THURSDAY,
APRIL 26, 2007
MEMBERS
PRESENT MEMBERS
ABSENT
Marlin Moyer
Carol Buskirk
Rick Bolt
Gerald Longenecker
STAFF
PRESENT
Robert Leonard, Zoning Administrator
Al Brulo, Township Engineer Brian
Dickson, DCPC
OTHERS
PRESENT
Chris Hoover Daniel
Schiavoni
Tom Wilson
I.
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
Ms. Buskirk, moved seconded by Mr. Ostermayer to approve the March 22,
2007 regular meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
IV.
PUBLIC COMMENT
B.
Preliminary and/or Final
Subdivision/Land Development Plans
1. #06.017 F/LD Summit Restaurant
EAST Mr.
Hoover was in attendance to represent the plan.
Engineering Comments: Mr. Brulo presented the
comments from his report dated April 19, 2007.
Mr. Brulo noted he met with Mr. Hoover and many of the comments have
been addressed.
#7 Planning
Commission needs to review sidewalk location relative to Exit 77 project and
potential for future development.
#8
Most of the Stormwater comments are address with the new stormwater
plan.
#8F
The calculations for the runoff from the Bypass area show that 0.2733
acres are included in the drainage area.
The area shown on the Final Stormwater Management plan appears to
include an area greater than 1.0 acres.
Confirm that all drainage areas used in the calculations match those
surrounded by a drainage area boundary on the plans.
#13 We recommend the Township consider
requesting the applicant to enter into an agreement to provide contribution to
the future improvements associated with Rt.39.
Applicant was agreeable to the fair share.
Zoning Comments: Mr. Leonard presented comments from his report
dated April 20, 1997
#6 TIS mentions 1058 sq ft auto detailing
business as part of the land development?
#9 Consider running Stormwater to corner of
Jonestown and
Zoning:
#2
Sidewalk easement needed.
#3
What is the note on Sheet 3 of the plan indicating building heights may
exceed the maximum with additional setbacks?
EAC Comments: Ms. Buskirk present the EAC comments dated April
17, 2007
#1 EAC
urges the use of water quality plantings with the drainage easement. The PA BMP manual discourages use of turf
grass in infiltration basins and trenches.
The maintenance notes on the plan should be edited to reflect these
recommendations. These areas should not be mowed.
Other #2
E & S plan still shows no LOD.
Mr. Hoover indicated the new submission does show the limits of
disturbance.
Motion
Ms. Buskirk moved, seconded by Mr. Moyer, to
table plan #06.017 F/SB/LD Summit Family Restaurant due to outstanding staff
and engineering comments. It was noted
that if the plan is not complete for next submission an additional extension of
time will be necessary. The motion
passed unanimously.
2. #07.002 P/SB/LD Evergreen
Ridge
Tabled.
3. #07.005 P/SB/LD Oak Grove
Manor Mr.
Wilson was in attendance to represent the plan.
This preliminary plan proposed 105 single family dwellings on 93.57
acres of the Resurrection Cemetery located on Oak Grove Road. Mr. Wilson requested this plan be tabled
until June.
Engineering Comments: Mr. Brulo presented the comments from his
report dated April 19, 2007
#7 Proposed lot C is shown without any
proposed improvements. Clarify the
purpose of this lot. Also, provide
setback lines, improvements proposed, required and provide sight distance,
etc.
#19 Site plan note 1 states that building
footprints are 35 x 60. Is this
intended to be a restriction to the plan?
#26 Provide autoturn analysis
#30 Provide wetland report
#31 Cover sheet indicated that land is
required to be dedication for recreation.
Clarify where on the plan this area is located. 6.3 acres looking to offer land to
Township.
#33 Provide a TIS study
#34 Plans seem to show an emergency access
easement between lots 33 & 34 and across the cemetery lot A. Provide labels, a section detail and bearings
and distances on the easement. The deeds
for lots 33 & 34 must reference the permanent easement.
#43 A
pump station is proposed. Clarify
whether it is within an easement or on a lot of its own and provide the layout
and details for it.
#46 Consider revising the rear lot lines of
lots 50 53 where six lots meet at one property corner.
#49C
Provide facilities to meet the Water Quality requirements of the
Ordinance including the Groundwater Recharge requirements, the Water Quality
requirements and the Stream bank Protection requirements.
#50
Planning Commission needs to consider curbing and sidewalk locations
along Oak Grove Road and Sterling Road.
#51 Township should consider requesting
applicant to enter into an agreement for the proposed improvements in the area.
County Comments: Mr. Dickson, DCPC, presented comments dated
April 23, 2007
#17
County is concerned this development may create excessive marginal
access on the major local and regional roadways in the area and advises the
Township to look closely at this issue.
#22 Width at front building setback line:
minimum 100 feet. Several lots do not
appear to meet this criteria.
Zoning Comments: Mr. Leonard presented comments from his report
dated April 13, 2007
#1
Will sidewalks on Oak Grove Road connect to Road C?
#4
Locate existing septic system for cemetery trailer
#6
Limits of Disturbance should be tighten up around building setbacks and
SPODs.
#11
Any improvements planned for Oak Grove Road and Sterling Road East
Intersection?
#12 On
sheet 10, put lot numbers to match driveway site distances.
#14
Should emergency access from the cemetery be part of 2 private lots, or
part of the common open space?
#15
Add FFEs to houses on grading plan.
Are yards shown as final grading?
Zoning:
#1
Remove building setback lines from SPOD.
Note in deeds not structures in rear yards in SPOD
#4
Show pedestrian access to open space around loop road.
#5
Landscaping Plan Will any trees be protected between lots 45 &
59? If so, characterize.
#6
Show sidewalk between Road A and northern property line.
EAC Comments: Ms. Buskirk presented the EAS comments dated
April 17, 2207
#7
Existing tree & vegetation preservation. There should be a characterization of the
trees in the forested areas shown on the plan.
Specimen trees should be identified and protected.
#8 LOD
should be adjusted to encompass only areas that need to be disturbed. The LOD should be shown to protect the
wetland overlay district in conservation area A. How will the LOD be marked on site? Add this to the construction sequence.
PSAB plan review comments were faxed to Tom
Wilson. And it was noted that the plan
was presented to the PSAB board a few months ago.
Motion
Mr. Ostermayer moved, seconded by Mr. Moyer
to table plan #07.005 P/SB/LD, Oak Grove Manor, Roman Catholic Diocese of
Harrisburg, due to outstanding staff and engineering review comments.
A. #2007-01 Conditional Use Request,
Daniel Schiavoni, 1372 Northview Drive Mr. Schiavoni explained that he
wants to locate his personal residence on the property with a swimming pool in
the rear. The heliport would be located
at the top of the hill in the approximate center of the 23 acres. The area was somewhat cleared several years
ago. An application has been made to the
FAA the problem is they dont come out to the site or grant approval until he
knows he can proceed per Township Ordinances.
Mr. Leonard reviewed the
ordinance requirements for the Conditional Uses for the house and heliport in
the Conservation Zoning District. A
request for a waiver of the 48 fence was also considered.
Motion #1
Ms. Buskirk moved, seconded
by Mr. Ostermayer to recommend approval of Conditional Use Request #2007-01 of
Daniel Schiavoni to erect a single family dwelling in the Conservation Zoning
District. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion #2
Ms. Buskirk moved, seconded
by Mr. Ostermayer to recommend approval of Conditional Use Request #2007-01 of
Daniel Schiavoni to construct a helipad in the Conservation Zoning
District. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion #3
Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by
Mr. Ostermayer to recommend approval of a waiver to the 48 fence
requirement. The motion passed
unanimously.
A public hearing will be
conducted on May 21, 2007 at 7:15 before the Board of Supervisors.
A. Mr.
Leonard announced that the Planning Commission was asked to attend the May 14,
2007 Board of Supervisors workshop meeting.
B. Ms.
Buskirk reminded everyone about the Tire Recycling on April 26, 27 & 28 at
the Compost Center. HACC will also hold
an electronics waste recycling on Saturday, May 19.
The meeting adjourned at
9:45 p.m.
NOTE: Meeting transcribe from notes due to
technical difficulties of recording equipment.