CALN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October 18, 2016
The Planning Commission held their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in the Caln Township Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairperson Dave Lamb.
Roll Call – In attendance for the Planning Commission were Dave Lamb, Jill Hammond, Ken Simon and John Robinson, Jr., Ex-Officio Member.
Also in attendance was Cheryl A. Lafferty, Planning Commission Secretary.
Others in attendance were Commissioners’ Jennifer Breton, John Contento and George Chambers, along with residents Noel Bernard, Anthony Verwey and Lorraine Tindaro, Martin Gilchrist and Drew Sonntag of URDC and Mark Gallant of the Chester County Planning Commission.
Approval of Minutes – Tabled until the next meeting.
Communications – None.
Public Comment – There were no public comments.
Dwell at Caln PRD 2011 – No one in attendance. The extension agreement is valid until December 23, 2016.
Bondsville Road Apartments LD 2013 – No one in attendance. The extension agreement is valid until December 23, 2016.
1-3 Fox Avenue SD 2015 – Kristopher Phillips was in attendance to represent the plan for the applicant, Harriet C. Brickhouse. The extension agreement is valid until December 23, 2016.
Brief discussion occurred, noting the following:
October 18, 2016
The Planning Commission held their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in the Caln Township Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairperson Dave Lamb.
Roll Call – In attendance for the Planning Commission were Dave Lamb, Jill Hammond, Ken Simon and John Robinson, Jr., Ex-Officio Member.
Also in attendance was Cheryl A. Lafferty, Planning Commission Secretary.
Others in attendance were Commissioners’ Jennifer Breton, John Contento and George Chambers, along with residents Noel Bernard, Anthony Verwey and Lorraine Tindaro, Martin Gilchrist and Drew Sonntag of URDC and Mark Gallant of the Chester County Planning Commission.
Approval of Minutes – Tabled until the next meeting.
Communications – None.
Public Comment – There were no public comments.
Dwell at Caln PRD 2011 – No one in attendance. The extension agreement is valid until December 23, 2016.
Bondsville Road Apartments LD 2013 – No one in attendance. The extension agreement is valid until December 23, 2016.
1-3 Fox Avenue SD 2015 – Kristopher Phillips was in attendance to represent the plan for the applicant, Harriet C. Brickhouse. The extension agreement is valid until December 23, 2016.
Brief discussion occurred, noting the following:
- Two review letters were forwarded by Jeffrey W. McClintock, PE, CFM, Township Engineer, with the second containing a minor comment;
- revised plans were submitted yesterday addressing the Township Engineer’s minor review letter comment.
- Mr. Phillips was present this evening seeking a recommendation on the plan.
With no further discussion, Mr. Lamb entertained a motion to recommend approval of the 1-3 Fox Avenue Subdivision 2015, contingent upon all conditions within the Township’s Review Letters being addressed.
The motion was so moved by Mr. Simon and seconded by Mrs. Hammond. Poll: all ayes
The motion passed.
Hills at Thorndale Woods Final LD 2015 – No one in attendance. The extension agreement is valid until December 31, 2016.
3611 Lincoln Highway TVFC SD 2016 – No one in attendance. The extension agreement is valid until December 23, 2016.
301 Bondsville Road SD 2016 – No one in attendance. The extension agreement is valid until December 23, 2016.
Wawa Bondsville LD 2016 – No one in attendance. The plan expiration date is December 13, 2016.
Floodplain Ordinance – No update.
Comp Plan Update – Discussion of the Comp Plan Update was held. The meeting schedule will continue in conjunction with the Planning Commission meetings, unless another night is deemed necessary. A copy of the Comp Plan Update Session minutes are attached.
Old Business – None.
New Business – None.
Adjournment – With no further business, Mr. Lamb entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was so moved. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M.
To the best of my knowledge, this summarizes the minutes of the October 18, 2016 Planning Commission meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl A. Lafferty
Planning Secretary
2015 Comp Plan Update
Session 15 Minutes
October 18, 2016
The Comp Plan Committee held their 15th session on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in the Caln Township Municipal Building, immediately following the monthly Planning Commission meeting.
In attendance for the Planning Commission were Dave Lamb, Jill Hammond, Ken Simon and John Robinson, Jr. Ex-Officio Member.
Also in attendance was Cheryl A. Lafferty, Planning Commission Secretary.
Other committee members in attendance were Commissioners’ Jennifer Breton, John Contento and George Chambers, along with residents Noel Bernard, Anthony Verwey and Lorraine Tindaro. Also in attendance were Martin Gilchrist and Drew Sonntag of URDC along with Mark Gallant of the Chester County Planning Commission (CCPC).
Discussion occurred, with some of the items to note:
Session 15 Minutes
October 18, 2016
The Comp Plan Committee held their 15th session on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in the Caln Township Municipal Building, immediately following the monthly Planning Commission meeting.
In attendance for the Planning Commission were Dave Lamb, Jill Hammond, Ken Simon and John Robinson, Jr. Ex-Officio Member.
Also in attendance was Cheryl A. Lafferty, Planning Commission Secretary.
Other committee members in attendance were Commissioners’ Jennifer Breton, John Contento and George Chambers, along with residents Noel Bernard, Anthony Verwey and Lorraine Tindaro. Also in attendance were Martin Gilchrist and Drew Sonntag of URDC along with Mark Gallant of the Chester County Planning Commission (CCPC).
Discussion occurred, with some of the items to note:
- Mr. Gilchrist distributed a Revised Recreation, Township Land & Homeowners Association Open Space Map, adding land associated with Homeowners Associations. Mr. Gilchrist also provided another copy of the Draft Land Use Plan to several of the committee members, as well as the Zoning Map;
- Some discussion occurred regarding a highlighted area near Creek Road and the Rt. 30 Bypass, as GIS reflects this Township owned property;
- Proposed schedule was discussed:
- Proceed through Land Use & Future Land Use Plan through November
- Provide second Draft of the Comp Plan Update
- Schedule hearings in January and February
- Complete final revisions and adopt
- Various comments noted last month were reviewed by Mr. Gilchrist;
- Discussion was focusing on pages 7 – 25 this evening;
- Draft Land Use Plan discussed as well as the Transportation Plan and Street Classifications:
- Lloyd Farm property again discussed with the R3 & R2 zoning
- We could show flexibility with possibly reflecting dashes through the map regarding the extension of G. O. Carlson Blvd.
- It was determined a note should be placed on the Transportation Plan Map regarding the potential for the road extension of G. O. Carlson Blvd.
- Comments were again noted the Township needs an Official Map
- Introduce higher density or leave zoning as is for the Lloyd Farm property, or introduce more flexibility
- Does the committee prefer Mixed Use or Residential for the site
- Brandywine Hospital property reflected on the map as the crosshatched area is zoned C-2 Commercial
- Previous discussions were to allow Mixed Use of Commercial and Residential for the site
- Page 21 was referenced for Text Descriptions for Mixed Use Business/Residential Options
- Flexibility was stressed, noting our willingness to work with potential developers
- Updating of the Zoning Code was discussed, as it relates to the Comprehensive Plan
- Mr. Gilchrist will propose some additional comments, a range of what’s been discussed and will work with CCPC for appropriate wording for an Appendix/some sort of written record
- Bungalow Glade area discussed, reflected on the map as Medium/Low Density Residential, surrounded by Medium/High Density
- Per Mr. Lamb the area reflected as Medium/High Density is farm property on Embreeville Road with steep slopes
- Question arose if this should be reflected as Agricultural
- Mr. Sonntag questioned if Low Density was appropriate for the area
- The Committee was polled for their thoughts:
- Mr. Verwey - Low Density
- Mrs. Bernard - Low Density
- Mr. Robinson - Low Density
- Ms. Lafferty - No Opinion
- Mr. Simon - Low Density
- Mrs. Hammond -Low Density
- Mr. Lamb -No Opinion, his neighbor
- Mrs. Breton - No Opinion
- Ms. Tindaro – Leave as Is
- Mr. Contento – Continuation of either side
- Consensus was to leave as is, but would allow flexibility
- Thorndale Village District discussed again, regarding the Kmart site being developed with buildings housing Commercial on the first floor and Residential on upper floors. Prime location with accessibility to the train station
- Mrs. Hammond questioned why more apartments were needed in the Township for Fair Share Housing
- Mr. Gallant advised there are three tiers to meet standards for the Fair Share Analysis
- Mrs. Hammond questioned what classification the V. A. Hospital falls under, as they have residences on the site
- Cluster Development and acreage discussed
- Mr. Contento questioned if an area East of Lloyd Avenue near Deer Drive could be considered for a Light Industrial Use with buffering
- The Land Use Housing Plan is suggesting a General Industrial Use for the area on Kings Highway containing the concrete plant
- An area on the map which would have been the SoftMart property was discussed, zoned as Light Industrial. Consensus was to leave as is
- Another area reflected on the map with steep slopes was briefly discussed, being The Hills at Thorndale Woods Development
- Mr. Gallant stated the Contract with Chester County Planning Commission for the Comp Plan is up in January:
- He questioned Mr. Gilchrist on the status. Mr. Gilchrist stated he would like the Committee’s opinion/vote on all items discussed this evening, at the November meeting
- Per Mr. Gallant, the Township needs to review the second Draft before the Act 247 Review, which takes 45 days
- Earliest possible Hearing may occur end of March
- Mr. Gallant would prefer not to ask for an Extension
- Mr. Contento requested URDC to provide a bullet list of all items questioned, requiring a vote for the next meeting and provide to the office
- Feedback prior to meetings is encouraged, to incorporate and be productive.
An agenda will be compiled and forwarded prior to the next session for review. Anyone needing copies of any of the materials is asked to notify the office prior to the sessions. Committee members were reminded to bring their binders to each session.
The session ended at 8:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl A. Lafferty
Planning Secretary
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