WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

7171 ALLENTOWN BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA  17112

THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2006

 

MEMBERS PRESENT                                                                  MEMBERS ABSENT

Jim Zeiters                                                                                         Terry Bailey

Carol Buskirk                                                                                    Dave Wingeard

Rick Bolt

Marlin Moyer

Gerry Longenecker

 

STAFF PRESENT

Julie Hoepfer, Administrative Assistant                                          Al Brulo, Township Engineer

Robert Leonard, Zoning Administrator                                           Brian Dickson, DCPC

 

OTHERS PRESENT

Ed Martin                                                                                           Connie Martin

Steven Todd                                                                                       George Bagliano

Cindy Cohen                                                                                      Linda Turns

Mitch Kemp

 

I.               CALL TO ORDER

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Zeiters.

 

II.             ROLL CALL

 

              Noted by recording secretary.

 

III.           APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

Ms. Buskirk moved, seconded by Mr. Moyer to approve the February 23, 2006 meeting minutes.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Ms. Buskirk moved, seconded by Mr. Moyer to approve the March 8, 2006 workshop meeting minutes.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

IV         PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Ed Martin, 7943 Red Top Road – Mr. Martin stated his property is currently two different zoning districts and he would like the entire property to be NC.  Mr. Martin wondered when this would appear before the Planning Commission.  Mr. Leonard added that when the Board of Supervisors approved the last update to the zoning map they referred this request back to the Commission for review.  Chairman Zeiters asked that this issue be placed on the April 27, 2006 agenda.

 

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.     #06.001 F/LD T/A 3 Bay Expansion – Steven Todd, Buchart-Horn, was in attendance to represent the plan. 

 

Mr. Brulo presented comments from his March 16, 2006 report:

#1C Provide at least one concrete monument

#2 Provide a clearer Overall Site Map in which the text can be clearly read

#5 Provide a modified wetland certification note for signature, describing what locations of the property were inspected for wetlands.

 

Mr. Leonard noted that most of his comments have been addressed and clarified nothing is needed from DEP.

 

Ms. Buskirk asked why the wetland waiver request was dropped.  Mr. Brulo stated the wetland note has been adjusted to state no wetlands are located in the area of disturbance.

 

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)(t) & (u) Existing features

3.     Section 173-11B(2)(v) Survey monuments

4.     Section 173-11B(2)(bb) Two foot existing contours

5.     Section 173-28B Placement of monuments, except for one corner monument.

6.     Section 173-37B(3) Parkland dedication and FILO

7.     Section 173-42 Stormwater management plan

The motion passed unanimously.

 

Motion #2

Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Ms. Buskirk, to recommend approval of final land development plan #06.001 TA 3 Bay Expansion, tax parcel 68-020-011 contingent upon:

·       Approval of the erosion and sedimentation control plan by DCCD

·       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 commissions.

·       Other items determined necessary by Township ordinances

The motion passed unanimously.

 

3.     #06.002 F/SB Maurice & Charlotte Noll, 6949 Sleepy Hollow Road – Tabled per applicants request.

 

4.     #06.003 F/LD Speedco Truck Lube #308 Expansion, Linglestown Road – Cindy Cohen, TOP Construction and George Bagliano, Columbia Engineering, were in attendance to represent the plan.  Mr. Bagliano reported that the expansion consists of an additional tire changing bay.

 

Mr. Brulo presented comments from his March 16, 2006 report:

#3  Label/dimension the ROW to be offered for dedication

#8  Remove the wetlands certification note

#15  Submit the existing easement agreement for the shared driveway

Wetland Report Review dated March 23, 2006:

#1  The wetlands are not shown on the land development plan and the proposed improvements are not shown on the wetland plan.  Consequently, we can not determine I there are wetland impacts and the extent of any wetland impacts.

#2  DEP and USCOE permit requirements are not addressed and there are no copies of the permit applications, if needed.  Also, the data forms used are not the standard approved forms

#3  Hydric soils are not shown on the plan, hydric soils refer to the National and State lists rather than Dauphin County, and the soils descriptions are incomplete sine the site also contains Berks shaly silt loams and, possibly, a small area of Weikert shaly silt loam.

 

Mr. Brulo added that it appears the development is impacting the wetland.  Mr. Bagliano stated they are impacting about 700 sq ft which is under the DEP threshold that would require mitigation.

 

Mr. Dickson, DCPC, reported his comments are administrative in nature.

 

Mr. Leonard agreed that the most significant comment is the wetland impact.  A 25’ buffer is also required around the wetland area which appears to go through the proposed addition.  Mr. Leonard added he believes a variance is required, before this plan can move forward.

 

Mr. Leonard addressed the following additional comments from his March 13, 2006 report:

#2 Show the concrete monument location

#3 Where is the USGS Datum Disk C-176?

#5 Delineate the wetland buffer area

Zoning: #1 Landscaping plan is missing

#2 Provide a detail of lights.

#3 Retaining wall must be reviewed by the Township Engineer

#4 What is a contact list?  It does not appear to be current

#5 Are they any plans to repair the weir to functioning shape?

 

Mr. Leonard explained the Zoning Hearing Board process to the applicant.

 

Motion

Mr. Moyer moved, seconded by Ms. Buskirk, to table plan #06.003 F/LD Speedco Truck Lube #308 Expansion, pending the outcome of the variance required from the Zoning Hearing Board and addressing outstanding staff and engineering comments.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

VI.        OLD BUSINESS
 

A.    Heliport Ordinance Review – Mr. Leonard presented a revised draft of the heliport ordinance reflecting the changes from the March workshop meeting.  Ms. Buskirk asked what would happen if someone in the BE Zoning District wanted to have a helipad.  Mr. Leonard stated that helipad is for residential use, however, they could have a scaled down model of a heliport.

 

Mr. Leonard stated that Mr. Bailey, who could not attend the meeting tonight, thought helipads should be allowed in the Conservation Zoning District.  Considerable discussion ensued regarding how to control environmental impacts in that area, such as limiting the pad to existing level area, no extensive grading allowed, maximum allowed of disturbed area, maximum slope, and allowing only as an accessory use.  Mr. Leonard will revise the ordinance for further review at the April workshop meeting.

 

VII.     NEW BUSINESS

 

A.    #2006.02 Rezoning Request, Robert Hall/Larry Hatter, Allentown Blvd – Tabled per applicants request.  Mr. Leonard reported two more parcels in this area have requested the same zoning change.  They will all be reviewed together at the April meeting.  Chairman Zeiters indicated there may be a landlocked parcel that might be stuck in the BE zoning, should the change be granted.  The entire area will be considered for CH.

 

VIII.     OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION

 

A.    Discussion of changes to 2nd batch of Zoning Ordinance Amendments – Tabled.  Mr. Leonard explained the BOS will continue its review at their next workshop meeting.  There were concerns with the PC recommendation of 10 acre lots in the FRA zoning district, with the BOS and solicitor agreeing it should remain as it as 2 acres.  Mr. Moyer wondered if by allowing smaller lot sizes, if the number of lots could be controlled by open space.  Discussion on preserving open space and controlling development took place.

 

Mr. Leonard indicated the BOS also had some problems with the increase in buffers from 25’ to 50’.  Mr. Moyer stated according to his research, 50’ buffers are low and actually should be closer to 100’.  Mr. Moyer will provide some documentation prior to the next workshop meeting.

 

Ms. Buskirk drew the Commission’s attention to a class on creating an Official Map and suggested someone from the Planning Commission attend.

 

Mr. Dickson, DCPC, presented a parcel map that showed an area still in ag security.  It is the development along Clover Lane and Green Hill Road and believed to be part of the Sagewicke development.  Mr. Leonard will clarify so the county can update their records.

 

Mr. Leonard summarized the seminar he attended on ACRE.  He reported that it is basically added protection for a farmer from nuisance complaints on normal farming operations.  The Attorney General will handle complaints and restrictions placed on farmers by municipalities.

 

IX.      ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.