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Minutes of the Straban Township Planning Commission
June 25, 20085

The Straban Township Planning Commission Met this day, June 25, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at 1745 Granite Station Rd. Gettysburg, Pa.

Present: Alan Zepp, Bob McIlhenny, Jane Lordeman, Roy Weaner, Robert Coleman, Township Engineer Jon Kilmer and presenters.

Motion to amend the minutes of May 28, 2008 to include Bob McIlnenny’s question re Historic Preserve Bob McIlhenny asked if they had made any progress on coming up with a more appropriate name for the development; the developer answered, No, that the name was incorporated, and that they had more important things to think about right now. was made by Bob McIlhenny, 2nd by Jane Lordeman. The motion was approved.

HERMAN SCHULTIES & PAUL LEMLEY – FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN/PLANNING MODULE (Hoffman Rd.)
Zoning Board granted the 25 foot access with three conditions as part of the deed – single family dwelling, no further subdivision, deed within 45 days. Motion to recommend approval: Alan Zepp 1st, Bob McIlhenny 2nd. All were in favor.

NATHAN UPDYKE – FIINAL SUBDIVISION/PLANNING MODULE (Route 30
Comments:.The property owner is waiting for the weather to allow perk test. No action needed.

HISTORIC PRESERVES – PREL. SUBDIVISION/PLANNING MODULE (Old Harrisburg Rd. /Good Intent Rd.)
No action needed.

ROBERT BROUGHER – FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN/FORM B (Beaver Run Rd.)
Comments: Presently has a 22 foot deeded right of way; existing condition. Should be shown on plan.
Recommendation: Conditional approval with drawing to show deeded right of way and set back lines on the plan.
Motion: Bob McIlhenny 1st, Alan Zepp 2nd All were in favor.
Recommendation: Approval of Form B, sewer module; Motion Alan Zepp 1st, Bob McIlhenny 2nd. All were in favor.

CHARLES MEHRING – SUBDIVISION (Lake Heritage)
Comments: Non-building lot subdivision; needed to meet 10-foot setback requirement; deck built too close to property line.
Recommendation: Approve 156 square foot subdivision. Motion: Alan Zepp 1st, Bob McIlhenny 2nd.
All were in favor. Form B Alan Zepp 1st, Bob McIlhenny 2nd. All were in favor.

BELCO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION - SKETCH PLAN (1063 York Rd.)
Comments: Bank with drive through window; Rt. 30 only access, demolish existing building and re-build smaller; need stormwater design and traffic review, requesting waiver of Traffic Impact Study & Fees. No action needed.

HUNTERSTOWN CHURCH OG GOD – FINAL LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN (Hunt-Hamp/Coleman Rd.)
Comments: Requesting approval of plan – prior conditional approval given by BOS in 2006, pending financial security. New plan has same configuration, reduced parking; re-approval not required if considered a field change. Request to reduce Traffic Impact Fees to be submitted to McMahon.
Recommendation: Accept changes as field changes with review in its entirety by engineer.
Motion: Bob McIlhenny 1st, Roy Weaner 2nd. All were in favor.



J.K.L.M. Corp (Formerly Klein’s Auto Salvage) FINAL LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN (York Rd.)
No action taken.

GETTYSBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL – FINAL LAND DEVELOPEMNT PLAN (Old Harrisburg Rd.)
Comments: Will submit to ZHB next week re several issues: stadium height (ZO limits to 40 feet, stadium stands are 54 feet), required parking re special events, landscaping strips. Discussion of field lighting, safety lighting for parking lots, wetland impact& storm water basin, synthetic turf being impervious, noise. 7 comments under ZO – 1st requires a special exception; other 6 require variances. May want to modify plan to eliminate need for some of the variances.


Appearances:
None

Old/New Business:
Supervisor Sharon Hamm – discussed the ZO being reviewed by a consultant; items being addressed include legal issues, definitions, clarifications needed by Zoning Board, compatibility with Comprehensive Plan. Working with Wally Davis & Bill Hill. Once cleaned up will come to PC for review. No changes being made to intent, content or substance.

SALDO to go to Wally Davis with notes from Wm. Hill’s office.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Motion for adjournment was made by Alan Zepp 1st, Bob McIlhennty 2nd. All were in favor.
Next meeting is July 23, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

Straban Township Planning Commission, Jane Lordeman
 
 
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