Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Suzanne Breiseth called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
Members Present: Suzanne Breiseth, Judy Cousins, Sarah Mims, Meg
Johnson, Sean Rafferty Bill Waddington entered the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Absent: Steve Conary
Supervisors Present: None
Announcements: None
Minutes of September 15, 2004: Sarah Mims moved, Sean Rafferty seconded
to approve the minutes of September 15, 2004 as amended. Motion carried.
West Chester Regional Planning Commission Report: Suzanne Breiseth reported that the traffic study is still lacking recommendations and solutions which will probably be added after the next public hearing. Breiseth reported that Bob Woodward had called her and informed her that the traffic study will most likely be approved after the public hearing at the next WCRPC meeting on October 28, 2004. Meg Johnson will attend the next WCRPC meeting, and Breiseth will attend the October 26th public hearing.
KARPC: No report.
Michael Arbaugh/Minor Subdivision:
Jim Fritsch, Regester Associates, and Michael Arbaugh, applicant, were present
to review this minor subdivision plan. Jim Fritsch reviewed the township
engineer letter dated October 19, 2004.
Fritsch said the applicant would like to defer locating the houses on Lot #1 and
Lot #2 until the time of building permit issuance and conservation issues would
be addressed at that time also. Perk testing has been completed with favorable
results on the two new lots. The township trails map shows a proposed trail
along Marlborough Road bordering lot #3, which is the lot that Michael Arbaugh
is going to retain. The PC members agreed that Arbaugh would have to discuss
with the Board of Supervisors at a future meeting whether he will be required to
install this trail. Fritsch also discussed whether the applicant would be
required to make payment to the township open space fund to demonstrate
compliance with open space standards. The PC agreed that this issue would also
have to be discussed with the Board of Supervisors. Fritsch said the applicant
would like to request the following waivers from the SLDO: Section 502.2.H,
Section 502.3.A, Section 502.3.B, Section 503.3.A, Section 503.3.D., Section
504, Section 503.2.N, and Section 616 A & B. The comprehensive trails and
bikeways map was mentioned as it relates to this plan. The Planning Commission
noted that specimen trees on Lot 2 should be identified and protected where
necessary during construction. Fritsch said with regard to Item No.15 –
Section 505.2.J written instructions would be added to the plan to protect
natural features during construction. The PC members recommended granting a
waiver to Item No. 18 requiring permanent concrete monuments. Fritsch discussed
whether additional right of way should be granted on the ten-acre parcel (lot
#3). He noted that additional right of way is being offered for Lots 1 & 2.
Waddington said that erosion and sedimentation control plans and conservation
plans can, most likely, be handled at the time of building permit issuance.
Waddington noted this is the Board of Supervisor’s decision. Waddington informed
Fritsch that the additional 50’ of right of way for Lot #3 would be necessary to
satisfy the township. Fritsch reported that the sight distances in both
directions are adequate by PennDOT standards. Fritsch said that Red Lion Road
is not identified as a collector road. Waddington stated he did not think that
it would be necessary to supply a topography map for the entire property, and
that a waiver would, most likely, be granted. Waddington noted that any areas
covered by construction would require topography and a tree survey. Waddington
said the Board of Supervisors would have the final decision on the requested
waivers. Several Planning Commission members agreed to walk this property on
Sunday, October 24th at 2:00 p.m. to observe tree locations and
identify natural resources.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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Karen J. Eckard, Secretary Suzanne Breiseth, Acting Chair.
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