WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

7171 ALLENTOWN BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA  17112

THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006

 

MEMBERS PRESENT                                                                  MEMBERS ABSENT

Jim Zeiters                                                                                         Terry Bailey

Carol Buskirk                                                                                   

Rick Bolt

Marlin Moyer

Gerry Longenecker

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

 

A.             Sketch Plan

 

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 Hollow Road – Tabled.

 

3.     #06.003 F/LD Speedco Truck Lube #308 Expansion, Linglestown Road – Tabled.

 

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 Lot #1 and the location of the property line with the Board of Supervisors.

#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 West Hanover is based upon FIS maps.

 

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 Parkland dedication and FILO fees

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.

 

VI.        OLD BUSINESS
 

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 South Hanover and how is it accessed.  Mr. Martin stated it does go into South Hanover and is accessed through his driveway.  Mr. Leonard added that the piece in South Hanover is zoned similar to our FRA.

 


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 Board’s 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 Commercial Highway zoning.  The properties cannot be marketed or developed cost effectively as Business Enterprise due to the lot size requirements.  Considerable discussion took place (most at the PC table) with Commission members and the property owners.  It was agreed that Mr. Hall and Mr. Hatter will present a concept plan to the Planning Commission at the June 14, 2006 workshop meeting.  It was also discussed that the Comprehensive Plan would have to be amended and this should take place before any rezoning is considered.

 

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.

 

VIII.     OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION

 

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.