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Minutes from |
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February 17, 2009 |
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Board of Supervisors
Meeting |
The Regular meeting of the Doylestown Township
Board of Supervisors was held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February
17, 2009, at the Doylestown Township Municipal Building, 425
Wells Road, Doylestown, PA. Members of the Board of Supervisors
in attendance included Barbara N. Lyons, Chairman, E. Thomas
Scarborough, Jr., Vice Chairman, Cynthia Philo, and Jeffrey
Bennett. Absent: Barbara Eisenhardt. Others in attendance
included Jeffrey Garton, Township Solicitor, Police Lieutenant
Dean Logan, Mario L. Canales, Township Engineer, and Stephanie
Mason, Township Manager.
Pledge to the Flag: The meeting opened with a pledge to the
flag.
Ms. Lyons indicated that this evening the Board of Supervisors
interviewed several residents for various boards and commissions
positions. In addition, there was and Executive Session on a
legal matter.
PRESENTATIONS:
Conestoga Rover –Annual Report on Stormwater and Illicit Water
Discharge by Russ Mehalick and Rich Burns
Mr. Mehalick and Mr. Burns presented their findings related to
the illicit discharge detection and elimination program for
2008/09. This years efforts haven included televising storm
pipes in areas where it is believed contaminants are being
discharged. Please see attached presentation.
Mr. Mehalick indicated that fifteen letters have gone out to
residents where we are looking at some specific properties that
are in need of having a dye test of their sanitary systems
because of the high levels of fecal coliform that appears to be
coming from their property. All of this is being done through
NPDES permit that the township has with the state.
Mr. Everett asked what illicit discharge is? Mr. Mehalick
addressed what the illicit discharge detection and elimination
program means.
Ms. Philo asked how many residents had responded so far. Mr.
John responded, three. She indicated that perhaps the township
would need to talk to the property owner if they don’t respond.
Mr. Lloyd had a questions about dry seasons when some pumps
continuously run all year long. Mr. Mehalick explained what is
should be going into the sump pumps. He also
explained about Area 2 on the map shows the problems. He
indicated how they look for the flows in relatively dry times
such as June, September and October in the outfalls and then you
have to look for the other sources.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was none.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Ms. Lyons announced that the next meeting of the Board of
Supervisors is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for February 23,
2009 at 7:00 PM will be held at Lenape Middle School.
Ms. Philo made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Scarborough to approve
the minutes of the February 3, 2009 Board of Supervisors Meeting
with amendment on page 5, “Motion was adopted 3, with Mr.
Scarborough abstaining”.
MOTION to approve the minutes as amended PASSED 4-0.
CORRESPONDENCE:
There was none.
REPORTS:
Solicitor:
Zoning Hearing Board Status – Swamp & York Road Associates:
Mr. Garton provided status to the Board of Supervisors regarding
the Swamp & York Road Associates application before the Zoning
Hearing Board. He indicated that the Zoning Hearing Board had
concluded the hearing and that all evidence has been submitted.
He indicated that the applicant and the Township have to submit
briefs to the Zoning Hearing Board.
There are two variances he’s sought, the size of the retail
building and parking in the front of one of the buildings. Mr.
Garton indicated that we are waiting for the Zoning Hearing
Board decision.
Police Chief:
No report.
Township Engineer:
No report.
Manager:
No report.
Supervisors:
Ms. Philo indicated that volunteers for First Friday are needed
and that they should contact Bob Kwan, 267-987-1615 for helping
with set up, etc.
Mr. Scarborough wanted to recognize Troop 71. About 5 scouts
were present working on their citizenship badge on their way
toward Eagle Scout.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
No report.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinances for Consideration for Advertisement:
Proposed Grease Trap Ordinance:
Mr. Garton indicated that this ordinance is being recommended by
the Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority as they operate the
public sewer system. He said that grease accumulates a lot of
times in restaurants and businesses that utilize large amounts
of grease, there are traps installed as part of the plumbing
system, but sometimes they do get blocked and there are
problems. They end up creating problems in the sewer system.
This ordinance will enable the Township to, through the plumbing
code, help the Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority with regards
to this situation when and if it arises. It’s a cooperative
venture.
Mr. Scarborough made a MOTION, seconded by Ms. Philo, to
authorize advertisement of the proposed Grease and Trap
Ordinance.
MOTION was ADOPTED 4-0.
Proposed Wind Energy Ordinance:
Judy Stern Goldstein was present. She reviewed the red-lined
ordinance. She indicated that further revisions from the last
Board meeting and the Planning Commission and Environmental
Advisory Council have been incorporated. She indicated that the
colors were identified as cream and white and indicated that
galvanized steel weathered is also recommended. It goes better
with the various colors of the sky.
Discussed building mounted windmills. They tend to be somewhat
small and compact and are being viewed as well. In addition, not
advertizing on windmills was included. It was also suggested
that a draft be sent to the Bucks County Planning Commission
before advertising.
Mr. Joe Paternostro, Houk Road, asked if the two (2) acre had
been dropped. Ms. Goldstein indicated that the draft still has
in there that the two (2) acre minimum. Mr. Paternostro
indicated he’d like it to be one (2) acre.
Calum Learn had concern on non-residential use of the ordinance.
Ms. Goldstein indicated that this is not for a wind farm and the
wind map of Pennsylvania indicates that this area is not
sufficient to host a wind farm. It is being designed for
individual homeowner use.
Mr. Garton indicated that the size of the propellers are always
a concern and the height restrictions and that there is always
recourse for the homeowner.
Ms. Philo commented that would apply for large pieces of
equipment but if they can find smaller ones perhaps a smaller
lot would work. She doesn’t want to see us limit residents and
have to pay fees to the zoning hearing board if we can address
it.
Ms. Goldstein indicated that the maximum height is 35 feet,
mounted on the house, with set backs and infringement the two
(2) acre is recorded, but it is a question we can ask the Bucks
County Planning Commission.
Mr. Scarborough made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Bennett, the
Board recommended that the draft ordinance be finalized and sent
to the Bucks County Planning Commission for comment and that it
return to the Board of Supervisors for further vetting.
MOTION was ADOPTED 4-0.
Land Development – Thompson Organization Preliminary Review
Extension
Mr. Scarborough made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Bennett, the
Board granted a plan review extension to April 30, 2009.
MOTION was ADOPTED 4- 0
Shawn Touhill Subdivision – Final Major Subdivision
Mr. Mike Carr was present to represent the applicant and Shawn
Touhill was also present.
Mr. Garton indicated that they have received Preliminary Plan
approval previously and if the Board was so inclined the
conditions would be as follows :
1. Compliance with the conditions of preliminary plan approval
which occurred on February 19, 2008 to the extent not satisfied;
2. Compliance with the Pickering, Corts & Summerson review
letter dated September 12, 2008 with the understanding that the
Applicant requested and received an additional waiver from the
Board of Supervisors. The waiver was from the provisions of
Section 153-34.C(2) which requires 90% of the trees between 25
inches and 48 inches in caliper be preserved. The waiver was
granted so as to accommodate removal of a pine tree located
where the cul-de-sac will be constructed;
3. Compliance with the report received from Boucher & James,
Inc. dated October 2, 2008;
4. Compliance with the report received from Pennoni & Associates
dated October 8, 2008;
5. Compliance with the Bucks County Planning Commission letter
dated November 19, 2008;
6. Receipt of all permits and approvals from any agencies have
jurisdiction over such matters including, but not limited to,
the Doylestown Township Municipal Authority, the Board of
Health, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Bucks
County Conservation District and the Fire Marshal;
7. Applicant to pay an off-site improvement fee in the amount of
$1,000 for each new lot which shall be paid as each building
permit is drawn, with the understanding that the Applicant shall
receive a credit for the costs incurred by the Applicant to
construct an off-site portion of the bike path;
8. Payment of all expenses incurred by the Township in
connection with the Application including engineering, legal and
other review expenses;
9. Funding and execution of Development and Financial Security
Agreements; and
10. Applicant to pay the sum of $67,920 to the Township as a fee
in lieu of improvements as noted in the conditions of
preliminary plan approval, which said payment shall be made at
the time of the execution of the Development and Financial
Security Agreements.
Ms. Philo had a question on the tree removal in the proposed
cul-de-sac. Mr. Carr indicated it was a White Pine.
Mr. Scarborough made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Bennett, the
Board approved the final plans outlined above.
MOTION was ADOPTED 4 -0
Eagle Scout Proclamation – Colin Tait Baxter Troop 6
Mr. Scarborough made a MOTION, seconded by Ms. Philo, the Board
approved the proclamation for Colin Tait Baxter Troop 6.
MOTION was ADOPTED 4 - 0
Treasurer’s Report:
Mr. Scarborough made a MOTION, seconded by Ms. Philo to approve
the Treasurer’s Report of February 17, 2009.
MOTION was ADOPTED 4-0.
Bills List:
Mr. Scarborough made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Bennett to
approve the Bills List of February 17, 2009 in the amount of
$927,912.00.
MOTION was ADOPTED 4-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Ms. Lyons announced that the next meeting of the Board of
Supervisors is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2009.
The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for February 23,
2009 at 7:00 PM will be held at Lenape Middle School.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephanie Mason, Secretary
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