Zoning & Subdivision Review Committee

Meeting Minutes

Tuesday – May 18, 1999 – 7:30 p.m. – MCRPC Offices

MEMBERS PRESENT	OTHERS PRESENT
Samuel Scott, Chairman	Lisa Holm, Planner
James Rollinson, Vice-Chairman	Dan Gracenin, Senior Planner
Clifford McCandless	Peg Heldorfer, Associate Planner
James L. Hogan	Chris Winslow, Winslow Engineering
Mike Sabo	William R. Linzenbold
Burroughs Price	Michael A. Panariello, D.O.
Ray Foster	Paula Panariello
	Rick Brown
	Kurt Myers

Mr. Scott, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. A quorum was present. The Minutes of the April 20, 1999 meeting were approved with no additions, corrections or deletions. The motion passed.

N E W B U S I N E S S

1. Preliminary Plan – Forrest Brooke West Mobile Home Park – Phase I – Lackawannock/Jefferson Townships – Ms. Enck reviewed this with the Committee. She stated that the plan for the mobile home park was reviewed according to the Mercer County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Article VII, Mobile Home Park Regulations. She stated that Lackawannock Township has no zoning, and Jefferson Township has their own Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Ordinance, which will require their review according to their Regulations. She stated that overall the entire project is for 156 lots. This evening, the developer is requesting preliminary approval of 66 lots (Phase I). Out of these 66 lots, 50 lots are in Lackawannock Township and 16 lots are in Jefferson Township. The 16 lots in Jefferson Township are zoned "B-2", and these lots are situated at the front of this plan.

Ms. Enck stated that the plan includes a general layout for the entire site and detailed plans for Phase I. She also reviewed the permits that would be required prior to completion of a final plan. In discussion, a request was made to show the required severe weather structure and temporary turn-around. She also stated that there are some wetlands on the site. A question was asked of the clear site line from the exit onto Route 62. She stated there is a permit pending through PennDOT and there is some question that the drive is not coming in at a 90-degree angle. A question was raised if a temporary turn around would be provided for emergency vehicles for Phase I? Mr. Winslow stated that some type of turn around would be installed so emergency vehicles would be able to maneuver.

After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Price and seconded by Mr. McCandless to recommend approval of this preliminary for Phase I of Forrest Brooke West Mobile Home Park. The motion passed.

2. Robert L. Batteiger Subdivision – Lot #4 – West Salem Township – Modification Request of the 4 to 1 lot width to depth ratio – Ms. Heldorfer reviewed this proposed modification with the Committee. She noted that the lot is being created by adding a parcel to an existing lot, which will create a non-conforming lot. She stated that there are no solutions to form the lot to meet the 4 to 1 ratio.

After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Price and seconded by Mr. Hogan to recommend approval of this modification. The motion passed.

3. Curative Amendment to the City of Hermitage Zoning Ordinance relating to Billboards – City of Hermitage – Mr. Gracenin reviewed this proposed curative amendment to the sign section of the Hermitage Zoning Ordinance with the Committee. Mr. Gracenin did state that once the City has enacted this curative amendment, they couldn’t enact another curative amendment on their zoning ordinance for a three-year period. He stated that by enacting the amendment, Hermitage would reaffirm the validity of the ordinance. The curative amendment would allow billboards to be placed in the light and heavy industrial districts as a conditional use.

After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Sabo and seconded by Mr. Rollinson to recommend approval of this curative amendment. The motion passed.

 

Other Business

Mr. Gracenin explained that the Commission received yesterday a proposed amendment to the Shenango Township Zoning Ordinance. This amendment would effect building heights in the B-1 zoning district from the existing 40’ maximum up to 60’. The professional staff at the MCRPC asked the Committee that this amendment be tabled in order to allow the professional staff time to fully prepare a presentation for the full Commission. Mr. Gracenin asked those in attendance if they would like to make a comment. Mr. Michael Panariello, a resident on Executive Court, off Route 318, said that when he purchased his property the original plan was for a small, up-scale neighborhood. He now is stating his concerns over this proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and particularly the current location of the road and cul-de-sac. Mr. Price asked Mr. Gracenin if he could have a schematic of this for next weeks meeting and to also invite Mr. Panariello to next weeks meeting to make his presentation. A motion was made by Mr. Price and seconded by Mr. Hogan to recommend tabling this request until next week. The motion passed.

 

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa Holm

Planner

 

 

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