THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2006
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS
ABSENT
Jim
Zeiters Carol
Buskirk
Marlin
Moyer Dave
Wingeard
Gerald
Longenecker
STAFF PRESENT
Julie
Hoepfer, Administrative Assistant Al
Brulo, Township Engineer
Robert
Leonard, Zoning Administrator Brian
Dickson, DCPC
OTHERS PRESENT
Larry
Hatter Robert
Hall
Jordon
Cunningham Barry
Marlin
Jeffrey
Fitser Sandra
Fitser
Charlie
Cortney John
Murphy
Tim
Mellot Joel
McNaughton
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by
Chairman Zeiters.
II.
ROLL CALL
- Noted by recording secretary.
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Mr. Longenecker to approve
the May 25, 2006 meeting minutes. The
motion passed with Mr. Moyer 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. – Tabled. (Extension until 7-17-06)
2. #06.008 F/SB/LD Townes @ Briar Creek – Tim Mellott was in attendance to represent the plan.
Mr. Brulo, Township Engineer, presented comments from his report dated
June 13, 2006:
#3 Provide a
note on the plan stating that a gate or some other device for closing the
access drive will be installed in the future, if the emergency access drive is
being improperly used.
#4 Add a note to
the plan referencing the agreement reached with the BOS in December 2005
regarding improvements to
#6 Provide
consistent lighting information.
Mr. Dickson, DCPC, presented comments from his report dated June 20,
2996:
#12 There should be a
25 foot buffer yard between the R2 & R3 Districts.
Mr. Leonard, Zoning Officer, presented comments dated June 13, 2006:
#3 Submit approval letter for
DCCD for E & S Control Plan
#4 Provide
evidence of notification to school district.
Mr. Mellott stated notification was sent.
#6 Was there a
subdivision of the Vitolo property or transfer of ownership. Mr. Mellott stated transfer of ownership.
Zoning:
#1 Move light at
corner of Briarwood & Dewey back to reduce spillover
#2 Catch basins
to be relocated out of driveways.
Ms. Estheimer, EAC, present comments dated June 14,
2006:
#2 LOD lines
should be identified on the legend. The
plan shows no protective measures for trees on the adjoining residential lots
behind the units south of
#5 Does the plan
assure that adequate water will reach wetland areas. Mr. Mellott stated yes the water supply will
be adequate and DEP has reviewed.
There was also some discussion regarding grading in the open space and
infiltration in the stormwater basins.
The EAC will provide some suggestions for plantings.
Motion #1
Mr. Bolt moved,
seconded by Mr. Moyer to recommend approval of the following waivers:
1.
Section
173-37B(2)
2.
Section
173-13B(3) Driveway profiles
3.
Section
173-25F(10)(a) Vertical Curbs
4.
Section
173-27B(3) Sidewalks
5.
Section
173-25C(1) Street widths
The motion passed unanimously.
Motion #2
Mr. Bolt moved,
seconded by Mr. Moyer to recommend approval of final subdivision and land
development plan #06.008, Towns @ Briar Creek, The McNaughton Company,
applicant/owner, tax parcel #68-024-034 & 68-042-032 contingent upon:
· Approval of the erosion and sedimentation control plan
by DCCD
· Approval of waivers by BOS
· Addressing comments from the Township Engineer,
Township staff, EAC, PSAB, DCPC, and the Park & Recreation Board
· Paying the fee in lieu of parkland dedication
· Other items determined necessary by the Township
The motion passed
unanimously.
3. #06.009 F/LD/SB Lexington Woods Revised – Mr. Murphy, Alpha Consulting Engineers, was in
attendance to represent the plan.
Mr. Brulo presented comments dated June 13, 2006:
#9 Provide an
autoturn analysis showing adequate access for Township emergency services
vehicles.
#14 Revise
the traffic study to include counts for Route 22 and
Mr. Dickson presented comments dated June 21, 2006:
#13 With
proposed coverage shown at 34.9% municipal engineer should be very critical of
the coverage calculations. Mr. Leonard
asked that impervious coverage calculations be provided.
Mr. Leonard presented comments dated June 7, 2006:
#1 Address how
the E & S will tie in with the work already completed.
#4 Show location
of existing well for closure.
#5 Provide
school district review
#6 Submit an
appraisal of one buildable acre for FILO calculations
#7 Per PSAB
review: provide a second street name for emergency identification. Change “court” to “drive.” Note that the PSAB comments asked for the one
fire hydrant to be relocated.
#10 Possibly
reverse unit 48 to move light pole closer to intersection.
Ms. Estheimer reported that the developer, Drew Williams, attended the
EAC meeting and most of the comments have been discussed.
Bill Troop,
Motion
Mr. Bolt moved,
seconded by Mr. Longenecker to table plan #06.009, Lexington Woods Revised due
to outstanding staff and engineering review comments. The motion passed unanimously.
A. #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. Hatter and Mr. Cunningham presented a concept plan
showing one way the parcels could be developed.
Mr. Cunningham re-stated that it is not economically feasible to develop
these parcels under Business Enterprise zoning.
Mr. Hatter explained the limitations and costs associated with the
property. An access road of some type
would be needed. Considerable discussion
took place regarding traffic issues.
Motion
Mr. Moyer moved, seconded by Mr. Bolt, to recommend
approval of rezoning request #2006.02 Robert Hall, Allentown Boulevard, tax
parcel 68-028-025, #2006.03 Barry Marlin, 7050 Allentown Boulevard, tax parcels
68-028,085 & 125 and #2006.04 Jeffrey & Sandra Fister, 7045 Blue Ridge
Avenue, tax parcel #68-028-024, to be rezoned from BE to CH. In addition the PENNDOT Highway Maintenance
Shed is to be rezoned from BE to CH and parcel #68-028-109 owned by John &
Dorothy Fritchey is to rezoned from BE back to C (Conservation). The motion passed unanimously.
The requests will be forwarded to the Board of
Supervisors and a public hearing date will be set.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME
BEFORE THE COMMISSION
A.
Airport
Ordinance – tabled
B.
SALDO Updates – Mr. Leonard presented a few updates to the SALDO,
specifically the change from requiring a Mylar to a CD. Mr. Bolt asked about the specifications for
the CD. Mr. Leonard will check with HRG
for the proper format. Mr. Bolt felt
property lines and ROW lines would be needed.
The CD would be used to keep the Township’s GIS information up to date.