NLT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FOR
4/10/2019
The New London Township Planning Commission Meeting opened at 7:00 PM. Present were: Ron Ragan, Chairman; Mary Anne Steel, Vice Chairman; Member Martha Straus, Charlie Humkey, and Lynn Klingensmith. The Minutes were recorded by Maureen Zdun.
Public Comment
None.
Minutes
A Motion was made by Mary Anne Steel, and seconded by Charlie Humkey, to approve the March 13, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. Lynn Klingensmith abstained from voting as she did not attend the March 13, 2019 Meeting.
Melasecca Subdivision Final Minor Subdivision Plan
Ken Crossan, of Crossan Raimato, Inc., was present on behalf of his clients Ashley and Angelo Melasecca. Mr. Crossan presented the Melasecca Final Subdivision Plan dated January 18, 2019, last revised March 26, 2019. He explained that the up dated plan shows where the proposed houses would be located as well as any secondary conservation areas.
Motion was made by Martha Straus, and seconded by Lynn Klingensmith, to recommend to the Board of Supervisors, to approve the Melasecca Final Subdivision Plan dated January 18, 2019, last revised March 26, 2019. The vote was unanimous.
Bowwood Subdivision Preliminary Subdivision Plan Status
Chairman, Ron Ragan, advised that the Board of Supervisors approved the Bowwood Subdivision Preliminary Plan dated July 11, 2018, last revised March 18, 2019.
Second Principal Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment
Motion was made by Martha Straus, and seconded by Lynn Klingensmith, to recommend to the Board of Supervisors, to approve the Second Principal Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment to send to the County for Act 247 review. The vote was unanimous.
Riparian Buffer Ordinance
Township consultant, David Sweet, distributed the latest draft amendment dated April 25, 2019 with suggested changes. There was some discussion regarding the draft. It was agreed to review the draft at the next meeting after Mr. Sweet could consult with John Theilacker of the Brandywine Conservancy.
Fee In Lieu Ordinance Amendment
David Sweet distributed the latest amendment draft dated April 9, 2019. After some discussion it was agreed that Mr. Sweet would present a cleaner version of the amendment at the next Planning Commission meeting on April 25, 2019.
RA, R – 1, R – 2, Consolidated Ordinance Amendment
David Sweet distributed the latest draft amendment dated April 6, 2019. There was some discussion regarding the draft and making a few minor changes. It was agreed to have Mr. Sweet edit the draft and have a final copy ready for the next meeting on April 25, 2019.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.