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The regular meeting of the Doylestown Township
Board of Supervisors was held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday December
19, 2006, at the Doylestown Township Municipal Building, 425
Wells Road, Doylestown, PA. Members of the Board of Supervisors
in attendance included Walter C. Berry, Chairman, E. Thomas
Scarborough, Jr., Vice Chairman, Barbara Eisenhardt, Barbara
Lyons and Cynthia Philo. Others in attendance included Jeffrey
Garton, Township Solicitor, Chief Stephen White, Chief of
Police, Mario L. Canales, Township Engineer and Stephanie Mason,
Township Manager.
Pledge to the Flag: The meeting opened with a
pledge to the flag.
Audio Taping of Meeting: Mr. Berry announced
that Ms. Eisenhardt would be audio taping the meeting.
Visitors/Public Comment: Ms. Clegg asked if the Sewer Committee
has included the Route 611 Corridor in the 537 Plan. Ms.
Eisenhardt explained that two proposals were done with cost
estimates; one including it and one excluding it and that
ultimately it was not included. A discussion was held
concerning including the Village of Edison in the proposal. Ms.
Eisenhardt said that it was not included due to the number of
commercial buildings in the Village. The request focuses on
residential properties at this time.
Mr. Gash commented that the landscaping of the commercial area
south of Doylestown is an improvement to the area.
Announcements:
The Doylestown Township Administration offices will be closed on
Monday December 25, 2006 for observance of Christmas.
The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will
be held on Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Doylestown Township Reorganization meeting is
scheduled for Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Doylestown Township Auditor's Reorganization
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 7:00 pm.
Minutes Approval:
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – December 5, 2006. On
motion of Mr. Scarborough, seconded by Ms. Lyons, the Board of
Supervisors unanimously approved the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors regular meeting held December 5, 2006 as presented.
Resolutions and Commendations: None.
Correspondence: None.
REPORTS:
Solicitor: No report.
Township Engineer: No report.
Police Report: No report.
Township Manager: No report.
Supervisors: The Board members wished everyone a happy and
safe holiday.
Ms. Eisenhardt asked the Board to reconsider the
format of the Township's newsletter so as to include
advertising, thus making it a free publication. The consensus
of the Board was that they take a look at this possibility.
NEW BUSINESS:
Land Development – Plan Review Extensions:
Blue Berry Hill Preliminary
Land Development: (Location: Route 611 and Almshouse Road) On
motion of Ms. Eisenhardt, seconded by Ms. Philo, the Board of
Supervisors granted an extension of plan review for the Blue
Berry Hill Preliminary Land Development through February 28,
2007.
Callan Preliminary
Subdivision: (Location: Warden Road) On motion of Ms.
Eisenhardt seconded by Ms. Philo, the Board of Supervisors
granted an extension of plan review for the Callan Preliminary
Subdivision through April 30, 2007.
Fillman – Preliminary Major
Subdivision: (Location: 1290 Pebble Hill Road) On motion of
Ms. Eisenhardt, seconded by Ms. Philo, the Board of Supervisors
granted an extension of plan review for the Fillman Preliminary
Major Development through February 28, 2007.
Doylestown Greene (Gross
Tract) Subdivision: (Location: Old Dublin Pike & Route 611
By-Pass) On motion of Ms. Eisenhardt, seconded by Ms. Philo,
the Board of Supervisors granted an extension of plan review for
the Doylestown Green (Gross Tract) Subdivision through February
28, 2007.
Tarry Builders – Final Minor Subdivision:
(Location: Bedford Avenue) On motion of Ms. Eisenhardt,
seconded by Ms. Philo, the Board of Supervisors granted an
extension of plan review for the Tarry Builders Final Minor
Subdivision through April 9, 2007.
Land Development:
Klein Preliminary Subdivision: (Location:
Bristol Road) Mr. Mark Hintenlang explained that the site
consists of approximately 5.02 acres and is known as TMP 9-7-66
and TMP 9-7-65, both having frontage on Bristol Road within the
R-1 Residential District. The plans propose to combine the two
parcels and subdivide them to create three lots. After
discussion, on motion of Mr. Scarborough, seconded by Ms. Lyons,
the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Klein
Preliminary Subdivision subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Pickering , Corts
& Summerson report dated 12/1/06 including the grant of waivers
from the following Ordinance provisions:
A. Section 153-20.C (10) requiring
location of water courses, wells, etc. be shown within 400’ of
the parcel;
B. Section 153-24.B (1) requiring a 26’
wide cartway;
C. Section 153-24.B (2)(a) requiring the
widening of Bristol Road ;
D. Section 153-25 requiring bike paths and
sidewalks;
E. Section 153-26 requiring curbs;
F. Section 153-29A (1) which states
excessively deep lots are to be avoid;
G. Section 153-34 B (3) requiring street
trees;
H. Section 153-34 B (6) requiring the
submission of a landscape plan;
I. Section 153-36 requiring lighting;
and
J. A partial waiver from a 75% release
rate for all storm water facilities.
2. Applicant to pay a fee in lieu of the
above referenced waivers in an amount to be determined between
now and final plan approval;
3. A deed of consolidation to be recorded
contemporaneously with the subdivision plan that relates to the
conveyance of small parcel of real property from Tax Parcel
9-7-66 to 9-7-67;
4. The Board of Supervisors is satisfied
that the cul-de-sac street may be named “ Klein Court ”;
5. Applicant to pay a fee in lieu of
recreation for the two (2) new lots created pursuant to the
subdivision. The amount to be paid to be in accordance with the
Township Ordinance;
6. Receipt of all permits and approvals
from any agencies having jurisdiction over such matters
including, but not limited to, the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation, Bucks County Board of Health, Bucks County
Conservation District, etc.;
7. Compliance with the Boucher & James
report dated 12/4/06 except to the extent a waiver has been
granted by the Board of Supervisors;
8. Each new lot to be deed restricted
against further subdivision, which said Deed shall be reviewed
and approved by the Township Solicitor prior to recording;
9. Compliance with the Bucks County
Planning Commission report dated 9/22/06 to the extent waivers
were not granted;
10. The Township does not wish to take
dedication of the street;
11. Compliance with the EAC report dated
9/13/06 except it is understood and agreed that the septic
systems are not located in the flood plain;
12. Applicant to provide the Township with
a aerial photograph superimposed upon the subdivision plan
showing the features within 400’ of the subdivision;
13. The Township will accept the
right-of-way along Bristol Road if it is not accepted by the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation;
14. Maintenance of the street and any and
all detention facilities shall be left to the homeowners owning
the two (2) lots created by the subdivision but the documents
reflecting the ownership and maintenance of said facilities
shall be reviewed and approved by the Township Solicitor; and
15. Execution and funding of Development
and Financial Security Agreements.
Pine Run Community – Complex F – Final Land
Development: (Location: Ferry Road- TMP 9-4-2 and 9-4-2-2):
Michael Carr, Esquire was present to discuss this final
subdivision plan. The plans propose to remove an existing group
of buildings known as Complex "F" and replace them with one
larger building, covering approximately 13,001 square feet.
Other proposed improvements include walkways and a subsurface
stormwater management system. After discussion, on motion of
Mr. Scarborough, seconded by Ms. Eisenhardt, the Board of
Supervisors unanimously approved the Pine Run Community –
Complex F – Final Land Development subject to the following
conditions:
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Compliance with the conditions of Preliminary
Plan approval that occurred on September 19, 2006 ;
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Compliance with the Pickering , Corts &
Summerson report dated 10/4/06 ;
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Compliance with the Boucher & James report
dated 10/17/06 ;
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Applicant to secure written confirmation from
the sanitary sewer provider that no additional capacity is
required as a result of the project; and
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Funding and execution of Development and
Financial Security Agreements.
Touhill (Hammerstein)
Subdivision Final Land Development: (Location: East Road – TMP
#09-009-089-00) Michael Carr, Esquire was present on behalf of
the applicant. The site is situated within the R-1 Residential
Zoning District and is located on the south side of East Road
west of the Route 202 Bypass. The applicant is proposing to
subdivide the 4.949 acre tract into four (4) single family
detached lots (Use B-1) with public water and on-site septic.
Lot 1 will contain the existing barn, carriage house and tennis
court. The site will be accessed via a common driveway from
East Road. An underground detention basin is proposed on Lot 4.
After discussion, on motion of Mr. Scarborough, seconded by Ms.
Lyons, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Touhill
(Hammerstein) Subdivision Final Land Development subject to the
following conditions:
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Compliance with the conditions of approval
imposed at the preliminary plan approval which occurred on
October 17, 2006 ;
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Compliance with the Pickering , Corts &
Summerson report dated 11/16/06 and the Board of Supervisors
was satisfied with the bike path configuration;
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All improvements within the development
including street improvements, storm water facilities and
the like shall be owned and maintained by a homeowner’s
association;
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The location of the retaining wall within the
right-of-way is acceptable, provided, however, that the
retaining wall shall be made of block and it shall be
maintained by the homeowner’s association;
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The homeowner’s association related documents
in connection with the obligations imposed by this approval,
as well as other requirements, shall be reviewed and
approved by the Township Solicitor;
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Applicant to pay a fee in lieu of the waivers
previously granted in the amount of $20,000 which shall be
paid at the time of the execution of the Development and
Financial Security Agreements;
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Compliance with the Boucher & James report
dated November 17, 2006;
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Receipt of all permits and approvals from any
agencies having jurisdiction including, but not limited to,
the Bucks County Board of Health, Doylestown Township
Municipal Authority, etc.;
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Funding and execution of Development and
Financial Security Agreements;
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Applicant agrees to provide an easement to
the Malloy property for the purposes of facilitating the
Malloy property connecting to public water; and
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Applicant to provide additional screening
along the common boundary between lot number 3 of the
subdivision plan and the Malloy property with the
understanding that the nature of the material, quantity and
location are to be reasonable and to be subject to mutual
agreement.
Destination Doylestown Phase
II – Final Design: After discussion, on motion of Ms. Philo,
seconded by Ms. Eisenhardt, the Board of Supervisors unanimously
approved the Destination Doylestown Phase II – Final Design with
paragraph 16 eliminated for lump sum fee of $48,150.00.
Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Program 2007-2009: After discussion, on motion of
Ms. Philo, seconded by Mr. Scarborough, the Board of Supervisors
unanimously approved participating in the Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Program 2007-2009 in the amount of $2,290.47.
Ms. Eisenhardt suggested
that the Township consider requesting a donation from residents
who participate in dropping off their hazardous waste. The
consensus of the Board was to ask the County if this was a
possibility.
Ms. Eisenhardt also
requested that the Board consider participating in a shredding
event which could also possibly raise funds. The consensus of
the Board was to consider this possibility.
Presentation – PA Clean Energy Communities
Campaign: Ms. Molly Tsongas explained that in order to qualify
for this program the Township would need to meet the following
requirements:
1. The community government must
commit to purchase 20% of its electricity from clean energy by
2010.
2. Residents and businesses of
the community must sign up to purchase clean energy in one of
the two following amounts:
(1) 7% of the combined household and business
population within the community must sign up for clean energy
OR
(2) New household and business purchases of
clean energy within; the community must be equivalent to 60,000
kilowatts per month
3. The community government must
actually make a purchase of clean energy prior to receiving the
1 kilowatt solar photovoltaic system.
After discussion, the consensus of the Board was
to have the EAC study this proposal and make a recommendation to
the Board for their consideration.
Treasurer’s Report – December 19, 2006: On
motion of Ms. Lyons, seconded by Mr. Scarborough, the Board of
Supervisors unanimously approved the December 19, 2006
Treasurer’s Report.
Bills List – December 19, 2006: On motion of Ms.
Lyons, seconded by Ms. Philo, the Board of Supervisors
unanimously approved the December 29, 2006 Bills List in the
amount of $1,038,916.20.
Additional Public Comment:
Mr. Joe Paternoski asked if the pension funds for the Township
were fully funded and if the Township has police officer
insurance and the Board explained that the pension funds were
fully funded and it carried police officer insurance. Mr.
Paternoski expressed his concern that the budget was in fact
raised and that the reserves were going to be used in lieu of a
tax increase. He commented that he believed next year there
might be a need for a large tax increase. He said that the
Board should take the lead in the budget process rather than the
various department heads. He also suggested that the newsletter
using advertising be implemented as a way to save tax dollars.
Ms. Philo explained that a
new committee was going to be instituted in 2007 to go over the
budget and that volunteers would be solicited to assist the
Township in this process.
Ms. Eisenhardt said that the
Township is obligated by certain contracts that are in place and
employees are entitled to raises so naturally the expenses of
the Township go up each year.
Mr. Scarborough said that
the Township always gives its employees an increase each year.
Ms. Deborah Harrison
encouraged the Board to continue to review the budget prior to
passing it the end of December to ascertain if any further cuts
can be made so that the Township does not have to dig so deeply
into the reserves.
Announcements:
The Doylestown Township Administration offices will be closed on
Monday December 25, 2006 for observance of Christmas.
The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will
be held on Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Doylestown Township Reorganization meeting is
scheduled for Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 7:00 pm.
Doylestown Township Auditor's Reorganization
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 7:00 pm.
Adjournment:
There being no further
business to come before the regular meeting, the Board of
Supervisors meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Stephanie J. Mason |
Authored by Development Solutions