The regular monthly meeting of the
Palmer Township Planning Commission was held on
THOMAS & ELLEN MOSKELLA – Thomas
Moskella, Owner and his engineer Don Frederickson
were present with plans to subdivide a parcel into 2 lots; one with an existing
home and one for a buildable lot. Frederickson is aware that they need a
variance from the Zoning Hearing Board for relief for frontage. There is one accessory structure on the one
lot and they will have 32,000 sq. ft. on for the proposed new lot. They will be taking down one garage. The engineer’s comments were reviewed and it
was noted that the item regarding the set backs should be 5 feet not 12. Frederickson discussed the driveway apron
stating that it would look like a street access instead of a driveway and will
be asking for a waiver for this. Young
asked about the Zoning Administrator’s comment. Jensen noted if the U shaped driveway
connection was eliminated it should be removed and replaced with restriction.
The applicant expressed his interest to keep the U shape driveway. Dillman noted they
would want to get cross easements in the driveway area. The property line was discussed. Frederickson asked the Commission their
thoughts on the line, noting they would have to get a variance or just kink the
line. Members felt since they were going
to the Board for the frontage relief ask for this also. If the Zoning Board
does not grant the variance then they should go with the kinked property
line. Frederickson thanked the
Commission for their input and will submit a plan in the future.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – Young asked if
all members read the cable ordinance amendment and if they were okay with
it. Jensen noted she had one comment
for Bruno noting that there already is a “B” sub-section in Section #166. There should be a numbering or lettering
change. Motion by Grube, seconded by
Wilkins, with Wilkins noting that in the future the Supreme Court will be
changing this; it was agreed by all to recommend approval to the Board of
Supervisors.
Waiver request – Michael Romanic –
Young asked why this is before this Commission and not to the Board of
Supervisors for a decision. Jensen noted
this is just an informational stage for this Commission and then it will be
passed onto the Board to make their decision.
Young highlighted the history of these two lots.
PLANNING
DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS – Sketch flow chart planning process. Need comments from Young and Lammi, Dillman and Jensen reviewed his comments.
Young asked since the Commerce Bank
request to the Zoning Hearing Board has been denied, why is
the sign on the corner still there.
It needs to come down.
Wilkins asked if as much as possible
could be e-mailed to the Commission. He
prefers that to mailings.
Stoneback asked about the sign at
Magnetic Windings. It is very large, and
asked if it is legal. It is an
eye-sore. It was noted that the colors
were changed but it is still a large object in the area and not very nice for
the area.
Rickert noted she feels the traffic
between
Grube asked when the bike path
behind Home Depot was going to be reopened.
It is ready but a fence needs to be installed and due to insurance
purposes. Lehigh valley sites need to
get some papers filed and a few other items completed.
On motion by Rickert, seconded by
Stoneback, and agreed by all, the meeting was adjourned at
Diane Grube, Corr. Sec.