AMITY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING

July 9, 2008; 7:00 P.M.

jThe Regular Meeting of the Amity Township Planning Commission was held at the Amity Township Municipal Building located at 2004 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, Berks County, and PA. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Joseph Hayik at 7:00 P.M. with a salute to the flag. The following people were in attendance:

Commission

Joseph Hayik, Chairman

George Ferensick

Neal Fisher

Paul Weller

Staff

Mr. Brian Boland, Kozloff Stoudt, Solicitor

Mr. John Weber, LTL Consultants, Engineer

Mr. Charles Lyon, Amity Township Manager

Kathie Benson, Planning Secretary

George Ferensick moved Paul Weller seconded to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2008 Regular meeting. Motion carried 3-0-1.

George Ferensick-Yes

Joseph Hayik- Yes

Paul Weller-Yes

Neal Fisher -Abstain

Denicco,Body,Kutz Subdivision-Heritage Homes

Original submission in accordance with settlement agreement

Nothing to report at this time.

Reserve at Golf Ridge(formerly Monocacy Tract) - Heritage Builders

Original submission in accordance with settlement agreement

Nothing to report at this time.

Schmale Farm-Preliminary Plan-Bursich Associates-Route 662 & Pine Forge Road-118 Acre-223 Single Home Lot Subdivision

Original Submission 09.13.06; expires 12.20.06

Extension #1 approved 12.20.06: expires 04.19.07

Extension #2 approved 04.17.07: expires 08.07.07

Extension #3 approved 07.11.07; expires 11.07.07

Extension #4 approved 11.20.07; expires 02.20.08

Extension #5 approved 02.16.08; expires 05.21.08

Extension #6 approved 05.21.08; expires 08.20.08

Nothing at this time.

Blacksmith Subdivision-Preliminary Plan-Bursich Assoc-Ralph Yocum-13 Lots

Original Submission 07.11.07; expires 10.09.07

Extension #1 approved 10.16.07; expires 02.16.08

Nothing at this time.

Hearthstone at Amity-Greth Development Group-Walter Greth-78 Bed Personal Care Facility/ Route 662-Preliminary Plan

Original Submission 02.13.08; expires 05.21.08

Extension # 1 approved 05.21.08; expires 08.20.08

Mr. Greth advised a meeting has been scheduled with Penn Dot on July 17th to review the HOP recommendations. Two plans were presented for the sign and the planning commission requests the monument sign as required by ordinance. Mr. Boland suggests a meeting with

Mr. Richard Ford, Fire Marshall,

Mr. John Weber, Engineer

Mr. Brian Boland, Solicitor

Mr. Charles Lyon, Township Manager

to review the back driveway width and ordinance conformance.

Villa at Morlatton-Bursich Assoc-Phase 3 Assisted Living Facility-Preliminary/Final Plan

Original Submission 01.09.08; expires 04.16.08

Extension #1 approved 04.16.08; expires 07.16.08

Mr. Elliott presented a fully executed Cross Easement Agreement and Improvement and Security Agreements. Ms. Jan Eppiheimer reports Penn Dot has approved their HOP and is expected to have the permit on Friday or Monday. They have met with Berks County Conservation District and they have agreed to a plan. An approval letter with the conditions will be sent. Mr. Fisher moved, seconded by Mr. Ferensick to recommend the Board of Supervisors approve this plan conditioned upon all items be resolved, approval letters received and Mr. Weber agree the plans are correct. Motion carried 4-0.

George Ferensick-Yes

Neal Fisher -Yes

Joseph Hayik- Yes

Paul Weller-Yes

The planning commission will not sign or release any plans for recording until all conditions are met.

American Crane-Land Development-Preliminary Plan-Bursich Associates

Original Submission 11.14.07; expires 02.20.08

Extension #1 approved 02.26.08; expires 05.21.08

Extension #2 approved 05.21.08; expires 08.20.08

Nothing at this time

I & G Douglassville, LLC- Corrado Iacovella-Commercial Subdivision-YMCA-Southeast Corner Route 422 & Monocacy Creek Road-Final

Original Submission 11.14.07; expires 02.16.08

Extension #1 approved 02.16.08; expires 05.21.08

Extension #2 approved 05.21.08; expires 08.20.08

Nothing at this time.

Amity Self Storage Westbound Site-David Fisher-Joseph Body-Preliminary Plan

Original Submission 03.12.08; expires 06.18.08

Nothing at this time.

Bernett/Gordon-John Hoffert, Eng-Annexation

Mr. Gordon and Mr. Hoffert discussed LTL’s review letter dated June 27th and agree to revise the plan. The lot lines on this plan are the result of negotiations for over a year between Mr. Gordon and the Bernett Estate.

Reading Hospital & Medical Center-Sketch Plan-Stackhouse Bensinger-Old Swede Road & Toll Gate Roads-Ambulatory Facility

Mr. Scott Miller presented the project at this time is to build the site in Phases as the area demands require. They are willing to work with the Township and discuss the Toll Gate Road Realignment Project for coordination with this project. At this time the project is not designed for direct access to Route 662. The postal road driveway connection will need to be further investigated to determine the width needed for access. The stormwater will be designed to accommodate the completed site. Preliminary Plans are expected to be submitted for either our September or October meeting.

Zoning

Hess Corporation

The would like to upgrade their current site and demolish the existing building, create a new store, replace existing tanks and add additional gas pumps. The site will have the same setbacks as are existing currently. Mr. Weller moved, seconded by Neal Fisher to recommend the Zoning Hearing Board grant the Special Exception Use and forgiveness to Sections 405(e), 924 (b)(15), 926(c), 923(a). Motion carried 4-0.

George Ferensick-Yes

Neal Fisher -Yes

Joseph Hayik- Yes

Paul Weller-Yes

With the new development plan Hess will be building and enclosing the trash to eliviate the debris in the area.

Mark A Boyce

The planning commission has no recommendation at this time.

OTHER ITEMS

ORDINANCE REVIEW

Traffic Impact Fee- Act 209

Amity Township Economic Development Committee recommends the abandonment for a time of the Traffic Impact Fees to commercial development. Neal Fisher moved, Paul Weller seconded to recommend the Board of Supervisors allow the Traffic Impact Committee reconvene and review the fees for possible changes. Motion carried 4-0.

George Ferensick-Yes

Neal Fisher -Yes

Joseph Hayik- Yes

Paul Weller-Yes

Adjourn

George Ferensick moved Joseph Hayik seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20. Motion carried 4-0.

George Ferensick-Yes

Neal Fisher -Yes

Joseph Hayik- Yes

Paul Weller-Yes

Respectfully submitted,

Kathie Benson

Planning Secretary

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