ATTENDING Chairperson Craig Hannafin, Vice Chairperson Pam Shillingford-Brown, Members Mike Burnley, Jan Beale and Ginny Wright, Township Manager Allen Heist.

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. Minutes from the September 7,1999 meeting were deferred to next month.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Planning Commission - Gregory Stevens of Senior Life Choice Retirement Living Service and Martin Kimmel of Kimmel Bogrette Architecture were present to review the retirement community sketch plan on the 24.8-acre Ordway property and 13.5 acre Borst property. The Planning Commission reviewed all the letters for Daniel Grubb property. A site visit was planned for September 29, 1999 at the Laymen's Home, which included the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, a member of the EAC, Township Manager and one representative from surrounding streets, Pine Dr., Miller Rd. and St. Matthews Rd.
• Board of Supervisors -Zoe Perkins is putting together a newsletter, which is to be sent out before November 2, talking about the referendum question that is to be on the Ballot. The newsletter will be sent out 1^st class mail so that the Township can update their records. Nothing is happening with Toll Brothers at this time. Reminder to the EAC that it is budget time and to submit their request.

REPORTS:

• Springlea-Seepage bed-During a site visit on September 2, 1999 it was observed that several sinkholes have continued to develop in the seepage bed area. Several of these holes are 4 feet deep. While the openings in the surface are small it appears that larger areas are developing underground. Castle Valley has recommended to the Township that they should not issue any building permits for Lot No#1 until this matter is rectified.
• Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection-Summary of Violations/ Recommendation/Comments on St. Matthews spray irrigation, the pond looks good and the second pond is low, the weeds around the pond needs to be removed and the spray fields also have very tall grass that need to be cut. This needs to be evaluated and corrected.
• Green Valleys Association reviewed the restoration plan for Lot #3 of the Buttonwood Subdivision. They have contacted the Schuylkill Riverkeepers and Mark Gutshall from Landstudies for their comments. It is very important that a well conceived and executed plan be used with this restoration project due to the fact that the Birch Run is designated an "Exceptional Value" stream by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Green Valleys urges Mr. Coroniti to consult with an expert in this field so that further damage does not occur on this site.

TRAILS:

• The EAC discussed the recent trail closure on Davis Lane. A letter will not be sent to the landowner. The trail is on their property and their is very little that can be done at this time.
• Springlea Trails -The Land Trust is waiting for a review letter from Frone Crawford on this matter. Kimberbrae Trail issue is being discussed with East Pikeland Township, they would like to meet as soon as they have time to review the plan.
• Daniel Grubb has submitted a Conditional Use application to use his property for a travel agency, second floor apartment, and retail/wholesale beer distributorship. The Board of Supervisors granted approval.

ZONING:

• Paul W. and Shirley Read Pitcher's Zoning Hearing was continued until October 26 & 27, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.

Subdivisions:

• Senior Life Choice Retirement Living Service sketch plan was reviewed. The property is zoned R-2 with a mobile home park overlay on the Ordway property. The plan consists of 72 single-family cottages, a three story condominium consisting of 60 apartments, and three-story medical facility with 70 units, 52 % of this property is proposed open space. An on site community spray or drip irrigation sewage and public water is being considered.

New Business:

• Jan Beale brought to the attention of the Township Manager the traffic problem on St. Matthews road. Mrs. Killinger has offered her driveway to the police to set-up speed traps, she is very concerned that someone will be hit. The information will be passed on to the police.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:45. The next meeting will be held Monday, November 1, 1999.

Please call the Chairman at 610-827-1847 if unable to attend or if you did not receive your packets.