Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
8:45 p.m., Monday, August 13, 2007
Sellers called the meeting to order at 8:45 a.m.
and dispensed with the pledge. Supervisors Brutscher and Hubbard were in
attendance. Bill Harwood, Road Director, was also in attendance.
Founders Day Update: Reminder postcards for the event are being
sent to residents this week. The road crew is installing the tot lot at
Pocopson Park.
Scaleby Farm Subdivision – Escrow Release No. 1:
Motion: Brutscher moved, Hubbard seconded to approve escrow
release No. 1 for the Scaleby Farm subdivision in the amount of
$282,616.00 in connection with improvements. Motion carried.
Announcements:
The Board discussed an easement that is going to be acquired to improve
sight line distance at the road entrance on Route 52 to the Riverside
Community.
The executed Trail easement for UCF school district
has not been received. The intersection of Pocopson Road and Route 52 is
currently being redesigned.
Gannett Fleming Inc. – Proposal for Environmental
Services for Roundabout:
Brutscher said after a careful review of the two contracts, McCormick
& Taylor vs.Gannett Fleming Inc., Gannett Fleming offers a more
comprehensive scope of services, is a better value for the township,
historical review is included, cultural resource area is included with
more detail, and more complete handling of the wildlife habitat.
Motion: Brutscher moved, Hubbard seconded to accept the Gannet
Fleming proposal dated July 5th. Motion carried. The
secretary will notify Gannet Fleming in writing.
Minutes of July 23, 2007:
Motion: Brutscher moved, Hubbard seconded to approve the minutes of
July 23, 2007 as amended.
Motion carried.
United Way – Request for Temporary Sign: The Board discussed and
agreed the township is not in favor of the proposed United Way sign. The
sign does not meet the sign ordinance, and the proposed sign is being
place on a designated scenic byway, Route 52. The secretary will send a
letter to The United Way and Mrs. Galer.
Motion: Sellers moved, Hubbard seconded to
close the regular meeting at 9:20 a.m. and open the Brenda White
Conditional Use Hearing.
The Brenda White Farm Conditional Use Hearing was
continued. A court reporter was present to record the hearing.
Jim Fritsch, Regester Associates, Tom Pancoast, applicant, and Bunny
Meister were present. Kim Venzie, solicitor, was also present
representing the township.
It was noted at the conclusion of the hearing, the township has 45 days to
return a decision.
Motion: Sellers moved, Hubbard seconded to close the Conditional
Use hearing and reopen the regular board meeting at 10:15 a.m.
Brenda White Farm:
Jim Fritsch and Tom Pancoast were present to discuss outstanding issues
related to the Brenda White Farm. Fritsch said he would like to get the
Supervisors approval on the waiver requests noted on Regester’s plan dated
3/29/07, last revised 6/18/07. The Board briefly reviewed John Fenn’s
letter of July 23, 2007 with the applicant.
The Supervisors reviewed the 12 waiver requests.
Fritsch noted the PC is in support of the waiver requests. It was
discussed and noted that NO building permits will be issued without well
permits, septic permits, and storm water management plans for each
individual lot. Purchasers will have to escrow funds for stormwater
reviews and submit detailed plot plans to the township engineer. The
private street from Bragg Hill Road to the east of Lot 2, and the
placement of 40 trees will be shown on the plan.
The Board discussed and agreed there will be a
$2,500 per lot contribution to the Community Resource Fund payable at
the time of building permit issuance.
Fritsch said the applicant is offering a 50’ trail easement from the edge
of the Brandywine River running along the river, and no creek crossings
will be constructed.
It was agreed the private street would be 14’ wide.
No street lighting will be permitted.
It was discussed and agreed upon that the township
engineer will prepare a engineering review letter covering only the
unaddressed issues. Fritsch requested the Board to consider preliminary
plan approval. The Board agreed they would consider preliminary plan
approval at the acceptance of the conditional use hearing conditions. The
applicant thanked the Board for their time and consideration.
Treasurer’s Warrants: The warrants will be
signed outside of the public meeting as they were not completed at the
time of the meeting due to the installation of new furniture in the
township office.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at
11:00 a.m.
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Karen J.
Eckard, Secretary H.
William Sellers, Chairman
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