ATTENDING: Chairman James Wendelgass Members Wheeler Aman, Kate Damsgaard, Vince Kling, Joan Michaelson, and Jean Warrick; and Township Manager Allen Heist.

Chairman James Wendelgass called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. The following correspondence was reviewed:

• Evans Mill Environmental, Inc. - Mrs. Parke is proposing to continue use of a sewage holding tank on a permanent basis and amending the current agreement with the Township.
• Chester County Water Resources Authority - pursuing a Keystone Rivers Conservation Plan Grant from the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to obtain additional funds for developing a County-wide comprehensive watershed and water resources management plan.
• PSATS - Act 93 of 1998, which takes effect on December 14, 1998, amends the state Sunshine Law to require an opportunity for public comment before taking official action at a public meeting.
• Upper Uwchlan Township has submitted a copy of the Township Official Map for the Route 100 Corridor and proposed ordinance establishing and adopting the Official Map of the Route 100 roadways.
• Chester County Planning Commission is hosting several public workshops on transportation issues in preparation of a comprehensive transportation plan for Chester County, "Connecting Landscapes". Local workshops will be held Tuesday, December 8, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Lionville Middle School and Thursday, December 10, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Owen J. Roberts Middle School.

Robert Canace, Geoscience Services, was present to discuss basic groundwater resource principles and the practical implementation of hydrologic concepts and review the recommendations made regarding the GVA Sustainable Watershed Study. In conclusion, Mr. Canace commented on the significance of the Township's current water resource-related codes as follows:

• Issue: Residential lot size for rural areas served by wells and septic systems should have density appropriate to maintain stream base flow and groundwater quality.
• Action: Use results of the water balance model and nutrient models to support present zoning. Develop basis and background documents for technical justification of zoning.
• Status: Appropriate zoning appears to be in place. Additional technical justification may help avert future legal challenges and place the Township in a superior legal position.

• Issue: Maintain stream flow by reducing consumptive losses due to development.
• Action: Develop design and performance standards to offset consumptive losses, such as those associated with wastewater treatment. Establish Best Management Practices to control stormwater run off and encourage groundwater infiltration. Promote infiltration basins to capture runoff and increase groundwater storage. Develop landscaping design standards to lessen irrigation standards. Develop water conservation standards for plumbing.
• Status: The Township has developed stormwater management requirements that include retention of groundwater recharge in basins. Design standards for drought-tolerant landscapes and water-saving plumbing may be needed.

ZONING:

The joint work sessions to review the West Vincent Township Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance have been completed. A public hearing will be held by the end of the year to receive comments on the final draft ordinances.

SUBDIVISIONS:

A sketch plan was submitted by Michael Matlock for his 48.35 acre property located at Flint and Old Kimberton Roads in the R-2 Zoning District. It was suggested Castle Valley Consultants be contacted to submit a topography map and aerial photograph of the property to provide a basis for a site analysis plan. A site visit will be scheduled following receipt of this information.

James Fasel and Lisa DiAndrea, Medveczky Associates, reviewed a revised sketch plan for the Fasel property, 1245 School House Lane. The 36.42 acre farm is divided into four residential lots: the existing farmstead with 20.5221 acres and remaining lots of approximately five acres. The property includes a PECO easement and a 100' wide gas easement. On site water and sewer are proposed; the five-acre lots will be deed restricted against further subdivision. The Planning Commission suggested the applicant consider increasing the frontage of Lot 3, a rectangular shaped lot approximately 1,000' deep and a width of 160' along the roadway to 225'.

Eric Frey, Esquire and Joe Baron, Bohler Engineering, Inc. were present to discuss the Chester County Planning Commission and Castle Valley Consultants, Inc. review letters on the Exxon Corporation land development plan. The following issues and concerns were discussed:

• Access and Circulation:
  • The applicant agreed to show ultimate right-of-ways.
  • The requirement for a Highway Occupancy Permit will be noted on the final plan
  • The applicant will provide documentation that sufficient area will be available to accommodate the internal turn movements of gasoline tanker trucks.
  • Verification that the proposed access points have adequate sight distance is needed.
  • Concerns were noted regarding the entrance-only driveway located on Rt. 100
• Stormwater Management:
  • The applicant has submitted the E&S plan to the Chester County Conservation District for verification.
  • The recommended E&S notes will be added to the plan (per CVC 10/12/98 Memo)
  • The applicant will consider the need for oil/water separators at the catch basins.
  • Limits of clearing around proposed disturbance will be shown on revised plan.
• Screening:
  • The landscape plan was prepared based on the zoning ordinance; the applicant will consider supplemental screening in the open area designated for the septic system.
• Lighting:
  • The applicant intends to comply with illumination level zoning requirements.
• Waiver:
  • The applicant is requesting a waiver with respect to the location of a driveway edge; placement would be approximately 60' north per the ordinance.
  • Are there other angles of alignment that would enable drivers to readily access the fueling stations without having to enter so close to the intersection?
• General Comments:
  • Add the road number for Birchrun Road on the plan (SR 1030)
  • The applicant will consider provisions for an internal road connection linking this site with the Hankin Tract.
  • Site analysis plan will be submitted.
  • Sewer and water feasibility and hydrogeology reports will be submitted.
  • Water supply information will be submitted.
  • Chester County Conservation District approval needed.
  • Chester County Health Department approval needed.
  • Review of Traffic & Planning Design's letter dated November 19, 1998 needed.

David Beideman, Beideman Associates, was present to review the Mary Louise Schreiner subdivision plan and request approval recommendation. Motion by Vince Kling, seconded by Kate Damsgaard, to recommend approval of the Schreiner subdivision plan conditioned upon: submission of a site analysis plan; verification that all proposed access points on Hilltop Road have adequate sight distance; waiver of the hydrogeology study; and consistency with Castle Valley Consultants, Inc. and Chester County Planning Commission review letters. The motion carried unanimously.

With a motion by Vince Kling, second by Jean Warrick, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended the Board of Supervisors turn down The Hankin Group's proposed UDA in favor of the pending Township Zoning Ordinance - each parcel in compliance with the zoning requirements for the zoning district. Also discussed were water and sewer issues regarding The Hankin Group alternate plan. A motion was made by Jean Warrick to recommend to the Board of Supervisors the site sustain itself regarding water and sewer. The motion was seconded by Joan Michaelson; Damsgaard, Kling, Michaelson, Warrick, and Wendelgass voted in favor; Aman opposed.

Membership terms expire December 31, 1998 for Jim Wendelgass and Joan Michaelson, at which time Joan will be retiring her many years of service on the Planning Commission.

The minutes from the October 15, 1998 meeting were amended by striking "Members deemed the changes to the Exxon Land Development Plan were not substantially different." (page 4, paragraph three) and were unanimously approved as corrected with a motion from Vince Kling and second from Joan Michaelson. The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m.