NOCKAMIXON TOWNSHIP

MINUTES

December 7, 2010

ROLL CALL:

Members Present:

Members Absent:

None

OPEN MEETING:

Chair B. Sadow opened the December 7, 2010 Planning Commission with a salute to the flag at 7:30 PM.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by D. Haubert, seconded by J. Petersen, to approve the minutes of the November 3, 2010 PC meeting as presented. B. Sadow and P. Temples abstained; they did not attend the meeting. The motion carried 5-0-2.

NEW BUSINESS : Advertise for Planning Commission Reorganization

Tuesday, January 4, 2011 @ 7:30 PM

A motion was made by J. Petersen, seconded by M. Kulp, to advertise for the Planning Commission Reorganization meeting on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 7:30 PM. The motion carried 7-0-0.

Sprinkler System Regulations – Discussion

Supervisor, Carl Bahnck

There was a discussion regarding the new state law on sprinkler systems. Individuals who acquire a building permit for single family dwelling construction after January 1, 2011, will be required to have a sprinkler system installed.

C. Bahnck explained that the fire company is in favor of having sprinklers.

C. Clayton addressed concern over water damage from sprinklers and presented the Commission with another township’s model ordinance. C. Clayton stated that a hose will use 8 and a half more times water than a sprinkler will. The sprinkler can be shut off by turning off the house water, placing a wedge in the sprinkler or replacing the head. Cost for installation can be as low as $1.05 per square foot.

S. Baluh addressed concern over water flow and sources for sprinkler systems. He explained that the code will dictate how much water storage is needed in a well; if there is not enough, a tank will be needed.

No action is required; the discussion was for informational purposes.

Prepare Year-End Report (2010) Motion to Approve

A motion was made by M. Kulp, seconded by C. Hall, to approve the 2010 Year-End Report. The motion carried 7-0-0.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• Wynn Sub/Land Development Plan Status – 12/01/2010

An extension was received for the following:

- A.M. Morton – 3 Lot Sub – grants extension to March 28, 2011

- D. DiPalantino L/D – grants extension to March 28, 2011

- Wehrung Group Phase II L/D – grants extension to February 28, 2011

S. Baluh briefly discussed the Meadows Petroleum zoning hearing board decision.

ADJOURMENT :

A motion was made by B. Sadow, seconded by J. Petersen, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting at 8:40 PM. The motion carried 7-0-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Heather DiSario Recording Secretary