MINUTES of MEETING

Durham Township Planning Commission

Tuesday, January 03, 2007

Township Building Meeting Room

 

Attendees:             Jim Pavlica, Don Ratushny, Cindy Skoriak,

Peter Thomson, Ken Klein, George Helwig, and Gerald Ulmer

 

Quorum:               Yes

 

Secretary:             Joseph M. Kulick

 

Township Zoning Officer Peter Bent & Donald E. Lynch, P.E. (standing in for Scott Mease) were also present.

 

 

REORGANIZATION MEETING called to order by Member Jim Pavlica at 7:31 PM.  All in attendance stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

 

Election of Temporary Chairman:  Member Don Ratushny made a motion to appoint Jim Pavlica as Temporary Chairman, seconded by Ken Klein; vote was taken and all agreed. Motion passed.

 

Election of Permanent Chairperson:  Jim Pavlica called for nominations for Chairperson; Don Ratushny nominated Jim Pavlica for permanent Chairperson, seconded by Pete Thomson.  Jim Pavlica declined the nomination due to prior public opinion on potential conflict of interest with future land development plans for his property.  He will however remain a member of the Planning Commission.  The temporary Chairman then called for additional nominations to which Ken Klein nominated Don Ratushny for Chairperson, seconded by Jim Pavlica.  A vote was taken and the motion passed.  Don Ratushny unanimously elected Chairman, Planning Commission.

 

Election of Vice Chairperson:  Gerald Ulmer nominated Pete Thomson for Vice Chairman; Pete Thomson declined the nomination and nominated Ken Klein in his place; seconded by Gerald Ulmer.  A vote was taken and Ken Klein was unanimously elected Vice Chairman, Planning Commission.

 

The Planning Commission unanimously recognized the appointment of Joe Kulick as the non-voting Recording Secretary for the Planning Commission.

 

There were no further comments / questions from the Commission or the audience.

 

Motion to Close Reorganization Meeting was made by George Helwig and seconded by Ken Klein.  A vote was taken and all agreed.  Meeting Adjourned at 7:45 PM.

 

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The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Don Ratushny at 7:46 PM. 

 

Approval of Minutes from 12-05-06 Meeting:

Vice Chair Ken Klein made a motion to accept the Minutes as presented; Jim Pavlica seconded the motion and all agreed. Gerald Ulmer abstained since he was not present at the 12-05-06 meeting. Minutes Approved as presented. 

 

Old Business:

 

Rohs Minor Subdivision Final Plan Review # 2:

 

The plan requests subdivision of the Rohs 18.328-acre parcel into two (2) residential lots.  Lot 1 (11.721 acres) would contain three existing single-family detached dwellings.  Lot 2 (6.607 acres) would contain one (1) proposed single-family dwelling to be built.  Steve Jensen, P.L.S. was present to represent resident Stephen Rohs (also present).  Tonight’s discussion includes a review of Plans created as a result of Scott Mease’s 2nd Review Letter dated 11-08-2006. 

 

Steve Jensen reviewed the most recent Review Letter from Scott Mease dated 01-03-2007; Item C-1 regarding three (3) dwellings on one (1) lot must be referred to Solicitor at Supervisors level; Items D-1 thru D-9 are will comply; Item E-1 easement okay; Item E-2 will be removed from Plan (Horse Trail); Item E-3 Stormwater Plan and fee have been submitted.  The required site distance for the driveway for lot #2 was discussed.  A note on the plan stated the sight distances are based on a 35 MPH roadway.  Kintner Road is not posted thus a default 55 MPH exists.  Sight distances as noted are reasonable and okay.  Resident Stephen Rohs noted that when the cabins were constructed on Lot #1 electric service was not available along Kintner Road.  Any further electric service to these lots will be obtained from the roadway.  A note will be placed on the plan. 

 

Vice Chairman Ken Klein made a motion to recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Plan to the Board of Supervisors pending resolution with the Township Solicitor on the legal question noted in C-1; A note is placed on the plan regarding obtaining proper permits should the need to cross the watercourse with any utilities; remove the horse trail easement from the plan; Scott Mease’s review and approval of roadway improvements and driveway site line; add note on plan (#8) electric easement will be eliminated and electric obtained from Kintner Road if any future development on lot #1.  Motion was seconded by Pete Thomson.  Cindy Skoriak suggested also including in a motion the requirement to install the concrete monuments, and any outside agency approvals as noted in Scott Mease’s Review Letter of January 03, 2007.  Ken Klein then rescinded his original motion and included the above two (2) additional items in a new motion.  Jim Pavlica seconded the new motion and all agreed.  Motion to recommend approval, with stated conditions, to the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved.  No further comments or questions.

 

New Business:  None Presented

 

Comments / Questions from the Floor: 

 

None

 

Closing:

 

A motion to Adjourn was made by Jim Pavlica and seconded by Gerry Ulmer, all were in favor.  Meeting adjourned at @9:08 PM.

 

 

Minutes Submitted By:  Joseph M. Kulick, Recording Secretary