Justin V. Yaich

The committee discussed a conservation easement located at 205 N. Wawaset Road and expressed disappointment that their recommendation to only offer a maximum of 50% of property value was not followed by the Board of Supervisors. The committee reviewed the plan for the Shadyside Park Preserve and Conserve Tree Planting Event, including logistics and equipment. The Preserve and Conserve Program and Residents' Grove will be presented at the upcoming WeConservePA Conference.

The meeting included discussions on public concerns regarding traffic safety at the intersection of Poorhouse and Broad Run Roads, as well as speeding issues on Wetherhill Drive. The Treasurer's Report was presented, and bills were approved for payment. Department reports were given for Building and Safety, Public Works, Fire Company, and State Police, highlighting permits issued, inspections conducted, waste collection, emergency responses, and reported incidents. The Board authorized the Township Manager to sign the Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Minquas Ambulance for 2026, adopted resolutions setting the property tax rate for 2026, and honored Jacquelyn Tuck and Michael "Randy" Brown for their contributions. The Township Manager was authorized to advertise the 2026 preliminary budget for adoption.

The meeting primarily focused on the Newlin Ridge Subdivision, a split municipality project. Discussions included improvements to public water access, drainage, and stormwater management. The commission addressed concerns about slopes, cuts, grading, and leveling, as well as the maintenance of landscape features by a private HOA. Waivers were requested for street layouts and stormwater management implementation. The commission also discussed woodland disturbance and the overall benefits of the subdivision to West Bradford Township. A recommendation for preliminary approval was made, conditional on addressing comments from JMR, traffic review, and the Chester County Planning Commission, as well as rationalizing the requested waivers to the Board of Supervisors.

The Planning Commission reviewed the 1619 Glenside subdivision plan, addressing points related to storage box removal, impervious coverage, woodland disturbance, driveway easement, and driveway access. Waivers were considered for physical plan copy standards, sidewalks and trails, financial security, SWM BMP soil evaluation, and lot frontage. The commission recommended approval of the subdivision with conditions. Additionally, a courtesy review was conducted for the Newlin Ridge Subdivision, noting its split township nature, location of lots, private drive entrance, and challenges related to grading and slopes.

The Planning Commission meeting included discussions on a sketch plan for 795 Scattergood Ln, where a proposed subdivision plan was presented. Concerns were raised regarding access from Telegraph Rd and restrictions on further subdivision. A second review of the Newlin Ridge Subdivision was presented, addressing challenges related to steep slopes, wooded areas, retaining walls, and stormwater management. The commission agreed to defer to professional opinions regarding the plan's challenging aspects and also proposed to change the date of the August 2025 Planning Commission meeting from the 5th to the 19th.