WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

7171 ALLENTOWN BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA  17112

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007

 

MEMBERS PRESENT                                                                  MEMBERS ABSENT

Jim Zeiters                                                                                         Marlin Moyer

Carol Buskirk                                                                                    David Wingeard

Bill Ostermayer

Rick Bolt

Gerald Longenecker

 

STAFF PRESENT

Robert Leonard, Zoning Administrator

Julie Hoepfer, Administrative Assistant

 

OTHERS PRESENT

Paul DeVivo                                                                                       Chris Scott

 

I.           CALL TO ORDER:  Chairman

 

II.              ROLL CALL:  Noted by Secretary

 

III.            APPROVAL OF MINUTES:      Mr. Ostermayer asked that Mr. Scotts name be added to the minutes under “others present.”  Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Ms. Buskirk to approve the October 25, 2007 meeting minutes with the correction.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Chairman Zeiters announced that the Harper Drive Sleep Inn and the Cackovic plans have been tabled for tonight as requested by the applicants.

 

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.     #07.006 F/SB Roger & Alice Cackovic (Action by 2/5/08) – Tabled per applicants request.

 

3.     #07.012 P/LD Harper Drive Sleep Inn (Action by 2/8/08) – Tabled per applicants request.

 

4.     #07.014 P/SB Bella Vista Business Park – (Action by 12/26/07) Tabled.

 

VI.            OLD BUSINESS

 

A.             SALDO Updates – tabled

 

B.             Zoning Ordinance – Review of farm animals – tabled

 

C.             Text Amendment – Posting – Mr. Leonard presented the revisions to the proposed posting ordinance that were discussed at the October meeting.  Mr. Leonard reported that the reason for the larger font in the title is to make the postings more visible to vehicles as they drive past. 

 

Mr. Scott, 253 Berkstone Drive – noted that he is actively seeking changes to the MPC to make it mandatory that adjacent property owners be notified by certified mail during a comprehensive rezoning.  Mr. Scott suggested having all rezoning information, pending hearings, monthly meeting agendas and minutes available on the Township web site.  All agreed the web site needs upgraded and updated.  It was also suggested the Comprehensive Plan with maps be posted on the website. 

 

There was considerable discussion on better ways to notify residents of upcoming issues that may affect their properties.  Some suggestions were list servs or a way to sign up or subscribe on the web site for alerts or agendas for meetings. 

 

Mr. Scott spoke a bit about the impact of the hotel to Manada Creek and stated he had several concerns, which will be presented to the Planning Commission when all data is complete.

 

MOTION – Ms. Buskirk moved, seconded by Mr. Ostermayer to recommend the posting amendment, as revised, to the Board of Supervisors for consideration.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

D.             Conditional Use Request #2007.02 Cellco Partnership – Just as an FYI, Mr. Leonard reported that two representatives from Ft. Indiantown Gap met with him on another matter and during discussions Mr. Leonard brought up the Cellco Tower.  These representatives were unaware of the tower and expressed some concerns about its height and location.  Mr. Leonard stated he provided them with the information they needed to pursue the matter.  It was also noted that the Conditional Use hearing before the Board of Supervisors has been set for Monday, December 3rd at 7:45 p.m.  Both the military and the PA State Game Commission will be notified of the hearing, as they are abutting property owners.

 

VII.       NEW BUSINESS

 

X.             ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION

 

XI.       ADJOURNMENT

 

              The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.