MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 18,
2009
Call to Order and
Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Planning Commission Chairman Beverly Mudd.
Planning Commission members in attendance included Herbert Carter,
Richard Fain, Jackie Fiorito, William Kalb and Beverly Mudd. Board of Supervisors members in
attendance included Shannan Bieler, Richard Fain, Eugene Fried, Mary Gibbs
Kershner and Eugene Marks. Also in attendance were Linda Cluck, LTL Consultants,
Charles Guttenplan, Planner and Stan Seitzinger, Jr., Township
Manager.
Citizens Comments
Citizens in attendance did not present
comments.
Announcement of New/Revised Plan/Zoning
Receipt
The new submissions were
reviewed.
Representatives of the developer indicated that the
Chipakitis Brothers wish to retain the barn structure.
The possibility of including an easement for the
construction of a future trail was reviewed. A discussion ensued regarding the
need for the installation of a walking trail. The development of language to
approve a waiver of the walking trail was recommended.
Ordinance Updates
1. Outdoor Boilers
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Fain recommended that Section 839.3 be revised
to provide a two hundred foot distance from the property line. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Carter and carried unanimously.
2. Windmills
Mrs. Kershner indicated that Section 838.1 is too
restrictive regarding the required property size. Mr. Fried indicated that an applicant
could apply for a variance regarding the required property
size.
3. Campgrounds
John Gehman presented questions and comments on the
proposed Campground Ordinance.
Regional Comprehensive Plan
Update
Shannan Bieler explained the time line for
completion of the project. Discussion ensued regarding the existing land use
map. The number of colors to be provided on the land use map was reviewed. Goals
and objectives were discussed.
Perk-Up
The Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors
discussed the proposed memorandum of understanding. Luanne Stauffer and Michele
Fillippo of the Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Perk-Up
Program presented comments. Further discussion ensued regarding the Perk-Up
Program and the Regional Comprehensive Plan.
Resolution # 2009-14, Authorization to
Submit Grant Application to the Montgomery County Greenfields/Greentowns Open
Space Program for the Peevy Road Open Space Area Trail
Project
(Mr. Fain assumed the Chair of the meeting for the
Board of Supervisors.)
Mr. Marks moved to adopt Resolution #2009-14. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Fried. The motion carried affirmatively with Mrs.
Bieler recusing herself from the vote and with Mr. Fain, Mr. Fried, Mrs.
Kershner and Mr. Marks voting yes.
(The Chair of the meeting was returned to Planning
Commission Chairman Mudd.)
Other
Karen Klein of the
Kershner Tract
Mr. Carter requested that the township have Charles
Guttenplan of the Waetzman Planning Group review possible proposed future uses
for the Kershner Tract Property located in
Shannan Bieler presented comments on a recent
Township News article on proposed consolidations.
Mrs. Fiorito presented comments on the time
extension policy of the township.
Mr. Fain presented comments on recent activities at
the Northgate Subdivision.
Adjournment
Mr. Kalb moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Fain and carried unanimously.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Township Manager