RICHLAND TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BUSINESS MEETING
MAY 5, 2008
Chairman, Craig Staats, called the Richland Township
Board of Supervisors Business Meeting to order. Members present: Richard Orloff
and Michael Zowniriw. Also present: Stephen Sechriest, Township Manager; Kevin
Kochanski, Township Planner, Boucher & James; Dick Wieland, Township
Engineer, Carroll Engineering; Amy Kaminski, Township Traffic Engineer, Carroll
Engineering; B.
I. OPENING
A. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
C. Mr. Orloff gave the Invocation.
D. The Roll Call was taken.
E. Board Appointments
Ms. Susan Mirarchi has volunteered to join the
Ordinance Review Committee.
MOTION
Mr. Orloff made a motion to
appoint Ms. Susan Mirarchi to the Richland Township Ordinance Review
Committee. Mr. Zowniriw seconded the
motion. Vote: All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION Mr. Orloff made a motion to
appoint Mr. James Sulger to the
II. PUBLIC
HEARINGS
A.
Continuation of
Public Hearing concerning the proposal of 472 California Road Partners to
rezone a portion of Tax Parcel 36-5-119-2, located at the southern end of
O’Neill Drive from Planned Industrial to Planned Commercial
The applicant has requested that this hearing be
continued to the June 9, 2008 Business Meeting.
MOTION
Mr. Staats made a motion to
continue the public hearing for 472 California Road Partners to the June 9,
2008 Business Meeting. Mr. Orloff
seconded the motion. Vote: All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
B.
Conditional Use
Hearing for Cricket Communications to collocate equipment on an existing tower
and install related ground equipment at 699 N. West End Blvd. (Rt. 309)
The applicant is seeking to locate three antennas and
related ground equipment within the telecommunications facility located on the
property.
Present to discuss this issue was: Ms. Chrystal Fisher, Solicitor; Mr. Brian
Seidel, Land Planner; and Mr. Syed Agha.
For further
details, see the stenographer’s notes.
MOTION Mr. Staats made a motion to open
the Conditional Use Hearing for Cricket Communications. Mr. Zowniriw seconded the motion. Vote:
All in favor. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION Mr. Staats made a motion to close
the Conditional Use Hearing for Cricket Communications and directed staff to
bring back a recommendation for the June 9, 2008 Business Meeting.
III. PUBLIC
COMMENT
There was no public comment at
this time in the meeting.
IV. PRESENTATIONS
Not applicable for this agenda.
V. BOARD
AND STAFF REPORTS
Stephen Sechriest, Township Manager, reported that this
past Saturday, May 3, 2008, a Roadside Cleanup was held and volunteers gathered
over 40 bags of trash. Mr. Sechriest thanked Mr.
Richard Orloff, Township Supervisor, discussed a
correspondence with the Township Park and Recreation Board concerning having a
dedication ceremony to officially open Veterans Park. (Mr. Sechriest suggested
holding a ceremony on Community Day.)
Craig Staats, Township
Supervisor, had no reports at this time.
Michael Zowniriw, Township
Supervisor, had no reports at this time.
Kevin Kochanski, Township Planner,
had no reports at this time.
Amy Kaminski, Township Traffic Engineer, reported that
the timing for traffic signals along the 309 corridor were recently agjusted and
that weekend timings are now working.
Dick Weiland, Township Engineer,
had no reports at this time.
B.
Chief Lawrence Cerami, Township Police Department,
reported that there were two police officer candidates ready to be presented
before the BOS at the next business meeting for their approval. Chief Cerami also stated that the police
department has been approved for another Seat Belt Compliance Check Grant which
will be initiated in the near future.
VI. DEVELOPERS’
ISSUES
A.
Consideration of
Preliminary/Final Plan approval for O.R.E. Lot Line Adjustment for property at
699 N. West End blvd
The applicant is seeking approval for this project to
change the lot lines between his parcel and the adjacent parcels.
Present to discuss this issue with the BOS was: Mr. Scott
McMackin, Engineer; and Mr. George Blobe, principal.
MOTION Mr. Orloff made a motion to grant
the following waivers: Section 506.2.A
and 605.4 regarding cartway width roadway improvements; Sections 515.2 and 610
regarding installation of curbing, provided a note be provided on the plans
requiring the owner to install curbing at their own expense if required by the
Township in the future; Sections 518 and 609 regarding installation of
sidewalks, provided a note be provided on the plans requiring the owner to
install sidewalks at their own expense if required by the Township in the
future; Section 605.4 regarding installation of roadway improvements, provided
a note be provided on the plans requiring the owner to install roadway
improvements at their own expense if required by the Township in the future;
Section 607 regarding installation of street lights; and Section 704.C.2
regarding the location of existing features within 400 feet of the site. Mr. Zowniriw seconded the motion. Vote:
All in favor. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION Mr. Staats made a motion to grant
Conditional Preliminary/Final Plan Approval for O.R.E. lot line adjustment
project subject to the following:
Compliance with the Carroll Engineering Corp. letter dated May 1, 2008;
project receives approvals from all municipal and governmental agencies having
jurisdiction over the project; the Applicant complies with all applicable
provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision and Land
Development Ordinance; receipt of all permits and approvals from any agencies
having jurisdiction over such matters; and in the event the required Financial
Security Agreement is not executed within 90 days of this approval, this
approval shall expire and be deemed revoked unless a written extension is
granted by the Governing Body. Mr.
Orloff seconded the motion. Vote: All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
B.
Conditional Use
Decision for Wachovia Bank Proposal for a new bank at the corner of Tollgate
Road and Rt. 309
Mr. Treadwell has prepared a draft letter of approval
based on recommendations from staff for the BOS to consider.
MOTION Mr. Orloff made a motion to grant
Conditional Use approval for Wachovia Bank proposal as recommended by staff and
outlined in a letter dated May 6, 2008 from Mr. Treadwell. Mr. Zowniriw seconded the motion. Vote:
All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
C.
Time Extension
Request for Reserve at Hidden Ponds, a proposed residential subdivision to be
located along Station Road at the former Pennfield Property
The applicant has requested a 90-day extension of the
review period for this project.
MOTION Mr. Staats made a motion to adopt
Resolution #08-17, granting a 90-day extension of the review period to Hidden
Ponds Associates, LP for its Reserve at Hidden Ponds project. The extension will expire on August 29, 2008.
Mr. Orloff seconded the motion.
Vote: All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
D.
Time Extension
Request for Gambone Development’s Buehrer Tract Subdivision, a proposed
residential subdivision to be located on Reservoir Road at California Road
The applicant has requested a 90-day extension of the
review period for this project.
MOTION Mr. Staats made a motion to adopt
Resolution #08-18, granting a 90-day extension of the review period to Gambone
Development Co for its Buehrer Tract Subdivision project. The extension will expire on August 15,
2008. Mr. Orloff seconded the motion. Vote:
All in favor. Motion carried
unanimously.
E.
Time Extension
Request for Children’s Development Program, a proposed land development to
convert the existing building at Rt. 313 and
MOTION Mr. Staats made a motion to adopt
Resolution #08-19, granting a 90-day extension of the review period to
Children’s Development Program for its proposed project. The extension will expire on August 14,
2008. Mr. Zowniriw seconded the
motion. Vote: All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
F.
Escrow Releases
1.
Academy Place
(Malpezzi Tract) Maintenance Security, Release Request No. 1
The developer has requested release of escrow funds
for this project. Mr.
MOTION Mr. Staats made a motion to grant
release of escrow funds under the Maintenance Bond for the Malpezzi Tract
(Academy Place) in the amount of $88,326.41, subject to deductions of any
outstanding fees due to the Township as recommended by Mr.
G.
Zoning Hearings
Scheduled for June 5, 2008
1.
Schenk
Enterprises, LLC, Lot 3 of Quakertown Industrial Commons on Kelly Road
The Applicant is seeking several variances from the
requirements for a G17 Flex Building Use concerning parking and access.
The
BOS decided to not to take a position on this issue.
VII. TOWNSHIP
BUSINESS ITEMS (OLD AND NEW)
A.
Minutes from
April 14, 2008 Meeting
MOTION Mr. Orloff made a motion to
approve the minutes from April 14, 2008 Richland Township Board of Supervisors
Business Meeting as edited. Mr. Staats seconded the motion. Vote:
All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
B.
Financial
Business –Approve payment of bills
MOTION Mr. Orloff made a motion to
approve the payment of bills as presented.
Mr. Zowniriw seconded the motion.
Vote: All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
C.
Ordinance
Proposing Park Rules and Regulations
The Township Park and Recreation Board recommends the adoption
of Ordinance No. 238, establishing rules and regulations for the use of the
Township’s Parks.
MOTION Mr. Orloff made a motion to adopt
Ordinance No. 238, which establishes rules and regulations for the use of the
Township’s Parks as presented and to also include a smoking ban. Mr. Zowniriw seconded the motion. Vote:
Mr. Orloff and Mr. Zowniriw voted yea.
Mr. Staats opposed as he felt that government should not impose a smoking
ban in an outside area. Motion carried.
MOTION Mr. Orloff made a motion to
authorize “No Smoking” signs in the Township’s Parks. Mr. Zowniriw seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. Orloff and Mr. Zowniriw voted yea. Mr. Staats opposed. Motion carried.
VIII. PUBLIC
COMMENT
There was no public comment at
this time in the meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION Mr. Zowniriw made a motion to
adjourn the Richland Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting at 8:09
p.m. Mr. Orloff seconded the
motion. Vote: All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine Woods
Recording Secretary
Note:
The next Richland Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting will be
held on Monday,
June 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.