UPPER OXFORD TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

FEBRUARY 6, 2006

               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, February 6, 2006.

               Members present:  Sam Reyburn, Thomas S. Williams and Harold Bryson

               Others present:  Doug Randolph, Elizabeth Sullivan, Julie Kirkpatrick, Spence Andress, Kera Smith, Scott Rugen, Joe Clark, Bill Clark, Charles Fleischmann, Bill Schoell, Steve Donnelley, Joe and Louise Cappelli, Gary Calibey, John C. Empie, Jr., Jim Fritsch, Jim Gordon and Karl Herr

KARL HERR – 2 Lot Subdivision and Add-on Plan for property located off Old Limestone Road.  All fees have been paid and plans have been forwarded to Chester County Planning Commission and Chester County Health Department for review.  Mr. Herr is doing an add-on to acquire proper sewage area on the one lot.  The Planning Commission had no problems with this proposal but will wait for reviews.

ESTATE OF KATHLEEN EMPIE – 2 Lot Final Subdivision Plan on Pusey Mill Road.  This plan was presented by Jim Fritsch of Regester Associates, Inc.  As last month’s meeting, the “tail” on Lot 1 was discussed and recommended that the “tail” will stay with Lot 2.  Additionally four waivers were requested from the Planning Commission last month.  Mr. Fritsch will present this waiver request to the Board of Supervisors on February 13, 2006. 

               Motion was made by Sam Reyburn, seconded by Harold Bryson to approve the two lot subdivision and add-on plan of the Estate of Kathleen Empie contingent upon receiving Chester County Health Department approval and receiving a Non-Building Waiver form.  MOTION CARRIED

WIGGINS/MEGILL HOMES – 16 Lot Preliminary Subdivision on Pusey Mill Road called “Bainbridge”.  This property is situated on the north side of Pusey Mill Road and approximately 51.6 acres.  Fifteen new homes will be erected and the existing structure will remain.  The comment letter from Ragan Engineering was discussed as follows:

               B. #3 – Class of soils – no class I on site, mostly class II

               B. #4 and D. #2 – 7.2’ deep detention basin – will be discussed with Ragan Engineering

               C. #2 – USACOE determination – Planning Commission will not require this

               C. #6 – Developer would like to utilize a shared driveway

               D. #1 – Developer is requesting a waiver requiring pipe with greater than 24” of cover –

                              Developer will provide 18” of minimum.  Planning Commission did not have a problem

                              with this.

               Motion was made by Tom Williams, seconded by Harold Bryson and carried recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve the waiver requiring pipe with greater than 24” of cover to exceed 24” for storm water.  MOTION CARRIED.

               Motion was made by Tom Williams, seconded by Harold Bryson and carried recommending that the Board of Supervisors allow plastic storm pipes upon recommendation of Ragan Engineering.

KING/BEILER – 29 Lot Preliminary Subdivision Plan on Newark Road called “Kings Mill”.  We are stilling waiting for review letters to come back.  However, Ragan Engineering forwarded his comments to the Planning Commission.  A meeting is scheduled with the developer and their engineer,  township engineer, road master and supervisor to discuss this plan on Friday, February 10, 2006.  Additionally, the possibility of adding the adjoining Shelton property to this submission was discussed.  The revision would include 10 additional lots.  The Secretary will check with the Solicitor regarding the proper procedure for this matter.

JOSEPH CAPPELLI – submitted a rough plan showing 24 lots along Ewing Road and Street, along with a check for the application fees.  There was no application forms for the township or county at this time and no planning modules.  The Planning Commission will review this plan at the next meeting.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS – CHAIRMAN

Motion was made by Harold Bryson, seconded by Tom Williams and carried to appoint Christine Nibouar as Chairman for the year 2006.  MOTION CARRIED.

Motion was made by Harold Bryson, seconded by Sam Reyburn and carried to appoint Thomas Williams as Vice-Chairman for the year 2006.  MOTION CARRIED.

AGRICULTURAL ZONING  – A hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 7:00 P.M . to amend the agricultural zoning.  After the hearing, a special meeting will be held.  The section of the ordinance regarding 30 acres was discussed.  Harold voiced his concerns and objections regarding this section of the ordinance.  No recommendations regarding the adoption of this ordinance were made.

               Motion was made by Harold Bryson, seconded by Tom Williams to request another meeting with the Board of Supervisors and the Chester County Planning Commission to review this ordinance.  MOTION CARRIED (Sam Reyburn abstained)

ADJOURNMENT – Motion was made by Tom Williams, seconded by Sam Reyburn and carried to adjourn at 8:45 P.M.  MOTION CARRIED.

                                                                                                         Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                                         Jane Daggett

                                                                                                         Secretary