May 6, 2008

MEMBERS PRESENT:  J. Guthrie, B. Listerman, B. Hewton, A. Verplanck, M. Sabo, and J. Przywitowski Absent:  C. Alonzo, W. Cooper

SUPERVISORS PRESENT:  R. Hammaker, A. Falcoff  and M. Elling

CALL TO ORDER:  The minutes from the April 1, 2008 meeting were approved as distributed. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  Jim Guthrie announced that there will be a Work Session May 13th @ 7p.m.   

2.     Bill Hewton reported on the Kennett Area Regional Planning Commission and updates for the Regional Police.

3.     EAC meeting May 27, 2008 @ 7:30- everyone invited.

4.     Historic Commission Event May 22, 2008 @ 7p.m.

New Business

          A representative from MidAtlantic Co housing invited any two PC members to tour an Ecovillage in the DC area. 

Old Business

Act 537 Proposal -   Bob Listerman stated that there is nothing new to report.

SUBDIVISIONS AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS

D'Agostino Property - Subdivision - Preliminary

R-4 District           Acres:  9.33 Tax Parcel No.   62-3-124, 129, 129.1 & 129.2

EB Walsh Associates                                   Drawing Dated: 5/29/2007

Location:  Union Street             No. of Lots: 24

90 Day Clock Starts:  3/14/2006          New Clock Expires:  4/30/2008

Jim Guthrie presented this proposal to create 24 townhouses on 9.33 arces located on Union Street in the R-4 district.  Bob Johnston contacted Adam Brower to schedule a meeting.  Jim Guthrie reported the subcommittee met with the applicant regarding the landscape, lighting, stormwater, sidewalks, parking, turning radius, entrance sign & name and other general issues.    No one was present representing the applicant.

Planning Commission Minutes                                       May 6, 2008                                                 Page 2

Kennett Business Park/Noznesky Property- Land Development - Preliminary

LI District    Acres:  5.7   Tax Parcel No.  62-3-81

Advanced Geo Services            Drawing Dated: 3/5/2007

Location:  Mill Road                 No. of Lots:  0

90 Day Clock Starts:  3/7/2006  Expires:  4/30/2008

Matt Sabo presented this proposal to create a business park located on Mill Road consisting of 5.7 acres.  No one was present representing the applicant. Matt Sabo moved to deny this proposal unless an extension letter is received by Friday, May 9, 2008 at Noon based on Gilmore letter dated February 29, 2008 and Anne Walters review letter dated March 27, 2008.  Anne Verplanck seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor.

Hionis Property – Land Development – Final

C District     Acres:  1.99 Tax Parcel No.  62-5-38

E.B. Walsh Associates              Drawing Dated: 6/22/2006

Location:  Route 52                  No. of Lots:  0

90-Day Clock Starts:  1/4/05               Expires: 4/30/2008

Bill Hewton presented this proposal.  Frank Fuscuz presented on behalf of Mike Lyons; attorney for applicant.  Bill Hewton stated he is not aware of a Highway Occupancy Permit, and they are waiting for easement information from the railroad and a review from URS.  Jim Guthrie recommends the subcommittee meeting with the applicant.  Mike Lyons is to contact Chris Alonzo.  The Planning Commission is awaiting submission of new plans.

Kennett Consolidated School District Property–Land Development–Final

SA District   Acres:  6                                   Tax Parcel No.  62- 4-215

Stantec Associates          Drawing Dated:  4/21/2008

Location:  Rosedale & Walnut Roads           No. of Lots:  0

90-Day Clock Starts: 2/7/2008             Expires: 5/5/2008

Bill Hewton presented this proposal to construct athletic fields with Joel Commando present.  Bob Prezel is working on a financial agreement.  Allan Falcoff questioned the turf being used would put lead in the soil; Bob Prezel stated they are aware but the material being used is not a suspect.  Bill Hewton moved to recommend approval with the following conditions:  1) Approval from Anne Walters relative to review letter dated May 6, 2008, and; 2) Approval from Gilmore Associates relative to review letter dated May 2, 2008.  Anne Verplanck seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor.

Carrollton Property – Land Development – Final

BP District   Acres:  2.33           Tax Parcel No.  62-4-59, 60 4/16/2007

Location:  McFarlan Road                  No. of Lots:  0

90-Day Clock Starts:  7/11/2006                   Expires:  5/21/2008

Planning Commission Minutes                                       May 6, 2008                                                   Page 3

Jim Przywitowski presented this proposal to construct a single story bank and a three story, 20,000 sq. ft., office buildings at the intersection of Old Baltimore Pike and McFarlan Road.  Jim Guthrie stated this development should not be on the PC agenda because it is now before the Board of Supervisors.   All action was deferred. 

Chandler Property-Subdivision-Sketch

This property is located on McFarlan Road. George Beers is to meet with the subcommittee to discuss higher density.  Jim Gurthrie suggested the PC decide where the plan is going and what the next step is.

Clemens Property-Subdivision-Sketch

Ed Clemens presented this proposal to separate one parcel into two lots located on Bayard Road.  Mr. Clemens gave Anne Verplanck a copy of the sketch plan and Anne will set up a site walk.

Nichols Property

John Headrich presented this property located on Rosedale Road and stated that he visited the site and stated the property does not have a stream or wet lands.  Mr. Nichols is to contact Chet McCabe regarding clean up of the property.  Matt Sabo would like to see a representative from the church at the next PC meeting.  Janet Singer has inquired about purchasing the lot by the Township.  Jim Guthrie stated that Mr. Nichols has until 5 days after the new ordinance is enacted to submit a plan to be included in the old Subdivision Ordinance.  The Township expect to enact the new Land Development Subdivision Ordinance at the Supervisors Meeting in June.

Adjournment:  The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

                                                Megan L. Hanby

                                                Administrative Assistant