WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

7171 ALLENTOWN BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA  17112

THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2007

 

MEMBERS PRESENT                                                                  MEMBERS ABSENT

Jim Zeiters                                                                                         Marlin Moyer

Dave Wingeard                                                                                   Gerry Longenecker

Bill Ostermayer

Carol Buskirk

Rick Bolt

 

STAFF PRESENT

Robert Leonard, Zoning Administrator

Al Brulo, Township Engineer                                                           Brian Dickson, DCPC

 

OTHERS PRESENT

Steve Kretzing

Andrew Williams

 

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 May 24, 2007 regular meeting minutes.  The motion passed with Mr. Bolt and Mr. Wingeard abstaining.

 

IV.           PUBLIC COMMENT

 

V.          SUBDIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

 

A.             Conferral/Sketch Plan

 

B.             Preliminary and/or Final Subdivision/Land Development Plans

 

1.     #07.002 P/SB/LD Evergreen Ridge, Classic Communities – Tabled. 

 

2.     #07.005 P/SB/LD Oak Grove Manor, Diocese of Harrisburg – Tabled.

 

3.     #07.006 F/SB Roger & Alice Cackovic – Tabled.

 

4.     #07.008 P/SB Olde Towne Hanover –Mr. Kretzing was in attendance to represent the plan. 

 

Mr. Brulo presented comments from his report dated June 21, 2007 as follows:

Waivers reviewed:

#1A Minimum Curb Radii.

#1C Sidewalks & Pedestrian Pathways.

#1E Permanent Turnarounds – An autoturn analysis will be reviewed by HRG and comments provided under separate cover.

#1G Brick Pavers on Streets – not brick but concrete.

#1H Parking on streets – Zoning Ordinance says “no.”  Applicant may need to request variance.  Design looks ok.

#2 Preliminary Land Development Plan can not be approved prior to the Final Subdivision Plan.

#3 Required curbing on streets if plain cement concrete that is vertical and conforms to PENNDOT RE-64.  The applicant is proposing plain cement concrete curb gutter.  There was some confusion on the curb design – provide detail including dimensions.

#4 Provide a schedule indicating the phases of the land development and the deadlines for filing a final plan for each.

#9 No fixture details or pole mounting heights have been provided on the plans and without this information, our review of the photometric plan cannot be completed.

#14 E & S Control Plan shall be provided for the complete construction of the site.

#15F Provide an analysis of the impact of angled parking on the streets relative to safety and sight distance.

#19 Provide wetland study and certification notes on the plan.

#21. Provide additional information on the road profiles including, vertical curve information, as a requirement for the Preliminary Plan.

#25 General note #13 – states applicant intends to pay FILO.  It was our understanding there would be a possible dedication of a civic building.  Clarify.

#26A Soils testing – appears testing was conducted on a fill area without uniformity therefore the test results may not be accurate and may not be able to get good infiltration.

#26H Provide a geotechnical analysis of the feasibility of infiltration under roadways.

#27 Emergency Services needs to review plan for internal circulation & suitability for the location of emergency access, including type of material to be used.

#28 Provide a warrant analysis for any proposed guide rail along roads or alleys.  No information regarding this item was provided for the TIS.

#29 Provide appropriate signage consisting of “No Trucks or Buses except Residential Deliveries” to prevent lost trucks from turning around within the development.

 

Mr. Leonard presented comments from his report dated June 21, 2007 as follows:

The applicant will need to request a wavier from 173-37 for land dedication if FILO or a building is proposed, as indicated at the subdivision plan review.

#1 Either signature blocks for East Hanover Township, or a letter indication no interest.

#2 Street lighting plan shows spillover onto state road.

#5 Note on plan (….) does not match designation on plan (.--.--).

#8 Expand walking trail details

#12 General note #5 still on sheet C2.

#15 PSAB requests the hydrant to be moved from the north side to the south side of the entrance.

Zoning:

#2 Parking lot landscaping requirements are not waiveable.

 

Ms. Buskirk reviewed the EAC comments.

#2 Wetlands.  A wetland note and preliminary wetland analysis are required.  WPODs must be identified on the plan.

#3 Existing tree and Vegetation Preservation.  Show the characterization of the wooded areas on the plan.  Show any specimen trees.  A waiver of 173-38B.(4) of this section may be needed.

 

Motion

Mr. Wingeard moved, seconded by Ms. Buskirk to table plan #07.008 P/LD of Olde Towne Hanover pending outstanding staff and engineering comments.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

VIII.       OLD BUSINESS

 

A.    SALDO Updates – tabled.

 

B.    Zoning Ordinance – Review of Farm animals – tabled.

 

C.    #2007.02 Text Amendment – James P Diffendal, Double K Tavern – There was considerable discussion related to this issue and the added language.  There was also discussion of a parallel text amendment in conflict with this application.  The Planning Commission agreed to accept the added language from the June 4th submission as follows:

 

Motion

Mr. Ostermayer moved, seconded by Mr. Wingeard to recommend approve of the following language for the Double K Tavern test amendment #2007.02: 

Section 195-46B(36) ADD:  Storage self-service facilities provided that the tract to be so developed contains a minimum of three (3) acres and be regulated by Section 195-173.

 

Section 195-49B(2) AMEND: Nonresidential: no minimum lot area, except as limited by Section 195-46B(36).

 

The motion passed unanimously.  A public hearing will be scheduled with the Board of Supervisors.

 

IX.           NEW BUSINESS

 

A.          Article XXIII Signs – Additions recommend by BOS – Mr. Leonard stated that an update is needed for 1) Lighting standards; 2) Definition update.

 

B.          #2007.02 Rezoning Request – Rose Kessler, owner/ Fred & Erick Groff, applicants – The property is located on the west side of Rt. 39 and south or Red Top Road.  It adjoins 9 acres that fronts on Red Top Road and Rt. 39 which is zoned NC.  The applicant is requesting a zoning change from FRA to NC.

 

There was discussion pertaining to South Hanover Township considerations, the availability of public water but no sewer.  Mr. Dickson presented the County review which is attached to these minutes.

 

Motion

Mr. Wingeard moved, seconded by Mr. Ostermayer to recommend approval of rezoning request #2007.02, Rose Kessler, owner; Fred & Erick Groff applicants; from FRA to NC.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

C.          #2007.03 Rezoning Request, Robert & Sara Feathers, owners/applicants – The property is located at 7229 Linglestown Road (Rt. 39) across from the Winslett Development.  The applicant is requesting a Zoning Change from RR to R-1.  Mr. Leonard presented his review (attached to these minutes).

 

              Motion

              Mr. Ostermayer moved, seconded by Mr. Wingeard to recommend approval of rezoning request #2007.03, Robert & Sara Feathers, owners/applicants; from RR to R1.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

X.             OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION

 

XI.           ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.