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MINUTES OF THE JUNE 19, 2006 MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Hamburg Planning Commission met this evening in the Council Chambers of the Hamburg Municipal Center with Chairman Roy Heffner presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Roy R. Heffner, Dale R. Schlenker, Sylvia S. Summons, Neven J. Dries, Heather A. Breininger (arrived 7:09 p.m.), Richard W. Boyd, Lori M. Guldin
MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Eric Genga-Mullin & Lonergan Associates, Ken Pick, Maria Herne- Pottsville Republican, Deena Kershner, John Leonforte-Building Inspector, Lynda G. Albright-Borough Manager, Denise L. Clare-SecretaryA motion was made by Rick Boyd and seconded by Dale Schlenker to approve the May 15 & May 18 minutes as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes- Heffner, Schlenker, Summons, Dries, Boyd, Guldin Nayes- None VISITORS Maria Herne (Pottsville Republican) was in attendance for observation. OLD BUSINESS Eric Genga and Ken Pick were in attendance regarding the Second Street Redevelopment Area. One of seven considerations (Existing Land Use & Conditions Report p. 3) must be met for blight certification. Dale Schlenker stated that the information provided was well done. Eric Genga stated that the more items you show the better. It is better to show more than less when dealing with blighted areas. Heather Breininger asked when an area is blighted how long does the certification last. Eric Genga stated that it lasted 3 years up to 5 years but not indefinitely. A resolution needs to be passed to certify blighted areas. A motion was made by Rick Boyd and seconded by Neven Dries to direct our chairman to execute the agreement that’s presented to us. ROLL CALL: Ayes- Heffner, Schlenker, Summons, Dries, Breininger, Boyd, Guldin Nayes- None Ken Pick stated that a redevelopment plan for the area must be approved. For the plans presented, the goals of the Planning Commission were taken and added into the plan. John Leonforte asked if the plan gets adopted this evening or does it need to be changed and then approved. Zoning will be an issue. The current industrial area needs to be changed because of the proposed additions to the area (entertainment arena, restaurants, etc.). Ken Pick stated that it can get more restrictive not less and the process cannot override zoning. The existing land use map shows actual uses not zoning districts. John Leonforte stated to think of B-D as industrial uses. There was discussion on what to keep as B-D district and what to change to B-D & V-C. Ken Pick went over the maps and map #2 will be modified. Map #3 is an illustrative map at completion of the project, nothing of which is definite. It was decided to increase the V-C area. Deena Kershner asked if 150’ was enough to build on with sidewalks, grass/trees and buildings. The 150’ on either side of Front Street from Pine to Grand will be changed to V-C. Rick Boyd suggested taking it to Washington Street.A motion was made by Rick Boyd and seconded by Sylvia Summons to accept the land use plan with amendments to modify from B-D to V-C to include an area of land bounded by Second Street from Washington Street south to Grand Street, east on Grand Street to Peach Alley north on Peach Alley to Pine Street then west on Pine Street to northbound land of Second Street enclosing the area and also change from B-D to V-C the 150’ from street line on east side of Front Street from a point of Washington Street and Front Street to Grand Street and Front Street and 150’ distance from the street line from a point on the west side of Pine Street along Front Street to Grand Street and Front Street. Deena Kershner asked if a farmer’s market would be allowed in this area (V-C). John Leonforte stated that it would be. ROLL CALL: Ayes- Heffner, Schlenker, Summons, Dries, Breininger, Boyd, Guldin Nayes- None Roy Heffner asked what the next step would be. Ken Pick stated that Berks County Redevelopment will look at the proposal on June 27. At the July Planning Commission meeting the proposal will come back for approval. After that, the Borough will need to have a public hearing. Heather Breininger asked if Borough Council is on board with the project. Dale Schlenker stated that he does not know but doesn’t foresee any negativity. Roy Heffner stated that he doesn’t see any issues either. Ken Pick will make the changes and get copies out to the Planning Commission members. NEW BUSINESS None CORRESPONDENCE None A motion was made by Heather Breininger and seconded by Neven Dries to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
ATTEST: Denise L. Clare, Secretary |
