UPPER
HANOVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 1, 2020
Call to Order
The
remote Zoom meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Brandon Reed.
Roll Call
Planning Commission members in attendance were Alex Anastas, Richard
Fain, William Kalb, Stefan Laessig and Brandon Reed. Also in attendance were John
Weber, Township Engineer and Stan Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
Citizen Comments
There were not any citizen comments.
Approval of Minutes
Mr.
Kalb moved to approve the June 3, 2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Laessig
and carried unanimously.
Announcements
Mr.
Reed announced that July 15, 2020 is the last date for submission of plans for
review by the Township Engineer and discussion at the August 5, 2020 regular meeting.
Old Business
Plans Scheduled for Discussion
A. Katherine & Robert
Alburger Minor Subdivision
It
was noted that the applicant requested that the project be tabled until
September.
B. 1904 Tollgate Road Waiver of
Land Development
John
Weber reviewed the proposed land development, explaining that almost all of the
project was located in Hereford Township with only a small area of the parcel
located in Upper Hanover Township. Discussion
ensued.
Mr.
Fain moved to recommend a waiver of the land development requirements for the
project in Upper Hanover Township. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Anastas and carried unanimously.
Current Plans Without New Activity
Current
plans without new activity were reviewed.
New Business
New
business was not presented.
Monthly Reports
A. Zoning
1. Chowns Zoning Hearing
It
was noted that the Chowns zoning hearing was rescheduled to a September 16,
2020 hearing date.
B. Building Permit Report and
Escrow Report
The
monthly reports were entered into the record.
C. Regional Planning Commission
Report
It
was noted that Regional Planning did not meet in June.
D. Next Planning Commission
Meeting – August 5, 2020
The
Planning Commission will determine whether to hold the August 5, 2020 meeting
via Zoom or at the Municipal Building at a later date.
E. Other
1. Fireworks
A
brief discussion ensued concerning fireworks.
2. Tiny Houses
The
Planning Commission recommended research concerning whether the Township
ordinances should allow the development of tiny houses.
3. Airbnb
A
discussion ensued concerning Airbnb requirements.
Adjournment
Mr.
Fain moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Anastas and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Stanley
W. Seitzinger, Jr.
Township Manager