THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS
ABSENT
Jim
Zeiters David
Wingeard
Carol
Buskirk
Bill
Ostermayer
Rick
Bolt
Marlin
Moyer
Gerald
Longenecker
STAFF PRESENT
Robert
Leonard, Zoning Administrator
Al
Brulo, Township Engineer Brian
Dickson, DCPC
I. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman
II.
ROLL CALL: Noted by Secretary
III.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES: Mr. Ostermayer moved,
seconded by Mr. Longenecker to approve the July 26, 2007 with a correction
under the
IV.
PUBLIC COMMENT
V. SUBDIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS
A.
Conferral/Sketch
Plans
B.
Preliminary
and/or Final Subdivision/Land Development Plans
1. #06.008 F/LD Townes at Briar Creek tabled (12/18/07)
2. #07.002 P/SB/LD Evergreen Ridge, Classic Communities tabled (12/8/07)
3. #07.005 P/SB/LD Oak Grove Manor, Diocese of
4. #07.006 F/SB Roger & Alice Cackovic (Action by10/3/07) Mr. Wakefield of Act One
Consultants presented the plan. Mr.
Cackovic commented on the history of the parcel. A 50 strip out to
Mr. Brulo presented his comments dated August 16,
2007:
#1D
#3A Township will not accept dedication of a ROW until
the road has been constructed to current standards. Provide a cul-de-sac design, meeting the
Township standards with appropriate profiles, details etc.
#3B According to the Ground Lease Agreement access to
the area proposed as Lot #3 is granted to the Cackovic residents and guests
over the area proposed to be
#5 Dedicated ROW plat and legal description land
owners name should be spelled the same on all documents. Plan cannot be recorde3d without complete
easement agreements and any plan approval should be conditioned upon obtaining
the easement.
#10 Provide a corrected left roadway grade for
#12 Subdivision plan that created lot #1 showed a 50
buffer with level one screening at the located where the proposed cul-de-sac
intersects SR 443. This change in access
and buffer location should be discussed with the Planning Commission.
#15 Private driveways shall be provided for all
residences and shall provide safe access to Township or state roads. Without the construction of the cul-de-sac as
public road access to a residence on lot 3 cannot be obtained.
Mr. Leonard presented comments dated August 16, 2007:
#9 Is land being obtained from the
#13 Characterize existing trees on lot 3.
There was considerable discussion on the concept of
not building a road needed for road frontage.
Motion
Mr. Moyer moved, seconded by Mr. Ostermayer to table
plan #07,006 of Roger and Alice Cackovic pending an opinion from the Solicitor
on the road frontage and improvement guarantee.
The motion passed unanimously.
5. #07.008 P/LD Olde Towne Hanover Steve Kretzing and Craig Bachick were present to
represent the plan.
Mr. Brulo presented comments dated August 16, 2007:
#1D Applicant requests temporary relief from the
constructing sidewalk along
#1E Minimum Distance between Intersections applicant
requests relief from the 125 minimum requirement between intersections to
provide an intimate scale in the proposed development.
#G Infiltration Beds under Roadways applicant
requests waiver to allow stormwater infiltration beds under private roadways
#1H Street Wearing Surface applicant request wavier
from the requirement to conform to the Ordinance requirements of bituminous
pavement portions of the plan where brick pavers and porous pavement are
proposed.
#4 Revised TIS study was submitted comments have not
changed from June 21 comment letter.
#9 The surface of the nature path must be a solid, paved
surface and/or drainage and maintenance documents must be provided.
#15 We recommend the Township consider requesting the
developer to enter into an agreement to provide a contribution towards the
proposed improvements at Exit 77 and at SR 22/SR 39.
Mr. Leonard presented his comments dated August 14,
2007 as follows:
#2 Discuss options for correcting official floodplain
map.
Zoning #1 Parking table on cover sheet does not match
Ordinance parking requirements for the civic building (assembly vs. office space).
#7 Infiltration beds under the roadways. A major modification to the cross section of
the roadway base and surface will be required.
Staff supports this request as long as the design is approved by the
Township Engineer and a maintenance program is established to ensure both
infiltration and roadway integrity are maintained.
The wetlands report show watercourse between
wetlands. Need to be shown as a SPOD.
Ms. Buskirk presented the following EAC comments:
#2 The EAC is concerned about the E & S Control. Prior to any site clearing, the LOD along eh
EPOD on the northern side of the northern grading area must be marked with
orange construction fencing, or another method.
Add to plan and to construction sequence.
Ms. Buskirk stated the applicant had received DCCD E
& S Plan approval and township permission to start earth moving since the
July PC meeting. Ms. Buskirk was very
concerned that compliance with the EPOD requirements was not verified by a site
visit prior to this approval and questioned whether out ordinances were applied
correctly. Ms. Buskirk added that some
large trees outside of the LOD have been cut, and feels they went too far
towards the steep slope.
Mr. Moyer indicated that the watercourse is an issue.
Mr. Ostermayer stated he doesnt mind the trees
regenerating themselves. Raised
questions regarding compaction.
The applicant indicated he was willing to grant a time
extension.
Motion
Ms. Buskirk moved, seconded by Mr. Moyer to table plan
#07.008 P/LD Olde Towne
6. #07.011 F/SD Jason Weiser (Action by 11/21/07) Rob Shaffer, Act One
Consultants, represented the plan. This
plan subdivides one lot in to three along
Mr. Brulo presented the following comments dated August
16, 2007:
#1B Public water supply waiver. To be discussed with PC.
#5 Discussion of drainage and stormwater comments
Mr. Leonard presented his comments as follows:
#6 Provide approval letter of sewer connection from
Water & Sewer Authority
Zoning #2 Provide a sanitary sewer easement agreement
with adjacent property owners signatures.
Waiver #2 Connection to public water system. Due to the uncertainty of
Mr. Leonard added that the PSAB requests the applicant
to verify the distance from the water supply to the property.
Mr. Dickson, DCPC asked that the width at front
building setback line: minimum of 100 be clarified.
Ms. Buskirk presented the following EAC comments:
#1 (Chapter 168) Show location of infiltration test
for rain garden/bioretention areas on building lots. This is essential so the areas can be
protected during construction activities.
Show how the driveway will be graded and roof leaders will be
directed. Provide planting and
maintenance plans.
Zoning street trees.
Show shade trees on the plan.
Is the site distance for the driveways adequate and is
there 100 of road frontage for each lot?
Mr. Brulo added that since
Mr. Weiser stated public water is too expensive and
all the neighbors are on a well except the Jenkins residence. There was considerable discussion on sewage
direction.
Motion #1
Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Mr. Ostermayer to
recommend approval of the following waivers:
1. Section
173-11A Preliminary plan requirements
2. Section
173-32E(1) Connection to public water system
3. Section
173-37B(2)
The motion passed unanimously.
Motion #2
Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Mr. Ostermayer to
recommend approval of plan #07.011 of Jason Weiser contingent upon:
· Approval of waivers by the BOS
· Obtaining approval of the E & S Control plan from
DCCD
· Paying the fee in lieu of land dedication
· Addressing Township engineer and staff comments
· Other items as determined by township ordinances.
The motion passed unanimously.
7.
Mr. Brulo presented his comments dated August 16,
2007:
#13Traffic flow through the site is not clear.
#14 The two way traffic isles along 60 degree parking
spaces are required to be 20 wide.
#18 Parking areas shall be designed so that each motor
vehicle may proceed to and from the parking space provided for it without
requiring the moving of any other motor vehicle.
#21 The wetland letter does not appear to include the
area of disturbance caused by the proposed off site storm sewer system.
#28 Mr. Brulo reviewed the stormwater and drainage
issues per report.
#29 Lighting issues were discussed per report
#30 Traffic evaluation issues were discussed per
report.
Mr. Leonard presented the following comments:
#2 E & S Control Plan appears short of controls
#3 Parking lot lights dont met standards even for
street lights
#4 Increase the curb radius by the parking lot
entrance and exit for emergency vehicles.
Provide autoturn analysis.
#7 Rear emergency stabilized access road must be 20
wide.
Zoning #2 Landscaping plan should indicate trimming of
Pin Oaks in from and Red Maples in rear to allow trucks to pass underneath.
#4 Soil balance for property?
Mr. Dickson stated that the County recommends
sidewalks be installed along both sides of
Ms. Buskirk presented EAC Comments:
#1 Two infiltration areas are identified on the plan
(but not mentioned in the stormwater report).
Clarify the locations, show BMP details and method of protection for the
areas during construction. Suggest use
of water quality planting in the swales.
Chairman Zeiters opened the floor for public comment:
James Delisio
presented pictures of other local hotels front and rear.
Mr. Scott
Stated that since the trees are gone there is more water. Presented powerpoint pictures of the runoff.
Rebecca Delisio
Expressed her concern over the safety of kids and lighting issues.
Deb & Paul Devivo (
Mr. Scott
questioned where the water runoff will go.
Dale Travis-
- questions about detention ponds. None
required here per Al Brulo.
Mr. Scott
Traffic in this area will be unbelievable.
Mrs. Thomas
Doesnt understand Hrivnak lack of concern.
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Piergallini can waivers be used for other leverage?
Mary Angele
3rd family to move in. This
change too big, trucks using turnarounds in development.
Tom Hrivnak Thanked
neighbors for their support. Agreed lot
too small, too many trucks and traffic concerns.
Merilee Hrivnak
Cannot understand that the PC has no jurisdiction.
Don Kerstetter
Concerns over stormwater runoff.
Motion
Mr. Ostermayer moved, seconded by Mr. Bolt to table
plan #
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
SALDO Updates
tabled
B.
Zoning Ordinance
Review of farm animals tabled
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Ordinance 2007-10 Williams NC changes remand by BOS Mr. Leonard explained that at the BOS meeting the
supervisors listened to comments about the proposed amendment changes to
NC. During the comment period another
amendment to the language of the NC district was proposed. Instead of the BOS separating the two issues
and instead of making a decision on the original application, they remanded the
whole thing back to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Leonard believes that was done incorrectly. Mr. Leonard asked the PC to confirm their
recommendation of the Williams amendment request as made for one motion and
asked for a separate motion asking that the Smith amendment be submitted
through the proper administrative channels and addressed as a separate
application.
Motion #1
Ms. Buskirk moved, seconded by Mr. Ostermayer to
recommend approval of the Williams amendment as previously proposed. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion #2
Ms. Buskirk moved, seconded by Mr. Longenecker to
recommend the Smith amendment go through the proper application process for
consideration. The motion passed
unanimously.
VIII.
ANY OTHER
BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION
A.
September
workshop Wed 9/12/07 7:00 PM Transportation Plan update
Brian Dickson announced that he is taking a job for
the City of
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.