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PLANNING AGENCY
June 10, 2010
HIGHLIGHTS
A motion to recommend approval of the May 13, 2010 minutes was made by Mr. Zern,
seconded by Mr. Wynne. Hartford-Aye, Sartor-Abstain, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye,
Reitz-Abstain, Adams-Aye, and Casper-Abstain. Motion passed.
A motion to recommend blacktop sidewalks in Cobblestone Crossing Phase III
instead of concrete sidewalks with proper lines and signage was made by Mr.
Reitz, seconded by Mr. Wynne. Hartford-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye,
Reitz-Aye, Adams-Aye, and Casper-Aye. Motion passed.
The Planning Agency agreed to support Berks-Mont Municipal Authority in their
application for a H20 Sanitary Sewer & Stormwater Grant in the form of a formal
request, George Moser provided the format, the letter is requested for July.
A motion to recommend that the Rt. 100 Corridor Overlay Ordinance be sent to the
Board of Supervisors for approval was made by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr. Reitz.
Hartford-Nay, Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Adams-Aye, and
Casper-Aye. Motion passed.
Mr. Reitz presented an update on the Pottstown Regional Planning Commission
Meetings.
A motion was made by Mr. Reitz, seconded by Mr. Wynne to adjourn the meeting.
Hartford-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Adams-Aye, and
Casper-Aye. Motion passed.
The meeting of the Douglass Township Planning Agency was called to order at 7:05
P.M.
Members in attendance were: Barbara Hartford, John Sartor, Bill Zern, Tom Wynne,
Ed Reitz, Carl Adams, and Anthony Casper. Solicitor Chuck Garner, Hannah
Mazzaccaro from MCPC, Bob Campbell, Mike Heydt, and Peter Hiryak. Also in
attendance were 18 residents.
Mr. Wynne led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and informed the public that
tonight’s meeting was being taped in absence of the Secretary.
Mr. Wynne asked if there were any questions or comments on the May 13th, 2010
minutes, no one replied.
A motion to recommend approval of the May 13th, 2010 minutes was made by Mr.
Zern, seconded by Mr. Wynne. Hartford-Aye, Sartor-Abstain, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye,
Reitz-Abstain, Adams-Aye, and Anthony Casper-Abstain. Motion passed.
Subdivisions and Land Developments
Graterford Road Properties, 10 lots on Gilbertsville Rd. – Nothing new to
report.
Cobblestone Crossing Phase III – Blacktop Sidewalk instead of concrete. Engineer
Bob Campbell gave a brief description of stormwater, snow removal concerns to
Phase II & Phase III , the basic opinion is that asphalt would be easier to
maintain in the snow, they could just plow it; this sidewalk is a connector to
Phase II and Phase III. Mr. Conti has no opinion he is here for the
recommendation either way. The Board of Supervisors instructed the decision to
go in front of the Planning Agency for their recommendation. The Planning Agency
Members concurred that there should be proper lines, line width, and signage in
this walking area.
A motion to recommend blacktop sidewalks instead of concrete sidewalks in
Cobblestone Crossing Phase III with proper lines, line width, and signage was
made by Mr. Reitz, seconded by Mr. Wynne. Hartford-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye,
Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Adams-Aye, and Casper-Aye. Motion passed.
New Business
George Moser, BMMA – Letter of Support for Grant application. Mr. Moser stated
that they are applying for a $6,224,180 grant for a H2O Funding Program for
grant funds to be used toward the construction of necessary improvements to the
sanitary sewer collection system in Douglass Township, Montgomery County, and
Colebrookdale Township, Berks County. Basically BMMA is looking for a simple
statement that the referenced project was reviewed and the Township/Planning
Commission has no conflict with the general goals and objectives of the plan.
A motion to recommend for the Manager to type a support letter from the Planning
Agency and the Board of Supervisors for BMMA’s Construction Funding Application
to Commonwealth Financing Authority was made by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr.
Reitz. Hartford-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Adams, and
Casper-Aye. Motion passed.
Zoning Hearing
The Zoning Hearing Board granted a permitted use variance for an auto
restoration, body repair, and paint shop to be located at 1493 E. Philadelphia
Ave in the LC – Limited Commercial Zoning District by Gerald L. & Gina C. Keeler
with the following conditions:
1. All storage parts and vehicles must be stored in an enclosed fenced area
during and after business hours.
2. Ventilation must meet EPA standards.
3. Paint booth must meet EPA standards and is to be located in northwest corner
of
building.
4. Fence will enclose storage area and must meet specifications set at 6 feet
high and
complete privacy.
5. Business hours will be 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Mr. Garner asked what is the process for the Planning Agency’s recommendations
for the Zoning Hearing Board, the Manager stated that generally the office will
generate a recommendation letter for the Planning Agency and forward it to the
Zoning Hearing Board Members.
Ordinances
Rt. 100 Corridor Overlay Ordinance. The Planning Agency again reviewed the
proposed Rt. 100 Corridor Overlay Ordinance with Solicitor Garner and Hannah
Mazzaccaro of the Montgomery County Planning Commission. A lot of discussion
involved the proposed Market Street and Zoning upgrades to the existing
properties.
A motion to recommend that the Rt. 100 Corridor Overlay Ordinance be forwarded,
as it stands, to the Board of Supervisors for approval was made by Mr. Wynne,
seconded by Mr. Reitz. Hartford-Nay, Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye,
Adams-Aye, Casper-Aye. Motion passed.
Workshop Items
It was determined that the Main Street Revitalization is the most important item
to complete and submit as far as funding is concerned. The members were
instructed to bring suggestions to next month’s meeting as to what item to work
on next. Mr. Rosen offered to contact the National Home Builders Association and
ask for a guest speaker to come to a meeting and give a presentation of some
practical buildings constructed in the area, Mr. Wynne replied to either contact
the Manager or himself to set that up. Ms. Mazzaccaro stated that the first
Thursday of the month there will be meetings in their Norristown office on
“Green Building” and the group will be modeling this around Douglass Township,
anyone who can attend is invited or Hannah could give an update at each Planning
Agency Meeting.
The Pottstown Regional Planning Commission Update was given by Mr. Reitz
Mr. Reitz stated that they now have Renewable Energy Booklets; there is a series
of six of them that we should be receiving. One of the things that was stated
that seventy-two percent of electric energy consumption is by buildings with
thirty-nine percent of our C02 emissions. There will be a model ordinance for
solar, wind, and geothermal.
Public Comment
Mr. Reinhart from 111 Jackson Road had concerns about the Zern Property and the
possibility of an access road going onto the open space next to his property; he
stated that there are already drainage issues in this area. Mr. Wynne stated
that if any road will go in that area the drainage issue would have to be
addressed prior to any road going in. Mr. Reinhart is opposed to anything over 5
units per acre density and he is also concerned as to what will happen to the
property values in this area.
(INACTIVE)
a. Traffic Issues/Problems – By-Pass
b. Sketch Plan Ordinance
c. Renters Ordinance
Deadlines
I. Danny Jake – Indefinite
II. Cobblestone Commons – Indefinite
A motion was made by Mr. Reitz, seconded by Mr. Wynne to adjourn the meeting.
Hartford-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Adams-Aye, and
Casper-Aye. Motion passed.
The next Revitalization Meeting will be held on July 8th, 2010 at 6:00PM.
The next Planning Agency Meeting will be held on July 8th, 2010 at 7:00PM.
Respectfully submitted by,
Marcy Meitzler
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