Minutes – Planning Commission

April 24, 2002

The Planning Commission of Chadds Ford Township met in the Township Building on Wednesday, April 24, 2002. The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm. Present were William Taylor, Maurice Todd, James Reamer, Fred Reiter and James Urie. Also present was J.P. Kelly of Kelly Engineers.

Mr. Reamer moved, Mr. Todd seconded, all voted yes and the Commission approved the minutes of the March 27, 2002 meeting.

Public Comment

There was none.

Garnet Volkswagen- Tom Schocklin of Brandywine Valley Engineers, representing the applicant, reviewed the revised plans. The revisions included the addition of 2-foot high berms. Mr. Schocklin requested an approval for conditional use. Mr. Urie moved, Mr. Reiter seconded, and the Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve the conditional use.

Concordville Nissan – Tom Schocklin of Brandywine Valley Engineers gave the Commission an update on the sewage issues surrounding this application. He was not seeking any approvals at this time.

Mehring subdivision – Tom Schocklin, appearing on behalf of the applicant, reviewed the plan. He informed the Commission that zoning variances have been obtained, and the septic system testing has been completed. They are awaiting approval from DEP. Mr. Todd moved, Mr. Urie seconded, and the Commission recommended the Supervisors approve the plan contingent upon approval by the DEP.

Saunders estate – Attorney Tim Sullivan appeared for the applicant and informed the Commission that the applicant is withdrawing its application for subdivision and requesting approval for a lot line adjustment only. They will re-apply for subdivision at a later date. Mr. Reiter moved, Mr. Urie seconded, and the Commission recommended the Supervisors approve the lot line change.

Osborne Place – Jim Fritsch of Regester Associates appeared for the applicant and reviewed the plan by referring to the Engineer’s review letter of April 23, 2002. Mr. Fritsch also submitted a color landscape rendering for the Supervisors’ review. Mr. Urie moved, Mr. Reamer seconded, and the Commission recommended the Supervisors approve the plan contingent upon approval from DEP and the Delaware County Conservation District.

Henderson Lot 3, Endo 2 – Jeff Nagorny of Brandywine Valley Engineers appeared representing the applicant. He reviewed the revised plan along with the Engineer’s review letter dated April 23, 2002. Also present was Mark Eisenhardt of Henderson. At Mr. Kelly’s request, Mr. Nagorny agreed to have eight sets of revised plans delivered to the Township Building on April 25, 2002. Mr. Reiter moved, Mr. Urie seconded, and the Commission recommended the Supervisors approve the revised plan contingent upon the satisfaction of the Engineer’s review letter.

Mr. Eisenhardt then asked for feedback from the Commission regarding a request to amend the sign ordinance to address “campus signage.” Mr. Eisenhardt said that he had proposed amending the ordinance approximately one year ago and had discussed the issue with the Supervisors at that time. The Commission suggested Mr. Eisenhardt come back before the Commission with a proposal - including drawings.

Mr. Urie moved, Mr. Todd seconded and the meeting was adjourned at 9:10pm.

Valerie Hoxter, Secretary