The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Hanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania was called to order by Chairman John N. Diacogiannis at the Hanover Township Municipal Building, 3630 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18017 at 7:30 P.M.
Present were Supervisors Colon, Salvesen, Nagle and Walbert, Engineer Birdsall, Solicitor Broughal, Manager Finnigan and Public Works Director Healy.
The Pledge of Allegiance was performed.
Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board approved the Agenda with additions.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved the minutes, as written, from the meeting of November 28, 2006.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved the List of Bills and Transfers dated December 12, 2006 as prepared by the Secretary/Treasurer and to enter the signed List of Bills by the Secretary/Treasurer and the Board of Supervisors as an attachment to the minutes.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
It was noted that no one wished to offer any comment.
REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN
Mr. Diacogiannis had nothing to report.
REPORT OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAN
Mr. Walbert had nothing to report.
SUPERVISOR’S COMMENTS
It was noted that no one had any comment.
PLANNING & ZONING
Mr. Walbert discussed the Zoning Petition from GVH & Associates, Inc. for Hanover Corporate Center 2 – Lot 3. They are looking to construct a CVS Pharmacy and a Wawa. The Board and professional staff had no comments and it was noted to let the Zoning Hearing Board handle this.
Mr. Walbert
moved that the Board approve to authorize the Township Solicitor to advertise a
proposed ordinance, which establishes a turn
restriction that restricts traffic to a right turn only at the Statten
Avenue/Schoenersville Road, the Lane Avenue/Schoenersville Road, and the
Roselawn Drive/Schoenersville Road intersections.
Mr.
Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes,
Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
DEVELOPMENTS
Mr.
Rich Thulin from Eastupland Associates was present to discuss the Holiday Inn 3
Lot Subdivision and to request an extension to the Improvements Agreement. Mr.
Thulin stated that he will be back before the Board with a formal request for a
change to the zoning.
Mr.
Colon moved that the Board approve to grant an extension to the Owner/Developer
of Holiday Inn 3 Lot Subdivision to December 31, 2007 and to notify the
Owner/Developer of the Board’s action.
Mr.
Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes,
Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr.
Colon moved that the Board, as recommended by the Township Engineer, approve
to adopt the terms and conditions relative to the Preliminary/Record Plan for
Sotel Enterprises Hanover Highlands Lot-2, prepared and provided to the
Developer/Owner for signature, and the Township Secretary notify the
Developer/Owner of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
It
was noted that we do not have the signed conditions. There were representatives
of Sotel present and it was stated that they do not have the authority to sign
the conditions and that they would have to get permission for someone present
at the meeting to sign the conditions or they could not have approval tonight.
Mr.
Colon withdrew the motion and it was tabled.
ADMINISTRATION
Mr.
Nagle closed the regular meeting and opened the Public Hearing regarding
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Request for Inter-Municipal Liquor License Transfer.
It was noted for the record that the hearing has been duly advertised and the
Secretary has proof of publication. A Court Stenographer was present to record
all testimony.
Mr.
Nagle moved that the Board approve to close the Public Hearing and re-open the
regular business meeting.
Mr.
Colon seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes,
Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr.
Nagle moved that the Board approve the following Ordinance 2006-12 in regards
to the Wegmans Liquor License Transfer:
ORDINANCE
NO. 06- 12
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER, COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,
APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE NO. R-18314 INTO HANOVER
TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FROM UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP,
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, PURSUANT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA LIQUOR CODE.
Mr.
Walbert seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes,
Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
DEVELOPMENTS
Mr.
Colon noted for the record that the Developer of LVIP IV Lot 12 has granted the
Board an extension of 60 days to February 14, 2007.
Mr.
Colon moved that the Board, as recommended by the Township Engineer,
approve to adopt the terms and conditions relative to the Preliminary/Record
Plan for Sotel Enterprises Hanover Highlands Lot-2, prepared and
provided to the Developer/Owner for signature, and the Township Secretary
notify the Developer/Owner of the Board’s action relative to this matter as
follows:
CONDITIONS
1. The Developer/Owner shall enter into an
Improvements Agreement with the Township and provide appropriate security. (SALDO Section 159-30D.(5)).
A.
The Improvements Agreement shall include a notarized
statement, satisfactory to the Township Solicitor, stating that the Township
shall be held harmless against any claim of damage from the downstream property
owners that may result from the proposed development. (Stormwater Section 152-10E.).
B.
The Improvements Agreement and a separate covenant
running with the land shall include provisions satisfactory to the Township
Solicitor, that the stormwater collection, conveyance and control facilities
located on private property shall be properly operated and maintained.
(Stormwater Section 152-10M.).
2. The Developer/Owner shall enter into a
Maintenance Agreement with the Township and provide appropriate security. (SALDO Section 159-30D.(6)).
3. The Developer/Owner shall provide a
Tapping Fee of $83,006.00 (15,400 gpd x $5.39/gpd), a Connection Fee of $397.50
(1 lateral at $397.50/lateral) and a Customer Facilities Fee of $300.00 (1 Lot
x $300.00/Lot). These fees are payable
at the time of Building Permit is applied for on the building lot. (Section 140-13).
4. The Developer/Owner shall provide an
Impact Fee of $14,535.00 (45 PM Peak Hour Trips at $323.00/PM Peak Hour
Trips). This fee is payable at the time
the Building Permit is applied for on the building Lot. (Impact Fee Ordinance 91-12, Resolution
97-11).
5. The Developer/Owner shall provide a
storm sewer minimum improvements value of $22,496.40 (12,498 square yards of
impervious cover x $1.80/square yard).
6. The Developer/Owner shall pay all
current fees, including any outstanding plans and appeals account charges. (SALDO Section 159-36J.).
7. The Developer/Owner shall provide two
(2) Mylars for recording the plans and ten (10) sets of plans which are signed
and notarized by the Owner and sealed by the Engineer. (SALDO Section 159-34B.).
8. The Developer/Owner shall meet all
conditions of the Preliminary/Record Plan approval, and the Record Plan shall
be recorded within twelve (12) months of Conditional Plan approval, and agrees
that if such conditions are not met, the conditional Preliminary/Record Plan
approval shall be considered void, and the application for Preliminary/Record
Plan approval shall be considered void and withdrawn.
Mr. Colon further moved that the
granting of conditional approval of this plan recognizes that the Township is
agreeing to the following on the Site Development Plan:
A. That the Board of Supervisors waive the
requirement that seventeen (17) off-street loading spaces are required and to
allow the four (4) spaces shown on the plan.
(Zoning Ordinance Section 185-18C.).
B. That the Board of Supervisors waive the
requirement of the maximum height restriction and allow the two (2) stair
towers/cupolas to be the fifty-four feet (54 ft.) shown on the plans. (Zoning Ordinance Section 185-22B.(1)).
C. That the Board of Supervisors waive the
requirement that the minimum allowable velocity in a storm sewer pipe is 3.0
fps and to allow 2.98 fps in Run 97 to 112, 2.85 fps in Run 98 to 99 and 2.98
fps in Run 99 to 105. (Section 152-11B).
It was noted that the representative from Sotel received permission to sign the Conditions.
Mr.
Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr.
Colon moved that the Board approve, as recommended by the Township Engineer, to
grant the Developer of Hanover Ridge Phase I a release of $54,623.53 for Escrow
Release No. 7 on the following conditions:
1. That the
Developer verify that the Improvements Security is maintained at a minimum
amount of $159,972.00; and
2.
That
the Developer adheres to Township Policy 25 (payment of Plans and Appeals
Accounts).
Mr. Colon further moved to notify the Developer of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Colon moved that the Board approve,
as recommended by the Township Engineer, to grant the Developer of Hanover
Ridge Phase II a release of $38,150.75 for Escrow Release No. 4 on the
following conditions:
1.
That
the Developer verify that the Improvements Security is maintained at a minimum
amount of $45,413.17; and
2.
That
the Developer adheres to Township Policy 25 (payment of Plans and Appeals
Accounts).
Mr.
Colon further moved to notify the Developer of the Board’s action relative to
this matter.
Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Colon
moved that the Board approve, as recommended by the Township Engineer, to grant
the Developer of Hanover Ridge Phase III a release of $66,576.95 for Escrow Release
No. 4 on the following conditions:
1.
That
the Developer verify that the Improvements Security is maintained at a minimum
amount of $57,274.45; and
2.
That
the Developer adheres to Township Policy 25 (payment of Plans and Appeals
Accounts).
Mr.
Colon further moved to notify the Developer of the Board’s action relative to
this matter.
Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr.
Colon moved that the Board approve, as recommended by the Township Engineer, to
grant the Developer of Hanover Pointe the requested release for Escrow Release
No. 19 in the amount of $83,779.62 upon the following conditions:
1. That the Developer acknowledges that the
security provided by First Star Savings Bank, as required by the Subdivision
Improvements Agreement, will remain at a minimum of $1,041,641.49, for
the work remaining, plus contingencies;
2. That the Developer complete the repairs
to the inlets on Macada Road and the reconstruction of the intersection of
Ciara Road and Tyler Way, the southern lane of Ciara Road and the other
unsuitable BCBC pavement areas is required prior to the start of winter
(December 22, 2006); and
3. That the Developer adheres to Township
Policy No. 25 (payment of Plans and Appeals Accounts).
Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
ADMINISTRATION
Mr.
Nagle moved that the Board approve to award for Municipal
Solid Waste Collection and Recycling to Solid Waste
Services, Inc., d/b/a J. P. Mascaro & Sons; 2650 Audubon Road; Audubon,
PA 19403 at a bid price of
$913,212.00 in 2007/2008; $928,692.00 in 2008/2009; $948,060.00 in 2009/2010;
$967,032.00 in 2010/2011 and $988,452.00 in 2011/2012 for option #2. Mr. Nagle also moved that the Secretary notify Solid Waste Services,
Inc., d/b/a J. P. Mascaro & Sons of their awarded bid and to notify the
next qualified bidder that we will be holding their bid bond until the awarded
bidder confirms.
Mr. Colon seconded the motion.
Mr. Samuel Augustine and Mr. Rob Mathews were present to introduce themselves to the Board and stated they are looking forward to working with everyone at the Township and servicing Hanover Township.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr.
Nagle moved that the Board approve the following Resolution for the revised
permit fee schedule for residential and commercial fees and the revised
Subdivision/Land Development fee schedule to take effect January 1, 2007.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Resolution 06-15
WHEREAS, various
ordinances of the Township of Hanover allow for the setting of fees by
Resolution to defer the cost of their administration, and
WHEREAS, in
keeping with good practice, the Board of Supervisors periodically reviews the
schedule of fees and makes appropriate revisions thereto, and
WHEREAS, the
Board of Supervisors of Hanover Township periodically reviews the schedule of
fees and makes appropriate revisions thereto, and
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, let it be resolved and enacted that the schedule of fees
attached hereto are established as contained herein and that this Resolution
shall replace the schedule of fees for Road Occupancy Permits, Building Permit
– Residential, Electrical Permit, Plumbing Permit, Master License permit, HVAC
Permit, Curb Cut Permit, Zoning Permits, Swimming Pool Permit, Sign Permit,
Demolition Permit, Soliciting Permit, Home Occupation Permit, Earth Moving
Permit – Residential, Moving In / Moving Out, Certificate of Occupancy, Zoning
Hearing Fees, Conditional Use Hearing, All Failed & Reinspection Fees –
Residential , Building Permit –
Commercial, Electrical Permit – Commercial, Driveway Permit – Commercial, Curb
Cut Permit – Commercial, HVAC Permit – Commercial, Earth Moving Permit –
Commercial, All Failed and Reinspection Fees – Commercial and Subdivision and
Land Development Plan Application – Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2007.
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BUILDING PERMIT - RESIDENTIAL |
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Renovations & Repairs |
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< 500 sq. ft. |
155.00 |
HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT |
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$40.00 |
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Each Additional Square Foot |
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0.22 |
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Enclosed Additions |
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455.00 |
EARTH MOVING PERMIT - RESIDENTIAL |
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115.00 |
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Per
Square Foot |
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0.22 |
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Fences |
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85.00 |
MOVING IN / MOVING OUT |
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15.00 |
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Patios, Decks |
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230.00 |
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Patios, Decks with Roof |
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455.00 |
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY |
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15.00 |
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New Homes Computed by S.F. |
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0.22 |
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Sheds w/ Electric |
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200.00 |
ZONING HEARING FEES |
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Sheds |
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90.00 |
Residential |
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600.00 |
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UCC Act 13 Fee |
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2.00 |
Commercial |
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Continuance Request –Applicant |
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175.00 |
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CONDITIONAL USE HEARING |
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800.00 |
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ELECTRICAL PERMIT |
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115.00 |
ALL FAILED & REINSPECTION FEES |
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Per Visit |
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75.00 |
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PLUMBING PERMIT |
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115.00 |
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BUILDING PERMIT - COMMERCIAL |
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MASTER PLUMBERS LICENSE |
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35.00 |
Renovations & Repairs |
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Up to $4,999.00 |
260.00 |
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Each Additional $1,000.00 |
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22.00 |
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HVAC PERMIT |
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115.00 |
New Construction & Additions by S.F. |
First 10,000 S.F. |
680.00 |
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10,000 |
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DRIVEWAY PERMIT |
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Fences |
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130.00 |
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40.00 |
Patios, Decks |
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360.00 |
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Patios, Decks with Roof |
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560.00 |
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CURB CUT PERMIT |
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65.00 |
ELECTRICAL PERMIT - COMMERCIAL |
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155.00 |
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ZONING PERMITS (Re-Roof & Siding) |
90.00 |
PLUMBING PERMIT - COMMERCIAL |
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155.00 |
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Per Drain |
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55.00 |
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