WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

7171 ALLENTOWN BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA 17112

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2005

MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT

Jim Zeiters Carol Buskirk

Marlin Moyer Terry Bailey

Rick Bolt Dave Wingeard

Barbara Zemlock

STAFF PRESENT

Julie Hoepfer, Administrative Assistant Al Brulo, Township Engineer

Brian Dickson, DCPC

OTHERS PRESENT

John Murphy, Alpha Consulting Mike Russell

Jim Russell Steve Weingarten

Tim Mellott Linda Turns

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

Ms. Zemlock moved, seconded by Mr. Moyer to approve the June 23, 2005 regular meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Mr. Moyer to approve the July 14, 2005 workshop meeting minutes. The motion passed with Ms. Zemlock 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. #05.012 P/LD Townes @ Briar Creek – Mr. Mellott was in attendance to represent the plan. Mr. Mellott reported that this is a 96 unit condominium development located between Dewey Drive and I-81.

Mr. Brulo presented comments dated July 21, 2005:

#16 Provide an autoturn analysis showing adequate access for Township emergency vehicles.

#17 Provide an analysis of available sight distance for the offstreet parking stalls, especially for those on the inside of curves.

#18 Regarding the emergency access drive, provide a stabilization detail and an access restriction detail.

#20I Consider directing more flow into infiltration bed #1, as flow exceeding the capacity of the facility should be directed into detention basin #2 via the proposed overflow pipe.

#23 Show that roadcut will meet township requirements and that a permit will be needed.

Traffic Impact Study Comments

#1 Provide an analysis of the Blue Ridge Avenue/Jonestown Road intersection similar to the other intersections that were analyzed in the report.

#2 Township should consider requesting the developer to upgrade the bituminous material and widen the roads to 24’ which would include 10’ travel lanes and 2’ shoulders.

#3 Township should consider requesting the developer to enter into an agreement to make a contribution towards the proposed improvements to SR 39 at I-81 and to the Blue Ridge/Jonestown Road.

Mr. Mellott asked to go to a 26’ wide roadway width with parking restricted to one side of the street and a 20 mph speed limit. Mr. Brulo asked that a wavier request with justification be submitted for review.

Mr. Dickson, DCPC, reviewed the following comments:

#4 It is assumed the gray line on the maps indicate sidewalk. This should be indicated in the legend. Provide sidewalk specifications on the plan.

#11 Will the Oak Brook Court cul-de-sac have a planting island. Mr. Brulo stated it is not a requirement, but up to the developer. Mr. Mellott stated there will be no plantings.

#13 The ZO must determine if the center area of Briarwood Drive will be considered a rear yard, since there is only 1 lot. If there is a rear yard to be considered, Building R should be at least 70’ from Building N or M.

Chairman Zeiters noted that the Mr. Leonard’s main concern was the extensive grading to the site. Mr. Mellott indicated he spoke with Mr. Leonard at length regarding the grading which is required to make the berm and for drainage work. A large amount of fill is needed to provide gravity sewer to the development.

Chairman Zeiters asked if the emergency service access could be moved slightly to miss the big pine trees, so they can remain as a buffer. Mr. Mellott indicated he would look into moving the drive.

Mr. Bolt asked that the piping be kept in the cartway, or easements be provided.

The plan was submitted to the Park and Recreation Board for review at their July meeting, however no comments have been provided.

MOTION

Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Ms. Zemlock to table plan #05.012 Townes at Briar Creek due to outstanding staff and engineering comments. The motion passed unanimously.

3. #05.011 F/LD Winslett Phase IV, Rustrum Realty – Mr. Murphy, Alpha Consulting Engineers, was in attendance to represent the plan.

Mr. Brulo presented comments dated July 21, 2005:

#3 Submit an updated wetlands study including a water budget analysis showing no impacts to the existing wetlands.

Mr. Brulo indicated Mr. Murphy met with him today regarding the outstanding engineering comments and they will be addressed.

Chairman Zeiters asked if the EAC comments were received. Mr. Murphy stated he had received and reviewed the comments and the primary issue had to due with cutting off the water supply to the wetlands. Mr. Murphy reported that the stormwater plan will be modified to accommodate the wetlands.

Discussion occurred regarding the protection of the wetlands. Mr. Brulo stated after the stormwater plan is revised and the water budget analysis is completed, he will be able to better determine the impact, if any.

Mr. Murphy stated he was confident that there would be no impacts to the wetland and asked the PC for approval.

Ms. Zemlock felt that there was too many outstanding issues to forward the plan to the board.

MOTION

Ms. Zemlock moved, seconded by Mr. Bolt to table plan #05.011 F/SB of Winslett Phase IV, due to outstanding staff and engineering comments. The motion passed unanimously.

4. #05.013 F/SB Winslett Phase 2, Lots 9 & 10 Pedestrian Easement – Mr. Murphy explained the plan was to correct the easement between lots 9 & 10. Previously the easement was all on lot 9 and now it will be 5’ on each lot.

MOTION

Mr. Bolt moved, seconded by Ms. Zemlock to approve plan #05.013 Winslett Phase 2, Lots 9 & 10 Pedestrian Plan easement. The motion passed unanimously.

A. Sketch Plan

VI. OLD BUSINESS

VII. NEW BUSINESS

VIII. OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION

IX. ADJOURNMENT