ATTENDING: Chairman Jim Wendelgass, members Claire Quinn, Wheeler Aman, Jean Warrick and Zoning Officer, Robert Wideman.

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

PLANNING/ZONING:

Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Collins of 2154 Miller Rd, Chester Springs, submitted a Zoning Hearing Board application requesting a variance from the terms of Section 605.G.6.a. for a garage to be built in front of the front yard setback lines. The Planning Commission will review this application at the August 16, 2001 meeting.

Walter H. and Betty Dunning (Oakengates Subdivision) submitted a preliminary/final subdivision plan for the property on 2057 Conestoga Road, Chester Springs. Mr. Wideman explained that the plan has a note stating that lot #4 can be further subdivided into a maximum of 2 lots. The driveway agreement has been received and the planning module appeared to be in order. He recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Oakengates planning module. Jean Warrick made a motion seconded by Claire Quinn to recommend to the Board of Supervisors approval of the planning module. All in favor.

Richard F. Duffield, 1989 Beaver Hill Road, submitted a 4 lot preliminary/final subdivision application (Tier 111) with one lot proposing to use an existing guesthouse as an accessory dwelling. A conditional use application for grading in steep slopes was submitted. The plan has been sent out for review.

A planning module was submitted by Mr. Fasel, 1245 Schoolhouse Lane, Chester Springs, for an accessory dwelling unit behind the existing farmhouse. Jean Warrick made a motion seconded by Claire Quinn to recommend to the Board of Supervisors to approve the planning module, Wheeler Aman abstained.

Mike Matlock was present to ask for approval of the Long Lane/Dewees Subdivision. The plan has been sent out for review with the following changes: a private road has been substituted for the shared driveway for direct access to lot 7, 8, and 9. Mr. Wideman spoke with Mr. Matlock regarding several minor issues that need to be changed on the plan. Final approval was not granted and Castle Valley will work with Jeff Miller so that the outstanding issues can be resolved by the August meeting.

No action is needed on the 939 Pottstown Pike Land Development plan at this time. The Planning Commission will continue their review at the August meeting. This plan will require a conditional use hearing for the grading in the steep slopes which has not been submitted as of now.

A workshop will be held August 9, 2001 to review the draft letter from Castle Valley and any others that have been received to date regarding the Toll Brothers plan (Ewing Property). The Township will notify the residents within 500 ft. of the property.

Kate Damsgaard submitted her letter of resignation effective July 19, 2001. The Planning Commission thanked Kate for all the years of dedicated service to the Planning Commission. Jim, Jean, Wheeler and Claire personally thanked her and will miss her involvement.

The minutes from the June 21, 2001 meeting were unanimously approved.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.