PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of the October 2, 2006 Meeting
Meeting
#827 of the Hanover Township Northampton County Planning Commission was held at
the
Planning Commission members in attendance:
Mark
Tanczos Joseph
Hilton
Paul
Kuehne Susan
Lawless
George
Scoggin Glenn
Taggart
Hanover Engineering Associates, Inc. represented by Charles M.
Schmalzer, P.L.S.
Motion was made by Taggart, seconded by Kuehne, to approve the minutes
of the
Hilton, yes; Kuehne, yes; Lawless, abstain; Taggart, yes; Scoggin, yes; Tanczos, yes
HANOVER HIGHLANDS – LOT 2 Sotel
Enterprises Preliminary/Record Plan
Mark Buchvalt (Schoor DePalma)
Revised plans were reviewed along with letter from Township Engineer
dated
Proposed is a three-story apartment building for the elderly with 110
units, having 154 occupied beds. Adequate
parking is shown on the plan.
Four off-street loading spaces are now being provided.
Tall stair tower has been removed.
Two stair tower/cupolas at 54 feet in height are shown. This is an aesthetic feature. PP&L tower near this site is
approximately 75 feet high with an additional 20 feet for the cell tower on
top.
Fire Marshal’s comment #2 in letter dated
Responding to Planners inquiry, developer advised that their facility
at the
Planner Kuehne advised that Zoning Officer Schoenly will review the
number of elevators and stair cases to assure accordance with BOCA Life Safety
Codes.
HANOVER HIGHLANDS – LOT 2 Continued
Wall mounted pack lights cannot be higher than 16 feet.
Planners recommend that a survey be made of surrounding properties that
may receive shock waves resulting from excavating rock.
Waiver requests were discussed.
Motion was made by Tanczos, seconded by Lawless, recommending waiver of
Zoning Section 185-18C, agreeing with four (4) Off Street Loading Spaces being
provided as shown on the plan, rather than required 17 spaces.
Hilton, yes; Kuehne, yes; Lawless, yes; Taggart, yes; Scoggin, yes; Tanczos, yes
Motion was made by Tanczos, seconded by Hilton, recommending waiver of
Stormwater Management Section 152-11B, as velocity for flow in a storm drain is
de minimus.
Hilton, yes; Kuehne, yes; Lawless, yes; Taggart, yes; Scoggin, yes; Tanczos, yes
Motion was made by Tanczos, seconded by Taggart, recommending waiver of
Zoning Section 185-22B.(1), allowing proposed two (2) stair tower/cupolas at a
height of 54 feet which is under height restriction of 60 feet.
Hilton, yes; Kuehne, yes; Lawless, yes; Taggart, yes; Scoggin, yes; Tanczos, yes
Motion was made by Tanczos, seconded by Scoggin, to send a letter to
the Board of Supervisors, recommending Conditional Approval, pending
satisfaction of comments in letters from Hanover Engineering dated
Hilton, yes; Kuehne, yes; Lawless, yes; Taggart, yes; Scoggin, yes; Tanczos, yes
TRADITIONS OF
J. B. Reilly (Traditions of
Reilly advised that
A solid 4 foot high stucco wall, replacing the wrought iron fencing,
will be placed atop the 4 foot high berm.
This will offer better noise attenuation. Variance was granted by Zoning to allow wall
structure within a setback.
Developer is seeking a Zoning variance for sign location and size.
Waiver requested for driveways within 75 feet of the radius. These are private roads with no through
traffic. Roads were studied and stop
signs will be erected to assure controlled intersections.
Planner Scoggin asked about police protection. Reilly advised police won’t patrol
development on a regular basis, but they will respond when needed.
TRADITIONA OF
Jaindl Subdivision has signed an Improvement’s Agreement with the Township;
however, several conditions need to be met.
Plan has not been recorded.
Comments from the Shade Tree Commission, letter dated
Waiver requests were discussed.
Motion was made by Tanczos, seconded by Kuehne, recommending waiver of
SALDO
Section 159-11.J, also referenced as Chapter 67, Ordinance 95-5,
Section 4, allowing granite block curbing instead of typical Township
standards.
Hilton, yes; Kuehne, yes; Lawless, yes; Taggart, yes; Scoggin, yes; Tanczos, yes
Motion was made by Tanczos, seconded by Kuehne, recommending waiver of
SALDO
Section 159-15.B.(4) with regards to depth of reverse frontage along a
collector road.
Hilton, yes; Kuehne, yes; Lawless, yes; Taggart, yes; Scoggin, yes; Tanczos, yes
Motion was made by Tanczos, seconded by Hilton, recommending waiver of
SALDO
Section 159-15.I.(a).(3), permitting a driveway to be located closer
than 75 feet from a street intersection.
Hilton, yes; Kuehne, yes; Lawless, yes; Taggart, yes; Scoggin, yes; Tanczos, yes
Motion was made by Tanczos, seconded by Hilton, recommending waiver of
SALDO
Section 159-11.M.(2), allowing intersections to have less than a 150’
minimum centerline radius and to allow for less than a 75’ tangent from the end
of a curve and an intersection.
Hilton, yes; Kuehne, yes; Lawless, yes; Taggart, yes; Scoggin, yes; Tanczos, yes
Sidewalks and curbing will be installed as recommended by the Township
Engineer. Note must be added to plan
with regards to any deferrals.
Developer will provide detailed Grading and Drainage Plans as requested
by Township Engineer.
All houses are designed for a maximum depth of 74 feet, which includes
all available options. Zoning variance
is being requested for a patio structure.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Work continues on
Sylvia McLaughlin - Clerk