Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
7:30 p.m., Monday, April 26, 2004
Sellers opened the meeting at 7:35
p.m. with the pledge of allegiance. Supervisors Brutscher and Hubbard
were in attendance along with Bill Harwood, Building Inspector and Zoning
Officer.
Announcements:
Brutscher reported to the Supervisors on two items from the KRPC meeting
she had attended. Brutscher asked the Supervisors to review and provide
their comments. Sellers said the KRPC Proposed Project List should
include bikeways and trails. Also discussed at the KRPC was the
Township’s fair share contribution for emergency service providers.
The Secretary reported that the spring newsletter will be going out in
May.
Sellers reported that there is a deadline for Landscapes 21st
Century Fund, Round XVI and said the township should be working on filling
out this grant application that is due June 25, 2004.
Open Space Committee: Hubbard reported on
baseball field usage and announced that the township had received a grant
from the state for the GIS software.
Scaleby Subdivsion / Megill Associates: Jim Fritsch, Regester
Associates and Scott Megill were present to discuss Scaleby Farm
subdivision preliminary plan. Fritsch reviewed the 13 lot subdivision for
the Board. Fritsch said on April 21st the applicant received
preliminary plan approval from the township’s PC. Sellers said that lot
#13 with two ponds should show adequate area for a driveway in case of
future development on that lot. The Board said there will be NO street
light at the entrance to Scaleby Farm subdivison in response to a question
from Fritsch. Fritsch said they are requesting a waiver and would like to
supply the CCHD permits at the time of building permit issuance. Fritsch
said Lots 1 thru 12 have a primary and replacement standard sewage system
and are approximately two acre lots. Fritsch said if Locust Grove Road is
not considered a collector road, this creates major problems with the
entrance to Scaleby Farm Subdivision. Fritsch said the applicant will
need a waiver on the 500’ site distance to the east. The Board discussed
a decel lane on Locust Grove Road. The trail will be bituminous along
Route 52 and screenings on the rest of the trail system to be built in
Scaleby. The Board agreed that the trails are acceptable for passive
recreation. Scott Megill agreed to a $2,500 contribution per lot to the
Open Space Fund in lieu of an active recreation area. Sellers said the
location of the septic fields from the adjoining subdivision should be
noted on the plan so there is no encroachment of wells or septic systems
in the Scaleby subdivision. Fritsch asked if the existing vegetation
along Route 52 could remain. The Board agreed the vegetation should
remain unchanged. The intersection improvements at Route 52 and Locust
Grove Road were discussed at length. Sellers said Brandolini/Balbirnie
(Corrine Village) and Megill will have to share the cost of improvements
to this intersection. Megill said that their contribution towards these
improvements was still to be determined. Sellers said he would like to
see a run-around lane or a left hand turn lane heading northwest on Route
52 turning onto Locust Grove Road. Sellers pointed out that PennDOT will
have the final say in this matter. Fritsch said they will need a waiver
from the site distance requirements and the applicant will extend the
taper to the east side of the entrance to improve traffic flow. Fritsch
requested the Board to grant waivers needed due to the BOS classifying
Locust Grove Road as a collector road and not a local road. The Board
agreed to have Fritsch revise the plans showing the improvements discussed
and Scott Megill will meet with Brandolini /Balbirnie (Corrine Village) to
discuss the allocation of costs to intersection improvements (2/3’s –
Brandolini & 1/3 – Megill) at Route 52 and Locust Grove Road. Sellers
asked about stormwater recharge. Fritsch reviewed the stormwater design
for the Board and said he would be continuing this review with the
township engineer.
Hubbard moved, Sellers seconded to grant an extension in the review
process for Scaleby Farm Preliminary Subdivision Plans until June 26,
2004. Motion carried.
Judy Wright – Minor Subdivision: Hubbard moved, Sellers seconded to
grant an extension in the review process for the Michael & Judith Wright
minor subdivision until June 30, 2004. Motion carried.
Waddington – Minor Subdivision: Bill Waddington was present to
review his minor subdivision driveway entrance with the Board for their
comment. The Board agreed the driveway entrance should conform to the
township’s zoning. The Board discussed the septic system location and
Sellers said that two perk locations will be required for septic systems.
Waddington said where the applicant can show 20,000 contiguous square feet
around the perk hole, the applicant is not required to have two perks.
Waddington said that stormwater will be supplied at the time of building
permit issuance. Sellers said that stormwater will have to be supplied
for the entire two lots before any subdivision approvals could be given.
Sellers said the township requires stormwater management for the entire
site. Waddington said he will address these issues and revise the plan as
needed.
Toll Brothers / Settlement Agreement: Ross Unruh, Township
Solicitor, was present along with Chris Shubert, Legal Counsel, and Mitch
Kotlor representing Toll Brothers to discuss and review the final
settlement agreement with the Board. Shubert reviewed the Funding
Agreement for the sewage disposal system and expressed concern over the
escalating costs (3M to 7M) of the building of the sewage plant. Kotler
said Toll Brothers would like to have a share in the design of the system
or possibly propose a cap on the costs of the construction of the sewage
system. The Board discussed with Toll Representatives the funding of the
proposed sewage facility and said this issue will be revisited at a later
time for more discussion.
The Board discussed several remaining issues with the
final settlement agreement. The Board agreed to have Toll’s sewer
consultant along with Castle Valley create a scope of costs for the sewage
plant construction. After review of the outstanding issues, Unruh said
there are two remaining areas to of the legal settlement which are the
costs of the sewage facility and the costs of improvements to the
intersection of Pocopson Road and Route 926. These issues will have to be
resolved for the final settlement agreement.
Peggy and Chris Conaway, 751 Denton Hollow Road, commented that a traffic
light should be considered for the intersection of Denton Hollow Road and
Route 52 due to the increased traffic this development will create. Mrs.
Conaway said she is concerned about the noise nuisance at this site from
the proposed daycare center. Mrs. Conaway stated that she doesn’t feel
the township supervisors are considering the neighboring properties with
the consideration of a daycare center at this location.
Roads / Building: Harwood presented a plan for a Temporary
construction driveway at the Joyce residence at Parkersville Road. The
Board agreed to allow this driveway as long as the homeowner restores the
property to its original condition when construction is completed.
The Supervisors unanimously agreed that the existing Dipiazza driveway
where it currently lies on the property located off of Route 926 may
remain in its current location.
Bid Opening: Harwood presented three sealed
bids for the dump truck, and they were opened. The Board rejected all
three bids because they were too low. Harwood recommended keeping the
dump truck. The Board of Supervisors agreed with his recommendation.
The check for $30,000 to purchase the new dump truck was approved, and the
check will be cut tomorrow from the Major Equipment Fund.
Sellers requested Harwood to inspect Denton Hollow Road for possible
repairs. Harwood agreed to his request.
Treasurer’s Warrants: The warrants were approved and signed as
submitted.
Minutes of April 12, 2004: Hubbard moved,
Sellers seconded to approve the minutes of April 12, 2004 as corrected.
Motion carried.
Tour de Cure – Day & Night Ride: The Board
reviewed the bike race course for the Tour de Cure, Day & Night Ride on
May 22, 2004 hosted by the American Diabetes Association. The Association
has provided a certificate of insurance naming Pocopson Township as an
additional insured. The Board approved the road race course as
submitted.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
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Karen J. Eckard, Secretary
H. William Sellers, Chairman
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