PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Guthrie, B. Listerman, J. Przywitwoski, M. Sabo, A. Verplanck, W. Cooper and C. Alonzo Absent: B. Hewton and J. Haedrich
SUPERVISORS PRESENT: R. Hammaker, A. Falcoff and M. Elling
CALL TO ORDER: The minutes from the March 3, 2009 meeting were approved as distributed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. There will be a Work Session on April 14th at 7:00 p.m.
2. Matt Sabo stated that the Speakman property will be discussed at the next EAC meeting on April 28, 2009.
3. David Shepherd announced that the Historic Survey will be finished within one week with approximately 1500 properties surveyed. The Planning Commission will review the document when completed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Nuisance Ordinance No. 181
Jim Przywitowski discussed the ordinance and had concerns in regards to auto repair shop. Matt Sabo suggested striking everything after Section A. The Commission will discuss this Ordinance with the Zoning Officer prior to making a recommendation.
V-1 District Ordinance No. 182
The Commission discussed the proposed Ordinance change and suggested striking the financial institution use. They will discuss the Ordinance with the Zoning Officer prior to making a recommendation.
Graffiti Ordinance No. 183
The Commission discussed the proposed ordinance.
Jim Guthrie moved to recommend to the Board of Supervisors that they
adopt Ordinance No. 183. Bob
Listerman 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: 6/30/2009
Chris Alonzo presented this proposal to build a restaurant located on Route 52 at Medenhall. He discussed the neighbors concern regarding landscaping. All action was deferred.
Shepherd Property – Conditional Use – Article XVII
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David Shepherd presented this proposal to create 12 lots and one lot will contain the historic house under Open Space Design Option Article XVII. Mr. Shepherd stated that he is continuing to work on his proposal and requests a meeting with the subcommittee. All action was deferred.
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: 7/25/2007
Location:
90 Day Clock Starts: 3/14/2006 New Clock Expires: 6/30/2009
Jim Guthrie presented this proposal to create 24 townhouses on 9.33 acres located on Union Street in the R-4 district. No one was present representing the applicant. The applicant will be submitting revised plans for review. It was noted a review letter concerning the open space management plan was received from the Brandywine Conservancy. These issues will need to be addressed. All action was deferred.
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Delduco Property – Land Development – Preliminary
C District Acres: .559 Tax Parcel No. 62-4-13
Location: Millers Hill No. of Lots: 0
90 Day Clock Starts: 6/3/2008 New Clock Expires: 7/30/09
Matt Sabo presented this proposal to construct a carwash located on Millers Hill. He stated that landscaping plans are needed for review. All action was deferred.
SA District Acres 23.8 Tax Parcel No. 62-4-258 & 62-4-261.1
Hillcrest Engineers Drawing Date: 11/5/2008
Location:
90 Day Clock Starts: 12/2/2008 New Clock Expires: 6/1/2009
Jim Przywitowski presented this proposal to add 16 doubles to the existing mushroom facilities on Norway Road and stated that the applicant is currently revising the plans for submission. The applicant is completing soil tests and working with Chester Water Authority on pipeline and easement for stormwater. All action was deferred.
Clemens Property - Subdivision - Final
R-2 District Acres: 6.02 Tax Parcel No. 62-4-164
Regester Associates Drawing Date: 11/24/2008
Location:
90 Day Clock Starts: 1/6/2009 New Clock Expires: 6/30/2009
Anne Verplanck presented this proposal to create one
additional lot located on Bayard Road with Ed Clemens present.
She stated that the Commission recommend that all waivers on the plan be
granted.
Anne Verplanck moved to recommend
approval of the Final Plan to the Board of Supervisors pending Bob Adams
approval of the easement language.
Jim Przywitowski seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor.
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Kennett Business Park – Final - LD
Matt Sabo gave an update on the proposal stating that Preliminary Plans were approved last summer by Kennett Township and the applicant has recently received Borough approval. The applicant has submitted Final plans for review and approval. The plans are currently being reviewed by the Township Engineer. Matt Sabo asked the Township Engineer to review stormwater basin #1. All action was deferred.
Whiteside Property –
Sketch
Wendy Cooper presented this proposal to create three (3) lots on 20+ acres and stated that the subcommittee held a site walk March 7th at 9:30 a.m. The applicant was not in attendance.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Megan L. Hanby
Secretary-Pro-Temp