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Planning
Commission Minutes for 6/18/03
Work Session
The public work session portion of the New London Township Planning Commission meeting opened at 7 p.m.
Present were Ronald Ragan, chair; Thomas Mahaney, vice-chair; Margaret Healy, secretary; Robert Barto; James Mark; Frank McBerty; Frank Piorko; Gerard Porter; and Jack Weber.
Clean-Up Day
There was discussion about the possibility of having a township-wide cleanup day when people could dispose of large appliances and other difficult items. Mr. Mark felt that this might help eliminate some roadside trash and that the cost of running the cleanup campaign would be at least somewhat offset by reducing the cost to clean up along the roads.
Mr. Barto agreed to discuss this with the other township supervisors and the recycling committee.
Village District
Mr. Ragan noted that lot sizing regulations for multi-family housing in the Village District is confusing and appears to require that each individual townhouse must have 7,500 square feet of deeded ground, which would not allow for condominium configurations. It was agreed that additional work on this portion of the ordinance is needed.
On a motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Piorko and approved unanimously, it was agreed to ask the Township Supervisors to authorized Consultant David Sweet to address this issue.
Homeowner’s Association Document
There was also discussion of the need for the township to create a sample Homeowner’s Association Document, which would contain the provisions that New London considers important.
Act 537 Meeting
A meeting to discuss the Township’s Act 537 plan is set for Tuesday, June 24, at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Ragan noted that New London has a relatively high average number of people per household and that this will affect required flows for sewage treatment.
Regular Meeting
The work session adjourned and the regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 8 p.m. with the same members present.
Public Comment
Todd Mummert and Kathy Forward were present to object to the proposal to link the proposed Harkins subdivision to the adjoining subdivision of Londonshire.
Minutes
Minutes of the 4/16/03 meeting were approved as corrected. The motion was made by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. McBerty, and approved. Mr. Porter and Mr. Barto abstained, as they had not been present for the meeting. All others voted to approve.
Minutes of the 5/21/03 meeting were approved. The motion was made by Mr. Weber, seconded by Mr. Porter, and approved. Mr. Barto, Mr. Mahaney, and Ms. Healy abstained, as they had not been present for the meeting. All others voted to approve.
Cox Subdivision
Mr. Ragan reported that a subdivision plan for the Cox property has been submitted and will probably be ready for review at the July meeting.
Blaise &
Associates (formerly Giroso) Subdivision
This two-lot subdivision was recommended for approval with the waivers noted on the plan. This minor subdivision divides a parcel located at State and Lewisville Roads into two lots. Developers have agreed to cut back the road bank as recommended by the Planning Commission and the Road Enhancement Committee. The motion was made by Mr. Weber, seconded by Mr. McBerty, and approved unanimously.
Suominen Development
There was lengthy discussion of this development, which is primarily in Franklin Township with a few lots in New London Township.
The final motion was for a conditional recommendation for approval. Conditions are: 1) The resolution of issues raised by the Health Department, as verified by the New London Township Engineer, for all lots located in New London Township prior to any action by the New London Township Supervisors and 2) That culverts be extended as needed during the widening of Conard’s Mill Road.
The motion was made by Mr. Weber, seconded by Ms. Healy, and approved unanimously by those voting. Mr. Mark abstained, as he is an adjoining property owner.
Harkins Property II
This was an initial look at a second plan for this development. Developers plan to have two active plans. This plan uses the same road layout as Plan I but instead of a single-family development it would have 101 townhouses and eight single-family residences. There would be 29 acres of open space. Plans are for both public water and public sewerage. Sewage treatment would require a pumping station to carry sewage to a treatment facility on the Brown property.
Townhouses would be 24 feet wide and about 55 feet deep with staggered facades. Each would have a single car garage.
Since there is a road connection issue, developers agreed to investigate the feasibility of making a direct connection to Route 896.
Adjournment
On a motion by Mr. McBerty, seconded by Mr. Weber, and approved unanimously, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.