Don Johnson

The committee reviewed financial data, recent applications, approvals, and closings. They also discussed Umble Park renovations and the need to confirm if members with expiring terms wish to stay on the committee. The future LPC meeting schedule was also addressed.

The committee discussed financial data related to per-acre costs for creating easements. They reviewed recent applications, approvals, and closings, noting the potential closure of 348.22 acres this year. Concerns were raised regarding the use of Land Preservation funds for Umble Park renovations, including legal concerns and the committee's role in reviewing allocations. Post-Covid outreach efforts were mentioned, with Chester County sending letters to potential farm applicants. The meeting also touched on new homes approved or proposed for construction in the township.

The committee received updates on several farms scheduled to close in 2020 and 2021, along with new applications. Support was given to the Supervisors for funding a property on Chestnut Tree Rd, with additional funding from Chester County and Brandywine Conservancy. The committee also supported the Supervisors funding projects for multiple properties, with a cost not exceeding a specified amount. There is potential for additional funding from a new federal program. The future meeting schedule was discussed.

The Planning Commission discussed a land development application from Tri-County Investments, which was later pulled from the agenda at the applicant's request. They also reviewed a variance application for Reuben Stoltzfus regarding lot area, determining it was incomplete and needed clarification. Another variance application from Raymond & Maryann Dymond was discussed, with the PC deciding to support it. Upcoming meetings were also noted.

The meeting included discussion of the Icedale Trail, budget requests for pickleball, and resurfacing of tennis courts with added pickleball lines. An agreement with TVLL was discussed, and an update was provided on the Comprehensive Recreation, Parks, Open Space and Greenways Plan. Vegetable garden status was also mentioned.