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PLANNING AGENCY
January 14, 2010
HIGHLIGHTS
Welcome to the new Planning Agency Solicitors Charles D. Garner, Jr. and Paul A.
Bauer III from the Law Office of Garner and Bauer, Pottstown, PA.
Welcome to new Planning Agency Member Anthony Casper.
A motion to appoint Mr. Wynne as Chairman of the Planning Agency was made by Mr.
Zern, seconded by Ms. Hartford. Hartford-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye,
Casper-Aye, Adams-Aye. Motion passed.
A motion to appoint Mr. Reitz as Vice Chairman of the Planning Agency was made
by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr. Zern. Hartford-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye,
Reitz-Aye, Casper-Aye, and Adams-Aye. Motion passed.
A motion to recommend approval of the December 10th, 2009 minutes (with a typing
correction to page 2, under New Business, line 8, buy should be spelled by) was
made by Mr. Sartor, seconded by Mr. Zern. Hartford-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye,
Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Adams-Aye. Motion passed.
Next Planning Agency Meeting is February 11th, 2010 @ 7pm.
A motion was made by Mr. Reitz, seconded by Mr. Zern to adjourn the meeting.
Hartford-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Casper-Aye, Adams-Aye. Motion
passed.
The meeting of the Douglass Township Planning Agency was called to order at 7:03
P.M.
Members in attendance were: Barbara Hartford, Bill Zern, Tom Wynne, Ed Reitz,
New Member Anthony Casper, and Carl Adams. New Solicitors Charles D. Garner Jr.,
and Paul A. Bauer III, Hannah Mazzaccaro from MCPC, Supervisors Fred Ziegler and
John Stasik, Mike Heydt, and Peter Hiryak. Also in attendance were 8 residents.
Mr. Wynne led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag
An announcement was made by Mr. Wynne that tonight’s meeting was being recorded
by a resident of the Township.
Mr. Wynne announced that he welcomed our new Planning Agency Solicitors, Charles
D. Garner, Jr. and Paul A. Bauer III from the Law Office of Garner and Bauer,
Pottstown, PA. Mr. Wynne stated that the Planning Agency is excited to be
working with them and he hopes they will become very active at the table. Mr.
Garner stated that they are glad to be here. Mr. Wynne also welcomed the new
Planning Agency member Anthony Casper, he is a resident of Douglass Township for
approximately 20 years and he lives on Miller Road in the Northend of the
Township and will bring some wonderful things to the table for us. Mr. Wynne
stated that Mr. Ziegler is here tonight and has a few words to say. Mr. Ziegler
stated that he wanted to welcome Charles Garner and Paul Bauer, the new Planning
Agency Solicitors. And he also wanted to welcome new Planning Agency member
Anthony Casper. Mr. Ziegler also stated that all members of the Planning Agency
are doing an excellent job with their efforts toward the betterment of this
Township and that he will probably attend all the meetings in 2010.
At this time Mr. Wynne handed the gavel over to Solicitor Garner for the
reorganization of the Planning Agency. The Solicitor asked for nominations for
the Chairman of the Planning Agency. Mr. Wynne was nominated by Mr. Zern, no
other nominations were made. Mr. Garner closed nominations.
A motion was made to appoint Mr. Wynne as Planning Agency Chairman by Mr. Zern,
seconded by Ms. Hartford. Hartford-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye,
Casper-Aye, Adams-Aye. Motion passed unanimously.
Solicitor Garner asked for nominations for Vice Chairman of the Planning Agency.
Mr. Wynne nominated Mr. Reitz for Vice Chairman of the Planning Agency, no other
nominations were made. Mr. Garner closed the nominations.
A motion was made by Mr. Wynne to appoint Mr. Reitz as the Planning Agency Vice
Chairman, seconded by Mr. Zern. Hartford-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye,
Casper-Aye, Adams-Aye. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Wynne took over the remainder of the Planning Agency Meeting as Chairman.
A motion to recommend approval of the December 10th, 2009 minutes (with a typing
correction on page 2, under New Business, line 8, buy should be spelled by) was
made by Ms. Hartford, seconded by Mr. Wynne. Hartford-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye,
Reitz-Aye, Adams-Aye. Motion passed.
Mr. Theil stated that at that meeting each member was polled with their comments
and one member’s comments were omitted. He went on to say that if you are going
to quote verbatim than do so. Mr. Wynne thanked Mr. Theil for his comments.
Mr. Wynne stated that he received a letter from Engineer Bob Campbell regarding
stormwater issues with the upcoming Zoning Hearing Special Exception Application
– T-Mobile Cell Tower, Twin Ponds Golf Course, 661 Gilbertsville Rd.,
Gilbertsville, PA 19525. Mr. Campbell states in the letter that in our opinion,
the construction of the cell tower and associated access drive will not create
any stormwater issues as it is currently designed. The hearing date has been
rescheduled for Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 7:00pm. Mr. Campbell’s review
letter will be read at the public hearing.
Subdivisions and Land Developments
Mr. Wynne noted that the Danny Jake Corporation will come before the Planning
Agency at the February meeting. We do have a review letter from the County so
please take a look at that letter prior to the meeting. Ms. Mazzaccaro from MCPC
stated that Mr. Rosen and Mr. Shaw did meet with the Montgomery County Planning
Agency today.
Workshop Items
(ACTIVE)
a. Parking Lot Ordinance Review (Final Draft)– Solicitor Garner had some
concerns about parking for small lot single family homes, twins, and townhomes
stressing to make sure the parking will be adequate. There was also discussion
with Hannah Mazzaccaro of MCPC regarding on-street parking and residential
garages counting as additional parking spaces. Also there was discussion which
would allow the Supervisors to decide whether additional parking would be
required in new residential developments. The Solicitor and Hannah would
finalize the language for the final draft for the February 11th, 2010 Planning
Agency meeting.
Mr. Wynne asked for any comments at this time, no one replied.
Mr. Wynne stated that the Revitalization/Property Maintenance meetings have been
tabled for the time being. Mr. Wynne asked Ms. Mazzaccaro if she could set up a
meeting on the Green Building Ordinance, he would like to move forward with this
and put it on the Active list. Ms. Hartford was concerned as to how long the
revitalization meetings would be postponed because a lot of time and effort has
been put into it thus far. The grant applications need to be in by 2011 to help
pay for the revitalization planning and the Board of Supervisors tabled the
appointment of members to the Open Space Committee and the Revitalization
Committee/Property Maintenance, she wants to be ahead of the game as far as
applying for the grant. Mr. Ziegler stated that he expects to put these
committees into place at the next Board meeting. Mr. Wynne stated that they will
hold off on the Property Maintenance Ordinance until the Planning Agency gets
some direction from the Board as to whether or not we will make a Renters
Ordinance or make it a part of the Property Maintenance Ordinance. Mr. Ziegler
asked if the Planning Agency ever finalized anything with the Property
Maintenance Ordinance. Mr. Wynne stated that the Planning Agency was on chapter
4 making comments and/or changes to each chapter. Mr. Ziegler stated that he was
under the impression that some of the Planning Agency members were against the
Property Maintenance Ordinance. Mr. Wynne replied that he personally is against
it; we should possibly have a Renters Ordinance or update our Abandoned Property
Ordinance. The Solicitor stated that you may adopt a Property Maintenance Code
as you see fit, you are not bound to any updates by the International
Maintenance Code as far as he understands it. Ms. Hartford felt that they should
continue going through the Property Maintenance Ordinance chapter by chapter
inserting or taking out areas as it applies to revitalization. Mr. Wynne stated
that the Property Maintenance Ordinance would apply to all properties in the
Township and you would have to enforce all areas in the Township by this code,
it may be difficult to do so. Mr. Link agreed with Ms. Hartford’s opinions on
the Property Maintenance Ordinance. Mr. Wynne thanked him for his input and
stated that they will wait for the Board’s input in this matter.
Mr. Wynne asked for public comment at this time. Mr. Garner stated that public
comment was not on the agenda, however it is required that, somewhere in the
meeting, public comment is to be asked for. Mr. Wynne stated that he usually
asks for public comment after correspondence and before adjournment. Mr. Wynne
also asks the public if there are any questions or comments before any vote is
taken in order for them to express any concerns.
(INACTIVE)
b. Traffic Issues/Problems – By-Pass
c. Sketch Plan Ordinance
d. Renters Ordinance
Deadlines
I. Danny Jake – Indefinite
II. Cobblestone Commons – Indefinite
Mr. Wynne asked if there were any questions or comments. No one replied.
A motion was made by Mr. Reitz, seconded by Mr. Zern to adjourn the meeting.
Hartford-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Casper-Aye, Adams-Aye. Motion
passed.
The next Planning Agency Meeting will be held on February 11th, 2010 at 7:00PM.
Respectfully submitted by,
Marcy Meitzler
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