PALMER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

The regular monthly meeting of the Palmer Township Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the Palmer Library Building. All members were in attendance except Young and Rizzolino. Also present was Engineer Brian Harman, Solicitor Charles Bruno and Supervisor Liaison Robert Lammi. Chairman Grube convened the meeting by leading those present in the Pledge to the Flag.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING – On motion by Grandinetti, seconded by Rickert, and agreed by all, the minutes of the November meeting were approved as written.

VICTOR RICCI – Park Avenue – Victor Ricci was present seeking approval from the Commission for his proposed final plan. Ricci had no questions or comments in regards to the engineering comments but questioned the fire department’s comments in the departmental comments noting that the square footage had been corrected on the plan and it is less than 2,000 sq. ft. which does not require a sprinkler system. This will be confirmed with the Fire Commissioner. Rickert motioned to recommend approval of this plan conditioned that the township engineer’s comments in their letter dated December 4, 2008 be satisfied and that the deferral requested, installation of street lighting and street trees, be approved. This motion was seconded by Wilkins. Grube asked if there were any questions and Ricci noted that he requested the deferral of the sidewalk along Rt. 248 and this was not included in the motion. There was discussion on this and Bruno noted that this subject was commented on in the engineer’s letter of December 4, 2008 and since the motion included these comments being satisfied he feels it is covered. Everyone was satisfied with this but Ricci was informed that he had to show the sidewalks and curbing on the plan even though the deferral could be approved. Grube called for a vote which was approved by all. Ricci asked when this would be before the Board of Supervisors and did he need to submit anything. Ricci was told it would be before the Supervisors on December 23, 2008 and everything that the Planning Commission reviewed will be forwarded to the Supervisors by township staff.

Supervisor Lammi spoke to the Commission about working on the comprehensive plan and zoning amendments in the future. If there is a meeting night when the agenda is short these documents could be reviewed and worked on. He also informed the Commission that the township has hired an interim planning director. Ralph Russek of the Pidcock Company will be working in the Municipal Building until such time as a planning director is hired. Lammi also stated he would like to see a report of activity for developments during the year; active and complete, done for the Board of Supervisors’ review. He would like to get something like this out at the beginning of the year. He feels this would be very helpful to the Board.

Lammi stated on behalf of the Board of Supervisors he would like to thank this Commission for their hard work during the year and let them know that they appreciate this Commission’s dedication. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

Wilkins stated he feels there is a good Commission and we work together and have difficult decisions this year but it was a good year despite that.

Grube wished everyone a happy holiday season to all.

On motion by Stoneback, seconded by Wilkins, and agreed by all the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Diane Grube, Corr. Sec.