ATTENDING Chairman Jim Wendelgass, Vice Chairperson Kate Damsgaard, Members Wheeler Aman, and Jean Warrick, and Township Manager Allen Heist.

Chairman Wendelgass called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

The following correspondence was reviewed:

• Local Government Committee Land Use and Growth Management Senate Bill 300 would amend the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to encourage regional efforts to stem sprawl through joint planning and zoning; to promote the preservation of natural resources, open space and farmland. and to promote greater consistency in land planning and zoning among local municipalities.
• Correspondence was received from West Pikeland Township requesting development information which effect West Pikeland Township roadways: Byers Road, Route 401, and Route 113. The Township would like to be kept abreast of how the development would effect these roads and any other information that could help them make their own assessment.

Reports and Zoning:

• Ellen and Warren Scott, 1743 Flint Road, Chester Springs, has a hearing before the Zoning Hearing Board Wednesday, April 28,1999 at 7:00 at the Township building for a special exception and a request for a variance to build an addition to their existing residence, reconfigure the existing driveway and add a shed to the property.
• Norman and Nancy Carr, 2217 Chester Springs Road, has a hearing before the Zoning Hearing Board Wednesday. April 28, 1999 at 7:00 at the Township building requesting a variance from the terms of Section 2222A.3 requiring accessory uses be located twenty feet from the side yard line.
• McCurdy and Sons Conditional Use Hearing is Monday April 26, 1999 at 7:30 at the Township building. Recommendation was made to the Board of Supervisors that the outside storage, night lighting, screening and all around maintenance are looked at very closely and meet with the Township ordinances. Motion was made by Jean Warrick and seconded by Aman Wheeler.
• Lawerance Kanavy Conditional Use Hearing is Monday May 10, 1999 at 7:30 at the Township building. A motion was made by Kate Damsgaard and seconded by Aman Wheeler to make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors that the outside storage, night lighting, screening, and previous commitments to contribute to the Ludwigs Corner Fire Company be looked at very closely and meet with the Township ordinances.
• Dan Grubb presented a sketch plan for a Beverage Distributor at Cedar Lane and Rt. 100. Dave Decker, a resident of Cedar Lane, was present to express his concern that the Beverage Distributor would make Rt. 100 and Cedar Lane more of a traffic problem then it is already is. Thomas Wagner, a resident of Cedar Lane was also very concerned that proposed use would make getting out of Cedar Lane impossible and very dangerous. Mr. Decker and Mr. Wagner were also worried about the condition of the road, which is presently gravel. Dave Beidmen, the applicant's Engineer, will do a more intensive traffic study.
• The Hankin Conditional Use and Zoning Amendment - A public hearing will be held Thursday, April 29, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ludwigs Corner Fire Company.
• A lot line adjustment plan for Old Ridge Farm, Jaine Lane and Birchrun Road, owned by Roy S. Neff, was submitted by Steven DiFrancesco, Hunter Reed and Company, Inc. The plan involves a total of 61.9 acres and is necessary to enroll into Act 319. A recommendation was made to the Board of the Supervisors to approval this subdivision.
• Jill Paris was here on behalf of Matlock, presenting a revised sketch plan for 5 lots on 48.35 acres adjacent to the Matlock residence. A copy of the plan was delivered to the Township Engineer for review.
• A recommendation was made to the Board of Supervisors that the Blancato/Myer subdivision be approved. A motion was made by Kate Damsgaard and seconded by Jean Warrick with conditions that all the review letters are received and in order, and a perk test is done on the property.
• Gene Richards, representing Romeo Coscia was present asking for a recommendation and final approval of the Coscia 4-lot subdivision. The Planning Commission made a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for approval based on a private street serving all 4 lots with waivers for street length, width and sidewalks.
• The 537 Plan Update was recommended to be approved with meetings to include all the Planning Commission and a representative of the Board of Supervisors, the Township manager, and the Township engineers. Motion by Jean Warrick, seconded by Wheeler Aman.

Minutes from the March 18, 1999 meeting were approved.

The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.