Matthew C. Jones

The meeting included acceptance of correspondence covering the period from May 17, 2023, to July 19, 2023. Key discussions involved the submission acceptance of two land development projects in Tunkhannock Borough: the Tunkhannock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, LLC, and the Endless Mountains Veterinary Center, PC, allowing their respective review periods to commence. Under old business, an update was discussed regarding the Walnut Hill Residential Major Subdivision, noting potential issues with NPDES permit resubmission due to DEP considerations.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and the establishment of a quorum. Key discussions involved a general review of correspondence entries from April 18, 2018, to May 16, 2018. In Subdivision and Land Development matters, the Commission granted submission acceptance for the PROPOSED ALDI FOOD MARKET subdivision and commenced the review process. Preliminary Approval, subject to meeting specific conditions, was granted for the PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR DOLLAR GENERAL in Lemon Township. Additionally, submission acceptance was granted for the D & C FUEL STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE land development plan. Under Old Business, it was noted that the Comprehensive Plan Update remains under review by DCED. New Business included the Planning Department preparing the Scope of Work and Request for Proposal for the Wyoming County Greenways, Trails & Open Space Plan, and confirmation that the Planning Commission now has a full board.

The meeting commenced with a reorganization session where the incumbent officers of the Wyoming County Planning Commission were unanimously reappointed for the subsequent year, retaining the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary positions. Key agenda items included a general discussion of correspondence, chronological report entries, and the Minor Subdivision Report. A significant discussion involved the Tunkhannock Public Library Pavilion Land Development submission, for which Submission Acceptance was unanimously approved to commence the review period. Furthermore, an update was provided regarding the Wyoming County Greenways, Trails & Open Space Plan, noting the next Steering Committee meeting date.

The meeting involved acceptance of various reports, including the Chronological Report and the Minor Subdivision Report. Key actions involved subdivision and land development matters. Preliminary Approval was granted for the UGI ENERGY SERVICES - SAN PEDRO COMPRESSOR STATION - PHASE II OFFICE/WAREHOUSE BUILDING. Multiple waivers were unanimously granted for the BKV OPERATING, LLC - PLUSHANSKI WELL PAD COMPRESSOR project, relating to construction guarantees, boundary descriptions, illumination, and landscape buffers, followed by the unanimous granting of Preliminary Approval for this project. Preliminary Approval was also granted to D & C FUEL SALES, INC., CONVENIENCE STORE AND FUEL STATION PROJECT, contingent upon obtaining the HOP Permit and correcting Stormwater Calculations. Submission acceptance was granted for the BKV OPERATING, LLC OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE FACILITY and the EIO WASTE SOLUTIONS & RECYCLING land developments. Old Business noted the anticipation of the Comprehensive Plan Update adoption by the Commissioners. New Business included seeking Steering Committee recommendations for the Wyoming County Greenways, Trails & Open Space Plan RFP.

The meeting established a quorum and included a public comment period with opportunities for speaking during each proposal. Key discussions centered on subdivision and land development matters. The Commission granted a 90-day time extension request for the Silver Springs Ranch Event Center to complete revisions. Preliminary Approval with specific conditions was granted for the Bridge View Commons Townhouse Major Subdivision (Phase I) for lots #12, #13, and #14, contingent upon revised maps, a Developer’s Agreement, recording of covenants, and the establishment of a Secured Escrow Account. Submission Acceptance was granted for the Williams Field Services, LLC, Phase II Warehouse Project (Zenith Project). Old Business included an update on the Comprehensive Plan adoption timeline. New Business addressed the selection of a consultant for the Wyoming County Greenways, Trails & Open Space Plan and noted the immediate resignation of Board Member Mike Irish.