NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS LEGISLATIVE MEETING-TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2016

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The North Strabane Township Board of Supervisors held its Legislative Meeting, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 7:00 P.M., at the Township Municipal Building, 1929 Route 519, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317. ATTENDING THE MEETING Brian Spicer, Chairman Robert Balogh, Vice-Chairman Sonia Stopperich, Supervisor Marcus Staley, Supervisor Bob Ross, Supervisor ALSO ATTENDING THE MEETING Frank R. Siffrinn, Manager-Secretary Gary Sweat, Solicitor Joe Sites, Engineer Deanna M. Kelly, Stenographer Mr. Spicer called the meeting to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call. PUBLIC COMMENTS

John Nickovich, 171 Morganza Road Canonsburg, PA 15317. I was told there is going to be a change to the property maintenance ordinance. I am here to give you my support. I believe there needs to be a formal change in the ordinance. If people are not keeping up with their property and you serve them a 10 day notice because the grass is not cut, the matter is then sent to the magistrate, which can take up to three months. A hearing is scheduled. As long as they cut the grass before the hearing, there are no consequences. So people only cut their grass twice a year. Vincent Evans, 686 Linnwood Road Canonsburg, PA 15317. Something drew my attention to the public notice that stated there will be a change to Ordinance 368. I went to the office and requested a copy to read it. There are a few things that I found very objectionable. One was they want to establish a new department in the Township. That department will be in charge of inspecting single-family homes. Sounds like they are going to have the code enforcement officer come and nose around your house. It will give them the ability to come into you home without a warrant. Mr. Siffrinn asked the solicitor to briefly explain the intent of the ordinance. Mr. Sweat explained a great deal of thought and effort went into the preparation of this ordinance. The Code Enforcement office exists to administer two codes that have been adopted by this Township many years ago. The first is the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, which deals with how the homes are to be built and what type of inspections are to be done. The second code that has been adopted is the International Property Maintenance Code. This code has many versions. The Code Department wanted to establish which version would apply. They have been administrating Edition 2015 of the International Property Maintenance Code. It deals with how property is maintained. By adopting that code, it allows everyone to know what is permitted and what is not. Mr. Evans responded that is fine, but I would like to finish with the items I found fault with. It established a new department and would permit entry into single-family homes. With that entry, it allow for the enforcement of new building codes. There is also a long list of items pertaining to automobiles. You are not

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allowed to have a car parked on your property if it has rust, sharp point, cracked headlight, etc. You are not allowed to do repair work on your car. Mark Caskey, 41 Linn Farm Road Canonsburg, PA 15317. We should be allowed to buy copies and review them. I do agree it takes too long for an issue to be resolved. There are rules on the books already. They are hard to enforce. Do we really need another ordinance when we cannot enforce the one we already have? APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 12, 2016 Conditional Use Hearing (Creekside Crossing)

A motion was made by Mr. Balogh, seconded by Mr. Staley, to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2016 Special Meeting – Conditional Use Hearing (Creekside Crossing Conservation Subdivision). ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

April 12, 2016 Non-Legislative Meeting

5 YES

0 NO

A motion was made by Mrs. Stopperich, seconded by Mr. Staley, to approve the minutes of the May 3, 2016 Legislative Meeting. ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

May 4, 2016 Public Hearing – Comprehensive Plan

1 ABSTAIN – Mr. Spicer Absent

A motion was made by Mr. Staley, seconded by Mr. Ross, to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2016 Non-Legislative Meeting. ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

May 3, 2016 Legislative Meeting

4 YES

5 YES

0 NO

A motion was made by Mr. Balogh, seconded by Mr. Staley, to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2016, Special Meeting – Public Hearing (Comprehensive Plan). ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

5 YES

0 NO

May 4, 2016 Public Hearing – Zoning Ordinance

Minutes have been tabled due to unavailability.

May 24, 2016 Non-Legislative Meeting

Minutes have been tabled due to unavailability.

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

Solicitor Gary Sweat gave the following report:

Maronda Homes

I have received a letter from the attorney for Maronda Homes. By stipulation, we agreed to continue the decision on the final plan until we receive the report from PennDot.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Engineer Joe Sites gave the following report:

Maronda Homes

I have had personal contact with Maronda Homes and no decision has been made.

Legacy Park

Joe DeNardo from JND Properties. Mr. DeNardo explained the updates to the Master Plan. The first plan had traffic entering on Township Lane. That entrance is now located on Linden Road.

NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS LEGISLATIVE MEETING-TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2016 MANAGER’S REPORT

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None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Magnolia Ridge Final Master Plan

The Board tabled the Magnolia Ridge Final Master Plan of a 150-lot subdivision consisting of single-family dwellings on 96.17 acres located on Lindley Road in an R-3 district at the written request of the developer.

NEW BUSINESS Bridgeview Townhomes Subdivision Plan

A motion was made by Mr. Balogh, seconded by Mrs. Stopperich, to approve Bridgeview Townhomes Preliminary-Final Third Amended Subdivision Plan reflecting the as-built conditions of Lot 102, units A-G, located on Chesnic Drive in a C-1 district. ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

Sandy Brae Meadows Subdivision Plan

0 NO

A motion was made by Mrs. Stopperich, seconded by Mr. Balogh, to approve Sandy Brae Meadows Preliminary-Final Amended Subdivision Plan reflecting the as-built conditions of Lot 9, units A-F, located on Sandy Brae Drive in an R-3 district. ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

Indian Ridge Subdivision Plan

5 YES

5 YES

0 NO

A motion was made by Mr. Balogh, seconded by Mrs. Stopperich, to approve Indian Ridge Revised Preliminary-Final Subdivision Plan of Lots 119-131 reflecting the relocation of storm and sanitary sewer easements. ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

5 YES

0 NO

Ordinance 368

A motion was made by Mr. Staley, seconded by Mrs. Stopperich, to table Ordinance 368. This ordinance provides requirements and regulations for property maintenance remedies for violations pursuant to the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act, and provides a means of appeal for violations of the Township Code and Uniform Construction Code. ROLL CALL OF VOTES: 5 YES 0 NO

Resolution 2016-3

A motion was made by Mr. Balogh, seconded by Mr. Staley, to approve Resolution 2016-3. This resolution formally adopts the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update. ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

YMCA Study

0 NO

5 YES

0 NO

A motion was made by Mr. Balogh, seconded by Mrs. Stopperich, to approve staff authorization to prepare an amendment to the North Strabane Township Zoning Ordinance to permit Age Restricted Planned Communities in certain zoning districts within the Township. ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

Zoning Ordinance Amendment –

5 YES

A motion was made by Mr. Staley, seconded by Mr. Ross, to award bids for the 2016 summer road materials and vehicle fuel. ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

Amendment to Zoning Ordinance

0 NO

A motion was made by Mr. Balogh, seconded by Mrs. Stopperich, to approve work authorizations relative to the YMCA building project submitted by Gateway Engineers at costs not to exceed $4,500 and $2,500 respectively. ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

Award Bids

5 YES

4 YES

1 NO – Mr. Staley

A motion was made by Mr. Staley, seconded by Mr. Ross, to reject proposed amendments to the North Strabane Township Zoning Ordinance to permit Age Restricted Planned Communities as conditional uses in the

NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS LEGISLATIVE MEETING-TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2016 Traditions of America

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A-1 and R-2 districts as submitted by Traditions of America, 210 King of Prussia Road, Suite 370, Radnor, PA 19087. ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

5 YES

0 NO

Mr. Sweat recommended a written decision be prepared and sent to Traditions of America. As you know, a written decision needs to contain Findings of Fact. Decommissioned 2011 Dodge Charger

A motion was made by Mr. Balogh, seconded by Mr. Staley, to approve a donation of a decommissioned 2011 Dodge Charger police cruiser, as is, to the elected constable. ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

Pavilion Rentals refund Policy

0 NO

A motion was made by Mrs. Stopperich, seconded by Mr. Staley, to advertise the revision to the Park Ordinance pertaining to refunds for pavilion rentals. ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

Appointments

5 YES

5 YES

0 NO

Parks and Recreation (1) 5-year term (term expiration 12/31/20).

CORRESPONDENCE None. MAY 2016 BILL LIST

A motion was made by Mr. Balogh, seconded by Mr. Ross, to approve the May 2016 Bill List. ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

PUBLIC COMMENTS

5 YES

0 NO

Jake Dolanch, 644 Lindwood Road Canonsburg, PA 15317. I am concerned about the changes to the ordinance. There is no forum for the public to review. I would like to review the document and provide feedback. Vincent Evans, 686 Linnwood Road Canonsburg, PA 15317. I would like to confirm that I was told the same thing. I was not allowed to have a copy because it had not been adopted. Bob Cox, 324 Christy Road Eighty Four, PA 15330. I just want to thank the Board for having patience to fairly address the issues on Christy Road. Lawrence Fowler, 911 Thomas Eighty Four Road Eighty Four PA, 15330. Pennsylvania State Constable. I would like to thank the Board for the donation of the vehicle. It will be used for good purposes to serve this community and the county. Nancy Mele, 313 Christy Road Eighty Four, PA 15330. You mentioned dandelions and weeds. Do we have to weed and feed our yards? Mr. Siffrinn responded no. Tim Polosky, 547 McClelland Road Canonsburg, PA 15317. Back to the ordinance that I received. You are going to start a department that is charged with inspection of all single-family homes, new or existing.

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The ordinance will apply to existing codes to new and existing homes, establish a list of vehicle faults, and prohibit home owners to work on their vehicles. I am glad you decided to table this. REMARKS FROM SUPERVISORS

Mr. Spicer commented on the letter Mrs. Stopperich sent to the Board relative to Parks and Recreation. There was brief discussion.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Mr. Balogh, seconded by Mr. Staley, to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 P.M. ROLL CALL OF VOTES:

5 YES

0 NO

________________________________________ Brian L. Spicer, Chairman

________________________________________ Frank R. Siffrinn, Manager-Secretary

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