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ATTENDING: Chairman Jim Wendelgass, members Vince Kling, Clair Quinn, Wheeler Aman, Jean Warrick and Zoning Officer Robert Wideman. Chairman Jim Wendelgass called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
There will a Regional Planning/Zoning meeting on Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township building.
SUBDIVISIONS/LAND DEVELOPMENT: Exxon Mobil has decided not to pursue the pending land development application submitted for the former Loomis gas station at Rts. 100 and 401.
Claude Nash and Gayle Hammond submitted an application for a lot-line change on Beaver Hill Road. Vince Kling made a motion and was seconded by Wheeler Aman to make a recommendation to approve the Nash/Hammond lot-line change. All in favor.
Mr. Lynch submitted revised plans for the three lot subdivision on 9 acres on the north side of St. Matthews Road. Mr. Wideman will review the plan. Vince Kling made a motion and was seconded by Clair Quinn to make a recommendation to approve the Lynch subdivision conditioned on waiver approvals. All in favor.
An application for a 2 lot subdivision with a shared driveway on 1562 Pughtown Road for Susan P. Thomas was reviewed, Vince Kling made a motion and was second by Clair Quinn to make a recommendation to approve with the following conditions: the driveway easement must be submitted for review by the Township Solicitor. All in favor.
Francis and Louise Vance submitted an application for a lot-line change on 1912 Old Kimberton Road. The plan has been distributed for review.
Dave Beideman was present to represent Woodland Development (Laymen’s Home). On February 26, 2001 the Board of Supervisors agreed that the Fiscal Impact Study be prepared. The Planning Commission reviewed all letters and Vince Kling made a motion and was seconded by Wheeler Aman to make a recommendation for approval of the preliminary plan subject to the approval of the Impact Study and the Woodland Evaluation. All in favor. The new name for this subdivision will be “ Preserve at Birchrun”.
Rick Guarini of the Hankin Group and a representative from the law firm of Saul Ewing was present to represent Weatherstone Development. They reviewed the status letter from Castle Valley. Mr. Guarini requested preliminary plan approval from the Planning Commission and was denied, there are too many outstanding issues that need to be resolved, Sewage Facilities, Traffic and Highway Improvements and Stormwater Management. Mr. Guarini was displeased with Castle Valley on several issues. Robert Wideman and the Planning Commission all agreed that Mr. Guarini needs to resolve these issues with Castle Valley and present a revised plan to the Planning Commission.
Richard Harrington of 1758 Sawmill Road submitted a Conditional Use application for the construction of a driveway within precautionary slopes. A hearing has been set for Monday, April 9, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township building.
The Zoning Hearing Board will meet on Thursday, April 26, 2001 regarding the Dale and Sylvia Fleck application for a variance to continue his use of the storage garage for his excavation company. The Planning Commission will submit a letter to the Zoning Hearing Board supporting the applicant because of the many years and long history of its use in the township and the full knowledge the township has had of this use. Flecks have had a working contract with the township for many years from that location and no action was taken against the use of the property. Vince Kling made a motion and was second by Wheeler Amen and Clair Quinn to make this recommendation to the Zoning Hearing Board. All in favor.
The Zoning Hearing Board will meet on Wednesday, March 28, 2001 to hear the application of Daniel and Craig Hannafin of 2144 Flowing Springs Road who has submitted an application to construct an accessory building, they will also hear additional testimony for the Cindy Clark application. The applicant is requesting a variance to keep six dogs on her property at 2534 Flowing Springs Road.
The review letters from Castle Valley, Frone Crawford and Allen Greenwood regarding the Grading Ordinance and the Zoning/SLDO Ordinance will be reviewed by Allen Heist and Robert Wideman and the amendments will be made and submitted to the planning commission for final approval.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: Steve Siana was present to present prososed improvements to the property on 939 Pottstown Pike. Mr. Siana would like to make changes to the outside of the building. Mr. Wideman has determined that a land development plan application will be required.
The minutes from the February 15, 2001 meeting were unanimously approved.
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