Minutes of the Reorganization Meeting of the Planning Commission of Haverford Township held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 7:30pm in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 2325 Darby Road, Havertown, Pa 19083. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Russo Robert Fiordimondo Chuck Reardon Chris Vitale BOARD MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: Angelo Capuzzi Paul D Emilio Chris Gaumann ALSO PRESENT: Kelly Kirk, Dept. of Community Development Chuck Faulkner, Pennoni Associates Terry Coogan, Recording Secretary Kelly Kirk called the meeting to order at 7:30pm. Item #1 Reorganization/Appointments Ms. Kirk called for nominations for the position of Chairman. Mr. Reardon made a Motion to nominate Joe Russo for the position of Chairman. The meeting was turned over to Mr. Russo. Mr. Russo called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chairman. Mr. Reardon made a Motion to nominate Mr. Capuzzi for the position of Vice-Chairman. Mr. Russo called for nominations for the position of Secretary. Mr. Russo made a Motion to nominate Mr. Gaumann for the position of Secretary. Mr. Reardon seconded the Motion. Mr. Russo made a Motion to appoint Terry Coogan to the position of Recording Secretary. Mr. Reardon seconded the Motion. 1
During 2017, the Planning Commission will generally meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7:30pm. The amended calendar is attached. Item #2 401 & 403 Virginia Avenue Lot Line Change Heath Mike Ciocco, from Catania Engineers, spoke before the Board. The applicants are proposing to acquire a portion of the existing parcel owned by their adjacent neighbor. The existing parcel will be subdivided into two parcels. Parcel A will be retained by the current owner. Parcel B is proposed to be conveyed to parcel C. No development is proposed at this time. The property is in the R-5 Residential Zoning District. In regards to the Township Engineer s review letter dated February 20, 2017, the applicant will comply with and/or address all items (1-3). Regarding Item #1, the applicant was asked to submit clarification on this issue from a surveyor. Mr. Reardon made a Motion to recommend to the Board of Commissioners the approval of this Lot Line change subject to the applicant complying with all items (1-3) on the attached Township Engineer s review letter dated February 20, 2017 and submitting a letter from a surveyor to the satisfaction of the Township Engineer explaining the closure of the point along the property line with the Geherty s. Item #3 Review of Minutes Mr. Russo made a Motion to approve the minutes from the meeting held on November 10, 2016. Motion passed with a vote of 2-0-2 with Mr. Reardon and Mr. Fiordimondo abstaining. Mr. Reardon made a Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50pm. 2
Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Commission of Haverford Township held on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 7:30pm in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 2325 Darby Road, Havertown, Pa 19083. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Russo, Chairman Angelo Capuzzi, Vice-Chairman Chris Gaumann, Member Robert Fiordimondo, Member Chris Vitale, Member BOARD MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: Paul D Emilio, Member Chuck Reardon, Member ALSO PRESENT: Kelly Kirk, Community Development Lori Hanon-Widdop, Assistant Township Manager Jim Byrne, Township Solicitor Terry Coogan, Recording Secretary Mr. Russo called the meeting to order at 7:30pm. Item #1 Zoning Code Amendment Review- Regulating Medical Marijuana Dispensary and Grower/Processor Facilities Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act 16 of 2016 The Planning Commission, along with Kelly Kirk from Community Development, Jim Byrne, the Township Solicitor, and Lori Hanlon-Widdop, the Assistant Township Manager, had a discussion regarding the ordinance pertaining to regulating medical marijuana dispensary and grower/processor facilities. It was stated that the dispensary facilities are proposed to be permitted in the C-5 zoning district with conditional use approval by the Board of Commissioners and the grower/processing facilities are proposed to be permitted in the LIN zoning district, also with conditional use approval. Some items discussed were that security is noted in the ordinance for the dispensary facilities but not noted as required in the grower/processing facilities (as required by State Law), the maximum floor area of the grower/processor facility and deleting Section 182-1208 A from the proposed ordinance. Also discussed were the hours of operation of the dispensaries and prohibiting walk-up service at the dispensaries. Changes will be made to the ordinance and the Planning Commission will discuss these changes at a later date. Item #2 Review of Minutes 1
Mr. Russo made a Motion to approve the minutes from the meeting held on February 23, 2017. Motion passed with a vote of 3-0-2 with Mr. Capuzzi and Mr. Gaumann abstaining. Mr. Russo made a Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00pm. Mr. Capuzzi seconded the Motion. 2
1 Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Commission of Haverford Township held on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 7:30pm in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 2325 Darby Road, Havertown, Pa 19083. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Russo, Chairman Paul D Emilio, Member Robert Fiordimondo, Member Chuck Reardon, Member Chris Vitale, Member BOARD MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: Angelo Capuzzi, Vice-Chairman Chris Gaumann, Secretary ALSO PRESENT: Kelly Kirk, Community Development Terry Coogan, Recording Secretary Mr. Russo called the meeting to order at 7:30pm. Item #1 Special Exception Indoor Recreational Use in C-3 Zoning District Review for Conformance with the Comprehensive Plan 31 South Eagle Road Breakout Games Jonathon Keller, construction manager, spoke before the Board. Mr. Keller gave a brief description of a breakout game/room. Also, the applicant currently has 42 existing stores in 37 different cities. The applicant is before the Planning Commission to request a special exception use for an indoor recreational facility in a C-3 Zoning District, which is permitted, but must be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Some items discussed were the number of rooms proposed, how large these rooms will be, the maximum amount of people allowed in the rooms at one time, plus the number of people allowed in the facility at one time, hours of operation, the parking lot and number of handicapped spaces, the number of egresses from the facility, the installation of an elevator, and if the facility will be ADA accessible. The Planning Commission will issue a letter to the Zoning Hearing Board confirming this use is in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Reardon made a Motion to recommend that the Zoning Hearing Board allow this special exception use in the C-3 Zoning District since it was determined to be in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.
2 Item #2 Zoning Code Amendment Review- Regulating Medical Marijuana Dispensary and Grower/Processor Facilities Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act 16 of 2016 The Board reviewed Sections 182-1207 and 182-1208 of the Ordinance. Mr. D Emilio made a Motion to recommend to the Board of Commissioners the approval of this ordinance as amended with the removal of Section 182-1207, letters B, C, and D, and Section 182-1208, letters C and D, along with adding some grammatical corrections. Mr. Reardon seconded the Motion. Item #3 Review of Minutes Mr. Vitale made a Motion to approve the minutes from the meeting held on March 23, 2017. Motion passed with a vote of 3-0-2 with Mr. D Emilio and Mr. Reardon abstaining. Mr. Reardon made a Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15pm.