The administrative meeting of the Board of Supervisors, held in the Township Building, was called to order at 8:40 am. In attendance were: Supervisors Claire Quinn, Ken Miller, and Zoë Perkins; also in attendance were Township Manager, Allen Heist, and Code Enforcement Officer, Robert Wideman.

Camphill Village - Group Home @ St. Matthews & Flint Road

Doug Fitzsimons, representing the Camphill Special Schools addressed the Board and advised they are presently under an Agreement of Sale to M/M La Kamp of California for the property at 1898 Flint Road. The La Kamp's propose to lease back the property to Camphill Special Schools to use for a program to accommodate older students (17-18, no older than 21) to provide additional life skills. Plans are for no more than eight individuals to be in the house, probably closer to six.

The house at Flint Road is a large Victorian on a modest rectangular lot (1.12 acres), including a three-car garage. The existing lot size (1.12 acres) does not comply with either the Tier 4 designation (1.38 acres) or the 1,200 square foot requirement per individual for over five individuals. Request is being made under the Fair Housing Act Amendments that a reasonable accommodation by made for the use of this property.

From the outside the structure will look like a house containing a family of seven. Two cars will be kept in the garage. They will also have to construct an exterior stairwell to comply with fire codes. They will be applying for license under section C3, Occupation for Small Group Home 48 Individuals, approval from Labor and Industry, and a Township building permit.

Ken Miller will discuss with Robert Widemen, but otherwise the Board seems favorable and a response could be forthcoming in the next week or so. Matter will be placed on the agenda for next week's evening meeting, and a draft agreement will be presented prior to Monday night's meeting.

Property on 401- Hankin Open Space

Sam Cantrell, Maysie's Farm Conservation, addressed the Board regarding the development and creation of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) on some of the land along 401 that is deed restricted to farm use. Proposal would entail changes in lot from field crop to more intensive vegetable production, including construction of greenhouse, polytunnel and some sort of barn structure and food distribution area. No housing would be applied. It was suggested by the Board that they consider investigating an alternate site (14/15 acres) that might better suit the CSA's needs, i.e., Westover Lane area. Mr. Cantrell said he would explore with Hankin who is involved in funding the project.

Proposed Apartments on Griffith Property Along 401 & 100

Henry Osborne (Supervisor and Resident, East Nantmeal) and Russell Mosteller (resident East Nantmeal) expressed their concerns about the proposed construction of these apartments. Four basic concerns: 1) View shed will be considerably damaged taking away from rural site. 2) Access onto Nantmeal Road which is not really constructed to handle the additional traffic. 3) Consideration to possible long-term quality, i.e., deterioration of the apartments. 4) Impact on Griffin Swamp. Mr. Osborne has recused himself as Supervisor and is acting solely as a resident, but he will be very active in opposing this project. On advice of counsel he feels they have a strong case. Suggestion was made that the Supervisors meet with the developer to see if something more suitable could be found to bring it back to Tier 4 rather than Tier 5 or a more reasonable project as litigation regarding these apartments could be protracted.

No further business being brought forth, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 am.