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PLANNING AGENCY
October 16, 2008
A motion to recommend approval of the September 11th, 2008
minutes was made by Mr. Reitz, seconded by Mr. Zern. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye,
Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.
A motion was made to nominate Ed Reitz as Vice-Chairman by Mr. Wynne, seconded
by Mr. Sartor. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion
passed.
A motion was made to recommend approval for the waiver for Section 420-3.C for
fewer canopy trees, evergreen trees, flowering trees and shrubs per 100 FL of
property line with the condition that the Planning Agency has the option to
discuss the size, number and type of trees that will not succeed what is set
forth in the ordinance with respect to Giant Supermarket by Mr. Wynne, seconded
by Mr. Sartor. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion
passed.
A motion was made to recommend approval for the waiver for Section 420-1.D for
fewer proposed replacement trees with the condition that the Planning Agency has
the option to discuss the size, number and type of trees that will not succeed
what is set forth in the ordinance with respect to Giant Supermarket by Mr.
Wynne, seconded by Mr. Sartor. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye.
Motion passed.
A motion was made to recommend approval for the wavier for Section 424.1.A to
not require sidewalk to be placed along County Line Road and Holly Road with the
condition that the Developer will provide the same amount of sidewalk surface
(not concrete, but pervious asphalt) at a location discussed by the Planning
Agency with respect to the Giant Supermarket by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr.
Reitz. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.
A motion was made to recommend approval for the waiver from Section 408.7 to
provide a curb radius less than the required 40 foot curb radius where shown on
the land development plan with respect to the truck route as a right in only at
the County Line entrance and right out only at the Holly Road entrance with
respect to Giant by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr. Zern. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye,
Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.
A motion was made recommend approval for the waiver from Section 411.9.F to
provide high density corrugated polyethylene pipe (HDPE) in lieu of the required
Class III reinforced concrete pipe with o-ring joints with the condition that it
is on-site only and not in the right-of-way with respect to Giant by Mr. Wynne,
seconded by Mr. Sartor. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye.
Motion passed.
A motion was made to recommend approval for the waiver from Section 2007-03-405
to provide water quality BMPs in lieu of the required groundwater recharge BMP
requirement with respect to Giant by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr. Sartor.
Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.
A motion was made to recommend Preliminary Plan approval with the following
conditions: 1) a formal traffic review by McMahon answering their August 12th
review letter requesting more information with respect to off-site improvements
and 2) additional on-site and off-site calculations to verify the thermal
concerns and stormwater runoff rates for both on-site and off-site (water
quality) with respect to Giant by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr. Reitz. Adams-Aye,
Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.
A motion was made to recommend that the Planning Agency sign off on the
Windemere Planning Module tonight with the condition that we get the final plans
before the Zoning Officer signs off on this matter by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr.
Sartor. Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed. Mr. Adams
abstained from voting due to not being involved with the Windemere Subdivision
or any reviews thereof.
A motion was made to recommend approval of both the 2009 Meeting Dates and the
2009 Holiday Schedule by Mr. Zern, seconded by Mr. Reitz. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye,
Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Zern, seconded by Mr. Reitz to adjourn the meeting.
Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.
The meeting of the Douglass Township Planning Agency was called to order at 7:00
P.M.
Members in attendance were: Tom Wynne, Ed Reitz, John Sartor, Carl Adams and
Bill Zern. Also in attendance were: Solicitor Dan Sager, Robert Campbell, Mike
Heydt, Matt Kory and 22 residents/or developers.
Mr. Wynne led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
A motion to recommend approval of the September 11th, 2008 minutes was made by
Mr. Reitz, seconded by Mr. Zern. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye,
Zern-Aye. Motion passed.
Chairman Wynne welcomed Mr. Carl Adams to the Douglass Township Planning Agency.
Chairman Wynne nominated Ed Reitz for the position of Vice-Chairman, seconded by
John Sartor. Chairman Wynne asked if there were any other nominations and none
were given. A motion was made to nominate Ed Reitz as Vice-Chairman by Mr.
Wynne, seconded by Mr. Sartor. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye.
Motion passed.
Zoning Hear Board Applicants
1. Vincent & Susan Gambone – 340 Sweinhart Road, Boyertown, Pa., 19512 – An
application for a Dimensional Variance of the side yard set back to construct a
20 foot by 30 foot addition to an existing residence at 340 Sweinhart Road in
the R-2 Residential Zoning District. The Planning Agency had no concerns or
comments.
Subdivisions/Land Developments
1. Hartford Retail – Giant Supermarket – Review of Waiver Letter – Mr. Rob
McNelly, Mr. Mike Jeitner, and their Traffic Engineer were all present to
represent Giant and discuss the 7 waivers being requested and the McMahon
Traffic review letter. Mr. McNelly handed out some updated information on the
“Green” technology that the Planning Agency had suggested the developer explore,
such TPO Roofing, Insulation, Fluorescent lights, HVAC, Plumbing, Landscaping
and Recyclables, Rain Gardens etc. Mr. Wynne commented that the Planning Agency
is looking for some sort of model with respect to Giant to show other developers
what kind of “green” ideas should be included. Mr. Jeitner talked briefly about
the fact that there is zero percolation on this site and this will be discussed
with respect to the waivers. Numerous rain gardens will be put onsite commented
Mr. Jeitner. Mr. Joe Fiocco from McMahon Associates commented that as part of
his review, he had requested more information from the developer which he has
yet to receive to date. Mr. Fiocco commented that a detailed review will be done
by McMahon once the entire Traffic Study is submitted by Giant as requested in
McMahon’s review letter dated August 12, 2008. There was a brief discussion
between Joe Fiocco and Rob McNelly about the future build-out of the development
with respect to new trips generated. Mr. Fiocco commented on the traffic
circulation issue commented on in his review letter. Mr. Fiocco commented that
McMahon suggests the parking lot layout would be a safer design if the layout
encouraged motorists to access the parking spaces from a “ring road” that feeds
the parking space area on the opposite side. This would minimize the number of
pedestrian/vehicular conflicts. The applicant has added speed humps to the front
drive aisle to address our concern. We believe that speed humps are not the most
appropriate solution to the issue of the significant vehicular/pedestrian
conflicts that area proposed to be created by this development. Mr. McNelly
stated that if Giant had to reconfigure the parking lot to accommodate McMahon’s
design, they would lose a substantial number of parking spaces. Mr. Fiocco
commented that he would like to see the parking lot design specifications be
spelled out in the Township’s Ordinance at a future date to help with these
kinds of issues. Mr. Wynne commented that the Planning Agency is currently
working on a Parking Lot Ordinance and will take this into account. Chairman
Wynne thanked Mr. Fiocco for his input and time. The waivers were discussed as
follows: 1) A waiver from Section 420-3.C for fewer canopy trees, evergreen
trees, flowering trees and shrubs per 100 FL of property line. (The property
line adjacent to the frontage at 1,143 FL requires 22 shade trees, 55 evergreen
trees, 22 flowering trees and 55 evergreen shrubs. The project proposes 11 shade
trees, 22 evergreen trees, 11 flowering trees and 26 evergreen shrubs. The
Landscape Plan has been designed to provide for significant landscaping and
visibility to the site.) A motion was made to recommend approval for the waiver
for Section 420-3.C for fewer canopy trees, evergreen trees, flowering trees and
shrubs per 100 FL of property line with the condition that the Planning Agency
has the option to discuss the size, number and type of trees that will not
succeed what is set forth in the ordinance with respect to Giant Supermarket by
Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr. Sartor. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye,
Zern-Aye. Motion passed. 2) A waiver is required per Section 420-1.D for fewer
proposed replacement trees. (Seven (7) existing trees are to be removed
requiring 22 replacement trees. 7 replacement trees are proposed requiring
relief of providing 15 replacement trees.) A motion was made to recommend
approval for the waiver for Section 420-1.D for fewer proposed replacement trees
with the condition that the Planning Agency has the option to discuss the size,
number and type of trees that will not succeed what is set forth in the
ordinance with respect to Giant Supermarket by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr.
Sartor. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed. 3)
A waiver is required per Section 424.1.A to not require sidewalk to be placed
along County Line Road and Holly Road. (This waiver is being requested due to
the significant change in grade on the frontage of the site along County Line
Road and Holly Road. Furthermore, the project location and surrounding area is
not a high pedestrian travel area.) A motion was made to recommend approval for
the wavier for Section 424.1.A to not require sidewalk to be placed along County
Line Road and Holly Road with the condition that the Developer will provide the
same amount of sidewalk surface (not concrete, but pervious asphalt) at a
location discussed by the Planning Agency with respect to the Giant Supermarket
by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr. Reitz. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye,
Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed. 4) A wavier from Section 408.7 to provide
curb radius less than the required 40 foot curb radius. (This waiver is being
requested due to the driveways being designed to accommodate turning maneuvers
and provide for a safe and adequate ingress/egress.) A motion was made to
recommend approval for the waiver from Section 408.7 to provide a curb radius
less than the required 40 foot curb radius where shown on the land development
plan with respect to the truck route as a right in only at the County Line
entrance and right out only at the Holly Road entrance with respect to Giant by
Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr. Zern. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye,
Zern-Aye. Motion passed. 5) A waiver for Section 411.9.F to provide high density
corrugated polyethylene pipe (HDPE) in lieu of the required Class III reinforced
concrete pipe with o-ring joints. (This waiver is being requested due to the
ease of construction HPDE pipe.) A motion was made recommend approval for the
waiver from Section 411.9.F to provide high density corrugated polyethylene pipe
(HDPE) in lieu of the required Class III reinforced concrete pipe with o-ring
joints with the condition that it is on-site only and not in the right-of-way
with respect to Giant by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr. Sartor. Adams-Aye,
Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed. 6) A waiver from
Section 2007-03-405 to provide water quality BMPs in lieu of the required
groundwater recharge BMP requirement. (This waiver is being requested due to
results of the Report of Supplemental Stormwater Management Areas dated10/01/08
prepared by Whitestone Associates which verifies that infiltration is not
feasible and therefore should not be proposed on-site due to the presence of
weathered/competent rock within the underlying soils.) A motion was made to
recommend approval for the waiver from Section 2007-03-405 to provide water
quality BMPs in lieu of the required groundwater recharge BMP requirement with
respect to Giant by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr. Sartor. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye,
Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed. 7) A partial waiver from Section
2007—3-407 and 408 from providing stormwater facilities to detain the 2-year, 24
hour design storm to the existing conditions 1-year flow using SCS Method, and
reducing the post-development peak flow from the 2-, 5-, 10-, 50- and 100-year
storm event to 50% of the existing conditions runoff rates using the Rational
Method for the County Line Road and Holly Road roadway improvements. (This
waiver is being requested due to the minimal amount of increase in impervious
surface from pre-development to post-development (+7,454 SF) for the proposed
re-alignment of County Line Road and Holly Road. The 7,454 SF of new impervious
shall be addressed by complying with Section 2007-03-407 and 408 stormwater
requirements for the increase in impervious surface square footage.) After a
lengthy discussion on this waiver, the Planning Agency decided to not take
action at this time at the request of both the Township Solicitor and the
Township Engineer. The Planning Agency recommended that Giant come back in
November with more information on this matter. A motion was made to recommend
Preliminary Plan approval with the following conditions: 1) a formal traffic
review by McMahon answering their August 12th review letter requesting more
information with respect to off-site improvements and 2) additional on-site and
off-site calculations to verify the thermal concerns and stormwater runoff rates
for both on-site and off-site (water quality) with respect to Giant by Mr.
Wynne, seconded by Mr. Reitz. Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye.
Motion passed. Mr. Wynne stated for the record and made it clear that on the
waiver request, as part of the Preliminary Plan review, the number of trees, and
locations and types, that the Planning Agency is not giving this away, we have
Township leeway there and stated this point in the request as part of the
conditions attached to this waiver request. Mr. Wynne stated that he doesn’t
believe that the Planning Agency is done pushing Giant on some of the “Green”
issues as well. This site is being built to the fullest extent in our Township,
and we are going to push even harder for some of the “Green” technology such as
insulation, windows etc.
2. Windemere Subdivision – Planning Module Checklist. Mr. Campbell stated that
the Planning Module is complete and we are still waiting on final plans from
Windemere. Mr. Campbell stated that the Township will hold off on signing the
Module until those plans are received, but the Planning Agency can sign at this
time. A motion was made to recommend that the Planning Agency sign off on the
Windemere Planning Module tonight with the condition that we get the final plans
before the Zoning Officer signs off on this matter by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr.
Sartor. Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed. Mr. Adams
abstained from voting due to not being involved with the Windemere Subdivision
or any reviews thereof.
Workshop Items
(ACTIVE)
a. Parking Lot Ordinance Review (Sartor, Wynne) – Matt Kory distributed 2
handouts with respect to Parking Standards and Parking Requirements Language.
Mr. Wynne asked each member to read thru the information and respond back to
Matt with some suggested language. Mr. Wynne commented that he believes Mr.
Fiocco made a good point at tonight’s meeting with respect to including
information that would discourage the design of traffic circulation moving
directly in front of the store front. Mr. Fiocco commented that he could
probably come up with a design/language that would discourage this type of
circulation and would forward it to the Planning Agency either for its next
meeting or soon after. Matt talked about a number of items discussed as follows:
Parking held in reserve, instituting maximum parking, # of parking spaces,
shared parking, landscaping, parking lot designs, parking stall sizes and
parking design guidelines etc.
b. Re-Vitalization & Home Town Streets Program (Hartford, Wynne, Zern) –November
6, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the Gilbertsville Fire Company in the lower banquet hall.
Mr. Wayne Rosen requested to be involved in this group and commented that he
would attend on November 6th.
c. Sign Ordinance (Sartor, Wynne) -
(INACTIVE)
d. Traffic Issues/Problems – By-Pass
e. Sketch Plan Ordinance
f. Green Building Ordinance – Mr. Wynne stated that Mr. Kory has spoken with
some individuals at the County and they will be providing the Planning Agency
with some information on how to go about getting this started.
Old Business
Rosen “Jackson Road” Presentation – Markofski and Zern Tracts. Mr. John Kennedy,
Mr. Neil Shaw and Mr. Wayne Rosen were present for this presentation. Mr.
Kennedy briefly went over some history on this project as well as the Route 100
Corridor and what is trying to be achieved. A Power Point presentation was given
for the public and Planning Agency detailing both the proposed developments for
the Markofski and Zern Tracts.
Zern – 28.82 acres 406 Multiplex units
R-3 – 26.46 acres 5 access points once Market Street is built
R-2 – 1.88 acres
GC - .47
Density is currently 5 per acre; proposed density is 12 per acre
Markofski – 11.7 acres
M-1 Office and Light Industrial
Density is 8 per acre
74 Multiplex units
Will contain a convenient commercial w/gas station
3 story - sloping roofs
Back parking garages
Lower density
Lower level will have 2 bedrooms
Upper level will have 3 bedrooms
$225,000 to purchase 3 bedrooms
$215,000 to purchase 2 bedrooms
Mr. Kennedy commented that the net income for the Township on this development
would be around $133,000 for the Township and $900,000 for the School District
and this does not take into account the additional amount of money that will be
generated from transfer tax of initial sales and this will be a little over ½ of
a million dollars each for the Township and School District. Mr. Kennedy stated
that as you can see, this has some serious significant positive fiscal numbers
associated with it. There was a brief discussion on how the numbers were
generated on the number of kids with respect to the multiplex units and the
multipliers used i.e. Single family 4 bedroom houses generates more school kids
than a 3 bedroom townhouse and a 3 bedroom townhouse will generate more school
kids than a multiplex or flat. Mr. Kennedy stated that there are very detailed
studies that are used for these numbers. Mr. Kennedy pointed out that Montgomery
County has done a study of their own, and they actually studied real units/real
projects and they actually came up with lower numbers than we used for our
calculations. Mr. Zern stated that he knows from personal experience that within
the last 2 years people have been moving out of their beautiful homes with yards
and into townhomes because they don’t have time for the upkeep of the
yards/maintenance since their kids are into so many activities and being run
around all the time. Mr. Zern stated that this is just food for thought. Mr.
Kennedy commented that exterior maintenance would be handled through a
Homeowner’s Association. Mr. Wynne asked Mr. Rosen if he could supply more books
like the one he received for the remaining planners and Mr. Rosen indicated that
he would be happy to make copies for everyone. Mr. Zern commented on the height
of the 3 story multiplexes. Mr. Kennedy stated that the height to the top of the
roof will be 39 feet. Mr. Kennedy stated that he realizes that he would need to
take into account the fire company’s ability to get in. Mr. Kennedy mentioned
the Gambone property. Mr. Kennedy commented that the Gambones’ have worked on
the property for so long that the literally had a transition from one generation
to the next. Mr. Kennedy stated that he believes that as a company, Gambone is
probably changing some of their ideas on this property. One of the things that
this development would force them to do is that by having an actual street
instead of just a back road access, they would be forced to do a nice job on all
sides of their development. Mr. Theil commented on the number of school kids
that this development would bring in. Mr. Kennedy stated that it would be .06
for a 2 bedroom and a .21 for a 3 bedroom. Mr. Kennedy stated that a standard 4
bedroom home is 1.02, these are the multipliers. Mr. Theil argued that the
numbers were incorrect. Mr. Kennedy stated that the numbers are based on
calculations that were accumulated based on real jobs/families in the Montgomery
County area. These are the facts stated Mr. Kennedy. Mr. Steve Lee commented
that he went to schools in a school district that did not plan ahead for future
growth and doesn’t want to see that happen with his kids. Mr. Wynne commented
that the numbers will be discussed as they come up. Mr. Wynne asked Mr. Kennedy
if he is presenting this as two separate plans. Mr. Kennedy wanted to clarify
originally this started with the Zern property and the Markofski property was
added later. We would like to run them through in tandem because they make allot
of sense together. However, in terms of a proposal to implement then, they would
have to be done one at a time. Mr. Wynne commented that in his personal opinion,
the Markofski property will totally depend on the relocation of the road or the
improvement of the intersection. Mr. Kennedy stated that the Zern property is
currently zoned R-3 and in order to implement it, we are proposing an amendment
to the R-3 District, however; it would only apply to properties zoned R-3 that
are located within the Master Plan area. Mr. Wynne commented that the Zern
property is not totally dependent on Market Street. Mr. Wynne commented that the
Zern project is a totally different project if Market Street doesn’t happen.
This project will be viewed differently if Market Street were to happen or not
to happen commented Mr. Wynne. Mr. Zern asked about the number of units on the
northern side of the creek and the response was about 1/3rd. Mr. Zern stated
that there would have to be some improvements on Jackson Road. Mr. Wynne
reiterated that in his opinion these plans are very different plans with and
without the road. Mr. Rosen commented that his thinking is that the density
needs to be approved and they will build this and they will contribute about
$600,000 towards Market Street and leave ground available along the entire
corridor for Market Street, have money for signalization which will probably be
needed for Rt. 73 and Jackson Road, give property that will be needed for the
realignment, and also create a left turn lane going south on Rt. 100 and across
from Markofski. Mr. Rosen commented that traffic-wise, they will make Zern work
and they will make Markofski work and will do everything they can in the future
to build mobility for Market Street. Mr. Zern stated that we, living here in
this community, know what the conditions are. Mr. Wynne stated that he would
want to add conditions and more to the list that would have to be done if Market
Street doesn’t happen to what Mr. Rosen just stated that he would be willing to
do if he could get his project moving. There would be conditions that would have
to be met along Jackson Road somehow, if Market Street didn’t happen stated Mr.
Wynne. Mr. Wynne stated that this would need to be part of some type of approval
for this process. Mr. Zern mentioned the intersection at Route 100 and where an
access was going to be put in at. Mr. Rosen stated that if he gets the zoning,
then he will negotiate with Mrs. Long, and if his negotiations are successful,
then what happens is that Gambone can then move forward because he needs Market
Street. Gambone can’t move forward before that because he can’t get access on to
Rt. 100 from PaDOT. Access was discussed at the last Route 100 Corridor meeting
and the way things were left was that it would be better to try and improve
Jackson Road and Route 73. If you try to align the roads, it is a lost cause
because you have to bring in potentially 15 to 20 landowners and this would be a
huge headache stated Mr. Kennedy. One of the improvements would be to coordinate
the stoplights on Route 73 which would be a huge improvement stated Mr. Kennedy.
Mr. Rosen stated that this won’t get built overnight, it will take years. The
economy needs to get better stated Mr. Rosen. Residential communities like those
we are proposing will come before retail growth stated Mr. Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy
stated that basically we just wanted to present this to you and get your
opinions. Mr. Wynne commented on the County’s review letter and the density
issue. Mr. Wynne stated that it is a big jump from 5 to 12 with respect to
density. There will have to be some consideration for a “give back” in order to
achieve this jump stated Mr. Wynne. Mr. Kennedy stated that they did meet with
the County last week and did talk about the density and the County did have some
suggestions with respect to TDRs. Mr. Kory stated that he believes that jumping
to 12 isn’t necessarily a problem, but wouldn’t suggest going over that number.
Mr. Neil Shaw commented on the timing issue. Mr. Shaw stated that they put on
hold their by-right plans for over a year at the request of the Township and the
seller is not interested in given us back that time. We have basically wasted
over a year commented Mr. Shaw. Mr. Shaw stated that it will only be a waste if
we can’t move forward. What we are looking for is some clear direction from the
Planning Agency so that we can go before the Supervisors. We need to know if we
can move forward in compliance with the County Comprehensive Plan and make the
contributions that we can make for the growth or should be we just say “forget
it” and go in by-right because we are going to get thrown out of our agreement
commented Mr. Shaw. If we get thrown out of our agreement, Gambone’s job will
never happen because nothing will get built stated Mr. Shaw. Mr. Rosen stated
that this isn’t a threat, it’s just a cache 22 and that is why we need
direction. Mr. Adams commented that he likes the concept of both property plans,
they are going to be nice looking units and the Township needs this type of
homes. Mr. Wynne stated that his main concern is that theses plans need to be
looked at two different ways with respect to having a Market Street and not
having a Market Street. Mr. Rosen mentioned the 21 homes with tainted water and
stated that they would be fixing this issue. Mr. Rosen stated that the money
that will be given to the Township as Act 209 fees could be used to improve
Jackson Road. Mr. Zern mentioned the strip of land that is located on the Zern
property that could provide a mini Market Street. Mr. Sartor stated that from a
use perspective, he feels that both plans are good. Mr. Sartor stated that he
does have concerns about some of the technical things that weren’t discussed and
how those will happen, but we can get into that at a later date. Mr. Zern
commented that they should “go for it”. Mr. Wynne stated that he is favor of the
plan and the concept. Mr. Reitz stated that he has some concerns about the
number of students, but likes the plans. Mr. Adams commented that he likes both
plans.
New Business
The Planning Agency reviewed the 2009 Meeting Dates as well as the 2009 Holiday
Schedule. A motion was made to recommend approval of both the 2009 Meeting Dates
and the 2009 Holiday Schedule by Mr. Zern, seconded by Mr. Reitz. Adams-Aye,
Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.
Correspondence
Mr. Wynne reviewed the list of correspondence. Mr. Wynne asked for volunteers
for the Route 100 Corridor Master Plan staff meeting scheduled for Thursday,
October 30th at 9:00am. Mr. Zern offered to attend to represent the Planning
Agency. Ms. Gilroy asked Mr. Zern if he would be staying for the Dienno Tract
staff meeting at 10:00am and the Weis staff meeting scheduled for 11:00am and
his response was no.
Deadlines
I. Danny Jake – Indefinite
II. AAA Dunkin Donuts – Indefinite
III. Berwind II – Indefinite
IV. Cobblestone Commons – Indefinite
V. Avante Apartments – Indefinte
VI. Windemere Subdivision – Indefinite
VII. Giant – Hartford Retail – Indefinite
A motion was made by Mr. Zern, seconded by Mr. Reitz to adjourn the meeting.
Adams-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.
The next Planning Agency Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at
7:00PM.
Respectfully submitted by,
Stacy Gilroy
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