APPROVED FEBRUARY 11, 2015
THORNBURY T OWNSHIP
DELAWARE COUNTY
Planning Commission
6 Township Drive
Cheyney, PA 19319-1020
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James Quinn, Jr., Chairman
Robert Ferrara, Vice-Chairman
Allen McCann
James Bulkley
Charles Howat
Kenneth Zitarelli
James Falcone
MINUTES
Thornbury Township Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
The Thornbury Township Planning Commission held a public meeting Wednesday, January 14,
2015, at the Township Administration Building, 6 Township Drive, Cheyney, Pennsylvania.
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
James Quinn, Jr. Chairman
Robert Ferrara, Vice Chairman
Charles Howat
James Falcone
Mike Ciocco, P.E., Engineer
Wayne Grafton, Land Planner
Jim Byrne, Jr., Esq.
ABSENT:
Ken Zitarelli, Jim Bulkley, and Allen McCann
MEMBERS OF PUBLIC:
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Mr. Quinn called the meeting to order and reviewed the Agenda, as follows:
AGENDA
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5.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ORGANIZATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 10, 2014
OLD BUSINESS
a. Pipeline Regulations Draft Ordinance
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Redding Sketch Plan, 158 Locksley Rd.
b. Draft Spring Newsletter Article
7. NEXT MEETING – Wed., February 11, 2015 at 7 p.m.
8. ADJOURNMENT
1.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG: Mr. Quinn led the salute to the flag.
2.
ORGANIZATION:
Chairman Quinn asked for nominations for a Temporary Chairman to chair
the 2015 organization:
MOTION: On a motion by Mr. Quinn seconded by Mr. Falcone, all
members voted “aye” to appoint Mr. Ferrara as Temporary Chairman to
conduct the 2015 organization of the Planning Commission.
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Mr. Ferrara asked for nominations for Chairman:
MOTION: On a motion by Mr. Howat, seconded by Mr. Falcone, with Mr.
Quinn abstaining, all members voted “aye” to appoint Mr. Quinn as
Chairman for 2015.
Mr. Ferrara turned the organization meeting over to Mr. Quinn.
Mr. Quinn asked for nominations for Vice Chairman:
MOTION: On a motion by Mr. Falcone, seconded by Mr. Howat, with Mr.
Ferrara abstaining, all members voted “aye” to appoint Mr. Ferrara, as Vice
Chairman for 2015.
Mr. Quinn asked for a motion to close the organization.
MOTION: On a motion by Mr. Howat, seconded by Mr. Falcone, all
members voted “aye” to close the Planning Commission’s 2015
Organization.
3.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no comments from the public.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mr. Ferrara and seconded by
Mr. Howat all members present approved the December 10, 2014 minutes,
as presented.
5. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Pipeline Regulations Draft Ordinance: Mr. Quinn reported that Mr.
Byrne will draft the ordinance for discussion at the next meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Redding Sketch Plan, 158 Locksley Rd.:
Present:
Dave Damon, the applicant’s engineer
Lindsey Conan, the applicant’s attorney
Mr. Damon stated that the applicant had presented a similar sketch plan
a few years ago. The applicant wishes to subdivide the property into 3
lots. Two lots (lot 2, & 3) would be created and the third lot (lot 1) would
contain the existing home. The property consists of 9.71 acres
containing a pond, with frontage on Locksley Rd., and Welsh La., a nondedicated street, and also fronts on Broomall La. Louis Redding, a
former occupant, was an historic figure. Mr. Damon explained that a
driveway is proposed for lot 2 onto Welsh La. Welsh La. dates back to
the 1950’s and was partially improved with a stone surface. Mr. Damon
noted that there were no parcels that a subdivision could tie into from
there. The members felt Mr. Damon would need to do a survey and
determine the right-of-ways associated with Welsh La. Mr. Ciocco
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stated that the applicant also needs to determine the owner’s rights to
Welsh La., and how many driveways would be permitted to come off of
it. Mr. Damon noted the availability of public sewer on Locksley Rd. Mr.
Ciocco asked Mr. Damon to show a typical house, stormwater
management, sewer, water, and driveway/street placement for their next
presentation.
b. Draft Spring Newsletter Article: There were no comments on Mrs.
Zitarelli’s draft article.
7.
NEXT MEETING: Wed., February 11, 2015 at 7 p.m
8.
ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Ferrara and seconded by Mr. Howat,
the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Zitarelli
Planning Commission Secretary
cc:
Planning Commission Members
Board of Supervisors
Kenneth D. Kynett, Esq.
Jeffrey Seagraves, Township Manager
James Byrne, Esq.
Michael Ciocco, P.E., Engineer
Wayne Grafton, Land Planner
Geoff Carbutt, Subdivision Coordinator
Suzanne Howat, Bookkeeper