Meeting of the Board – March 1, 2004

Chairman Richard P. S. Hannum called the public hearing to order at 7:15 p.m. Board members Robert F. Weer, Eddie G. Caudill, Cuyler H. Walker, and Richard E. Hicks were also present, as was Solicitor Fronefield Crawford, Jr. The hearing had been advertised to consider the two following ordinances:

Ordinance 04-01- Establishing Speed Limits on Specified Township Roads. Roadmaster Eddie Caudill explained that the only addition to the listing was the inclusion of Hadley’s Mill. All other streets and speed limits remain unchanged. By unanimous vote (5-0), the Board approved the ordinance.

Ordinance 04-02 – Providing for Stop Signs at Specified Township Intersections. Roadmaster Eddie Caudill explained that there are only two new locations in the list; a) a stop sign at Hadley’s Mill at the intersection with Walnut Rd., and b) a stop sign on the eastbound lane of Longwood Road at Conservatory Road, but only for traffic going straight on Longwood By unanimous vote (5-0), the Board adopted Ordinance 04-02.

Public Meeting. Chairman Hannum opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. He then formally recognized Tom Schenarts, former Chair of the Township Planning Commission and a founding Director of the East Marlborough Land Trust with a framed proclamation from the Board, in recognition of the dedication and service of Mr. Schenarts.

Minutes of February 2, 2004. Mr. Weer requested that the language regarding the proposed resolution for selected trucking ban be changed to “through-bound trucks,” instead of “long-haul trucks.” With that correction, the Board accepted the minutes with a unanimous vote (5-0).

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.

Mr. Tom McClung again asked about the performance of the East Marlborough Township Police Department, and especially about Chief Davis. Mr. McClung asked about the number of calls, and the nature of the calls.

Mr. Weer announced that there will be an interesting speaker at the S.A.V.E. meeting on April 6, 2004 at Avon Grove High School at 7:30 p.m.

Kennett Area Parks and Recreation Association. Mark Piacentino, vice-president of KAPRA, spoke about the programs and needs of the association. He asked for an increase in East Marlborough funding and also asked for recommendations for township representatives on the Board. Mr. Weer requested additional information on the

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programs, specifically on number of total participants as well as the number of East Marlborough resident participants.

PoMarLin Fire Company Building Plans. Art Bernardon presented sketches of the plot plan as well as architectural renderings. Also in attendance were PoMarLin Chief, Ricky Tuel, and President of the Fire Company, Jack Singer. There are some issues that need to be addressed: a) fire company use in the residential district, and b) impervious cover. Ed Caudill again noted that he is interested in preserving the four acres at the rear of the property for ultimate recreational use. By consensus, the applicant was encouraged to proceed to preliminary land development plan.

Brian Campbell Two- Lot Plan. Bob Flinchbaugh of Regester Associates represented the applicant in the request for final plan approval. In accordance with issues raised in Jim Hatfield’s review letter, the board granted waivers from the following sections of the East Marlborough Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance: Section 502.C.13 (Shadow Analysis), Section 502.H.3 and 4 (Landscape Plan), and Section 503.E (Street Lighting). By unanimous vote (5-0), the Board granted final plan approval, with the following conditions:

a) Availability of Public Water, prior to issuance of a building permit,

b) Satisfaction of all conditions in the VanDemark & Lynch review letter of February 24, 2004,

c) Relocation of the drive accessing onto Route 82 to the southernmost portion of the property to improve visibility, and

d) Payment of impact fees, as follows: $200 emergency services fee, payable at time of recordation of plans, $600 traffic impact fee and $1000 open space/recreation fee, both payable at time of occupancy permit.

Stengel Conditional Use Decision. Jonathan Jordan, Esq. was present, as were Mr. & Mrs. Fred Stengel. The supervisors discussed the items in the prepared decision and order. By unanimous vote (5-0), the board approved the application for the limited industrial use, with nineteen conditions as itemized in the written decision.

Longwood Land Development. Jonathan Jordan, Esq. represented the applicant, who presented architectural renderings of the proposed two story retail/office building. Although the approving Order stipulated predominate use of brink, similar to other buildings along the corridor, most supervisors saw too much glass and stucco in the rendering. The supervisors requested that another proposal be submitted at the April meeting.

Dewson Construction. Daniel Lutz and George Brutscher, Esquire, represented the plan. The supervisors discussed their concerns about the length of the cul-de-sac, which is proposed to be more than 1500 feet in length. The Board members requested that the engineer explore the potential for shortening the cul-de-sac, as well as investigate the potential for an alternative access to Lenape Road across the Marshall property.

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Blackburn Realty – Proposal for 76 townhouses on South side of US Route One. No representative from the applicant was present.

Bids for Road Materials. Roadmaster Eddie Caudill announced the lowest bidders in the Kennett Regional Cooperative: Asphalt Industries, Martin Limestone, Alger Oil, and International Mill Service. In addition, the Township separately accepted bids for a new truck; Bayshore Ford was the lowest bid, at $87,000. By unanimous vote (5-0), the Board approved and signed the contracts.

Resolution 04-09. The resolution authorizes winter closing of both Byrd Road and Wollaston Road, south of Route 926. Signs will be posted, noting “No Winter Maintenance.” By unanimous vote (5-0), the Board approved the resolution.

Bills. By unanimous vote (5-0), the Board approved payment of the attached listing of invoices.

Treasurer’s Report. By unanimous vote (5-0), the Board accepted the attached report.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.

EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP

Jane R. Laslo, Manager