County of Bucks

The agenda for the meeting included a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and public comment sessions. Key discussion items were the Executive Director's Report, a presentation of the BCPC 2022 Annual Report by the Director of Planning Services, reviews under Act 247 for the current date, and scheduled Old Business and New Business items. The meeting agenda also noted the availability of hybrid in-person/Webex participation methods and set deadlines for submitting public comments related to the meeting materials.

The agenda for the board meeting included several standard items such as the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence, Executive Director's Report, Old Business, New Business, and Public Comment. A key action item was the review of Act 247 Reviews scheduled for the date of the meeting. The document also contains minutes from a prior meeting on May 6, 2020, which discussed staff reports on operational procedures during the COVID-19 situation, including staggered hours and electronic plan submissions, updates on county reopening plans, monthly revenue reports, ongoing work on municipal zoning and comprehensive plan updates, postponement of Household Hazardous Waste Collection events, approval of Act 247 reviews, updates on the PSATS conference cancellation, discussion regarding promoting Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms, and the retirement of the Director of Agricultural Preservation. Furthermore, extensive technical reviews were provided for proposed amendments to Plumstead Township's Zoning Ordinance (BCPC #34-20-3) concerning regulations for geothermal systems, keeping animals, solar energy systems, hotels/inns, convenience stores, and creating a new 'Event Venue' use; and amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (BCPC #34-20-4) covering definitions, datum reference points, site analysis requirements, recording procedures, tree lists, and recreational land dedication fees. The document also included staff activity reports detailing community planning attendance, agency coordination updates (including postponed HHW events), GIS updates (including various COVID-19 related portals), and transportation planning activities (including updates on several rail trail projects). Finally, staff provided comments on several land development and site improvement proposals reviewed between April 25 and May 22, 2020, including a review for Amazon.com Services, LLC in Bensalem Township.

The July meeting included the Executive Director's Report which covered staff changes such as resignations and promotions, and an update on revenue activity and application reviews for June. A presentation was given on the use of GIS applications in planning work, specifically detailing a zoning analysis conducted for New Hope Borough due to nonconformities, which showed 76 percent of parcels have at least one non-conformity. Old Business included acknowledgments of retirements and passing of community members. New Business featured an update from the By-Laws Committee regarding proposed changes, including telephonic participation. The July Act 247 reviews were approved. Additionally, the document includes reviews endorsed on August 1, 2018, for proposed zoning ordinance amendments in Doylestown Township (establishing a new overlay district for residential development), Plumstead Township (conditions for consumer fireworks sales), and Tinicum Township (establishing an Adult Daily Living Center use). The Executive Director's Report section also mentioned the release of the County's new "Maps & Data" open data hub, staff assistance on the Dublin Borough Parking Study, and updates on various planning projects like the Sellersville Borough Comprehensive Plan Update and progress on the Municipal Waste Management Plan.

The agenda for the board meeting included a call to order, the pledge of allegiance, the Executive Director's Report, and a presentation by a Planner regarding the Transportation Link on the Maps and Data Portal. Key procedural items involved Act 247 Reviews for the current date, Old Business, New Business, and Public Comment sections. The document also contains extensive minutes from a prior meeting held on February 6, 2019, which discussed staff promotions, updates to the Maps and Data Portal, an overview of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events and recycling logistics, and approval of Act 247 reviews. The February minutes also documented various planning activities, including work on comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances for several townships, coordination with the US Census, and reviews of multiple subdivision and land development proposals, such as the Elcon hazardous waste treatment facility application.

This one-year action plan, part of the Bucks County Consolidated Plan for 2020-2024, outlines the strategic use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds for the program year 2024. The plan is structured around four main goals: investing in public facilities, infrastructure, and spaces; improving affordable housing opportunities; enhancing the housing crisis response system; and expanding economic opportunities. Key outcomes include improving safety and livability of neighborhoods, increasing access to quality facilities and services, developing and preserving inclusive and affordable housing, and creating job opportunities.