EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2006
Mark Benzel, chairperson, called the meeting to order at 7:30pm in the township building. Additional commissioners present were Susan Beach, MaryNell Ferry, Pat Montague and Nancy Olson.
There was a quorum present.
1 The Minutes of March 28, 2006 were approved. Motion Commissioner Ferry, 2nd Commissioner Beach.
The Minutes of November 29, 2005 were approved with two corrections. Page 1 – Brusters Ice Cream shop: Mr. Giorno (correction of spelling) and ingress (correction of spelling). Motion Commissioner Beach, 2nd Commissioner Montague.
2. Sketch Plan – Kennett Country Club Expansion Commissioners provided with sketch plans.
Mark Beeson, member of Kennett County Club and the Board of Governors, provided an introduction
and explanation of existing conditions and current and future needs. The proposal is to relocate some
areas while renovating and redesigning the pool and parking. In addition a building to be constructed to house lockers, shops and snack bar. Areas will be ADA compliant. Minimal infrastructure changes and continuing the existing architectural design.
Engineer Alfred Ty Leinneweber of Vollmer Associates described the additional parking, enlarging and redesigning the pool to meet team competition standards, tree removal, paddle court changes and storm water management. Commissioner Benzel emphasized the need to review and upgrade as needed the existing storm water management on the site. Ty will continue to meet with Township Engineer Jim Hatfield to keep all plans within township standards.
Architect Edwin Wallover III of Wallover Architects provided design explanations. Discussion included cart storage, parking areas with landscaping and lighting, reorganization of facilities for pool, tennis and paddle courts into a new building. Work expected to begin after the 2006 pool season.
There is no use change. The presenters advised to meet with Township Manager Jane Laslo and Township Engineer J. Hatfield for direction to continue the process with the Township Supervisors.
No action required.
3. M & J Mushroom – four lot residential subdivision on Rt. 926 @ Northbrook. Julie Kirkpatrick, Project Manager, representing Lake Roeder Hillard & Associates. Drawings provided.
Commissioners reviewed the April 11, 2006 letter from Township Engineer, James Hatfield. There is no objection to waivers requested per Jim Hatfield’s letter. The 4 lot subdivision project provides for on site wells and septic. The commissioners expressed concern that historically this area has not perked well and the water source may require usage limitations. There is public water on nearby Doe Run Road that should be considered. In addition, 3 new driveways on Route 926 could have site distance problems. The commissioners concluded that the issues of importance concern septic/water, and Rt. 926 drives. Northbrook Road would be a more acceptable driveway access. Should any restrictions be issued, the homeowners should be made aware via notations on plans and legal documents. Presenter advised to continue to work with Jim Hatfield to resolve technical issues. No action required.
4. Auman/Barnsley Veterinary Center-Mill Road-Preliminary plan
James Fritsch of Regester Associates, Inc. presenter.
Conditional Use approval process completed. Commissioners reviewed the April 21, 2006 letter from
Township Engineer James Hatfield. #7 on p. 3 – The presenter explained that there is a discrepancy as
as to which section of the township zoning ordinances applies to this property. Jim Hatfield has given verbal approval for the necessary change Jim Fritsch requested. #8 on p. 3 – The commissioners have no objection to requested waivers noting that Mill Road monuments will be placed and existing monuments are in place at additional corners. #11 on p. 4 – No need for sidewalks. The project will continue under the direction of James Hatfield per the issues raised in his letter of 4.21.06. No action.
Drawing provided. Background information explanation of the project: Happy Harrys requested a new tenant be found as they will be vacating the shop. Staples will occupy this space in addition to the area where the Hallmark Store and Horseplace shop are currently located. Hallmark and Horseplace are moving to Jennersville shops. In order to provide storage additional space is planned for the rear of this area. Discussion included loading docks that need no back up therefore eliminating truck horns that annoy neighbors, employee parking designations, signage, existing concerns about the retaining wall and safety rails near the Super Fresh, and landscaping issues with trees being removed. Of main concern is the process that calculates the number of parking spaces. Mr. Lahn was strongly advised that he should prepare for the Conditional Use Hearing on May 16, 2006 a three section division chart of parking calculations for each area and not a combined listing as now exists on the drawing. No action.
and “religious use” as pertains to which zoning classifications will permit those uses in the zoning ordinances.
Next meeting is May 30, 2006
Adjournment at 9:45pm
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Plaugher, secretary