WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

7171 ALLENTOWN BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA  17112

THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005

 

MEMBERS PRESENT                                                          MEMBERS ABSENT

Jim Zeiters                                                                                Marlin Moyer

David Wingeard                                                                        Terry Bailey

Carol Buskirk

Rick Bolt

Barbara Zemlock

 

STAFF PRESENT

Robert Leonard, Zoning Administrator                                        Julie Hoepfer, Administrative Assistant  

Al Brulo, Township Engineer                                                      Brian Dickson, DCPC

 

OTHERS PRESENT

Steve Quigley, H Edward Black & Associates                            Melissa Batula, Act One Consultants

Robert Jones

 

I.                   CALL 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

 

Mr. Wingeard moved, seconded by Ms. Zemock to approve the March 24, 2005 regular meeting minutes.  The motion passed with Ms. Buskirk abstaining.

 

Ms. Buskirk moved, seconded by Mr. Bolt to approve the April 13, 2005 workshop meeting minutes.  The motion passed with Ms. Zemlock and Mr. Wingeard abstaining.

 

IV.              PUBLIC COMMENT

 

V.         SUBDIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

 

A.                 Sketch Plan

 

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

 

1.                   #05.006 P/SB Sagewicke Annex, Houck Properties – Tabled

 

2.         #05.009 F/LD Pinnacle Health Imaging Center, Clover Hill – Mr. Quigley was in attendance to represent the plan.  Mr. Bolt indicated he would be refraining from comment or voting on this plan due to his relationship with H. Edward Black and Associates.

                        Mr. Brulo’s comments dated April 21, 2005 were presented as follows:

            #1B      Waiver for Dedication of open space to be removed.  No longer needed.

            #9A      The isolux diagram shows that light in excess of 0.5 footcandles spills over the property line.  Mr. Quigley noted this and stated if a glare problem results a shield will be installed.  Mr. Brulo agreed.

            #10       A contribution in the amount of $84,905 is recommended for traffic improvements at the intersection of Bretz Drive/Rt 22.  Mr. Quigley asked for a copy of the formula.

 

            Mr. Dickson, DCPC, presented comments from his report dated April 18th as follows:

            #6        Dedicatory statement is missing.

 

            Mr. Leonard presented comments from his report dated April 20, 2005 as follows:

            #1        Provide verification of electromagnetic screening.  Mr. Quigley stated a letter is forthcoming.

            #2        Provide emergency turning analysis

            #3        Show sketch of signs or submit with permit application

Submit an appraisal for the FILO calculation, prior to going to BOS

                       

            Ms. Buskirk reviewed the following EAC comments:

            #2        Rain garden and swale infiltration areas must be protected after initial grading.  Mr. Quigley stated a note will be added to the plan describing methods to break up the already compacted soil prior to planting.  Mr. Quigley added that a stone infiltration bed will be installed under the parking lot and roof drainage will be directed to this area.

 

            Motion #1

            Ms. Zemlock moved, seconded by Mr. Wingeard to recommend approval of the following waivers:

1.                   Section 173-11.A  Preliminary plan requirements

The motion passed with Mr. Bolt abstaining.

 

Motion #2

Ms. Zemlock moved, seconded by Mr. Wingeard to recommend approval of final land development plan #05.009 Pinnacle Health Imaging Center, tax parcel #68-035-066 contingent upon:

·         Approval of waivers by BOS

·         Sewage module approval by PA DEP

·         Approval of the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan by DCCD

·         NPDES Phase II permit from PA DEP

·         Paying the fee in lieu of land dedication

·         Setting up an improvements agreement

·         Contributing towards the Bretz Drive/Rt 22 intersection improvements

·         Addressing outstanding review comments from Township staff and Township Engineer

·         Addressing comments from the EAC, Park and Recreation Board and Public Safety Advisory Board.

·         Other items determined necessary by Township Ordinances.

The motion passed with Mr. Bolt abstaining.

 

3.         #05.010 F/LD 7800 Allentown Boulevard - 2005 - Ms. Batula was in attendance to represent the plan.  Ms. Batula explained this is an addition to the existing building.  There is no additional parking or paving required.

 

            Mr. Brulo’s comments dated April 21, 2005 were presented as follows:

            #1C      The applicant needs to provide the roadway grades so we can confirm the traveling speed that corresponds to the available sight distance.  Use the correct ordinance call in the waiver request and request a waiver of sight distance in lieu of clear sight triangles.

            #12       Provide the projected new peak hour trips so we can determine is a TIS is needed.

            #14       Provide a metes and bounds description of the entire perimeter of the right of way are being offered for dedication. 

            #15       Provide calculations showing that conveyance facilities to the pond are adequate.

           

Mr. Brulo addressed Ms. Buskirk’s concern regarding the existing pond and infiltration.  It appears no water is being detained because the bottom of the pond is brought up from the original design.  Ms. Batula will investigate.

 

Mr. Brulo also asked that the sidewalks along Holstein Road be shown on the plan with a tie in to the JoJo’s sidewalk and provide a construction detail.

 

After some discussion it was agreed waivers for erosion and sedimentation control and stormwater management are not needed.

 

Mr. Dickson, DCPC, presented comments from his report dated April 18th as follows

            #6        Cannot identify existing or proposed water or sewer main on the plan.

            #7        The paving width and dedicated ROW should be shown for Rt 22 and Holstein Road.

            #13       PENNDOT HOP statement required.

           

            Mr. Leonard presented comments from his report dated April 20, 2005 as follows:

            #1        Location map has some incorrect data and missing north arrow.

            #3        Provide a letter from the WH Twp Water & Sewer Authority regarding capacity

            #6        Correct the owners’ name in certification block.

            Mr. Leonard indicated he does not support a waiver for relief of payment of FILO, but would support a reduced amount based on the addition.

 

            EAC had no comments.

 

            Motion #1

            Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Mr. Wingeard to recommend approval of the following waivers:

1.                   Section 173-11A Preliminary plan requirements

2.                   Section 173-11B(2)(cc)  Sight distance along Holstein Road

The motion passed unanimously.

 


Motion #2

Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Mr. Wingeard to recommend approval of final land development plan #05.010 7800 Allentown Boulevard - 2005, tax parcel #68-025-073 contingent upon:

·         Receiving capacity letter from the WH Twp Water & Sewer Authority

·         Paying the fee in lieu of parkland dedication.  Apportioned amount to be set by BOS.

·         Setting up the improvements agreement.

·         Possible contribution towards Manor Drive/Allentown Boulevard intersection improvements

·         Providing calculations confirming there is no need for an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan or Stormwater Management Plan

·         Approval of waivers by BOS

·         Addressing review comments from the Township staff and Township Engineer

·         Addressing comments from DCPC, EAC, Park and Recreation Board and Public Safety Advisory Board

The motion passed unanimously.

           

VI.       OLD BUSINESS

 

A.        Hanoverdale Hamlet/Neighborhood Commercial Rezoning - Tabled

 

VII.           NEW BUSINESS

 

VIII.        OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION

 

IX.              ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.