PLANNING AGENCY
August 14, 2008

HIGHLIGHTS

A motion to recommend approval of the July 10th, 2008 minutes was made by Mr. Sartor, seconded by Mr. Gladieux. Gladieux-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Reitz, seconded by Mr. Sartor to adjourn the meeting. Gladieux-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-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, 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 July 10th, 2008 minutes was made by Mr. Sartor, seconded by Mr. Gladieux. Gladieux-Aye, Reitz-Aye, Sartor-Aye, Wynne-Aye, Motion passed.

Subdivisions/Land Developments

1. Hartford Retail – Giant Supermarket – Overlay – Mr. Rob McNelly and Mr. Robert Hill both discussed the draft Overlay District verbiage. Mr. McNelly handed out copies of the final draft version that references Mr. Sager’s comments. The Overlay includes specifics on the traffic, parking, structural design criteria, public improvements and infrastructures etc. The Overlay District will allow flexibility with respect to the Planning Agency and changes that they might want to see. Mr. McNelly stated that this version was changed to reflect all of Mr. Sager’s comments/concerns with respect to the proposed Overlay District. A copy of this was given to Matt Kory with MCPC so that he can do the County’s review and have it ready for the next Planning Agency meeting. Mr. Wynne commented that he really likes the flexibility that the proposed Overlay District will allow for. Mr. Wynne commented that generally speaking, the Planning Agency approves of this proposed Overlay District, but it cannot give a formal recommendation until the County has an opportunity to submit its review. Mr. Wynne commented on “Green” with respect to the larger projects coming into the Township. Mr. Wynne stated that he is trying to think of how the Township can benefit long-term. Mr. Wynne referenced the Energy Star Ordinance that was passed in West Chester and how this can be implemented in Douglass Township. Mr. Wynne asked for the opportunity to discuss this matter with the representatives from Giant. Mr. Hill commented that there is a movement afoot with the retailers/developers to develop this technology. Mr. Bob Campbell stated that he is testing next Friday for his Lead Certification. Mike asked that a copy of the plan and proposed Overlay District be sent to Colebrookdale as a courtesy since the development butts up against Colebrookdale Township. It was commented that this development has been brought up for discussion on the regional level as well. Mr. McNelly commented that he requested to Pete Hiryak that Giant be on the agenda for the Board of Supervisor’s meeting scheduled for Monday, August 18, 2008 as well. Giant requested to be placed on the September Planning Agency agenda as well.


Workshop Items

(ACTIVE)

a. Parking Lot Ordinance Review (Pratt, Sartor, Wynne) – It was discussed about having the Parking Lot Ordinance Sub-committee meet with MCPC and some representatives from Giant to help with some of the parking ordinance language and ideas with respect to reducing the amount of macadam etc.
b. Re-Vitalization & Home Town Streets Program (Hartford, Wynne, Zern) - The next Re-Vitalization meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 4pm. It was commented that the August meeting was cancelled.
c. Zoning Hearing Variance Application Template (Hartford, Reitz, Pratt) – Mr. Wynne commented that the Planning Agency received two responses with respect to the application and that Mr. Wynne is in agreement with parts of both letters. Mr. Wynne commented that he appreciated Dennis O’Connell’s letter with respect to the application. Mr. Wynne commented that the Planning Agency will discuss at the next meeting the reorganization of the sub-committees with respect to Ms. Pratt leaving.
d. Sign Ordinance (Pratt, Sartor, Wynne) - Mr. Wynne commented that the Planning Agency will discuss at the next meeting the reorganization of the sub-committees with respect to Ms. Pratt leaving. Mr. Wynne commented that the Planning Agency is waiting on comments from the Board before moving forward on this matter.

(INACTIVE)

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

New Business – No old business.

Old Business – No old business.

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 – 10/15/08
VIII. Giant – Hartford Retail – Indefinite


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

The next Planning Agency Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7:00PM.

Respectfully submitted by,

Stacy Gilroy




 

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