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PLANNING AGENCY
July 08, 2010
HIGHLIGHTS
A motion to recommend approval of the June 10, 2010 minutes was made by Mr.
Reitz, seconded by Mr. Wynne. Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye,
Adams-Aye. Motion passed.
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. Sartor
with the changes proposed by the Montgomery County Planning Commission, and to
also move forward with the steps recommended by the MCPC in their review letter.
Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Adams-Aye. Motion passed.
Ms. Hartford, who could not attend the meeting, emailed the Township that she
was in agreement with MCPC on the Rt. 100 Overlay Ordinance review comments, and
that we need to take the steps mentioned, at the end of the review letter, as
quickly as possible.
Mr. Reitz presented an update on the Pottstown Regional Planning Commission
Meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Sartor, seconded by Mr. Zern to ask the Board’s
approval to have the Engineer, Bob Campbell, attend the next Planning Agency
Meeting to provide an update of the mandates involved with Stormwater
Management, Act 167, and if we are compliant with these proposed changes.
Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye, and Adams-Aye. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Reitz, seconded by Mr. Wynne to adjourn the meeting.
Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Adams-Aye. Motion passed.
The meeting of the Douglass Township Planning Agency was called to order at 7:05
P.M.
Members in attendance were: John Sartor, Bill Zern, Tom Wynne, Ed Reitz, and
Carl Adams. Solicitor Chuck Garner, Hannah Mazzaccaro from MCPC, and Mike Heydt.
Also in attendance were 10 residents.
Mr. Wynne led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Mr. Neal Shaw asked if we could observe a moment of silence for those missing in
the accident on the Delaware River.
Mr. Wynne asked if there were any questions or comments on the June 10th, 2010
minutes, no one replied.
A motion to recommend approval of the June 10th, 2010 minutes was made by Mr.
Reitz, seconded by Mr. Wynne. Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye, and
Adams-Aye. Motion passed.
Subdivisions and Land Developments
Graterford Road Properties, 10 lots on Gilbertsville Rd. – Nothing new to
report.
Ordinances
Rt. 100 Corridor Overlay Ordinance. Hannah Mazaccaro from the Montgomery County
Planning Commission went over the review letter from MCPC with proposed changes
and recommendations. Mr. Wynne was concerned as far as putting equipment in the
park area and that it needs to be referenced as to who is responsible for
upkeep. Ms. Mazzaccaro stated that there are options available. The options
required would have to go through a public hearing and the Board of Supervisors
would have to vote on the options. Mr. Kennedy from the Rosen Group stated that
as far as the minimum required open space they are willing to go along with
these requirements. Ms. Hartford emailed a statement saying that she agrees with
MCPC on the Rt. 100 Overlay Ordinance review comments, and we need to take the
steps mentioned at the end of the review letter as quickly as possible. Mr.
Sartor made note of some typos, that should be corrected, Ms. Mazzaccaro stated
that she would correct them.
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. Sartor
with the changes proposed by the Montgomery County Planning Commission, and to
also move forward with the steps recommended by MCPC in their review letter.
Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye, and Adams-Aye. Motion passed.
Mr. Wynne announced that there was a Revitalization Meeting tonight prior to the
Planning Agency Meeting. The next Revitalization Meeting will be August 12th,
2010 at 6:00pm.
The Pottstown Regional Planning Commission Update was given by Mr. Reitz
Mr. Reitz stated that the discussion involved MS4, Stormwater quality and
management. Mr. Garner stated that DEP mandated stormwater quality and
management and this is determined by what Watershed you belong to.
Municipalities are having difficulties funding the heightened requirements. Mr.
Reitz said that we belong to the Swamp Creek Watershed and that is in pretty
good shape. It was suggested that we might have to extend our Act 167 throughout
the whole Township. The deadline is March 2011. Mr. Garner stated that the
notice of intent deadline is September 2010. A recommendation was made to have
Engineer Bob Campbell look into the mandates and determine if we need to update
anything or are we in compliance.
A motion was made by Mr. Sartor, seconded by Mr. Zern to ask the Board’ approval
to have the Engineer Bob Campbell attend the next Planning Agency meeting to
provide an update of the mandates involved with Stormwater Management, Act 167,
and if we are compliant with these proposed changes. Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye,
Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye, and Adams-Aye. Motion passed.
Public Comment
No one replied.
(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.
Sartor-Aye, Zern-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Reitz-Aye, and Adams-Aye. Motion passed.
The next Revitalization Meeting will be held on August 12th, 2010 at 6:00PM.
The next Planning Agency Meeting will be held on August 12th, 2010 at 7:00PM.
Respectfully submitted by,
Marcy Meitzler
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