Meeting Minutes of the Boroughplanning Commission

MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION BOROUGH OF WIND GAP NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PA February 4th, 2010

I. Opening/Pledge

The meeting was called to order and opened at 7 :35 p.m. by Borough Planning Commission Chairperson, Linda Paynter, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

II. Roll Call

Linda Paynter, Chairperson, and Commissioners William Wallen, Richard Getz and Heather Craig (in attendance at 8 :20pm) were present. Also, present were the Borough Zoning Officer, Darlene Plank, the Borough Solicitor, Ronald J. Karasek, Esquire, and the Borough Engineer, Brian Pysher. Engineering).

III. Approval of Minutes

On a Motion made by William Wallen, and Seconded by Linda Paynter, the Borough Planning Commission approved the April 4th, 2010 meeting minutes. Vote 2-1 in favor, with Richard Getz abstaining.

IV. Public Comment

V. Subdivision Plans

A. Wind Gap Development Group Major Subdivision (Preliminary Plan)

- Representatives for this plan were not present during this meeting.

B. (Turtzo) School West Major Subdivision (Preliminary Plan)

C. Kerry Gassler Minor Subdivision – Preliminary Plan

1 - The Applicant/Co-Owner, William Hontz, was present to discuss the plan which was presented to the Planning Commission for the property located at 427 Washington Street. It was noted that one waiver, the storm water waiver, still needed to be recommended and approved for this plan. A waiver is required to cover both the existing building and the proposed building. This waiver will cover SALDO Sections 402.D.12, 402.D.14, 402.E.3.A, 403.D.11, and 506. These are stated as #3 on the Alternate Engineer’s (Hanover’s) review letter dated December 23, 2009. On a Motion made by Scott Parsons, and Seconded by William Wallen, the Planning Commission recommended that Council grant the storm water waiver. The alternate Borough Engineer, Dan Miller, stated that their is nothing to prevent this Planning Commission from recommending this plan for Conditional Plan Approval. He recommends that a revised plan be submitted to address the drafting issues recommended in the review letter of December 23, 2009 before the plan is submitted to Council. The items to be addressed include the following : Compliance with Zoning A.1, and Subdivision B5 to B18, B22, and B25, monuments, pins, and/or markers to be set in the field and certified, in writing, by Applicant’s Engineer, SALDO Stormwater Waiver, and Signature and Notarization of Plan. All conditions to be completed for the Borough Council meeting, when official action will be taken on the plan. On a Motion by Scott Parsons, and Seconded by Heather Craig, the Wind Gap Planning Commission recommended Conditional Plan Approval and recommended the plan be forwarded to Council for Conditional/Final Approval. Vote 4-0 in favor.

D. West Street Land Development Plan – Preliminary Plan

VI. Old Business

VII. New Business

At this meeting the Planning Commission conducted their re-organization for the new year. On a Motion by Scott Parsons, and Seconded by Heather Craig, the Borough Planning Commission elected Linda Paynter as Chairperson. Vote 4-0. On a Motion by Scott Parsons, and Seconded by Heather Craig, the Borough Planning Commission elected William Wallen as the Co-Chairperson. Vote 4-0.

IX. Referrals from the Zoning Hearing Board

X. Adjournment

2 There being no further business to be considered by the Planning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm on a vote of 4-0 with a Motion from Scott Parsons, and a Second from William Wallen.

______Darlene Plank-Turlington Zoning Officer/SALDO Secretary