WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
7171 ALLENTOWN BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA 17112
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2003
WORKSHOP MEETING
CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Traffic Impact Study and Ordinance Background
Materials. Mr. Rimer received a call from Greg Mellott,
Transportation Planning and Design. Mr.
Mellott outlined the components of a study: analysis of all improvements
needed, the zoning established in the area, and the current and future development
in the area. The price is dependent on
these factors including the number of improvements needed. The study area cannot exceed 7 square
miles. In West Hanover Township the
primary impact area is the growth area, be roughly from the 81 area through the
Route 22 area, which would roughly be 7 square miles. In two studies of similar sized and structured municipalities the
prices ranged from $42,500 to $52,500 for the actual study. After the study is completed the ordinances
still need to be updated and the transportation committee must be formed. The general feeling of the Board was that it
was to late for the residential areas but it may still be useful for areas of
commercial development. Mr. Yost said
the downside of adopting this process would be the prohibition of negotiation
with developers. The Board decided to
table the issue until the Zoning update was completed.
DRAFT-Code Enforcement Policy. This policy still needs work and was tabled for further
consideration.
DRAFT – Snow Removal Ordinance. The Supervisors discussed a proposed ordinance on Snow
Removal. There was discussion on the
“path of egress” and the terms public vs. private sidewalks. Several sections seemed contradictory
including the path of egress and the exceptions. It may also be possible to tie the ordinance to zoning
districts. The Board asked that it be
sent back for more work.
Agenda Review. Mr. Millard asked that the complaint
inspections and compliance reports be consolidate to only contain those that
are active or are within the last month.