THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2006
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS
ABSENT
Jim
Zeiters Carol
Buskirk
Marlin
Moyer
Dave
Wingeard
Bill
Ostermayer
STAFF PRESENT
Julie
Hoepfer, Administrative Assistant Al
Brulo, Township Engineer
Robert
Leonard, Zoning Administrator Brian
Dickson, DCPC
OTHERS PRESENT
Bob
Raffensperger Mitch
Kemp
Tim
Linda
Turns Susan Cover
Dave
Weibrecht
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
Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Mr. Zeiters to approve the
June 22, 2006 meeting minutes. The
motion passed with Mr. Wingeard and Mr. Ostermayer abstaining.
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. – Mitch Kemp, J. Michael Brill & Associates, was
in attendance to represent the plan. Mr.
Kemp explained lot configuration changes to some of the lots to accommodate the
wetlands.
Mr. Brulo presented comments from his report dated 7/20/06 as follows:
#2 Revise plan sheets 8 & 9
with new lot lines and grading.
#3 Provide the executed
easements for the structure encroaching on
#4B Provide a water budget to
the wetland area to insure adequate hydrology
Mr. Leonard presented comments from his report dated 7/13/06 as
follows:
#1 There is a missing of
preliminary and final plan sheets.
Please clarify.
#2 Sheets 4 and 6 don’t match
the key map
#3 With slight modification to
sheets 4 and 6, sheets 5 and 7 won’t be needed
#6 If something is complete and
not applicable to this phase, remove from plan
#7 No need to duplicate general notes on multiple pages
Mr. Leonard present the following EAC comments dated 7/13/06:
#1 Was there a jurisdictional
determination on this wetland? Mr. Kemp
stated “yes.”
#3 Modify the design of the
swale to create a vegetated swale, improving water quality and providing
infiltration. This can be done by
augmenting soil, adding facultative plants, and check dams.
MOTION #1
Mr. Ostermayer moved, seconded by Mr. Bolt to recommend approval of the
following waivers:
1.
Section
173-15B(3) Driveway profiles
2.
Section
173-15B(20) Improvements on adjacent properties
The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION #2
Mr. Ostermayer moved, seconded by Mr. Bolt to recommend approval of
final subdivision plan #05.021, Millstone Phase III of S & A Homes Inc.,
tax parcel #68-022-060 contingent upon:
· Outstanding approvals from outside agencies
· Paying the fee in lieu of parkland dedication
· Posting of the proper improvement guarantee and
execution of a development agreement
· Approval of waivers by the BOS
· Addressing outstanding review comments from the
Township staff, Township Engineer, and other reviewing agencies, boards and
committees
· Other items determined necessary by Township
Ordinances
The motion passed unanimously.
2. #06.009 F/SB/LD Lexington Woods Revised – Dave Weibrecht, Alpha Consulting, was in attendance
to represent the plan.
Mr. Brulo presented comments from his report dated 7/20/06 as follows:
#1 Waivers to Preliminary plan
and Concrete Curbing are not needed.
#4 Provide an autoturn analysis
adequate access for Township emergency services vehicles.
#11H Clearly identify where
porous pavement will be used in the development
#11I Address drainage behind the
proposed retaining wall
#12A Revise the alternate pole
height to be less then or equal to 10’
#12B Clarify which luminaire
details are correct
#13 Provide a fence wherever the
height of the retaining wall is 4’ or greater.
Mr. Leonard presented comments from his report dated 7/13/06 as
follows:
#2 Location of existing well for
closure
#6 Provide school district
review
#7 Submission of an appraisal of
one buildable acre for FILO calculations
#8 Need a second street name for
the new section of roadway
#10 Note on sheet 3 for street
sign needs to be changed from Court to Drive
#11 Inlets in from on units 43,
41, 19 & 17 appear to be too close to driveways
Submit ownership & maintenance agreement for the open space
Submit a copy of the Condominium Owner’s Association agreement
Mr. Leonard present the following EAC comments dated 7/13/06:
#2 Existing tree and vegetation
preservation – reference to this section should be shown on the plan. Describe measures to preserve trees, such as
“prevent root zone compaction.”
#4 Educate the individual unit
owners on t he nature of the porous materials.
Provide a porous driveway maintenance plan to the Condo Association.
Bob Raffensperger,
(Considerable discussion took place at the Board table which is not
reflected in these minutes).
Mr. Wingeard suggested the Township put pressure on the DCCD to obtain
some relief for Mr. Raffensperger. Mr.
Wingeard stated he also had concerns about the pervious driveways and proper
maintenance of them, along with traffic concerns. Mr. Brulo will check on the infiltration
volume.
Mr. Ostermayer commented on the mile a minute weed problem on site and
asked to meet with the contractor/developer or engineer at the site to discuss
ways to eradicate it.
Mr. Brulo presented comments from his TIS review:
#1 No existing traffic data was
provided at intersections of Rt 22/Jonestown Road,
#2 New developments Mapleton
Grove,
MOTION
Mr. Wingeard moved, seconded by Mr. Ostermayer to table plan #06.009 of
Lexington Woods Revised due to outstanding staff and engineering comments. The motion passed unanimously.
3. #06.010 F/SB Steven & Susan Cover,
Mr. Brulo presented comments from his report dated 7/20/06 as follows:
#1C Wetlands certification note
conflicts with note #5 on sheet 1 of 2
#1D Stormwater management waiver
is not needed. This plan qualifies for
an exemption.
#1E Request exemption for land dedication,
agree to pay FILO
#5 Can the existing driveway be
relocated to obtain the required sight distance? Mr. Wakefield indicated the sight distance is
shown inaccurately on the plan, driveway functions well and meets ordinance
requirements.
#9 Existing driveway either
needs to be widened to 12’ or a waiver requested.
Mr. Leonard presented comments from his report dated 7/13/06 as
follows:
#1 Provide an easement &
maintenance agreement for share driveway
#2 Identify size of eastern
drainage pipe under road
Open space ownership & maintenance agreements are needed
Provide a general characterization of existing trees and vegetation for
lot 13B only.
Brian Dickson, DCPC presented the following comment:
#10 Show 50’ setback from
floodplain district.
Mr. Leonard present the following EAC comments dated 7/13/06:
#1 Provide proper wetland note
on the plan
Appears proposed house is within floodplain limit. Discussion occurred on the floodplain
issue. Mr. Brulo requested the 100 year
floodplain be shown on the plan defined from FEMA Mapping with panel reference
number. It was determined the house is
not located in a floodplain.
MOTION #1
Mr. Bolt moved,
seconded by Mr. Ostermayer, to recommend approval of waivers to:
1.
Section 173-11A
Preliminary plan requirements
2.
Section
173-11B(2)(bb) Two foot contours
3.
Section
173-11B(3)(h) Wetlands modified
4.
Section
173-25J(2) & J(6) Driveway width
The motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION #2
Mr. Bolt moved,
seconded by Mr. Ostermayer to recommend approval of final subdivision plan
#06.010 Steven & Susan Cover, tax parcel #68-006-015 contingent upon:
· Approval of the sewage planning module by PADEP
· Approval of waivers by the BOS
· Addressing outstanding review comments from the
Township Staff, Township engineer and other reviewing agencies, boards and
committees
· Other items determined necessary by Township
Ordinances
The motion passed unanimously.
A. Airport Ordinance – Tabled
B. SALDO Update - Tabled.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE
THE COMMISSION