Jarrod Emes

The meeting included discussions on the amended Wawa land development plan, which proposes an addition of 1,095 S.F. to include a salad bar and ADA improvements. Concerns were raised regarding truck parking accommodations, traffic flow on Lowland Road, and the need for potential left/right turn lane modifications. The commission reviewed the township engineer's comments detailing required steps, including Berks County Planning Commission review, submission procedures, and requested waivers for scale, wetlands survey, and stormwater analysis. A motion was made to recommend approval for five specific waivers and to recommend conditional approval for the Wawa plan contingent upon satisfaction of the township engineer's comments concerning ingress/egress at the Lowland Road intersection. The commission also acknowledged an extension granted by the Board of Supervisors for the Walnut Acres Subdivision Plan until October 16, 2019, and reviewed updated red-lined SALDO regulations.

The meeting included public participation where residents voiced concerns regarding a potential warehouse development along Pine Road concerning traffic increases and stormwater management. The commission reviewed technical comments from the township engineer regarding the Cabela's Outparcel 'I' (Hotel) preliminary/final plan submission, focusing extensively on stormwater management, sewage tapping fees, and subdivision ordinance requirements. Specific technical issues included flow computation concurrence, inadequate Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans, inconsistencies in peak discharge rates, and required certifications and agreements. The preliminary/final plan for the hotel project was recommended for denial unless the developer submits a written request for an extension by November 15, 2017, to address the engineering comments. Additionally, the commission reviewed a proposed ordinance establishing a "Logistics Park" overlay district and established the 2018 meeting schedule to be held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 P.M.

The meeting included discussions with a representative of Contentment Farms regarding comments received from Carbon Engineering, Inc. Specific discussion points related to the farm included right-of-way/property line issues, plan updates, the removal of drypits, wetlands on neighboring property, and proposed grading for a Detention Basin. The commission voted to recommend to the Board of Supervisors the granting of a waiver concerning hydric soils (HO type) for lots 10, 11, and 12, contingent on adding a specific note to the plan regarding construction restrictions. A request for a second waiver, involving a grade maximum near the intersection of Linden Drive and Hex Highway, was withdrawn. Furthermore, a motion was made to recommend the adoption of a proposed amendment to the SALDO Ordinance regarding the requirement for Traffic Studies.

The Tilden Township Planning Commission meeting addressed several items, including the approval of the September 21, 2010 and January 19, 2010 meeting minutes. A key action taken was recommending to the Board of Supervisors that a 90-day time extension until March 12, 2011 be granted for the Contentment Farms Subdivision. Discussion regarding the Walnut Acres Sketch Plan involved reviewing comments from Carbon Engineering, Inc., concerning issues such as on-site septic systems, drainage easement for Mill Creek, wetlands, stormwater control, steep grades, street right-of-ways, lot depths, and sight distance problems. The Commission concluded that the proposed number of lots might be too high without significant owner expenditure and noted that specific comments from the engineering firm would be addressed in writing at the November meeting. Other business included a general discussion of zoning comments and changes from the Zoning Officer regarding issues like weeds, yard sales, and roofing, with no formal action taken.

The meeting commenced with the pledge of allegiance. Key discussions included the Township Engineer's report, noting that the owner of Aldi was contacted regarding necessary documentation to be submitted to the township, and that the engineer will submit a status report on SALDO updates to the Board of Supervisors. Members also continued the review and discussion of the Township Engineer's proposed SALDO updates, specifically reviewing pages 14 through 24.