Zoning & Subdivision
Review Committee
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday
– November 15, 2005 – 7:30 p.m. at the MCRPC Offices
2491 Highland Road – Hermitage, PA (724) 981-2412
MEMBERS PRESENT
& OTHERS PRESENT
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James Rollinson,
Vice-Chairman
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Chuck Garrett
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James Hogan
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Clifford McCandless
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James Hughes
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Larry McAdams
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Tom Stanton
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Andrew Dash, Planner –
MCRPC
Mr. Rollinson, Vice-Chairman,
called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. A quorum was present. Mr.
Rollinson noted that the Minutes of the October 25, 2005 meeting were mailed
prior to tonight’s meeting and there being no additions, corrections, or
deletions, the Minutes stand approved as mailed.
N E W B U S I N E S S
1. Rezoning Request – Sandy
Lake Borough - Mr. Dash explained that
he received a request to rezone approximately 42.5 acres along Lake Street (SR
358), the southern side of Broad Street, School Street, Walnut Street, and the
western side of Market Street from Residential (R-1) and Industrial (I) to
Residential (R-2) District. He noted that the existing land use consists of
ball fields, forestry, wetlands and open space. He stated that no rezonings
have occurred in this area. The properties are accessed by Lake Street (SR
358), a minor arterial with 2,700 ADT, and by Broad, Walnut, Market, and
School Streets, all Borough streets. The area has a gentle slope down towards
the wetlands in the center of the area proposed for rezoning. The surrounding
zoning and land uses to the north is all Residential (R-1), Single-Family
residences on 1+ acre; to the south is all Industrial (I), industrial
buildings are closer to Walnut Street along Lake Street, a quarry and forest;
to the west is Residential (R-1) and Industrial (I), a meat market on the
corner of Broad and Lake, and forest; and to the east is Central Commercial
(C) and assorted residential and commercial uses. Public sewers exist along
the current Borough streets, and would be able to serve any development within
this area. Sandy Lake Borough has sent a letter stating that this area could
service up to twenty (20) tap-ins. He next reviewed the 5 zoning amendment
review criteria and stated that the only possible conflict would be with the
industrial zoning district to the south, and surrounding the area that is
proposed to be rezoned on the south side of Lake Street. Increased buffer
areas would have to be provided for any further expansion or development in
the industrial zone surrounding the area proposed for rezoning from
"I" to "R-2". MCRPC staff would recommend approval of the
proposed rezoning.
In discussion, Mr. McCandless
asked about the industrial building on the north side of Route 358. Mr. Hogan
thought there was a plant located in that building. Mr. Dash stated that he
thinks the building is vacant. Mr. Dash stated that this rezoning is being
requested to allow for residential development to occur in the area, which is
not allowed in the Industrial zone, and not at the density that the applicant
are seeking in the Residential (R-2) zone. Mr. McCandless asked who requested
this change. Mr. Dash stated Brad Martin was the applicant who requested this
change.
After discussion, a motion
was made by Mr. Hogan to recommend approval of this rezoning request. Mr.
McAdams seconded. In further discussion, Mr. McCandless questioned about
other R-2 lands. Mr. Dash stated that the majority of the R-2 zoning district
in the Borough has been built out, except for lands located well behind
Borough streets and then there could be issues with slope and development
constraints. There being no further
discussion, the motion was approved.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further
business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrew Dash,
Planner
Mercer
County Regional Planning Commission
2491 Highland Road, Hermitage, PA 16148
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