Planning Commission
Thursday, August 27 2009
The August meeting of the Upper
Frederick Township Planning Commission was called to order by the Chairman at 7:00 PM. Attending were Robert
Young, Chairman; William O'Donnell, Planning Commission Member; Randy Wampole, Planning Commission Member; Julie
Spahn, Planning Commission Member; Norm Ulrich, Township Engineer; Kenn Picardi, Township Solicitor; Tracy Tackett,
Township Planner; Jackie Tallon, Township Manager; and Sherry Zawada, Administrative Assistant.
Approval of
Minutes
Mr. Wampole made a motion to approve
the Minutes from the July 30, 2009 Planning Commission meeting. Mr. O'Donnell seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Sketch Plan
Submission
Bardman Tract
· Paul Bucco, Radnor Development
Co.
No activity to report.
· Yanan Industrial Sketch Plan
No activity to report.
Active
Subdivisions
3108 Goezel Road Subdivision
- Expires 12/7/09
No activity to report.
Forrest Tract Subdivision -
Expires 12/10/09
No activity to report.
Scioto Village - Expires
11/13/09
No activity to report.
Land
Development
Lords & Ladies Salon -
Expires 10/13/09
No activity to report.
Camp Laughing Waters -
Expires 10/13/09
No activity to report.
Other
Business
Riparian Corridor
Conservation Ordinance
Ms. Tackett commented on a Montgomery
County Planning Commission review letter concerning the Riparian Corridor Conservation Ordinance. A discussion
took place regarding this review letter and the details of the Riparian Corridor Conservation Ordinance. The Planning
Commission directed Ms. Tackett to make a few minor changes which were discussed and to move forward in the adoption
of the Riparian Corridor Conservation Ordinance. The changes were as follows:
1. Steep Slopes - The County suggested using a 25% designation instead of 15%, so as not to
negatively impact agricultural uses. The Planning Commission designated using the 15% standard, since 15% is the
standard used throughout the Township Ordinances. The Planning Commission stated that the agricultural uses that are
already within this buffer area may continue because they existed prior to the adoption of this Ordinance.
2. Conditional Uses - The County expressed concern regarding the potential excessive amount of
conditional uses that may be triggered. The Planning Commission agreed that, if necessary, amending the Ordinance to
make conditional uses permitted uses can be done at a later date.
3. Corridor Crossings - The County suggests including a standard that an applicant must demonstrate
that no other crossing alternative is available. Tracy Tackett, Township Planner, stated that this change would be
beneficial, particularly if corridor crossings become permitted by-right. Ms. Tackett suggested adding a clear
connection to the previous section, mitigation measures. The Planning Commission stated that this change could be
made at a later date.
4. Swimming Pools - The County recommends that if swimming pools are permitted as an accessory use
that they be prohibited. Norm Ulrich, Township Engineer, commented that a pool should be allowed as long as a lawn is
permitted for that property.
5. Outlet Installation - The County notes that the language for outlet installation is unclear. Ms.
Tackett stated that if outlet installations are prohibited in the Zoning Ordinance the Township Engineer should not
be able to approve them. Rather, if there are times when outlet structures may be appropriate, then the Township
should permit them by conditional use, subject to conditions recommended by the Township Engineer. The Planning
Commission decided to prohibit outlet installation in Zone 1.
6. Stormwater Basins - The County recommends the Township Engineer comment on this provision. Norm
Ulrich, Township Engineer, stated that this provision should not be changed.
7. Hazardous and Noxious Materials - The County recommends referencing the list of hazardous and
noxious materials in the floodplain chapter. The Planning Commission directed Tracy Tackett, Township Planner, to
reference these materials.
8. RCC Map - The County questioned whether this map has been developed. Ms. Tackett
commented that the map has been developed and that a copy of the map should be sent to the County.
Mr. Young made a motion to authorize
the changes to the Riparian Corridor Conservation Ordinance and to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors as
contingent upon the changes referenced by Tracy Tackett, Township Planner, Norm Ulrich, Township Engineer, and Ken
Picardi, Township Planning Commission Solicitor. Mr. O'Donnell seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Proposed Zoning
Changes
Ms. Tallon stated that the proposed
zoning changes are being reviewed by David Allebach, Township Solicitor, and Norm Ulrich, Township Engineer.
CPVRPC
Ms. Tackett stated that the August
Regional Planning Commission meeting was cancelled.
Adjournment
Mr. Wampole made a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 7:35 PM. Mr. O'Donnell seconded and the meeting was adjourned.
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