ATTENDING: Chairman James Wendelgass, Vice Chairman Kate Damsgaard, Members Wheeler Aman and Vince Kling.

Chairman James Wendelgass called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. The following correspondence was reviewed:

• Chester County Parks & Recreation Department regarding the possible conveyance of the County-owned open space parcels along French Creek to the Township.
  
• DEP requesting Cullens Country Cupboard to supply additional documentation on the facility's storage tanks.
  
• DEP denying Mrs. Helen Parkes' NPDES permit renewal application.
  
• Upper Uwchlan Township suggesting the possible construction of a "Park & Ride" along the Route 100 corridor.
  
• Proposed Regional Land Use Planning Legislation providing for county, municipal and multi-municipal comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances.
  
• Chester County Water Resources Authority summary regarding the development of a county-wide Water Resources Management Plan to address water supply, resource preservation, and other water use, disposal, and resource management issues.
  

The Planning Commission received revised copies of the Federation of Northern Chester County Communities Sustainable Watershed Management Program Draft Stormwater Management Ordinance.

Copies of the PA 100 Corridor Study (DVRPC, January 1998) Highlights were distributed. The overview addresses transportation and land use conditions in the immediate vicinity of the 13 mile long study corridor through central Chester County and contains an abbreviated financial analysis. Endorsement of the Study was tabled until the March meeting.

Members reviewed correspondence from Fronefield Crawford, Randall Arendt, and Craig Kologie regarding an alternative three-tier concept presented at the work session. The Planning Commission decided to adopt the tier approach as presented in the ordinance draft with the following considerations:

• eliminate the minimum and maximum average lot size
• include the "net-out" areas in the open space
• decrease the maximum density in Tier 2, R-2 to 1 dwelling unit/3 acres (ATA)
  (This consideration will be discussed further at the February 26 Work Session)

A motion was made by Vince Kling to recommend the West Vincent Township Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance as drafted, to the Board of Supervisors. The Planning Commission will continue their review of the documents to resolve any inconsistencies that are seen and will work with the Board of Supervisors and staff to identify necessary changes to achieve documents that are consistent. The motion was seconded by Wheeler Aman and unanimously approved.

Outstanding ordinance issues to be discussed at future work sessions include:

• Review Tier 2, R-2 decrease in maximum density (2/26/98)
  
• Comment letters regarding the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Draft (2/26)
  
• 80% open space requirement in Kimberton Village (3/5/98)
  
• Kimberton Village Area (3/5/98)
  

A progress report and work schedule was received from Geoscience Services, the firm evaluating the potential hydrologic impact of the proposed diversion of spring water by Michael and Janet Polay. Oral argument was held January 28, 1998; summary statements of the Board's and Township administration's position were received from Township counsel Fronefield Crawford and Edward Foley.

A copy of the Exxon Company, USA, West Vincent Township Zoning Hearing Board decision was received.

The Planning Commission reviewed the conditional use application of Michael and Dawn Wozniak to use their property, located at 976 Pottstown Pike, for a Home and Garden Center. Issues of concern included stormwater management and signage.

Vince Kling reviewed the Robert B. Kling Subdivision Plan, his brother's property on Bartlett and Green Lanes. The plan shows 128 acres divided into eight lots ranging from 10.65 acres to 26.12 acres. Two shared driveways are proposed to provide access. As the development process progresses, consideration will be given to designating the center section of the property (including the pond area) as an open space easement area; a trail may be added, contingent upon the new owners.

The Planning Commission reviewed correspondence from the Township Engineer regarding the George Robinson Jr. Sketch Plan and concurred with the following findings:

• The applicant will need to obtain an easement from the Reeders or relocate the drive.
  
• A wetland delineation will be necessary to ensure that any improvements to the existing drive are in compliance with applicable regulations governing wetlands.
  
• Addition of bearings and distance to Lot 1 property line where it follows the orchard wall.
  
• Restriction of future driveway access to Fellowship Road from Lot 1.
  

The minutes from the January 15, 1998 meeting were unanimously approved with a motion from Vince Kling and second from Wheeler Aman. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.