ATTENDING: Chairman Jim Wendelgass, Members Jean Warrick, Wheeler Aman and Township Manager Allen Heist.

Jim Wendelgass called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

Dave Beideman was present regarding the Sherman Perkins subdivision application for a 2-lot subdivision for the Titone property located on Flowing Springs Road and Jaine Lane. Jean Warrick made a recommendation seconded by Wheeler Aman to approve subject to the completion of the perc test. Jim Wendelgass abstained.

John and Maureen Tedesco of 542 Blackhorse submitted an application for a two lot subdivision (1 lot with an existing house). The applicant would like to use the "Fee in Lieu" for recreation area; they will work with Castle Valley to determine the amount needed. The results of the perc test will be submitted to the Township. Jean Warrick made a recommendation to approve the Tedesco subdivision seconded by Wheeler Aman, with the following condition, a notation regarding the clear site distance must be added to the plan. All in favor.

Weatherstone/Hankin review of the status of the final plan: a building permit has been issued for the library and applications have been submitted for the first single family house, approval of the pump and haul permit must be in place before any additional building permits will be issued.

Joseph Piccone submitted a sketch plan for a prososed 8 dwelling subdivision located on Birchrun Road. The Planning Commission would like to see larger lots and the location for the proposed road be moved, Mr. Kelly, the applicant’s engineer, will meet with Mr. Wideman to review storm water issues.

The Columbia Gas Transmission Zoning Hearing Board hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2002. The Planning Commission is concerned with the level of noise that will be generated from the station.

David Yohn, 2834 Buttonwood Lane, has submitted an application for a Conditional Use for a request to modify the June 19, 1994 decision. The hearing will be held on Monday, June 17, 2002. The Planning Commission is concerned with lighting issues.

Camphill Village/Hope Springs Equestrian submitted a Conditional Use application to build and operate a therapeutic riding facility. The Planning Commission concerns are what kind of fundraisers and how many per year, hours of operation, traffic and parking issues.

Monday, June 10, 2002 the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the ordinance amendments to the Subdivision/Land Development and Zoning ordinance.

Northern Federation is considering two possible work programs: Rt. 100 study and a Natural & Cultural Resources Plan. No recommendation was offered.

The minutes from April 18, 2002 were unanimously approved.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.