THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS
ABSENT
Jim
Zeiters Terry
Bailey
Carol
Buskirk
Marlin
Moyer
Dave
Wingeard
STAFF PRESENT
Julie
Hoepfer, Administrative Assistant Al
Brulo, Township Engineer
Robert
Leonard, Zoning Administrator Brian
Dickson, DCPC
OTHERS PRESENT
Ed
Martin Randy
Wright
Jordan
Cunningham Robert
Hall
Larry
Hatter Jeffrey
Fitser
Kevin
Brown Barry
Marlin
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by
Chairman Zeiters.
II.
ROLL CALL
- Noted by recording secretary.
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Buskirk moved, seconded by Mr. Bolt to approve the
March 23, 2006 meeting minutes. The
motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Buskirk moved, seconded by Mr. Zeiters to approve
the April 12, 2006 workshop meeting minutes.
The motion passed unanimously.
IV. PUBLIC
COMMENT
V. SUBDIVISION/LAND
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
B.
Preliminary and/or Final Subdivision/Land Development
Plans
1. #05.021
Millstone Phase III, S & A Homes Inc. Tabled.
2. #06.002 F/SB Maurice & Charlotte Noll, 6949 Sleepy
3. #06.003 F/LD Speedco Truck Lube #308 Expansion,
4. #06.004 F/SB Village Glen, Jonestown Road Kevin Brown, E G Stoltzfus and Randy Wright,
engineer, were in attendance to represent the plan. This plan is the subdivision of a portion of
the Township property that was sold a few months ago.
Mr. Brulo presented the following comments from his report dated April
20, 2006:
#1b Change Section
number to 173-11A for Preliminary plan waiver request.
#2 Confirm the acreage of
#3 Has the applicant resolved the
property line issues with the Kohler/Fuller property? Mr. Wright stated they are comfortable with
the line as shown on the plan. Mr. Brulo
suggested the applicant ask the Township to quit claim the no mans land
portion.
#7 Driveway easement for Keefer
property. Mr. Wright stated it appears
the Keefer driveway was not located where it was intended. Mr. Brulo asked for a note on the plan
stating the situation will be resolved, either by relocating the driveway or
the granting of an easement.
Brian Dickson, DCPC, presented comments from his report dated April 24,
2006:
#13 Plan indicated
there are no floodplains based on FEMA maps, but floodplain identification in
Mr. Leonard presented comments from his April 20, 2006 report:
#1 It appears the boundary
problem has been resolved with the BOS.
#4 Remove the sketch plan from
the subdivision to avoid confusion.
Motion #1
Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Ms. Buskirk, to recommend approval of the
following waivers:
1. Section 173-11A Preliminary plan requirements
2. Section 173-11B(2)(bb) Two foot contours
3. Section 173-37B
The motion passed with Mr. Wingeard abstaining.
Motion #2
Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Ms. Buskirk to recommend approval of final
subdivision plan #06.004, Village Glen of E G Stoltzfus Land LLC, tax parcel
#68-024-035 contingent upon:
· Approval of waivers by BOS
· BOS to agree with the proposed acreage of lot #1
· A note be placed on the plan indicating the Keefer
driveway encroachment will be resolved either by relocation or easement.
· Addressing outstanding review comments from the
Township staff, Township engineer, and other reviewing agencies and boards.
· Other items determined necessary by Township
Ordinances.
The motion passed with Mr. Wingeard abstaining.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Ed Martin rezoning request referred from BOS Mr. Martin stated his previous request to change
the zoning of his parcel from FRA to NC, was denied due to environmental
issues. Mr. Martin stated some of the
environmental problems were caused by agricultural runoff. Mr. Martin restated he would like his
property zoned from FRA to NC.
Chairman Zeiters asked if this property goes into
Motion
Mr. Wingeard moved, seconded by Mr. Bolt to recommend Mr. Martins
property be rezoned from FRA to NC. The
motion resulted in a 3-3 tie.
Mr. Martin asked what happens now.
Chairman Zeiters stated the request will be placed on the Boards agenda
to set a public hearing date.
Chairman Zeiters indicated the next three rezoning will be considered
as a group.
B. #2006.02 Rezoning Request, Robert Hall/Larry Hatter,
Allentown Blvd; #2006.03 Barry L Marlin, 7050 Allentown Boulevard; #2006.04
Jeffrey & Sandra Fitser, 7045 Blue Ridge Ave Mr. Jordan Cunningham, attorney, represented the
group. Mr. Cunningham summarized the
history of the properties and stated the most economical and feasible use is
Motion
Mr. Wingeard moved, seconded by Mr. Moyer, to table rezoning requests
#2006.02, #2006.03 and #2006.04 pending the submission of a concept plan for
the properties at the June 14, 2006 workshop meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
A. Heliport/helipad Ordinance Ms. Buskirk stated she does not support the use in
the Conservation district. After some
discussion it was agreed to send the ordinance onto the BOS.
Motion
Ms. Buskirk moved, seconded by Mr. Wingeard to send
the heliport/helipad ordinance onto the Board for review. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Preliminary discussion Airport Ordinance - Mr. Leonard stated due to a recent permit for a
private airport, the Board has asked the Planning Commission to prepare a draft
airport ordinance. Mr. Leonard presented
some handouts for review at the next meeting.
C. Arondale Sewage Module The sewage planning module for Arondale was
presented to the Planning Commission for approval and/or comment.
Motion
Ms. Buskirk moved, seconded by Mr. Wingeard to
recommend approval of the planning module for Arondale to the Board of
Supervisors. The motion passed
unanimously.
D. Workshop
Meeting Status Mr. Leonard noted the poor attendance at the last workshop
meeting and asked the Commission if they preferred to conduct the SALDO review
at the regular meeting for the summer months.
It was agreed to suspend the workshop meetings for the summer, however
they will meet on June 14, 1006 if Mr. Hall wishes to present a concept
plan. It was also agreed to cancel the
May 10, 2005 workshop meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.