ATTENDING Chairman Jim Wendelgass, Vice Chairperson Kate Damsgaard, Members Wheeler Aman, Vince Kling and Jean Warrick.

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

The following correspondence was reviewed:

• A letter was received from James Gerlach's office regarding the Senate Bill 300. This was a significant event in the progress of land use and growth management legislation because it will permit a full debate and vote on this important legislation in the Senate for the first time since revisions were made to the Municipalities Planning Code back in 1988.
• It is the policy of both the Chester County Planning Commission and Health Department to request all municipalities to adopt an ordinance requiring regular management, inspection and pump-out of all individual sewage systems, established in a legally enforceable manner.
• Frone Crawford researched the issue whether an Open Space Referendum can be placed again on the ballot of either the primary or general election in 2000. The answer is yes- there are no statutory restrictions on placing an open space referendum back on the ballot after an open space referendum has been defeated.
• Environmental Protection Agency sent a fact sheet based on the Storm Water Phased II Proposed Rule. The information is subject to change upon publication of the finial Phase II Rule in November 1999.A revised series of fact sheets will be provided at that time.
• Mr. Foley of Brutcher, Brutscher & Foley filed a short brief with the Commonwealth Court on behalf of the Township Zoning and Code Enforcement Administration regarding the appeal of Michael S. and Janet S. Polay.

REPORTS AND ZONING:

• A continuation hearing for Paul W. Pitcher and Shirley Pitcher seeking zoning relief in order to permit the construction of a single home on French Creek Road has been set for Monday, November 26, 1999, Monday, December 6, 1999 and Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township building.
• A Zoning Hearing Board hearing for Columbia Gas Transmission has been set for Tuesday, December 14, 1999 and Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Building. Susan Levit with Columbia Gas Transmission, David Beideman and Ray Rase with Beideman Assoc. and Mr. Brooman of Drinker, Biddle & Reath were present to talk to the Planning Commission on the proposed construction of a 8,000 square foot unmanned structure to provide an essential support service to the fiber optic network. This building will be secured and will not generate any noise, odor, sanitary sewage or solid waste. Mr. Senn, a resident of Upper Uwchland Township, was present to express his concerns of this structure, directly across from his home. The Planning Commission asked CTC to look at other areas on the property to see if the structure could be relocated. Vince Kling will walk the property to see if they have other options.

SUBDIVISIONS:

• Castle Valley reviewed the proposed Act 537 plan revision for the Hankin Tract. The Planning Modules remain incomplete. Before the module is approved, they recommend that the applicant revise the submission to address a number of requirements of the Conditional Use Order. Judge Shenkin held an Administrative Conference on the Huston appeals from the Zoning Ordinance amendment and conditional use approval pertaining to the Hankin tract on Thursday, October 28, 1999. Frone Crawford's letter explains that Judge Shenkin is going to appoint a special master to take testimony. The master will make a report and a recommendation to Judge Shenkin, after which he will enter his own order with respect to the appeal.
• Review letters have been received from the Chester County Health Department and Castle Valley Consultants on the Dawes Farm and Long Lane revised October 12, 1999 preliminary subdivision. Approval letter from the Chester County Conservation District should be provided and all other issues must be addressed before granting preliminary plan approval.
• It is the position of The West Vincent Township Planning Commission after reviewing Castle Valleys letter that the 2 lot subdivision on Wyndemere Lake Drive (Cotswold Estate) be given final approval. A motion was made by Vince Kling and second by Jean Warrick.
• David Beideman of Beideman Associates and John Bachich was present to review step 4 and 5 on the Layman's Home property project and the difference between Tier 3 and Tier 4. The next step will be for John Bachich to submit a sketch plan.

BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:

• Jean Warrick reminded the Planning Commission they will need to make a decision at their December meeting regarding the number of members that should be on the commission.

Minutes from the October 21,1999 meeting were approved.

The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.