The regular meeting of the Middle Smithfield Township
Planning Commission was held at
Members present:
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion by Bob Early, second by Scott Schaller. The motion carried 5-0.
The Zoning Officers’ reports were accepted as presented upon a motion by Dee Rake, second by Mark Oney. The motion carried 5-0.
Plan submissions:
Phil Siebert presented the 4-step sketch plan for Evergreen
Estates II. The plan should be accepted
as a new submittal as a letter was received from the developer withdrawing the
previously submitted preliminary major subdivision plan. Mr. Siebert summarized the concept advising
that the development is located on a 90.78 acre tract in the LDR zoning
district. They are proposing a
conservation subdivision. He described
the site analysis and mapping of conservation priorities noting that this plan
supersedes any previously submitted plan.
Each step of the 4-step process was discussed. Mr. Siebert described the site and advised
that the adjusted tract is 83.378 acres and a maximum of 83 lots would be
possible. The potential development
areas of the site were described and it was noted that there would be three
access points.
Mr. Siebert described the home locations noting that they are currently planned at 55. He described the circulation pattern and advised that the lots would have a minimum width of 125 feet and would be a minimum of ½ acre with on lot well and septic systems. Alternate septic systems would be located in the open space area. It was noted that some of the lots have been tested for sewage, however not all of the sites have been tested.
Mr. Siebert described the layout plan for open space indicating that there would be a system of pedestrian paths for circulation on the site. He described the storm water detention system and advised that the gross open space is 43.25 acres and when adjustments are applied there remains 36.38 acres net which meets the requirements of the ordinance.
The length of the cul-de-sac would be 1850 feet. The maximum allowed by the ordinance is 1600 feet. To shorten the cul-de-sac would need to realign the road network and the design would affect the lot layout. They will ask for a waiver for the length of the cul-de-sac.
Dee Rake made a motion to accept the submittal of the sketch plan. Scott Schaller seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. The applicant has requested written review from the Engineer and Planner.
Frank Smith presented a land development plan for James
LaBar. The 169 acre parcel is located on
John Provaznik and Alan Glynn presented a conditional use
application for the relocation of a sign located on the property that Mr. Glynn
purchased formerly known as the Polozzotto property. The sign is being moved as
a result of the Penn DOT bypass project and will shift approximately 80 ft to
the north on the same parallel.
Attorney Joe McDonald and Zechari Strauser presented a
request to rezone the parcel owned by Mr. Strauser on
A conditional use application for William and Sandra Uhrig
and
It was noted that the hearing for the zoning changes have
been scheduled for
Fred Courtright advised that his comments on the minor
subdivision of the Josephine Squires Estate have been addressed and recommended
that the Planning Commission pass the plan on to the Board of Supervisors.
Fred Courtright recommended that the Hemlock Ridge plan remain tabled as they are still working with Conservation District. Mark Oney made a motion to continue to table the Hemlock Ridge subdivision plan. Dee Rake seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
The Evergreen II preliminary plan was withdrawn by the owner therefore no action was required by the Planning Commission
The proposed TND ordinance was received. No action was required at this meeting as the public hearing is not scheduled until May. The Commission was asked to review the ordinance for discussion at the March meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned in
regular order at
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Predmore, Recording Secretary