PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission of Chadds Ford Township met
in the Township Hall on
Members of the Planning Commission had accepted the resignation of member
Anthony Cutrona and welcomed new member Paul Vernon, who had been appointed by
the Board of Supervisors on
Upon motion and second (Reiter, Todd), members of the
Planning Commission voted unanimously to elect Bill Taylor as
Chairman.
Upon motion and second (
The reorganization portion
of the meeting was concluded.
Upon motion and second (Todd, Reiter), the minutes of
the
There was no public comment
offered.
VILLAGE AT CHADDS FORD –
1820 Wilmington West Chester Pike
Preliminary/Final Land
Development Plan
Dominic Pileggi, of Parkside Associates, William R.
Rearden, of Bohler Engineering, and a representative from RHJ Associates, PC,
were in attendance to present plans for land development on a parcel adjacent to
the existing
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Mr. Reardon stated that additional buffer materials
had been added along the side and in rear of the site. Access is to basically remain the same
with some work being done on both entrance/exits. The lower
Mr. Reiter questioned the effect of additional
groundwater on the neighboring homes in the Ridings II. The applicant stated that the amount of
impervious coverage would actually be reduced. In response to a question by Mr. Reiter,
the applicant stated that after construction, no open field will be left between
the property owned by Andy Varriale and the proposed site.
Mr. Pileggi informed Commission members that the name
of “Village at Chadds Ford” used on the application was a mistake and should
read “
Mr. Reiter asked if there is any indication as to
what type of restaurants there might be.
Mr. Pileggi replied that he had received a few inquiries, but there was
nothing firm yet.
J.P. Kelly reviewed comments made by Kelly Engineers,
included in the letter dated
Comment
3. The Planning Commission will make the Board of
Supervisors aware of the applicant’s request for relief from Township code which
states that no more than one (1) light fixture can be affixed onto a light
pole.
Comment
4.
There was discussion as to Kelly’s comment regarding the discrepancy in
the number of parking spaces between “retail” and “shopping center.” Mr. Jensen stated that the proposed
12,000 square footage of the retail store would qualify the project for shopping
center status with 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross leasable area. The applicant stated that the
restaurants have separate parking plans.
Mr. Jensen will review the plans further to check for compliance with
Township code.
Comment
10. The applicant will look into the two existing
easements as to who has those rights and who must receive notice if same are
vacated, with a new legal description and deed to be provided if
necessary.
Comment
11. The applicant will submit the additional deeds
for the two other tax parcels which comprise the site.
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Comment
14.
Mr. Jensen questioned Mr. Pileggi as to the discrepancies from the metes
and bounds in the deed to those listed on the plan. Mr. Kelly stated that the bearing
between the Varriale property and Pileggi property is off by a few minutes. Mr. Jensen stated that the problem
should be addressed now that both properties are undergoing development.
Mr. Pileggi asked for clarification of Comment 6.
regarding the “continuous” buffer areas along
Mrs. Taylor asked if the plan has been submitted to
the Sewer Authority. Mr. Pileggi
replied that it had not and intends to send a representative to the next meeting
of the Sewer Authority on Tuesday night.
Mr. Todd expressed thoughts as to engineering versus
aesthetic issues concerning the amount of green area to remain after the site is
developed. He suggested that trees
don’t grow in straight lines in nature and asked the applicant to do whatever
possible to keep a “village” atmosphere to the site. Mr. Reiter suggested doing whatever
necessary to provide the “illusion” of the most open space
possible.
Planning Commission members discussed an update of
the Township’s Comprehensive Plan.
Members were provided with current copies of Township zoning maps. Bill Taylor stated that a variety of
many new issues face the Township since the Plan was adopted. Members will review the Plan and the
current zoning map and further discuss an update at the next Commission
meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at
Respectfully
submitted,
MARYANN D.
FURLONG
Planning Commission
Secretary