Excerpt taken from the official minutes of Maureen
Heberle, Recording Secretary of
“Community Development
Director Bair distributed a letter addressed to him from Mr. Ted Robertson, SWAN Land Use Committee member, regarding the presentation made by the Shadebrook Development representative at the September 13, 2007 meeting. He explained that Mr. Robertson’s letter address issues that SWAN thinks the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission need to attend to when they review the plan. He noted that some of the listed issues do not concern the Public Safety Committee, while other, dealing with traffic intersections do. He explained that the listed concerns would be considered by the planning Commission and various other departments during the Land Development Phase.
Mr. Judd noted that the Committee did discuss the
traffic issues surrounding and in the proposed development. Ms. Smith noted
that the Committee had much discussion on the signalization for various
intersections, and identified potential problems. Mr. Judd noted that the
egress and ingress for the development was targeted by the members of the
Committee. Mr. Smith noted that the Committee specifically mentioned its
concern that no traffic light was planned for
Director Bair explained that he was informed by the
Public Works Department that, by the end of October, three new preemptions
devices would be installed in the area of Route 22 for the north/south legs
at
Director Bair noted that all new traffic signals
installed in the Township are required to have the preemptors installed. He
noted that the new traffic signal at
Assistant Chief Swank suggested that there is no need
for a north/south device for either intersection on Route 22. He suggested
that the intersection of
Service) SCEMS does not have a greater need for the preemptors at the two
intersections listed on Route 22.
Director Bair questioned the need for the preemptors at
Mr. Rowell noted that for the Paxtonia Fire Company,
the north/south legs for Route 22 and Lockwillow are very significant. He
noted that some of the other mentioned intersections are more important that
north/south for Route 22 and
After some discussion it was decided to prioritize the list as follows for the 2008-year budget:
--Colonial Road and
--Union Deposit Road at
--Union Deposit Road and
Director Bair noted that the Police Department uses the
north/south lanes at Route 22 and
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November 5, 2007
Attended by Ted Robertson, Watson Fisher and Harry Ulsh. Reported by Ted Robertson.
Absent: Bill Hawk.
Under Public Comment, Jeff Schmidt, a resident of Quail Hollow Phase III, complained bitterly about the Township not plowing a road in that section last year. This section of road has not yet been dedicated to the Township because of litigation between the developer and the Township. Watson Fisher also presented a more factual, professional plea on behalf of the Quail Hollow residents affected.
Under New Business, Resolution 07-46 was approved 4-0
authorizing the submission of a Tourism Grant Program application to
Resolution 07-47 authorizing the submission of a
Community and Economic Grant Program application to
Cullinson, Inc’s bid of $24,449.00 for the
A lease agreement between the Township and United Water of PA for an access easement to the Public Works and Sewer facilities was approved 4-0.
Under Subdivision and Land Development, Resolution 07-45, the Planning Module for the Volunteers of America Living Center was approved 4-0.
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November 7, 2007
Attended and reported by Watson Fisher.
George Park - Staff Liaison Brian Luetchford gave
the board a status report on the ongoing construction work at the park. The
large pavilion west of
Proposed Skateboard Facility - A representative from the Central Penn Freedom Group, the organization working to develop a skateboard park at George Park, gave a status report on the efforts to date. Funding for the estimated half million-dollar facility is to be provided half by fund raising and half from the township. The Parks and Rec board had recognized the need for such a facility for young people to be able to pursue this extremely popular sport without traveling to Dillsburg or York and initially recommended building it at the township park.
Members of the board who have had experience in large fund raising efforts explained the need to start with thorough planning and contacting potential large corporate donors with carefully prepared sponsorship packages before any community wide campaign is begun.
Autumn Oaks - The preliminary plan of the first phase of this large residential development located to the east of Centennial Acres was reviewed at the Parks and Rec Board meeting in October. There was no recreation area shown and the board recommended that a dedicated park area meeting the township requirements be included.
Joel McNaughton presented a revised partial plan of the
southern most portion of the development showing a suggested location for a
pavilion, a small parking area, and a tot lot near
The board discussed the proposed recreation areas shown and
felt that their location relative to the development as a whole was not
acceptable. The play fields are at the very edge of the development, not
easily accessible to the majority of the housing, south of Paxton Creek and
up a steep slope from the housing, with no easy vehicular access, and
located too close to the adjacent development. It was felt that the proposed
location was leftover unusable space suitable for hiking trails but not for
active play areas. The board suggested exploring if an area just north of
the creek between the creek and the proposed houses would be a better
location for the fields.
Parks and Recreation Plan Review - Mr. Luetchford
gave an update on the status of the
“
New Love in
Greenway Plan and Committee - The pre-final edition of the plan is available to the board members during the 45 day review period after which it will go to the Planning Commission, then to the Supervisors, and if approved will become part of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Luetchford said that in spite of the delay in receiving the completed plan he felt the consultants did a good job for the township and only faltered a bit when they were asked to continue to provide services after they felt they had completed the requirements of their contract.
The question to the board was should the Greenway Committee, which gave the direction for the creation of the plan, be continued in existence to implement the provisions of the plan? The board recommended that it should.
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November 13, 2007
(6:00 –8:45 PM)
Attended by Ted Robertson, Watson Fisher & Mark Levine. Reported by Ted Robertson.
Absent: Bill Hornug.
Under Public Comment, Watson Fisher presented a letter to the Supervisors requesting assistance with snow removal on the undedicated road in Quail Hollow Phase III. It was reported that this section of road would be dedicated in the near future, which would make this request moot.
Two residents posed questions of safety concerning the location of a 15-unit housing facility for mentally disturbed residents, primarily veterans, in a residential area. Since the facility meets all Township zoning ordinances, the Township could not deny the application, nor could the Township legally ascertain the use of the facility. Another example of the danger of “unfounded mandates” from on high. (I am trying to get a more exact location for this facility.)
Mr. Tom Stang, representing Waste Management of PA, asked the Supervisors if they had any comments or criticism of the trash and recyclable collection services. The Supervisors reported there was nothing of significance.
Ginny Stapf, from the South Central Emergency Medical Services (SCEMS) presented an updated fiscal analysis for SCEMS for the actual 3rd quarter expenditures, the projected 4th quarter expenditures for 2007, and the budget for 2008. Supervisor Crissman asked for a comparison of the percentage increase in year-to-year expenditures for the last several years in order to better assess the 2008 budget requirements.
The Supervisors had Mr. Bill Harbeson, Executive Director of the Capital Tax Collection Bureau (CTCB) and his assistant in to answer questions concerning perceived problems with the distribution of the Earned Income Tax (EIT). After much discussion, it was obvious the Supervisors were still not satisfied with CTCB’s procedures. Mr. Harbeson did state that starting in December, CTCB’s clients will receive monthly statements rather than quarterly statements. Also the auditors’ findings involving CTCB will be released to the Supervisors.
The discussion with McNaughton Company was centered
primarily on who would pay for whatever improvements were deemed necessary
on
The discussion with representatives of the Capital Area Soccer Association (CASA) was moved to executive session.
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November 14, 2007
Attended and reported by Watson Fisher
Under Old Business
Commerce Park Office Building, Troegner/Derk - Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan #07-20 This project is an office building on Lot 2 in the Commerce Park office complex and is on the south side of Commerce Drive and west of Crums Mill Road. The 4.57 acre lot is zoned BC Business Campus. All comments from staff, HRG, and the county have been addressed with only a few minor questions outstanding. The commissioners recommended approval of the plan conditioned on resolution of the minor questions and with the disapproval of the waiver request to omit sidewalks.
Autumn Oaks - Preliminary Subdivision
Plan #07-21 This large
residential project by McNaughton Homes on a 310 acre tract at the north end
of
All comments from staff, HRG, and the county have been
received and reviewed. The submission includes many waiver requests. The
need or desire for an off-site improvement to realign
The major item of discussion and concern was the evaluation by the Parks and Rec Board that the location of the play fields and other recreational facilities proposed in order to meet the township requirements was not satisfactory. How the requirements are met may necessitate a plan change. Another question raised regarded the traffic impact on existing roads and intersections.
The Commissioners tabled consideration of the plan for a month to allow for a resolution of the recreation question, additional information on the traffic matter, review of some of the waiver requests about which there are questions, and the meeting regarding the possible Patton Road realignment.
Under New Business
Waiver Request for
Kings Pointe Rezoning
The request is for a town home development on the south side of
Pepsi - Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan #07-23 This project involves a 178,000 square foot addition to an existing warehouse on a 35 acre parcel at Briardale Road and Dana Court in the Union Square Industrial Park located on the west side of Interstate 83 and north of the Eisenhower Interchange. The parcel is zoned GI General Industrial. The existing warehouse is used to store soda for distribution and the addition will be used for soda bottling. The applicant stated that there would be no increase in staff or traffic to or from the facility. The commissioners recommended approval of this plan.
Deaven Woods - Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan #07-24 This plan, which is unchanged since its last submission for rezoning, is to subdivide the 35.7 acre parcel located on the east side of Deaven Road and north of Devonshire Heights Road into 35 single family home lots and 2 open space lots. All comments have been reviewed. The 41% of the tract that will remain open space will be owned and maintained by a Home Owners’ Association. The developer’s goal is to preserve all of the good trees in the open space which serves as a buffer from adjacent properties and to restrict the homeowners’ ability to clear or disturb the commonly owned wooded areas behind their properties. This will be done by deed restrictions. The Commissioners recommended approval of the subdivision plan.
MCR Properties, 5005 Devonshire Road - Special Exception #07-08 This request involves the 0.75 acre property at the corner of Devonshire Road and Orchard Street which was formerly a Sir Speedy operation. The property is zoned ON Office-Neighborhood. The request is that the owner, Mellon Certified Restoration Company, be allowed to operate an insurance restoration services business at the location, using the existing 4800 square foot building as office space and constructing a 1320 square foot addition at the rear for a repair shop. The commissioners recommended that the Zoning Hearing Board give favorable consideration to this request.
The last item on the agenda was an informal discussion
regarding the potential rezoning of the Lakeside Marina property north of
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