Traffic Impact Advisory Committee
The Traffic Impact
Advisory Committee met on
Those
in attendance: Hudson L. Voltz,
Chairman, Board of Supervisors, Scott T. Piersol, Township Manager, Andreas
Heinrich, Heinrich & Klein, Michael Conrad, Yerkes Associates, Inc., Brian
Formica, Chairman, Richard Bates, Vice-Chairman, Everett Lang, John Neff,
Absent:
John Black, John Bryer, Christopher Luning,
Opening of meeting:
Chairman Brian
Formica opened the meeting at
Old
Business:
Minutes,
Mr. Formica asked if
there were any additions or corrections to the above minutes.
Mr. Voltz stated one correction needed to be made to the minutes, the
meeting adjourned at
New
Business:
Mr. Heinrich
presented the traffic committee members with several sketch plans on the
relocation feasibility study for the proposed Guthriesville bypass.
After much discussion, the Traffic Committee preferred the bypass option
rather than widening SR 322. Prior
to making a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, the Committee will
investigate costs for both options. The committee will also determine if the
PennDot 12 year plan includes any work in
The committee
discussed the possibility of an elevated roadway system crossing
· Noise pollution; Wall barriers could be used, but they only work well if there are no breaks in wall, and are installed on both sides of highway.
·
Some properties would lose access to the proposed bypass; such as
the East Brandywine Fire Company, and other driveways along
· Roadway would be more visible.
· The need to install a new road surface drainage system.
The Traffic
Committee has encouraged both
Mr. Heinrich suggested the Committee keep John Halsted, Township Solicitor up-to-date on their activities. He will be forwarded copies of all minutes, and may be invited to a future meeting.
Steps
for Public Notice/Input:
Once the Land Use Assumption Report is completed the Township will forward a copy of the report to the following agencies:
1.)
The
2.) All contiguous municipalities.
3.) Local school district for non-binding review and comment at least 30 days prior to the Public Hearing
The Traffic Advisory Committee is required to include the findings from the public hearing in its final report to the governing body. The Board of Supervisors must then, by resolution, approve, disapprove or modify the land use assumptions recommended by the Advisory Committee.
Other
business:
Mr. Christopher Luning, K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. contacted Mr. Piersol to advised he was leaving the firm to work for Philadelphia Suburban Water Company. Mr. Luning is willing to remain on the Committee if the regulations permit. Mr. Piersol will check with Township Solicitor John Halsted. Mr. Luning stated his colleague, Elizabeth Hurtubise is willing to join the Committee in his place.
The next Traffic
Impact Committee meeting will be held on
· Andreas Heinrich, Heinrich & Klein: Working on the Roadway Sufficiency Analysis Report. (The figures from the land use assumption report are needed for the Roadway Sufficiency Analysis.)
·
Michael Conrad and Charles Jackson, Yerkes Associates, Inc.:
1.) Right of Way Land Acquisition
2.) Engineering designs and permitting
3.) Construction cost estimate for the bypass versus SR 322 land acquisition
· Land Use Assumption Report quotes:
1.)
John Snook,
2.) Van Riekes Mr. Piersol will request a proposal
· Check with the State Department of Community Affairs and Economic Development on the availability of grant money for the preparation of a land use assumptions report.
FURTHER
COMMENTS:
Mr. Formica asked if there were any further questions or comments. There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no
further business, Mr. Thompson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at
Norann King
Secretary