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

Chairman Wendelgass called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.

Kate Damsgaard and Vince Kling terms expire 12/31/99. A recommendation was made by Wheeler Amen that Kate be asked to return for another term, which was seconded by Vince Kling, Wheeler Amen recommends that Vince be asked to return for another term, seconded by Kate Damsgaard. The Planning Commission agreed to fill the two vacancies that are open. Clare Quinn is interested in serving on the Planning Commission; Vince Kling and Wheeler Amen would like first to meet with her before they make any recommendations. The Planning Commission will vote at their January meeting on Mrs. Quinn.

The following correspondence was reviewed:

• The Landscapes 21^st Century Fund is the new $75 million managed growth initiative of the Chester County Commissioners. The new program will build on the success of the County's Open Space and Recreation program and will help to implement the goals of Landscapes 21^st Century Fund.

REPORTS AND ZONING:

• The hearings for Paul W. Pitcher and Shirley Pitcher seeking zoning relief in order to permit the construction of a single home on French Creek Road was closed at the December 14, 1999 hearing. The Zoning Hearing Board has heard all testimony, a decision is expected mid March.
• The Zoning Hearing Board hearing for Columbia Gas Transmission has been cancelled. No other date has been set at this time. They will be applying for a Conitional Use.
• With the prospect of Camphill Village selling their development rights to the County, the Township may need to consider relocating the PRD & TDR receiving zone currently on their property.
• Subdivision Extension Agreement was received for Mike Mattlock on Long Lane and Dawes Farm (3/31/00). No decision has been made in the matter of Fee-in-Lieu of Open Space.
• SLC Senior Living, LLC has submitted a conditional use application, the applicant wishes to use the property located at Conestoga Road and Black Horse Road for a Life Care Community. A hearing date was been set for Monday, January 24, 2000 at 7:30.The Planning Commission will set up a site visit to see the property on January 9, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. and will hold a work session on Thursday, January 13, 2000 to review.

SUBDIVISIONS:

• David Beideman of Beideman Associates and John Bachich was present to review the sketch plan on the Layman's Home project. The Planning commission would like to see larger lots along the front of the property along St. Matthews Rd. The sketch plan was sent out to Castle Valley Consultants for review.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Karl Brachwitz reviewed the building plan, architectural drawings and site plans for the new municipal complex, bid specifications for the project should be ready in January.

Minutes from the November 18, 1999 meeting were approved.

The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.