Steve Loomis

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.

The Planning Commission discussed several items including the River Rock Academy Minor Subdivision Plan, CS Garber & Sons, Inc., White Bear Land Dev-2 Lot Subdivision, 295 Monocacy Creek Rd, 1514 Weavertown Rd-Sketch Plan, Reber Minor Subdivision, Renewable Properties-Levengood Rd-Solar Panels-Sketch Plan, Zoning for Andrew & Anna Keylor, Joint Comprehensive Plan, Tiny Houses, and Leaf Creek Farm. The commission also reviewed the proposed meeting dates for 2026.

The Planning Commission addressed several plans and zoning-related matters. Discussions included the River Rock Academy Minor Subdivision Plan, CS Garber & Sons, Inc, White Bear Land Dev-2 Lot Subdivision-5&6 Riga Lane-Crossroads Group LLC, 295 Monocacy Creek Rd -- Final Plan, 76 Morlatton-Sketch Plan, 1514 Weavertown Rd-Sketch Plan, Reber Minor Subdivision, 926 E. Ben Franklin Hwy-Concept Plan, Renewable Properties-Levengood Rd-Solar Panels-Sketch Plan, Leaf Creek Farm Land Development Plan. The commission also reviewed an application for an enlargement of a nonconforming structure and a request to subdivide a lot for an additional home. Proposed changes to cluster development regulations and electronic sign regulations were reviewed, as well as HC Mixed Use guidelines.

The meeting involved discussions and recommendations on various planning and zoning matters. These included a minor subdivision plan for River Rock Academy, an amendment to landscape requirements for 824 E. Ben Franklin Hwy, and a 2-lot subdivision plan for White Bear Land Dev. The commission also reviewed a sketch plan for 76 Morlatton and provided a favorable recommendation for zoning relief and conditional use as a wedding venue for 1514 Weavertown Rd. Additionally, the commission approved the 295 Monocacy Creek Road Final Plan subject to certain conditions, accepted the Reber Minor Subdivision Plan for review, and allowed an in-house review for 926 E. Ben Franklin Hwy. The commission also discussed a variance for density for Arbour Green and reviewed previous decisions and orders. Other topics included a joint comprehensive plan, ordinances being considered for modification, and Highland Place Phase I.

The meeting involved discussions on various topics, including the River Rock Academy Minor Subdivision Plan, C.S. Garber Land Development, White Bear Land Development, and sketch plans for 76 Morlatton and 1514 Weavertown Rd. The commission reviewed waivers granted over the past five years, focusing on lighting requirements, plan scale, architectural drawings, internal collector streets, traffic impact fees, curbs & sidewalks, parking within 15 feet of a building, curbed planting strips, street trees, electronic signage, and chickens on small lots. The potential for cluster development in the Rural Conservation Zoning District was also discussed, with a concept plan presented and a recommendation to present it to the Board of Supervisors.