PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of the
February 7, 2005 Meeting
Meeting #810 of the Hanover Township Northampton County
Planning Commission was held at the
Planning Commission members in attendance:
Mark Tanczos Joseph Hilton
John McGonigle Glenn Taggart
Paul Kuehne George Scoggin
Hanover Engineering Associates, Inc. represented by C. Michael Schmalzer
On the motion of Taggart, seconded by McGonigle,
the minutes of the
Mr. Kuehne abstained.
WAGNER HOLDINGS, INC. LVIP IV LOT 13 Development Plan
Preliminary/Record Plan
Dave Housman
They are proposed a 7500+ square foot addition to the
existing building. They submitted plans
to
Mr. Kuehne questioned the 100 year storm – there should be a better flow over the ground Section 152.10H.
The sinkholes were repaired and the note should not have been on the plan. The addition will have metal siding and will be consistent with the existing building.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PIBD TO C-2
Attorney Joseph Zator and Mr. David Jaindl were present to discuss the various re-zoning issues that are before the Planning Commission.
Attorney Zator stated that the changing of a portion of the PIBD to C-2 is a Township proposal. There is a loss in land due to the R1-A zoning. Therefore this is the reason for the 11 acres being changed from PIBD to C-2 also one acre is to account for the Route 512 relocation loss.
The Commercial area – Mr. Tanczos is concerned that we are creating a traffic nightmare. Mr. Jaindl stated that there will be one building 135,000 square feet on the 11 acres. This would be a significant reduction in traffic. Mr. Jaindl stated he visualizes the commercial as a local shopping area not regional.
R1-A ZONING DISTRICT
Mr. J. B. Reilly principal for Traditional Homes of
There will be normal planting buffer between the existing homes and the new development.
Mr. Taggart questioned the internal circulation of the residents. A lot of the people do walk. The roads are private.
Mr. Hilton has a concern for the 55 and older. What is the mechanism to keep the development 55 and older with only 20% under 55. Mr. Reilly stated there will be notes on the final plan, the condo declaration and it will also be in the deed as a restriction. The Association will monitor the age 55 along with the Township. Documents for age will be required when units are sold. Mr. Kuehne questioned the setbacks. There will be 40’ between the rear of the buildings and the possibility of adding a patio. Mr. Reilly stated the building restriction would be large enough to accommodate a patio.
Mr. Scoggin stated he would like to see clarification on some of these issues. Mr. Hilton would like additional words in the covenant for guarantees for the age issue.
Mr. Tanczos moved that the
Commission recommend an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance creating an R-1A
zoning district being that it is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan in
particular providing areas of various housing types and also providing for a
pattern of land use to insure the compatibility between adjacent land
uses. We would like if the Board of
Supervisors would consider the buffering along
Mr. Taggart seconded the motion.
Mr. Tanczos amended the motion to request the Township Solicitor to review the documents to make certain that the community is maintained in a continuous fashion in the form in which it is being created by this Ordinance for the long term.
Mr. Kuehne seconded the amendment.
Mr. McGonigle yes, Mr. Taggart yes, Mr. Kuehne yes, Mr. Tanczos yes, Mr. Hilton yes, Mr. Scoggin yes.
The original motion as approved.
Mr. McGonigle yes, Mr. Taggart yes, Mr. Kuehne yes, Mr. Tanczos yes, Mr. Hilton yes, Mr. Scoggin yes.
Mr. Tanczos moved that the Commission recommend an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map from PIBD to R-1A being that it is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan in particular providing patterns of land use to insure compatibility between adjacent land uses.
Mr. McGonigle seconded the motion.
Mr. McGonigle yes, Mr. Taggart yes, Mr. Kuehne yes, Mr. Tanczos yes, Mr. Jilton yes, Mr. Scoggin yes.
Mr. Tanczos moved that the Commission recommend amending the Zoning Ordinance Map from PIBD to C-2 being that it is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan in particular providing patterns of land use to insure compatibility between adjacent land uses.
Mr. McGonigle yes, Mr. Taggart yes, Mr. Kuehne yes, Mr. Tanczos yes, Mr. Hilton yes, Mr. Scoggin yes.
DEWIRE ESTATES
James Holzinger (Attorney) Richard Shelly (Martin, Bradbury & Griffith)
James DeWire (Developer)
The Developer was present to give the Commission an update on the Development. The Development is proposed north of the Myron Haydt Subdivision and east of the Fishermans Net. Rosewood cannot be a thru street because they do not own the adjoining property. The proposed retention area will be a grass trap on the golf course. There will be a fence provided spread out along the length of the property so children could not get into the grass trap. They will need variances to the zoning ordinance for lot width and the woodlands ordinance. They will be going for the variances before they come back to the Commission. They Kingston/Bandala Subdivision must be recorded first before the DeWire or the Kingston Plan is recorded.
ENGINEER REPORT
The DeWires will be installing
their curb and sidewalk along their property and the Township will do the rest
of the curb and sidewalk on
Mr. Tanczos stated that he thinks that the Commission should have a representative at the Board of Supervisors meetings and he will make up a schedule.
The Meeting was adjourned at
Linda Sterner
Secretary