PLANNING AGENCY
July 10, 2008

A motion to recommend approval of the June 12th, 2008 minutes was made by Ms. Pratt, seconded by Mr. Wynne. Gladieux-Aye, Pratt-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed. Mr. Reitz abstained from voting due to not being in attendance at the last meeting.

A motion was made to recommend sending the revised Zoning Hearing Board Application Template to the Board of Supervisors for its July 21st meeting by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr. Reitz. Gladieux-Aye, Pratt-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.

A motion was made to recommend approving a waiver for the storm sewer pipes allowing the cover to be twelve (12) inches in diameter rather than eighteen (18) inches with respect to Sealstrip Corporation by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Ms. Pratt. Gladieux-Aye, Pratt-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.

A motion was made to recommend conditional approval with respect to Sealstrip Corporation based on the waivers from the last meeting as well as tonight’s meeting and also based on a clean plan and all comments on Pennoni’s review letter by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Ms. Pratt. Gladieux-Aye, Pratt-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.

A motion was made to recommend a time-clock extension for Giant – Hartford Retail by Ms. Pratt, seconded by Mr. Reitz. Gladieux-Aye, Pratt-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Ms. Pratt to adjourn the meeting. Gladieux-Aye, Pratt-Aye, Reitz-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, Bernard Gladieux, Cindy Pratt, Ed Reitz and Bill Zern. Also in attendance were: Solicitor Dan Sager, Robert Campbell, Mike Heydt, Matt Kory and 10 residents/or developers.

Mr. Wynne led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

A motion to recommend approval of the June 12th, 2008 minutes was made by Ms. Pratt, seconded by Mr. Wynne. Gladieux-Aye, Pratt-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed. Mr. Reitz abstained from voting due to not being in attendance at the last meeting.

Subdivisions/Land Developments

1. Sealstrip Corporation – Industrial Expansion at 103 Industrial Road – Mr. Campbell stated that they went back out and did the stormwater testing over again this morning. There were no issues with the stormwater with respect to the infiltration rates. Mr. Campbell stated that the comments that still need to be addressed on his review letter are as follows: 1) Changing the stormwater piping to 15” pipe, 2) Roof leader still needs to be added onto the drawing, 3) Issue with 12” pipe that needs to be changed to 15” pipe with respect to detention basin….for 12” of cover in order to allow for the grass to grow and 4) a creek that runs through the property needs to be depicted on the plan. A motion was made to recommend approving a waiver for the storm sewer pipes allowing the cover to be twelve (12) inches in diameter rather than eighteen (18) inches with respect to Sealstrip Corporation by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Ms. Pratt. Gladieux-Aye, Pratt-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed. Mr. Wynne stated for the record that as part of the plans, it was agreed to the 15” diameter pipe and this should be reflected on the plans that are sent to the Board of Supervisors. A motion was made to recommend conditional approval with respect to Sealstrip Corporation based on the waivers from the last meeting as well as tonight’s meeting and also based on a clean plan and all comments on Pennoni’s review letter by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Ms. Pratt. Gladieux-Aye, Pratt-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.

Workshop Items

(ACTIVE)

a. Parking Lot Ordinance Review (Pratt, Sartor, Wynne) Matt Kory provided some verbiage on shared parking and this will be discussed at the next Planning Agency meeting. The next sub-committee meeting is scheduled for August 14th at 6:15pm. Mr. Wynne commented that if the planners have any input, please email it to the sub-committee prior to next months meeting date.
b. Re-Vitalization & Home Town Streets Program (Hartford, Wynne, Zern) The next Re-Vitalization meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2008 at 4pm.
c. Zoning Hearing Variance Application Template (Hartford, Reitz, Pratt) Ms. Pratt reviewed the revised Zoning Hearing Board Application Template. Comments were given by the Planning Agency members. Ms. Pratt stated that she will make the changes discussed and forward a clean copy to Ms. Gilroy to forward on to the Board of Supervisors and Mr. Sager for the July 21st Board of Supervisor’s Meeting. A motion was made to recommend sending the revised Zoning Hearing Board Application Template to the Board of Supervisors for its July 21st meeting by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr. Reitz. Gladieux-Aye, Pratt-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.
d. Sign Ordinance (Pratt, Sartor, Wynne) Mr. Wynne made a formal request to the Board of Supervisors for their input on the Sign Ordinance. Mr. Wynne asked Ms. Gilroy to hand out copies of the draft ordinance to the Board, along with the June Planning Agency minutes from the June meeting and request that the Board supply the Planning Agency with any comments or verbiage that they would like to see added to the ordinance.

(INACTIVE)

e. Traffic Issues/Problems – By-Pass
f. Sketch Plan Ordinance

New Business

Mr. Sager commented on a letter that his office received from Avante with respect to transfer development rights. The letter indicates that it is Avantes’ understanding that the Township might be interested in transfer development rights. Avante is asking the Township for a list of properties that meet the criteria. Mr. Sager stated that the Planning Agency would be a good start with this request. Mr. Wynne commented that this is an item that he wanted to bring up under “New Business” as well. Mr. Wynne commented that he and Mr. Reitz had a discussion a few days ago about having some type of master plan of some of the larger, undeveloped pieces of property in Douglass Township that could be looked at with respect to future planning. It was suggested that Matt Kory look at the Open Space program as a good start on accumulating this information. It was commented that this matter will be discussed more at the next meeting and a determination will be made as to if this matter needs to be broken out into a sub-committee.
Mrs. Gail Norton asked if there is something that can be done with respect to contractors coming into the Township and cutting down trees. Mr. Wynne stated that the Township already has something in place that ensures that contractors have to replace anything that is cut down.

Correspondence

Mr. Wynne reviewed the list of correspondence.

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. Sealstrip – 8/2/08
VIII. Giant – Hartford Retail – 8/2/08

A motion was made to recommend a time-clock extension for Giant – Hartford Retail by Ms. Pratt, seconded by Mr. Reitz. Gladieux-Aye, Pratt-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.

Mr. Gladieux commented that he would not be present at the September 13th Planning Agency meeting and that he would be on vacation at that time.

Ms. Pratt announced that September will be her last Planning Agency meeting. Ms. Pratt commented that she and her husband have decided to relocate in order to be closer to her workplace. Mr. Wynne stated that Ms. Pratt will surely be missed.

Mr. Wynne commented that he wants to discuss “Green Building” and future options as to what the developers can give back to the Township with respect to long-term impacts on the Township at the next Planning Agency meeting and this matter might also be broken out into a sub-committee as well. Mr. Reitz commented that this was actually discussed at the Regional Planning meeting.

A motion was made by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Ms. Pratt to adjourn the meeting. Gladieux-Aye, Pratt-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Zern-Aye. Motion passed.

The next Planning Agency Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 7:00PM.

Respectfully submitted by,

Stacy Gilroy




 

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