Minutes of the Wilmington Township Planning Commission
Meeting of August 17, 2010
The meeting was convened at 8:08 p.m. at the Township Building. Members present: William Allen; Frank Antoniazzi, chair; Frederick Neikirk, secretary; and Lynn Williams.
Members absent: John M. Byler
Visitors: Joe Knott Neal Wengerd, and Jason Wilson.
1. Secretary's Report
a. The minutes of the meeting of July 20 were read and, on motion, approved.
2. Mr. Knott was present in support of the proposed Jean Allen Subdivision (see 07/20/10, item 3 for background). The proposed subdivision would create two new lots (of 1.653 and 3.821 acres), while leaving a residual tract (of 81.786 acres). The proposed subdivision is located off Colony Drive and Susan Trace Drive in an area zoned R-1. There have previously been other lots subdivided from the main lot, but these subdivisions occurred before the passage of the Zoning Ordinance so this constitutes a minor subdivision. The two new lots are intended as building lots, and public water and sewers are available. The residual lot will continue to be used for agriculture and open space. Waivers are being requested from the SALDO requirements of providing on the plans soil types and boundaries (sec. 2303.n) and ground elevations (sec. 2303.1.g) because there is access to public utilities and because the land is relatively flat, so there should be no runoff problems.The County review letter was received when this plan was previously considered. All fees have been paid. A letter has been received from the water company (Aqua Pennsylvania) stating that they have sufficient capacity to serve the new lots and that they will permit tap-in to their system. Approvals have been received from the DEP (as a result of the Component 3 application) and the Township Sewer Authority. Oral assurances were given as to the fact that the Borough has stated that they have sufficient capacity to handle the new lots. However, the letter from the Borough was not available to the Commission. It was moved, seconded, and carried that the requested waivers be granted. It was moved, seconded, and carried that the subdivision be approved pending receipt of the letter from the Borough. The Chairman signed the mylar drawing and one copy. The Secretary will sign these after the letter has been received from the Borough.
3. Mr. Wilson was present in support of the proposed Wilson Real Estate Holding LLC Subdivision. The proposed subdivision would create two new lots (of 12.19 and 11.00 acres), while leaving a residual tract (of 13.21 acres). The proposed subdivision is located between Melody Lane and Route 956 in an area zoned R-2. Lot 1 has frontage on Route 956. Lot 2 has frontage on Melody Lane. There is no frontage for the residual lot. The two new lots are intended as building lots, and public water and sewers are available. This constitutes a minor subdivision.All fees have been paid. The review letter from the County Planning Commission has been received. A letter has been received from the water company (Aqua Pennsylvania) stating that they have sufficient capacity to serve the new lots and that they will permit tap-in to their system. Approvals have been received from the DEP (as a result of the Component 3 application), the Township Sewer Authority, and the Borough. All state that there is sufficient capacity in the sewage system to handle the two lots and that the two building lots will be allowed to tap into the sewage system. It was noted that wetlands may exist on lot 1. This may limit building options. It was also noted that the residual lot has no frontage and thus cannot be used as a building lot in the future. The applicant stated that he was aware of both of these facts. During the discussion the applicant noted that it was intended that this subdivision proposal would also join the small lot owned by Wilson and abutting lot 2 to lot 2, however, this was not shown on the drawing.
It was moved, seconded, and carried to approve the proposed subdivision pending a revision of the drawing to reflect the change noted in the previous paragraph. The Chairman signed the mylar drawing and one copy. The Secretary will sign these after the letter has been received from the Borough.
4. Mr. Knott asked the Commission questions relative to a subdivision he would soon be bringing for a property located on Route 208. Members of the Commission suggested answers to the questions, noting that all such answers are unofficial as the Commission does not have a proposal before it.
There being no further business that could be accomplished at this meeting, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Frederick R. Neikirk Secretary