Lisa Bingaman

The meeting agenda includes community announcements, recognition of Eagle Scouts, and upcoming Earth Day activities. Financial items involve the approval of disbursements across several funds and the review of departmental overtime and treasurer reports. Departmental business covers operational updates from fire companies, the Planning Commission, code enforcement, and public works, including equipment procurement and vehicle sales. Infrastructure projects discussed include wastewater treatment plant upgrades and expansion, as well as the Nicholson Avenue improvements. Policy matters feature the adoption of a non-uniformed pension plan ordinance amendment and a proposal for live streaming meetings. Additionally, an executive session regarding police personnel is scheduled.

The commission reviewed several land development and planning items. Discussion included status updates on the CS Garber & Sons, Inc. plan and the 926 Ben Franklin Hwy East-Crossroads Group, LLC final plan, both pending conservation district review. The commission accepted plans for the Hill 1 Solar Project and the McGrath Minor Subdivision for formal review. Additionally, the commission held an informal discussion regarding a potential storage unit development by Demeter Capital, LLC involving slope and runoff considerations, and received an update on the status of the Cluster Development ordinance.

The agenda for the regular meeting included items for discussion and review. Key topics involved the status of the River Rock Academy Minor Subdivision Plan, which is pending extension approvals. Reviews were scheduled for CS Garber & Sons, Inc., and the Crossroads Group, LLC Final Plan, with soils testing noted for the latter. The commission planned to discuss the LTL review letter concerning the Hill 1 Solar Project regarding occupied homes, fence specifications, and tree removal, and the LTL Review letter for the McGrath Minor Subdivision addressing stormwater. Additionally, site design concepts for J Lynn Weddings Inc. were accepted for review. Ongoing items included the Joint Comprehensive Plan Update and consideration of new ordinances pertaining to Cluster Development and Electronic Signs.

The meeting commenced with a reorganization session, wherein Mr. Jones was unanimously appointed as Chairman and Mr. Weller as Vice Chairman. Key discussions involved planning matters, specifically the White Bear Land Development 2-Lot Subdivision, which received conditional Final Plan approval pending satisfaction of outstanding issues, including the preparation of sewer easements. The Reber Minor Subdivision also received conditional Final Plan approval subject to meeting specified conditions. Regarding ordinances under consideration, the Cluster Development ordinance was deemed ready for a public hearing, while review continued for the Electronic Signs ordinance to ensure compliance with recent case law. Additionally, Jason Tarewicz was introduced as a potential candidate for an open position, and the Commission recommended his appointment, noting the benefit of professional development courses.

The meeting addressed several land development applications, including granting time extensions for the River Rock Academy Minor Subdivision Plan and the White Bear Land Dev-2 Lot Subdivision. Discussions for the White Bear project included sewage flow requirements (EDUs), securing a highway occupancy permit from PennDOT (later determined unnecessary), and requests for waivers concerning trip generation studies, parking area configurations (curbs, setbacks, planting islands/strips), and site element screens. Waivers for the White Bear project, including those related to stormwater management criteria (Section 307), were unanimously granted, with conditional approval granted for fire hydrant spacing pending Fire Marshall approval. For the Reber Minor Subdivision, waivers were granted regarding lot depth-to-width ratio and the requirement for concrete monuments at all property corners. Additionally, the commission voted to recommend the Board of Supervisors proceed with the drafted Cluster Development Ordinance modification. Discussions also involved ongoing ordinance modifications for Electronic Signs and HC Mixed Use, and clarification regarding driveway access requirements for a residential construction project on Monocacy Creek Road.