UPPER OXFORD TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

OCTOBER 3, 2005 AGENDA

               The Upper Oxford Township Planning Commission held its regular monthly meeting at the township building, 1185 Limestone Road, Russellville, PA at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, October 3, 2005.

               Members present:  Christine Nibouar, Sam Reyburn, Henry Huber and Harold Bryson (absent was Thomas Williams)

               Others present:  Jane Daggett, Betsy Huber, Jim Gordon, Spence Andress, Fran Sharon, Charles Fleischmann, Julie Kirkpatrick, John Pogue, Ed Jefferis, William and Margaret Shaw, John Samara, Jim Lees, Kera Smith and Steve Donnelley

THOMAS MCQUEEN – 2 Lot Subdivision on Ewing Road.  This plan was presented by Ed Jefferis of Concord Land Planners.  Chester County Health Department approval was received on 9/21/05.

               Motion was made by Harold Bryson, seconded by Christine Nibouar and carried to approve the Thomas and Jennie McQueen 2-Lot Subdivision, Project #0541.  All in favor.

JAMES LEES/FORESTVILLE BUSINESS CENTER – LOT 3.  This plan was presented by John Pogue of Lake, Roeder and Hillard.  The township received a copy of the NPDES permit showing the correct names on the documents and also the comment letter from the township engineer stating that all issues have been resolved.

               Motion was made by Harold Bryson, seconded by Sam Reyburn and carried to recommend to the Board of Supervisors that approval be given for the Land Development Plan for Lot 3, Forestville Business Center, contingent upon the developer presenting the Board of Supervisors with signed and notarized plans.  All in favor.

KING/BEILER – 29 Lot Sketch Plan located on Route 896 (near University Road).  This plan was presented by Spence Andress and Julie Kirkpatrick.  The plantings on the boulevard were discussed.  The developer is willing to retain a landscape contractor and to set-up an escrow account for the landscape contractors services.  The entrance also calls for an area for cars and buses to pull completely off the road.  The Open Space will be maintained by the Home Owners Association.  The Planning Commission was informed that a private agency will be responsible for the Community Sewage system.  Henry stated that the township has a sewage expert working for them, which is Yerkes Associates.  Spence will forward a copy of the plans to Yerkes for review.  Henry also informed Spence and Julie that the Board of Supervisors are not excited about a center strip because of snow plowing.  Spence and Julie will be present at the Board of Supervisors meeting on 10/10/05 to discuss the entry way to the development and also the strip of plantings.

AUTO BODY RESTORATION ORDINANCE – was reviewed by the Planning Commission.

               Motion was made by Christine Nibouar, seconded by Harold Bryson and carried to recommend to the Board of Supervisors to approve the amending of the township zoning in the L-I District by adding a definition for auto body repair facility and permitting an auto body repair facility as a permitted use in the L-I District.  All in favor.

ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, motion was made by Harold Bryson, seconded by Christine Nibouar and carried unanimously to adjourn at 8:15 P.M.

                                                                                                         Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                                         Jane Daggett

                                                                                                         Secretary