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

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

PLANNING/ZONING:

A work session was held on August 9, 2001 to review the subdivision plan submitted for the Ewing property. The Ewing Tract consists of 380 acres located in the vicinity of South Chester Springs Road and Eagle Farms Road. A workshop will be held September 13, 2001 for further review. Robert Wideman informed the planning commission of a meeting that was held that morning with Castle Valley, Toll Brothers, Township Manager Allen Heist and the Zoning Office, they reviewed Castle Valley letter dated August 7, 2001. Issues discussed at that meeting include sewage planning, ownership agreement, street widths, trails, greenway, stormwater details and ground water. Further meetings will be held to address these outstanding issues.

Robert Wideman recommended to the planning commission to approve Mike Matlock Long Lane/Dawes planning module. Vince Kling made a motion seconded by Claire Quinn to recommend to the Board of Supervisors to approve the final plan and the planning module. All in favor.

Richard Slack presented a sketch plan for a lot line change for a property he intends to purchase on Hilltop Road (Blancato/Myers). The Planning Commission reviewed the plan and Mr. Slack will make necessary changes and submit preliminary/final plan.

A sketch plan for Cotswold Estates Lot # 14 (Mary Siebert) was submitted. The plan illustrates four options for creating a lot line change to create one additional residential lot. The plan has been sent out for review.

A conditional use hearing is being held for Richard F. Duffield, 1989 Beaver Hill Road on August 27, 2001 for grading in steep slopes. Jean Warrick made a motion seconded by Claire Quinn to recommend approval with the condition, that they comply with the Best Management Practice. All in favor.

Walter H. and Betty Dunning (Oakengates Subdivision) of 2057 Conestoga Road submitted a preliminary/final subdivision plan. Vince Kling made a motion seconded by Wheeler Aman to recommend final plan approval subject to the following conditions: (1) Provide recharge coefficient greater than one. (2) Provide documentation from the Township solicitor's review of the easement. (3) Provide a "fee-in-lieu" or provide sufficient land to meet the open space requirements of the ordinance properly or obtain a waiver. All in favor.

Due to the lack of a time extension from the applicant, Jean Warrick made a motion seconded by Vince Kling to recommend disapproval of the 939 Pottstown Pike Land Development plan. All in favor. An extension will be needed for further review. All in favor. A variance will be needed for the additional parking area within the 50' setback.

Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Collins, 2154 Miller Road, applied for a variance to construct a garage in the front yard setback. The Zoning Hearing Board hearing is Wednesday, August 22, 2001. Jean Warrick made a motion seconded by Claire Quinn to recommend approval of the variance from the terms of Section 605.G.6.a for a garage to be built in front yard setback are use and it is placed in the most sensible location. All in favor.

Jim Watson submitted an application for a Conditional Use to do grading on a new residence at 508 Blackhorse Road, Lot #4. Robert Wideman explained that the plans need to show the grading, stormwater. Vince Kling made a motion seconded by Claire Quinn that approval be given only when a grading and stormwater plan has been submitted and approved. All in favor.

NEW BUSINESS:

Harry Griendling of Wyndemere Lake Drive was present to express his concerns for his property with relationship to the Toll property, Jim Wendelgass explained the long process to him and that all his concerns can be discussed at future meetings.

The minutes from the July 19, 2001 meeting were unanimously approved.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.