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NOCKAMIXON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

MINUTES

October 7, 2008

ROLL CALL:

Members Absent:

Carl Bahnck

Phyllis Hamilton

OPEN MEETING:

Chair B. Sadow opened the October 7, 2008 Planning Commission with a salute to the flag at 7:35 PM.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by T. Keebler, seconded by M. Kulp, to approve the minutes of the September 2, 2008 PC meeting with the following change: The meeting was opened by B. Sadow, Chairman. The motion carried 5-0-0.

SUBDIVISIONS:

• G. Jesiolowski – 2-Lot Subdivision – Revised Plans
• TMP# 30-15-11-4 – 496 Quarry Road, Residential Zoning
• SW Mgmt Report – 9/10/2008; Army Corps JD Corr – 9/11/2008;
• Waivers -9/10/2008; Wynn Review Letter – 10/1/2008

P. Dietz of Urwiler & Walter and the applicant, G. Jesiolowski, were in attendance. He commented that it is a minor 2-lot subdivision on Quarry Road. The Planners, S. Baluh and P. Deitz reviewed the Wynn Associates letter of 10/1/2008:

Item #1 Will Comply: an e-mail has been received from A.C. of Engineers noting that a Jurisdictional Determination will be forthcoming. No wetlands were identified at the site.

Item #2 Will Comply: The applicant has agreed to pay a fee in-lieu-of recreation land, $3,000.00 per new building lot, unless the Township requests land.

Item #3 Waivers: Will address later.

Item #4 Addressed: They were covered in the letter of S. Baluh. A Deed restriction was requested by the EAC however, there is already a zoning restriction for clearing the land. The applicant is cutting down less than one acre of trees. After reviewing the record plan, note #27 & #28 address this issue. The EAC questioned the amount of runoff of the spray irrigation system. P. Dietz commented that at design flow, known as peak flow, 500 gpd for seven days, it would be .2”.

Item #5 Will Comply: Dedication of ultimate right-of-way to the Township.

Item #6 Will Comply: The surface proposed stormwater facility is located in close proximity to the house. After discussion, the applicant noted that he did not want to cut additional trees in order to move farther away. The addition of a pipe would disperse the water. Operation & Maintenance agreement will be executed.

Item #7 Pending: The applicant is waiting approval from B.C. Conservation District.

Item #8 Will Comply: Permit has been obtained for the well.

Item #9 Will Comply: Ottsville Vol. Fire Company has responded and they have no objection to the subdivision.

Item #10 Awaiting Execution: Planning Modules are available for approval by the Planners.

Item #11 & Item #12 Will Comply: property monumentation will be installed prior to the plan recordation; Development/Financial Security Agreement will be executed with the Township.

S. Baluh commented that this is a minor subdivision and preliminary plan approval is not needed, however, final approval will only be addressed when an E&S permit is obtained and a well has been drilled. He commented that he is willing if the planners are generally comfortable with the plan sign the planning module exemption waiver. The applicant requested Preliminary approval. A motion was made by T. Keebler, seconded by M. Kulp, to grant the G. Jesiolowski minor subdivision preliminary approval as long as he meets all conditions from the C. Robert Wynn letter of October 1, 2008. He included in that motion the following waivers: Section 196-403.4, Contour lines within 100’ of the tract boundary; 196-506.4.A, cartway width; 196-512 Curbs; 196-513, Sidewalks, Pedestrian Path, Bikeways; 196-526, Lighting. A waiver from Stormwater Mgmt. Ord. Section 305.C, calculating existing impervious surface as “meadow”. The Planners are granting the waivers for a fee in-lieu-of. The motion carried 5-0-0.

It was the consensus of the Planners to send the Planning Modules to the PADEP.

• Anne Marie Morton – 3-Lot Subdivision – Revised Plan
• TMP# 30-15-5 – Lonely Cottage Road
• SW Mgmt Report-9/8/2008; Waivers-4/7/2008;
• EAC Review 6/17/2008; P-Hydro Review 6/7/2008
• Wynn Review Letter – 10/2/2008

D. Hendricks, Surveyor, was in attendance for the applicant A.M. Morton. S. Baluh, D. Hendricks and the Planners reviewed the Wynn Associates letter of 10/2/2008.

Item #1 Confirm: The wetland delineation has been confirmed by the A.C. of Engineers.

Item #2 Will Comply: The applicant offered to pay the $3,000.00 fee in-lieu-of recreation land per new building lots.

Item #3 Waivers: The applicant has requested waivers. T. Keebler commented that a lighting waiver had not been requested. D. Hendricks requested that it be added to the current list. The Planners discussed the width of the roadway (very narrow), and believe that the amount of homes, and additional traffic, may require some road work. S. Baluh and G. Housworth will do an inspection and send a review/determination to the Township. The Planners will wait for a response.

Item #4 Pending: The letter was not received in time to write a response to the EAC, but one will be forthcoming. It will be handled at the next meeting.

Item #5 Will Comply: Ultimate right-of-way will be offered to the Township for dedication.

Item #6 Will Check: S. Baluh suggested that the pipe be moved further back.

Item #7 A, B, C & D Work with EAC: R. Swaintecke is scheduled to review the stormwater BMP’s. S. Baluh commented that the applicant is 1) directing some stormwater runoff into the existing pond and 2)On Lots 2&3 a stone pit is proposed which will be covered over next to the home. Soil tests will be done to confirm infiltration. – C&D are ‘Will Complies’

Item #8 Will Comply: Buehler Well Drilling has been contacted for the wells. They will locate what may be existing wells on the site and confirm the disposition.

Item #9 Submitted: A letter has been sent to the servicing fire Company for review.

Item #10 Wait for Prelim approval: Sewage Facilities Planning Module will not be executed until approval.

Item #11 Will Comply: Property monumentation will be installed.

Item #12 Realignment: Utilities may be a combination of overhead and underground wiring.

Item #13 Will Comply: Development/Financial Security Agreement will be executed.

Item #14 Added: Note #31 requiring the removal of trash located on Lot #2.

S. Donovan requested the location of the well and septic on the lot across the street. S. Baluh suggested that if it is more than 100’, add a note to the plan.

The Planners took no action on the plan.

LAND DEVELOPMENT: Harrow Station LLC L/D Carwash/CVS Pharmacy

Planning Module

Route 611 and Tower Road, TMP# 30-11-30

P. Dietz, of Urwiler & Walter, and the applicant, G. Neebe, were in attendance. He commented that only modules need to move forward tonight to PADEP. S. Baluh, P. Deitz, G. Neebe and the Planners reviewed the Wynn Associates letter of 10/2/2008.

Item #1 Note: The sewage flows shown on the plan were based on the meter records of a similar CVS in Lansdale.

Item #2 Permit: Increase the amount of flow to 4,234 gpd to include the restaurant. The existing average daily flow is 1,906 gpd (peak flow of 3,813 gpd)

Item #3 Advertised: 30 day public comment period – any comments received in writing need to be addressed.

Item #4 Bog Turtle Report: No turtles have been found on the site.

Item #5 Received: Components 4B and 4C have been received from the B.C. Planning Commission and the B.C. Health Department. When the Planners have approved, a package will be sent to the Board of Supervisors.

Item #6 Will Comply: The applicant is requesting a revision of the Operation & Maintenance Agreement for the Przyuski Restaurant and CVS at the same time.

A motion was made by M. Kulp, seconded by T. Keebler, to request authorization for the Chairman of the Planning Commission to sign Component 4A of the Municipal Agency Review with the annotation Item #14 needs to checked and note that it is not consistent with the Township Act 537 Official Facilities Plan.

The motion carried 5-0-0.

NEW BUSINESS:Change November 4, 2008 Meeting Date

It was the consensus of the Planners to reschedule the November 4, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting to Wednesday, November 5, 2008@7:30 PM. A motion was made by D. Haubert, seconded by B. Sadow, to direct the Secretary to advertise the change of Planning meeting to Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from November 4, 2008.

The motion carried 5-0-0.

OLD BUSINESS: There was no Old Business

PUBLIC COMMENT:

- J. Petersen wanted to know the date for the next Planning/BOS Work Session. It was noted by S. Baluh and B. Sadow that no date was scheduled. The information that Steve has will be made into a booklet and he can distribute the information in December for a January work session.

-G. Neebe commented that the installation of the traffic signal at SR611/Tower/Quarry Roads was completed by Armour & Sons three weeks ago and they are waiting for hook-up by the electric company. S. Baluh commented that an electrical permit may be required, he will follow up.

-M. Kulp requested information about the existing Business well water meters that are installed in the Township. He wanted to know who will be reading and keeping records for same. S. Baluh commented that a list of businesses with well water meters have been forwarded to the Zoning Officer. A motion was made by D. Haubert, seconded by M. Kulp, to recommend that the BOS ask the Zoning Officer to collect quarterly meter readings of all the businesses with records of well water meters. The motion carried 5-0-0.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• EAC – Sal Lapio Homes ( Harrow Manor) Review Letter – 9/13/2008
• B.C. Dept of Health – CVS/Car Wash Planning Module Cond. Ltr 9/15/2008
• Urwiler & Walter – N. Peter Kerl – Planning Module Application 9/16/2008
• EAC – June Minutes 9/3/2008
• Wynn-Sub/Land Development Plan Status – 10/02/2008

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by M. Kulp, seconded by T. Keebler, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting at 8:40PM. The motion carried 5-0-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Arlene E. Eichlin

Recording Secretary