WEST
MONDAY, JULY 2, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joe Rutter,
324 Baumgardner Rd. Mr.
Rutter asked for clarification on the Skyline Commons project. He said he had bought his lot a premium and
the construction now calls for the gazebo practically in his back yard. He also complained about the irregular street
lighting. Mr. Ziltz said the developer
determines the street lighting as part of the subdivision process. He also said there had been public hearings
on the park project and an approved plan for the construction.
Harry Welch,
442 Quigley Circle. Mr.
Welch also spoke about the Skyline Commons project complaining about the trees
being removed directly behind his house.
He said he met with Supervisor Turns who recommended a berm for
additional screening. He wants an
increase in the number of trees to be planted and said he was willing to
contribute funds for more trees.
Pat
Albright, 213 Hanoverview Circle. Ms. Albright said she was a member of the
Brynfield Homeowners Association and supported the idea of a berm with
additional trees to provide screening for the homeowners. She said this would provide the necessary privacy
and return the shade to the homeowners.
She also asked what portions of the pedestrian path would be paved. Mr. Rimer said the entire path was to be
paved.
Dan
Kelly, 7401 Sterling Rd. Mr.
Kelly spoke in favor the drainage and rebuilding project on Sterling Rd. He said the road is being undermined by water
run-off. He said every homeowner along
the affected area has agreed to a temporary construction easement and encouraged
the Board to award the bid.
Roxanne
Stevens, 7844 Jonestown Rd. Ms. Stevens
thanked Mr. Klein for walking the areas affected by misplaced truck
traffic. Representatives of the PA Motor
Trucking Association have also done a site walk and were very concerned with
the truck traffic they witnessed. She
reported she had received a proposal from Pilot for new signs. She asked for an Ordinance saying it was
illegal to enter private property. She
said the State Police recommended barriers at the intersection of Jonestown Rd
and Route 39 to prevent right hand turns.
Chris
Scott, 253 Berkstone Dr. Mr.
Scott addressed the Summit Restaurant plan saying he was very comfortable with
the stormwater plan for the restaurant but had concerns about the stormwater
plans for another project in the area, Harper Hotel. He said there has been recent
dumping
of construction material in the old Harper Hotel area. He expressed concern with the environmental
impact and did not want a hotel in his backyard.
Mr.
Rimer said he has received several updates from the Township Engineer regarding
the truck traffic and they will be passed on to the PSAB at their meeting on
Thursday, July 5, 2007.
Mr.
Hartman moved, seconded by Mr. Klein, to direct the staff to prepare an
Ordinance making it illegal for a truck to enter private property without the
owner’s express consent. Motion passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING/MEETINGS
#2007.01 Rezoning Request for
Fitser/Marlin. Please see official transcript. Mr. Hartman moved, seconded by Mr. Mullen,
to approve Ordinance 2007-12 the rezoning request for the Fitser and Marlin
property from BE to CH and to authorize the revision of the zoning map to
reflect the change. Motion passed
unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS, STAFF/BOARD REPORTS
Mr.
Rimer drew attention to the memo from the Township Engineer to keep the Board
informed of the progress.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular meeting – June 18, 2007. Mr. Hartman moved, seconded by Mr. Klein, to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting on June 18, 2007. Motion passed three to one with Mr. Klein,
Mr. Hartman, and Mr. Mullen voting for and Mr. Ziltz abstaining.
TREASURER’S
REPORT
Ms. England reported the following
fund balances:
She reported
the deposit activity since June 15, 2007, totaled $21,659.46, with a Monthly
Earned Income Tax Deposit on July 2 2007, of $191,262.53. She reported the gross payroll of June 22,
2007, totaled $40,468.00. Mr.
Mullen moved, seconded by Mr. Klein, to approve the payroll in the amount of
$40,468.00. Motion passed unanimously. She reported the vouchers prepaid to meet due dates totaled $4,297.12. Mr. Klein moved, seconded by Mr. Mullen, to
approve the prepaid vouchers in the amount of $4,297.12. Motion passed unanimously. She reported the vouchers to be approved totaled $43,155.02. Mr.
Mullen moved, seconded by Mr. Klein, to approve the vouchers in the amount of
$43,155.02. Motion passed unanimously.
Financial
Statement, May, 2007. No discussion.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS
AND PLANS
#07-007 F/SD Olde Towne
Hanover. Action by 08/21/07. Mr. Leonard, Zoning Officer, introduced the
plan which combines 5 parcels and then re-divides them into 3 parcels, in
preparation for a mixed use land development plan. Since the plan is to have two commercial lots
along Rt. 39 available for sale, and the balance of the development will be
condominium ownership, it was recommended a subdivision plan be submitted
separately from the land development plan.
All three new lots will be serviced by public water and public
sewer. There are existing structures on
two of the lots, but they will be demolished during land development. The parcels are all in the Neighborhood
Commercial District, and in the Comprehensive Plan’s designated growth
area.
He reported on May 24, 2007, the Township Planning
Commission recommended approval of this subdivision plan with waivers and
contingencies being granted. On May 23,
2007, the Dauphin County Planning Commission reviewed the plan with minor
technical comments, and some comments better addressed during land
development. The minor technical
comments are all addressed
Mr. Hartman moved,
seconded by Mr. Mullen, that the Board of Supervisors waive the following sections of the
Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance for the Final Subdivision Plan for
Olde Towne Hanover; Township ID #07.007, Tax Parcels # 68-024-088, -208, -094,
-116, and -096:
1. Section 173-11.A – Preliminary Plan requirements
2. Section 173-11.B(3)(c) – State Highway Occupancy
Permit
3. Section 173-11.B(3)(h) – Wetlands study
4. Section 173-11.B(3)(b) – Sewage Planning Module
5. Section 173-37 – Parkland dedication
Motion
passed unanimously.
Mr. Hartman moved,
seconded by Mr. Mullen, to approve the Final Subdivision Plan for Olde Towne
Hanover; Township ID #07.007, Tax Parcels #68-024-088, -208, -094, -116, and
-096, contingent upon:
1. Section 173-11.B(3)(m) –
Satisfaction of Township Engineer comments.
2. Section 173-11.B(3)(m) - Other
items as determined necessary by Township Ordinances.
Motion passed
unanimously.
#06.017 F/LD Summit
Restaurant East. Action by 08/30/07. Mr. Klein announced a conflict of interest
and said he would abstain from all deliberations and votes on this plan. Mr. Leonard reported this Final Subdivision
and Land Development Plan for a 160 seat restaurant is proposed on 4 parcels
(to be combined into one) of land consisting of a total of 3.51 acres, fronting
on Hershey Road, Jonestown Road, and Harper Drive. The parcels are all zoned
At the April Planning
Commission meeting, the applicant expressed willingness to discuss off-site
improvements, and expressed willingness to discuss solutions to road and runoff
issues with the future developer of a tract across Harper Drive. A proposed Sleep Inn has now been discussed
at the Township regarding development of the tract across the street. It is suggested that Mr. Loxas and Mr. Patel
get together to coordinate improvements along Harper Drive. Mr. Brulo, Township Engineer, suggested
redirecting stormwater north along Harper Dr. then into the Manada Creek and
joining with the hotel project to improve both sides of Harper Dr. Mr. Loxas said he wanted to concentrate on the
restaurant only. Mr. Chris Hoover,
project engineer, said the restaurant plan reduces the amount of stormwater
run-off by approximately 50%.
Mr. Hartman moved, seconded by Mr. Mullen, that the Board of Supervisors
waive the following sections of the West Hanover Township Subdivision and Land
Development Ordinance for the Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan for Summit Family Restaurant East, Township ID #06.017,
Tax Parcels # 68-024-142, -139, -120, and -074:
1. Section 173-11.A – Preliminary Plan Procedure
2. Section 173-11.B(2)(c) – Driveway profile scale
3. Section 173-37.B(3) – Land Dedication and Fee-in-lieu
Motion
passed three to one with Mr. Ziltz, Mr. Hartman, and Mr. Mullen voting for and
Mr. Klein abstaining.
Mr. Hartman moved,
seconded by Mr. Mullen, that the Board of Supervisors approve the Final
Subdivision and Land Development Plan for Summit Family Restaurant East,
Township ID #06.017, Tax Parcels # 68-024-142, -139, -120, and -074, contingent
upon:
1. 173-11.B(3)(a) - Approval of
Erosion and Sedimentation Plan by DCCD.
2. 173-33.H(3)(a) – Approval of the
sewage connection by the WHT Water and Sewer Authority.
3. 173-11.B(2)(ee) - Incorporating
staff and Township Engineer’s comments.
4. 173-11.B(2)(ee) - Other items as
determined necessary by Township Ordinances.
5. Accept the contribution of
$11,300 towards improvements associated with the Exit 77 project
Motion passed three to one with Mr. Ziltz, Mr.
Hartman, and Mr. Mullen voting for and Mr. Klein abstaining.
OLD BUSINESS
Set Maintenance Guarantee for Clover Hill Lot 11. Tabled.
Set Maintenance Guarantee for
Clover Hill Lots 10 A, B, C, 12B. Tabled.
Resolution 2006-71 – Accepting Bretz Dr., Carlson Rd., and Benjamin Court. Tabled.
NEW BUSINESS
Consent Items. Mr. Hartman moved, seconded by Mr. Mullen, to approve the conference attendance authorization, Section 607.4, for Harold Arndt and Tim Russell to attend the 2006 IBC Accessibility and Usability Training on September 6, 2007 at Lower Allen Township at a cost of $50.00. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Jim Watson, S & A Homes, spoke about the remaining 4 items on the improvement guarantee. He said the home on lot 57 has not been constructed yet and would like to move the improvement guarantee funds for the sidewalk and tree to the Phase 3 bonding. He would like to move the ped path and associated trees into the Phase 4 bonding. This would allow the time clock for the 18 month maintenance guarantee to begin. Solicitor Yost said these were issues that should be discussed with the Township Engineer, Al Brulo. Mr. Ziltz was concerned over the release of the 10% contingency amount. Mr. Hartman was concerned about the completion of the ped path. Mr. Hartman moved, seconded by Mr. Mullen, to approve the Improvement Guarantee Release #2 for Millstone Phase I in the amount of $7,742.00 leaving a balance of $58,302.08. Motion passed unanimously. Jim Messinger, 7932 Slepian St., said the ped path issue should be pursued.
Award Bid 2007-04, Hanover Heights/Fairville Rd
Reconstruction and Sterling Rd. East Phase 2 Reconstruction projects. Mr. Rimer said the bid came in at
$312,134.00, approximately 50% over the budget.
He reviewed with the Board some of the reasons given for only one bidder
on the project. Mr. Brulo, Township
Engineer, reviewed the 4 options for the Board.
Mr. Rimer and Mr. Harmon, Roadmaster, recommended option 3 which called
for removing the reclaiming of Hanover Heights from the project bringing the
cost down to $193,855.00. Mr. Harman has
done a good deal of base repair in Hanover Heights and feels that an overlay
would be sufficient. Mr. Brulo said the
life span of the overlay is 10 to 15 years while the reclaim life span is 20 to
30 years. Mr. Mullen moved, seconded by Mr.
Hartman, to award the bid to Kinsley construction for a price of $193,855.00
and adjusting the quantities of materials to remove the Hanover Heights portion
of reclaim. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2007-45, Fire/Police Authorization. Mr. Hartman moved, seconded by Mr. Mullen,
to approve Resolution 2007-45, authorizing Fire/Police attendance at community
events. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2007-46, Adopt-a-highway program. Mr. Rimer acknowledged Boy Scout Troop 27 as
the impetus behind this program. He
received comments on the program manual from the Scouts and EAC. The major change since the last time the
Board reviewed the manual is the addition on page 12 of 3 options for waste
disposal. Mr. Hartman moved, seconded by
Mr. Klein, to adopt Resolution 2007-46, approving the Adopt-a-Highway program
and manual for the Township. Motion
passed with Mr. Klein, Mr. Ziltz, and Mr. Hartman voting for and Mr. Mullen
temporarily out of the room.
Sen. Piccola – West Hanover Township - Town Meeting. Mr. Rimer announced Senator Piccola’s Town
meeting for Saturday, September 15, 2007, at the Township Municipal Building.
Skyline Commons Park Landscape Modification. Mr. Leonard, Park and Rec Board Chairman,
reported the brush and trees have been removed on the southern boundary as part
of the park improvement project. The
plan calls for 7 new locust trees to be planted in the area. He has met with some concerned homeowners
over the issue of the potential invasion by the public into their back
yards. The entire Park and Rec Board has
voted to recommend the installation of a berm to provide a partial screen for
the homeowners. He said the area would
be approximately 20 feet wide, 4 to 6feet high, and 160 feet long. Mr. Brulo, Township Engineer, said there
appears to be enough room for the berm.
Mr. Hartman said he didn’t understand why homeowners would not want to
look at the park.
Wally Royles, 450 Quigley Circle. Mr. Royles said the park plans were developed
prior to the complete build-out of Quigley Circle so they had no input into the
park plan. Mr. Hartman questioned why
everyone in the Township should pay to screen a few houses.
Dan Phillips, 444 Quigley Circle. Mr. Phillips complained that the natural
screen was removed.
Harry Welch, 442 Quigley Circle. Mr. Welch said he was disappointed in Mr.
Hartman’s attitude. He complained that
the trees were removed and wants a buffer out of consideration of the
homeowners.
Tim Albright, 213 Hanoverview Circle. Mr. Albright said the donation of the land
for the park was made with the homeowners’ funds. He also cited Ordinance section 173.38.A.1
which calls for preserving the natural features of the Township and complained
that the Township then tore down the trees.
Joe Rutter, 324 Baumgardner Rd. Mr. Rutter asked why the gazebo was built in
the wetlands. He said the Township
should forget the bridge and the gazebo.
Bob Carnathan, 446 Quigley Circle. Mr. Carnathan said everyone is complaining
when we should be moving forward.
Mr. Ziltz said that the actual construction looks
very stark compared to the detail on the plans.
He said the Board is tired of hearing complaints about real estate deals
and what a realtor may or may not have told a homeowner. He said that was a matter to be taken up with
the realtor, not the Township. Mr.
Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr. Mullen, to direct the Township Engineer to prepare
simple plans for a 5 foot berm with appropriate foliage to achieve level 3
screening and to negotiate a proposed change order for the contractor, TR
Stoner, to present to the Board for discussion at their workshop on July 10,
2007. Motion passed unanimously.
Authorize Advertisement of Bid 2007-06, Houck
Memorial ADA
path. Mr. Hartman moved, seconded by
Mr. Mullen, to authorize the advertisement of bidding for the Houck Memorial
ADA accessible path. Motion passed
unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
5. FROM: Capital Baptist Church
RE: Request for Real Property Tax Abatement. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr. Mullen, to
not consider tax abatement for the Capital Baptist Church. Motion passed unanimously.
2. FROM: PennDot
RE: Bridge Construction, Fairville Ave. Mr. Rimer said there would be a Resolution to
close that section of Fairville Ave. at the August meeting.
15.
FROM: Samuel P. Harris
RE: Mumma Road Sign. Mr. Rimer said that under the enhanced 911
system all roads must be named.
Solicitor Yost recommended giving Mr. Harris permission to post a sign
saying “Private” under the street sign.
OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME
BEFORE THE BOARD: None.
SUPERVISORS COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMEN: 9:50 PM.