HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

May 3, 2017

7:00 P.M.

A. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Hempfield Township Planning Commission held at the Hempfield Township Municipal Building was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman William Utzman. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. William Utzman Mr. Frank Venzon Mr. Richard Tatano Mr. Paul Sternick Mr. Bill Bretz Mr. William Benton Mr. John Anderson STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Dan Schmitt Mr. Chris Skovira Mr. Len Dellera Ms. Anna Riddle B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Benton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Venzon, to approve the April 5, 2017 Planning Commission minutes as presented. Vote: 7-0. Motion carried. C. ADMINISTRATIVE PLANS:

1. Longo Plan Subdivision Plan (No. 20170214)

John S., Jr. and Cindy Longo Zoned A & R.C. Tax Map No. 50-25-00-0-073, 74, & 194 Public Sewage

COMMENTS: Representing the plan was Doug Regola with V.P. Regola & Associates. He explained the purpose of the plan was to consolidate two parcels and create a side lot addition to another parcel. He stated that there was some question as to whether there is sufficient frontage of the one parcel on Route 136 that he would need to verify further. Mr. Schmitt recommended approval of the plan pending the following three items: adding the Township plan number to the plan, adding non-building nomenclature to Lot “B” on the plan, and also providing evidence that there is sufficient frontage on Route 136 of the Gabel lot (parcel 73) prior to the Supervisors’ meeting. Mr. Anderson asked if there was a right-of-way needed for this plan, and Mr. Regola stated there may already be one there from a previous consolidation, but he would verify that before the next meeting. Mr. Sternick made a motion, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to forward the plan for approval. Vote: 7 – 0. Motion carried.

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2. Petrucelli Plan Subdivision Plan (No. 20170220)

Bruno Petrucelli Zoned S.R. Tax Map No. 50-29-00-0-101 Public Sewage

COMMENTS: Representing the plan was Art Kromel of Arthur Kromel Surveying. He stated that the purpose of the plan was to create a side lot addition of a .885 acre parcel to be added to Mr. Petrucelli’s existing house lot (parcel 85), and leave the remaining .7 acres as a separate parcel to be sold or rented in the future. Mr. Schmitt stated the plan met all requirements, and only the Hempfield Township plan number needed to be added to the drawing. Mr. Anderson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Benton, to recommend approval of the plan. Vote: 7 – 0. Motion carried. D. PLANS TO BE REVIEWED FOR COMPLETENESS & FORWARDED FOR TECHNICAL REVIEW:

1. Shirer Plan Subdivision Plan (No. 20170221) Glenn S., Jr. and Molly Shirer Zoned S.R. Tax Map No. 50-08-11-0-111 Public Sewage

COMMENTS: Representing the plan was Tim Miller of All Points Land Surveying. He explained the purpose of the plan is to split Parcel “C” into two (2) buildable lots, Lots 1 and 2. Mr. Schmitt stated the vicinity map was difficult to read, so he explained where the parcel was located. Mr. Miller added that there are no structures currently on the lots; however there were sewer taps available, as well as existing city water on Lot 1 and an existing well on Lot 2. Mr. Dellera stated a previous structure on the parcel had been torn down. Mr. Schmitt recommended the plan be forwarded for technical review. Mr. Venzon made a motion, seconded by Mr. Sternick to forward the plan for review. Vote: 7 – 0. Motion carried. E. PLANS TO BE TECHNICALLY REVIEWED:

1. ADESA Auto Auction Site Plan (No. 20170106) ADESA Pennsylvania, LLC. Zoned L.I. Tax Map No. 50-36-00-0-002, 018, & 179 Public Sewage

COMMENTS: Representing the plan was Mr. Anthony Caponigro, P.E. and Mr. Jaime Masters of ADESA Corp. Mr. Caponigro explained the purpose of the plan is to construct a 26,930 square foot auto auction with parking and vehicle storage. He added that they had received comment letters from Hempfield Township and Gibson-Thomas Engineering and had re-submitted several items for review since the last meeting. Mr. Schmitt then addressed the responses provided to the Township, which are provided in Attachment “A” of these minutes. He added that though the list was voluminous, all items have been submitted to the third party agencies and are just pending completion. He recommended approval of the plan pending the eleven (11) outstanding contingencies. There was also discussion regarding

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ADESA’s request for a waiver from the Hempfield Township Stormwater Management Ordinance, which is also included as Attachment “B” of these minutes. The letter was submitted and is pending decision by the Hempfield Township Supervisors. Mr. Sternick made a motion, seconded by Mr. Tatano, to forward the plan pending the eleven (11) outstanding items. Vote: 7 – 0. Motion carried.

2. Caldwell-Tarosky Subdivision Plan (No. 20170151) Wane & Cynthia Caldwell Zoned S.R. Tax Map No. 50-08-00-0-18 & 170 Public Sewage

COMMENTS: Representing the plan was Mr. Dennis Rosatti, P.L.S. He stated the purpose of the plan was to create a new, buildable parcel (Lot 1). This plan supersedes a previous plan recorded in 2014. Mr. Schmitt stated that Hempfield Township plan number had been added to the plan, the revision dates had been added, and the name change had been reflected on the plan as requested. He added that he was requesting the nomenclature regarding obtaining a Hempfield Township driveway permit and H.T.M.A. sewer tap needed to be changed from “Lot 2” to “Lot 1” and H.T.M.A. should be changed to M.A.W.C. He recommended the plan for approval pending these small changes. Mr. Venzon made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bretz, to approve the plan. Vote: 7 – 0. Motion carried.

3. Historic Hannastown County Park Site Plan (No. 20170152) Westmoreland County Zoned A Tax Map No. 50-10-00-0-011 On-Lot Sewage

COMMENTS: Representing the plan was Mr. Donald Lettrich of the Lettrich Group, Inc. He stated the plan calls for a new Westmoreland History and Education Center to be constructed, and that he had addressed several items requested based on the technical review. Mr. Schmitt stated the Township plan number had been added to the plan as requested. He added the Township S.E.O. and D.E.P. approval for the on-lot septic system has been submitted and is still pending, the Erosion and Sedimentation (E&S) Control as well as the NPDES permits were submitted to the Conservation District and are still pending, Stormwater Management plans had been submitted to the Conservation District and are also still pending, and the variance for the front set-back of the building was obtained at the March Zoning Hearing Board meeting. He added the letter would just need to be attached to the plan. And finally, the on-lot sewage would be placed across the road on other Hannastown property and a Township Road Opening Permit will need to be obtained in order for the piping and is pending. He recommended the plan be forwarded and approved pending the five (5) outstanding contingencies. Mr. Benton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the plan. Vote: 7 – 0. Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt added that since the Hannastown Project is a part of the Westmoreland County Historical Society, Gibson-Thomas donated services for drafting and design of the Stormwater Management plans and the Conservation District would be doing the review the Township regulations as a third party. F. NEW BUSINESS: None.

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G. OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Schmitt addressed the Board regarding the Excela Health Orthopedics Site Plan that was granted preliminary approval over a year ago. There were a number of outstanding items that needed addressed at that time. Those items are being worked through and the plan will be placed on the agenda at next month’s meeting for final approval. He suggested that any board member not present at the preliminary approval or members who want to re-familiarize themselves with the plans do so prior to the next meeting so they are ready to take action on the plan. H. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. _____________________________________ William Utzman, Chairman

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ATTACHMENT "A"

ATTACHMENT "B"