The regular meeting of the Middle Smithfield Township Planning Commission was held at 7:30 pm on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Schoonover Municipal Building. Robert Vandercar presided.

Members present: Robert Vandercar, Scott R. Schaller, Mark Oney and Parin Shah. Also present were Timothy McManus, R. Douglas Olmstead, Michele Clewell and several interested parties.

Minutes of the previous meeting held April 17, 2008 were approved upon a motion by Mark Oney, seconded by Parin Shah. The motion carried 4-0.

The Zoning Officers’ report was accepted as presented.

Plan Reviews and Unfinished Business

Frank Smith presented a minor subdivision plan on behalf of the Cradle of Liberty Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He explained that the three (3) parcels, that include: Parcel 1: 47.670 acres, Parcel 2: 11.318 acres and Parcel 3: 12.470 acres are to be conveyed to the township. R. Douglas Olmstead stated that his comments have been addressed. Tim McManus stated that the deed shows the Valley Forge Council as the

owner of the property, not the Cradle of Liberty.

Scott Schaller asked if there are specific covenants. Frank Smith stated that the plan stated that the purpose of this plan is to convey three parcels of land to the township for the express purpose of public open space, parks and recreation. The Parcels are not intended to be developed for residential or commercial uses.

Mark Oney made a motion to recommend approval of the minor subdivision with the condition that the Cradle of Liberty is the correct applicant. Scott R. Schaller seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

R. Douglas Olmstead stated that a letter was received from Niclaus Engineering Corp to table the ESSA Bank and Trust land development plan and request for modification due to outstanding issues with Penn Dot. Parin Shah made a motion to recommend disapproval of the plan for the reasons set forth in the comment letters unless a time extension is received from the applicant before the Board of Supervisors June 12, 2008 meeting. Mark Oney seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

R. Douglas Olmstead stated that there are outstanding issues with the Marshalls Square Lot Consolidation Plan and recommends this plan be tabled as no one is present for the applicant to discuss the issues. Mark Oney made a motion to table the Marshalls Square Lot Consolidation Plan. Scott R. Schaller seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

There was lengthy discussion regarding the Sale of Connection Right Ordinance. Mr. Olmstead stated that the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on May 8, 2008 and as a result of the hearing, the proposed ordinance was tabled until comments could be addressed.

Tabled Plans

Hemlock Ridge Subdivision remains tabled.

Mark Oney made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm. Scott R. Schaller second the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Michele Clewell,

Recording Secretary Pro Tem

05/15/08