WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

7171 ALLENTOWN BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA  17112

THURSDAY, MAY 26, 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  

Brian Dickson, DCPC

 

OTHERS PRESENT

Linda Turns                                                                              Bob Garland

 

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

 

Ms. Zemlock moved, seconded by Ms. Buskirk to approve the April 28, 2005 regular meeting minutes.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

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

 
VI.       NEW BUSINESS
 
  1. Pinnacle Health – Waiver of Recreation Fees – Pinnacle Health submitted a request asking for a wavier of recreation fees.

Motion  Ms. Zemlock moved, seconded by Mr. Wingeard, to recommend denial of the request for a waiver of recreation fees.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

VII.      OLD BUSINESS

 

A.  Hanoverdale Hamlet/Neighborhood Commercial Rezoning – Tabled

 

  1. Zoning Ordinance Updates- Since there were no plans submitted for review, the Commission continued their workshop project - updating the Zoning Ordinance.

 

Article XVIII General Regulations, Section 195-114 Outdoor storage of recreation vehicles

Amend to add:

E.         Recreational vehicles must be currently registered and inspected.

 

Article XVIII General Regulations, Section 195-115, Outdoor storage of tires.

Amend to change:

E.         Outdoor storage of tires or tire-derived materials shall meet all BOCA Property Maintenance Code requirements.  (not addressed by BOCA-leave as is.  Mr. Leonard to check DEP regulations on tire storage)

 

Article II, Definitions, Section 195-10

Amend to add:

 

Recreation vehicle – A vehicular unit, which is designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation use, and which is either self-propelled, mounted on, or pulled by another vehicle.  (i.e. travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, motor home, fifth-wheel trailer, van etc.)

 

Trailer – A structure standing on wheels, towed or hauled by another vehicle.

 

Article XIX, Development Standards, Section 195-122 Buffering

Amend to change:

 

C.         (5)        A buffer yard of 50 feet shall be provided where residential uses or districts are adjacent to minor arterial streets.  Level one screening shall be required except in sight triangles.  A buffer yard of 100 feet shall be provided where residential uses or districts are adjacent to interstate highways.  Level three screening shall be required.

 

                  (6)        Buffer requirements in the Village V Neighborhood Commercial NC District.  A standard buffer yard of 10 feet shall be provided between any residential and nonresidential use located within the Village (V) Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District.  Level one screening shall be installed in the required buffer yard, except along parking areas where level two screening shall be installed.  All nonresidential uses shall install the buffer.  (PC asked that an opinion be provided by Jon Yost, regarding this statement).

 

Discussion was held regarding the possibility of adding PRD’s with specifications in this section.  Brian Dickson (DCPC) to provide some PRD language.  Mr. Wingeard will check for some example language from the Lancaster area.

 

Article XIX Development Standards, Section 195-123 Landscaping.

Amend to delete:

E.     Delete listing of trees.  Refer to separate document- appendix in the SALDO.

Mr. Leonard suggested the EAC research where and it the native trees and be purchased locally.  Are hybrids allowed?  Where are the types of trees best suited.

 

Amend to add:

C.        (11)      Parking lot trees in accordance with Section 195-140 General Parking Regulations.

 

195-123 A         Bob to check with Patti Estheimer regarding groups of trees.

 

Amend to add:

D         (1)        An on-site inventory identifying type, size and height of existing plant materials to be preserved.

 

Amend to change:

F          (3)        Description of short term maintenance procedures for the first year eighteen (18) months following the date of planting.

 

(5)                     One year Eighteen (18) month contractors’ warranty of all lawn and plant materials.

 

            Amend to add:

(6)                     Warranty period begins when the maintenance bond for public improvements begins.

 

EAC to update and organize the tree list and provide a definition for native.

 

Article XIX Development Standards, Section 195-124 Screening

            Amend to change:

 

B.         Uses.  The following specific uses or features shall be screened with a Level Three screening from adjacent properties and from public view from a street:

 

(1)                Dumpster and trash-handling areas.

(2)                Loading docks or spaces.

(3)                Outdoor storage or any material stocks, or equipment, including but not limited to motor vehicles, farm or construction equipment or other similar items.

(4)                Rooftop equipment shall be visually screened with a wall, fence or permanent enclosure.

(5)                Service entrances and public utility services.

(6)                Natural and/or man-made swales Basins and stormwater management facilties.

 

Chairman Zeiters suggested removing the option for level two screening.  Mr. Leonard to research.  The PC will start fresh with the screening section at the June 8, 2005 workshop.

 

VIII.        OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION

 

IX.              ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.