WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

7171 ALLENTOWN BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA  17112

THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2005

 

MEMBERS PRESENT                                                          MEMBERS ABSENT

 

Jim Zeiters                                                                                Terry Bailey

David Wingeard

Marlin Moyer

Carol Buskirk

Rick Bolt

Barbara Zemlock

 

STAFF PRESENT

 

Robert Leonard, Zoning Administrator                                        Julie Hoepfer, Administrative Assistant  

Al Brulo, Township Engineer

 

OTHERS PRESENT

 

Andy Thompson                                                Linda Turns

Carl Bankert                                                     Larry Hartman

Dan Snow                                                         Mitch Kemp

Steve Millard

 

I.                   CALL TO ORDER

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Zeiters. 

 

II.                ROLL CALL

 

            Noted by recording secretary.

 

III.             APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

Mr. Moyer moved, seconded by Ms. Buskirk to approve the December 16, 2004 regular meeting minutes.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

IV.              PUBLIC COMMENT

 

V.                 ELECTION OF OFFICERS

 

A.                 Chairman - Mr. Bolt nominated Mr. Zeiters for the office of Chairman.  Ms. Zemlock seconded the nomination.  There were no other nominations for Chairman.  Mr. Zeiters was unanimously elected Chairman of the Planning Commission for the 2005 calendar year.

 

B.        Vice-Chairman - Ms. Buskirk nominated Mr. Bolt for the office of Vice-Chairman.  Ms. Zemlock seconded the nomination.  Mr. Bolt nominated Ms. Buskirk for Vice – Chairman.  Ms. Zemlock seconded the nomination and asked Ms. Buskirk if she desired the position.  Ms. Buskirk indicated she did not.  The motion was withdrawn.  Mr. Bolt was unanimously elected Vice-Chairman for the Planning Commission for the 2005 calendar year.

 

C.        Secretary - Ms. Zemlock nominated Mr. Wingeard for the office of Secretary.  Mr. Moyer seconded the nomination.  There were no other nominations for Secretary.  Mr. Wingeard was unanimously elected Secretary for the Planning Commission for the 2005 calendar year.

 

VI.       SUBDIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

 

A.                 Sketch Plan

 

B.                 Preliminary Subdivision Plans

 

C.                 Final Subdivision/Land Development Plans

 

1.         #04.020 F/LD F/LD 128 Hershey Road, Roger Hoffman - tabled

 

VII.      OLD BUSINESS

 

A.     #04.010 F/SB Revised Millstone Phase II – Mr. Bankert, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Kemp, were present to represent the plan.  Mr. Bankert apologized to the Planning Commission for the unauthorized grading that was done at the Millstone Development.  Mr. Bankert stated they would remove the fill between the lots and fill in the low areas between Grist Mill Circle and Kelsey Court.  The site would be restored to the grading proposed on the approved Millstone Phase II plan.

 

Mr. Brulo noted that the plans reviewed to not reflect what Mr. Bankert proposed.  Mr. Bankert stated that is true, the current plans would have to be withdrawn.  Mr. Brulo also asked if a swale or berm could be constructed so as not to force any stormwater runoff onto those residences on Sandy Hollow Road.  Mr. Bankert agreed.

 

Mr. Brulo brought up the problem of sediment on Sandy Hollow Road.  Mr. Kemp will provide the specifics on how that problem will be handled.  Mr. Kemp noted that the contractor has met with DCCD.  This will be shown on the plan with the revised grading.

 

Mr. Leonard asked Mr. Bankert, to clarify that they desire to go back to the original approved plan.  Mr. Bankert stated yes.  Mr. Leonard added that infiltration will be a problem due to the compaction of soils on the site.  Mr. Bankert agreed.

 

It was agreed that Mr. Bankert will contact Mr. Leonard to set up an appointment to go over the violations.

 

Mr. Leonard asked that a ped path easement be shown between units 8 and 10 for continuity of pathways.  Mr. Bankert agreed.

Members of the Planning Commission expressed their concerns that even though the site will be restored to it’s original contours, there was still a lot of environmental damage done and there should be some sort of penalty.

 

Mr. Bankert added that if the Township agrees to his proposal to restore the site, this plan will be withdrawn.

 

Motion

Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Mr. Wingeard, to table the revised Millstone Phase II plan.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

VIII.        NEW BUSINESS

 

A.                 #2005-01 Conditional Use Request – Dan Snow, owner/applicant, Appleby Road – Mr. Snow presented the Conditional Use Request for Appleby Road.  The purpose is to construct a single family dwelling in the Conservation Zoning District. 

 

Ms. Buskirk asked if the limit of disturbance lines could be shown on the site plan.  Mr. Snow agreed to stake out the LOD in the field so as not to disturb more that 10% of the lot.

 

Motion

Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Mr. Wingeard, to recommend approval of Conditional Use Request #2005-01 to the Board of Supervisors.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

This matter will appear on the next Board agenda to set a public hearing date.

 

IX.              OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION

 

A.        Frank Mediate, 449 Fairville Avenue – Mr. Mediate asked that his property at 449 Fairville Avenue be returned to Commercial Highway or Interchange Zoning.

 

Motion

Mr. Zeiters moved, seconded by Mr. Wingeard, to forward the zoning change requests from Frank Mediate and Brian Jacobeen to JMT for incorporation into the zoning revisions.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

B.         Planners Estimating Guide – Chairman Zeiters asked that the Commission and Staff consider purchasing the CD-ROM “Planner’s Estimating Guide:  Projecting Land-Use and Facility Needs” from the American Planning Association.  This would be useful in making projections for the Township.

 

C.         Route 22 Safety Project Update – Mr. Brulo reported that PENNDOT is teaming with the Township to improve the Route 22 Corridor from Route 39 to Jonestown Road.  The following safety improvements will be made:

 

·         New guide rail will be installed.  All open areas, except the intersections of Oak Grove/Fairville/ Clover and Manor will be closed.

·         Signals will be installed at Clover Lane and Manor Drive.  Oak Grove Road will be signalized as a result of the Holy Name project.

It is anticipated these improvements will be made by the end of 2005.

 

D.        Steve Millard, Township Supervisor – Mr. Millard passed out minutes from Bradford Township as an example of how they deny plans.  Mr. Millard asked the Planning Commission provide the Board with more input on plans so they can make intelligent decisions.

 

X.                 ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.