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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 1, 2012
An ETPC meeting was called to order by Chairman, Bob Navitski, on
February 1, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. Members
in attendance were Carol Weaver, Todd Miller, Skip Garner, Pat Moulds, Dick
Bergey and Eileen Lieberman.
Supervisor Rodney D. May and Township secretary, Rita Snavely, were also
present at the meeting. LCPC
Planner, Gwen Newell, and Township engineer, Bob Lynn, attended the meeting. Minutes
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented.
New Business Jason
& Jennifer Ziegler – Storm Water Management Plan
Ted Cromleigh of Diehm and Sons Surveyors attended the meeting to present
and explain the Plan to ETPC members. The
tract of land consisting of 5.29 acres, located on Mace Lane, received storm
water approval in 2008 for different owners.
The Plan has been revised for the current owners and the design includes
a proposed residential structure. A
waiver has been requested with regard to dewatering time requirements.
The Township engineer reviewed the Plan and had numerous comments but did
recommend approval of the Plan, including granting approval of the waiver
request. A motion was made by Skip
Garner, seconded by Dick Bergey, to recommend approval of the Zeigler Storm
Water Management Plan contingent upon applicant complying with any and all
comments noted by the Township engineer. Motion
carried. Dale
Diehm, Section IV - Lot Add-on Plan
Ted Cromleigh from Diehm and Sons Surveyors attended the meeting to
present and explain the Plan to ETPC members.
The purpose of the plan is to add 8,000 square feet to the current 22,000
square feet of Lot 17 of Section IV of the Dale F. Diehm Tract.
A single family dwelling will be constructed on the newly created lot
with an on-lot septic system, well and storm water management facilities.
A Storm Water Management Plan is to be reviewed by the Township engineer.
No action is being requested at this time. ACT
167
Township engineer, Bob Lynn, briefly provided ETPC members with an update
of Act 167 and MS4 activities. The
current Act 167 draft is to be revised and then presented to municipalities for
review and adoption within required timeframes. Lititz/Warwick
Joint Strategic Comprehensive Plan Update
Participation
in the Lititz/Warwick Joint Strategic Comprehensive Plan Update was discussed.
Bob Navitski, Pat Moulds, Jeff Burkholder and County Planner, Gwen
Newell, attended a joint meeting on January 19th.
The Current 2006 Plan is proposed to be updated in 2012.
An invitation has been extended to Elizabeth Township be part of the
Regional Comprehensive Plan. Lititz
Borough and Warwick Township expect to complete the update in 2012.
This Township’s Comprehensive Plan was completed in 2003 and should be
reviewed after ten years. The
decision to participate in the project rests on the Board of Supervisors.
ETPC may make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
Bob compiled a memo regarding the Joint Plan and also a list of suggested
advantages and disadvantages for consideration and discussion.
By participating in the Regional Plan, the Township would be splitting
costs with other entities and increase the likelihood of obtaining grant funds
for various projects. Shared
permitted land uses would be considered in individual zoning ordinances.
Knowledgeable staffing resources could be utilized.
Some disadvantages might be participating in the process in areas of
concern not affecting this municipality as well as working on a time frame that
is not of this Township’s design. Other
advantages and disadvantages were also discussed.
ETPC members discussed the project generally and expressed agreement with
participating in the joint plan update. Bob
noted that there will be numerous meetings and that he is willing to attend
meetings as a representative of Elizabeth Township, welcoming any other ETPC
member as well. Pat Moulds commented
that he was assured that by participating in this joint project, the Township
would not be forced to accept any concept that is not acceptable to the
Township. A motion was made by Skip
Garner, seconded by Dick Bergey, to recommend that the Board of Supervisors
participate in the Update of the Lititz/Warwick Joint Strategic Plan.
The motion carried following a polling of all members, with unanimous
support expressed for participation in the project.
The matter will be considered at the Board of Supervisors meeting
scheduled to be held on February 13, 2012. One
or more ETPC members plan to attend that meeting. Public
Participation
There was no additional public participation. Other Business
Due to a meeting to be held on Thursday, February 16,
2012 regarding the Speedwell Forge Lake and Dam, it was agreed to cancel the
ETPC workshop meeting scheduled for the same date.
Township resident, Barry Lieberman, expressed concern regarding a
possible rezoning designation of the Speedwell Forge Lake area.
The area is currently in a Conservation Zoning District.
The next regular ETPC meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012,
beginning at 7:00 p.m. Adjourn
A motion was made by Dick Bergey, seconded by Pat Moulds, to
adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. |