accordance with FRA requirements. Mr. Grove will add a note that the
orientation of the structure may change.
Mr.
Leonard noted that there will need to be an agreement for the shared driveway
between lots 2 and 3 and an agreement with the Township for locating a private
driveway in a public right-of-way.
Motion #1
Mr.
Bolt moved, seconded by Ms. Zemlock, to recommend approval of the following
waivers:
1.
Section 173-13
Preliminary plan procedure
2.
Section
173-15B(28) Existing contours
3.
Section
173-15C(8) Wetlands study
4.
Section 173-25,
40E Construction of streets to township standards
5.
Section 173-37
The motion passed unanimously.
Motion #2
Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Ms. Zemlock to recommend approval of final
subdivision plan #05.022 of John H. Kohler and Sara K Fuller, tax parcel
#68-024-086 contingent upon:
·
Approval of the
sewage planning module by DEP
·
Approval of
waivers by the BOS
·
Addressing
outstanding comments from Township staff, Township Engineer, EAC, PSAB, DCPC
and the Park and Recreation Board.
·
Other items
determined necessary by Township Ordinances
The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Zemlock noted that the Commission supports the waiver for both land
dedication and FILO due to the remaining 91 acres of the property being in
conservancy.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Arondale, Yingst Homes Inc. – Mr. Leonard reported that the Arondale Development finally
received its DEP permits. Because of DEP
requirements the development will be losing about 4 units due to the detention
pond being installed. This will change
some of the grading. The plan should be
going to the Board of Supervisors in January.
Chairman Zeiters announced that this was Barbara
Zemlock’s last meeting and thanked her for her years of service.
Chairman Zeiters reminded the Commission and staff
that he will not be at the January meeting due to the Dauphin County Planning
Commission dinner. Mr. Dickson added
there will be no County representative at the January meeting for the same
reason.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.