THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 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
Al
Brulo, Township Engineer Jason
Finnerty, DCPC
OTHERS PRESENT
Bill
McCahan Tom
Wilson
Bud
Grove Ron
Lucas
Justin
Kuhn Jeff
Ernico
Terry
Grove Paul
Dugan
Randy
Holms Chris
Scott
I. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman
II.
ROLL CALL: Noted by
Secretary
III.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES: Ms. Buskirk moved, seconded by Mr. Ostermayer to approve the September
27, 2007. Motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Zeiters announced that the Harper Drive Sleep
Inn plan has been tabled for tonight as requested by the applicant.
IV.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bill McCahan, Chairman PSAB - Mr. McCahan
reported that residents of the Brynfield development have approached the
Township asking for no parking signs along some of the streets in their
neighborhood for safety reasons. Mr.
McCahan stated he and Mr. Hetrick investigated other developments in the
township and found similar parking problems, which would limit the ability of
emergency vehicles to navigate through these areas. The PSAB will meet next week and come up with
some parking recommendations. Mr.
McCahan asked the Planning Commission for their support on implementing
stricter parking regulations in the township.
By consensus the Commission agreed to support the PSAB.
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 – Mr. Grove was in attendance and gave a brief
history and update of the project. Mr.
Grove noted that the number of units has been reduced from 60 to 54 units and
Terry Grove addressed the traffic issues and suggested
that the Township consider asking the Developer to enter in to an agreement
with the Township that traffic will be monitored, perhaps by the Township
Engineer, and the signal will be installed when traffic actually meets
warrants. Chairman Zeiters suggested a
meeting with the developers of Olde Towne Hanover and PENNDOT to coordinate
signals.
Mr. Brulo reviewed comments dated 10/18/07 as follows:
#9A Provide
documentation from PENNDOT stating there is no need to upgrade the Permit for
the change in use.
#9G Since
Capital Drive was originally built as a private driveway, the applicant
indicates on the street cross section detail that the existing roadway shall be
removed and the sub base tested for adequacy to meet the Township
requirements. The applicant also
indicates that a note regarding the construction of the road to Township
standards is on Sheet 4, but the note could not be found. Mr. Grove will correct the note and further
suggested that the road upgrade be treated as a public improvement and bonded
and will be built to township standards.
Mr. Leonard, Zoning Administrator had no additional
comments.
Mr. Finnerty, DCPC, had no additional comments.
Ms. Buskirk noted that most of the EAC comments had
been addressed.
Motion #1
Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Mr. Longenecker, to
recommend approval of the following waivers:
1.
Section
173-25F(10)(a) Roll curbs in place of vertical curbs.
The motion passed unanimously.
Motion #2
Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Mr. Longenecker to
recommend approval of preliminary subdivision/land development plan #07.002,
Evergreen Ridge, Classic Communities Inc, Equitable owner/applicant;
· Discussing traffic intersection improvements with the
Board of Supervisors due to increased traffic establishing bonds as required by
those improvements.
· Addressing outstanding review comments from the
Township staff, Township Engineer, and other reviewing agencies, boards and
commissions.
· Other items as determined necessary by Township
Ordinances.
The motion passed unanimously.
3. #07.005 P/SB/LD Oak Grove Manor, Diocese of
Mr. Brulo reviewed comments from his report dated 10/18/07:
#4 The Township
should consider requesting the applicant to enter into an agreement for
improvements to Sterling Road, Oak Grove Road, the Sterling Road West culvert
near Sarhelm Road, Oak Grove Road curve at Sterling Road and the Oak Grove/SR22
intersection.
Mr. Brulo added the plan is in pretty good shape.
Mr. Leonard noted that staff is ok with a ROW of 33’
for
Mr. Finnerty had no additional comments.
Ms. Buskirk stated most EAC comments have been address
but noted the following:
#4 Retaining trees on the lots will not only aid in
stormwater management but will add to the marketability of the proposed
development.
#5 All EPOD boundaries and LODs should be marked and
maintained throughout construction activities.
LOD Lines are shown on the E & S Plan, but not on the grading plan.
There was some discussion about how water and sewer
was getting to lots 60 – 73. It was
agreed that laterals would be shown on the plan.
MOTION
Mr. Ostermayer moved, seconded by Mr. Bolt to
recommend approval of preliminary subdivision/land development plan #07.005
Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg; applicant/owner, tax parcel #68-028-046,
056,052, 051 contingent upon:
· Proof of all grave relocations necessary to within new
cemetery boundaries
· Review of state HOP application by Township Engineer,
with comment
· Submission of all sanitary and stormwater easements by
metes and bounds
· Entering into discussions with the BOS on
· Entering into discussions with the BOS on parkland
versus FILO
· Addressing outstanding review comments from the
Township Staff, Township Engineer, and other reviewing agencies, boards and
committees.
· Other items as determined necessary by Township
ordinances
The motion passed unanimously.
4. #07.006 F/SB Roger & Alice Cackovic (Action by 2/5/08)
– Tabled.
5.
6. #07.014 P/SB
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
SALDO Updates – tabled
B.
Zoning Ordinance
– Review of farm animals – tabled
C.
Text Amendment
#2007.03 – JBB Enterprises NC Changes - Withdrawn
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Conditional
Use Request #2007.02 – Cellco Partnership – Mr. Ernico of Mette, Evans and
Woodside presented the conditional use, which proposes the installation of a
cellular tower on a site located off Fishing Creek Valley Road in the
Conservation zoning district. Mr. Ernico
had several engineers give brief reports on frequency, structural specs
etc. It is doubtful the tower will even
be visible from
Chairman
Zeiters expressed some concern that the tower may be in the flight path of some
air traffic from Indiantown Gap. Mr.
Randy Holmes stated the FAA controls where planes fly even on training missions
and many times the aircraft use the towers as markers. The Gap will be aware of the tower location,
nothing is being proposed that will be a hazard.
Paul
Dugan explained the frequency aspects of the towers and the need for an
additional coverage area.
There
was some discussion regarding screening with Mr. Ernico stating it is a highly
dense vegetated area, but if the Township requires some screening they will
comply.
Ms.
Buskirk asked if there would be any impacts to steel slopes. No disturbances to steep slopes.
The
next step will be a hearing before the Board of Supervisors.
MOTION: Mr. Ostermayer moved, seconded by Ms. Buskirk to
recommend approval of conditional use request #2007.02, Cellco Partnership. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Text
Amendment - Posting – Mr. Leonard presented the amendment which provides
regulations for posting and notification.
Chairman Zeiters recommended leaving the ordinance as it is since it
complies with state law. After some
discussion it was agreed that the language would be revised and reviewed again
at the November meeting.
X.
ANY OTHER
BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION
A.
Chairman Zeiters
noted the letter received from Dr. Klein and instructed staff to respond.
B.
Ms. Buskirk
reported on the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Form she attended.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.