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PATTON TOWNSHIP

CENTRE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

100 PATTON PLAZA – STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA – 16803

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING ROOM PATTON TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING

August 15, 2012 7:00 PM

AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A copy of the minutes of the July 18, 2012 meeting is enclosed. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Residents may address the Board on issues of interest to the Township. Comments related to specific agenda items should be deferred until that point in the meeting.

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PATTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS August 15, 2012 AGENDA Page 2 of 4 4. PUBLIC SAFETY

a. Police Update

A copy of the July 2012 Public Safety Report is enclosed. Sergeant Tyler Jolley will review the report and respond to questions.

5. PUBLIC WORKS

a. Project Updates

The Manager will briefly review the following items:

2012 Street Overlays Update on schedule for paving 6. PLANNING AND ZONING

a. Planning Commission Report The Board will receive a report from Commission member Sharon Bressler on the activities of the Planning Commission.

b. Request to Amend RM District Regulations for Building Coverage

A resident of the RM (Manufactured Home Residence) district has submitted a request asking for an increase in the permitted building coverage in the district. The district regulations limit structure coverage to 25% of the lot area. The resident desires to erect a carport over the existing driveway, but this would violate the limit on structure coverage. This is not an issue that can be taken to the Zoning Hearing Board, so the resident was advised that the only course of appeal is to request a change in the regulations from the Board of Supervisors. Included with the agenda materials is the request letter, a copy of the RM district regulations and a comparison of structure coverage limits in other residential zones. The Board should consider action to refer the matter to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation or deny the request.

PATTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS August 15, 2012 AGENDA Page 3 of 4

6. PLANNING AND ZONING (Continued)

c. Woodycrest Center (aka Greentree Commons) Request to Amend Land Development Plan and Waive Requirement to Install Gate on Boal Alley

The following is taken from the July 18, 2012 Board meeting agenda:

In 2009 the Township approved the Land Development Plan for a retail center then called Woodycrest Center. Residents of the Woodycrest neighborhood expressed concerns regarding traffic along West Clearview Avenue. The Board reviewed several options for controlling access to the site from West Clearview Avenue and approved the plan with a gated access on Boal Alley that would permit access by CATA and emergency responders only. The installation of this gate is currently required prior to the opening of Trader Joe’s or Pier 1 Imports. As noted in the enclosed request letter, as part of the hearing on the vacation of a portion of West Clearview Avenue last month, a resident of the immediate area commented that if it is decided to not require the gate, “I am perfectly fine with that actually being a road.” The following background materials are included with the agenda:

• Request letter from Sweetland Engineering • A copy of part of the Land Development Plan showing the proposed

gate location. (11” x 17”) • The minutes from the April 2009 minutes when the Board discussed

and added the requirement for the gate • The “Issues Matrix” referenced in the minutes with Attachment H

The Board could refer the matter to the Planning Commission (their original recommendation on the plan did not include a gate) or the Board could deal directly with the issue, approving or denying the request.

At the July 18, 2012 meeting, the Board discussed the issue, took comments from the public, and directed staff to invite residents of the area to the August meeting to provide additional comments. A copy of the mailing to residents is included.

PATTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS August 15, 2012 AGENDA Page 4 of 4 7. ADMINISTRATION

a. Council of Governments (COG) 2013 Program Plan

The General Forum has referred the 2013 Centre Region COG Program Plan to the municipalities for review and comment. The Board previously reviewed the Plan in July. Any additional comments will be forwarded to the Executive Director.

8. CONSENT AGENDA

The items included below are routine in nature, and it is not anticipated that any will generate discussion or questions. The actual Consent Agenda with a brief description of each item is included with the agenda packet materials distributed to the Board and will also be available to the public at the sign-in table. At the request of a Board member any single item or all items on the Consent Agenda can be discussed and voted on separately. If no items are “pulled,” the Board should consider a motion for “approval of the Consent Agenda items as shown on the agenda.”

a. Administration

1) Trick or Treat Night 2) Voucher Report

9. MANAGER'S REPORT

The Manager will report on current matters, including the following:

a. Development Update (enclosed)

10. COMMITTEE REPORTS Board members should report on the meeting(s) of the COG and other committee(s) on which they serve, including:

a. Standing and Ad Hoc COG Committees b. Spring Creek Watershed Commission c. Patton/Halfmoon Area Plan Steering Committee

11. OTHER BUSINESS 12. ADJOURNMENT 13. FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Thank you letter to Police Department from Bellefonte Chief

Susan D. Lamey 1224 Ghaner Road Port Matilda, PA 16870 814-409-9407 Patton Township 100 Patton Plaza State College, PA 16803 Attn: Mr. Doug Erickson, Township Manager Re: Township of Patton, Chapter 175 Zoning

Article II Residential Districts 175-14. R-M Manufactured Home Residence District [Added 1-26-1982 by Ord. No. 82-167] article C, item (7)

Mr. Erickson; I’m writing this letter to request a revision to the Patton Township Zoning Code, Article II Residential Districts:

175-14. R-M Manufactured Home Residence District [Added 1-26-1982 by Ord. No. 82-167] article C, item (7)

from: (7) Lot coverage, structures: maximum 25% to:

(7) Lot coverage, structures: maximum 40% This revision would bring the code more into alignment with other same zoning code regulations. This revision would also provide for the needs of home owners to make reasonable, tasteful and necessary improvements to their properties, without compromising any of the other regulations under Article II Residential Districts. I would like to have a double carport constructed on my existing driveway, attached to the house. The structure will not violate any of the other regulations under Chapter 175 Zoning, Article II Residential Districts. Your consideration in this matter is sincerely appreciated. Respectfully, Susan D. Lamey

§ 175-14. R-M Manufactured Home Residence District.

[Added 1-26-1982 by Ord. No. 82-167]

A. Specific intent. In addition to the general goals listed in § 175-2, it is the purpose of this section to regulate residential development of low- to medium-density consisting primarily of manufactured homes situated on individual lots serviced by off-site sewage disposal and off-site water. This district will contribute to the conservation of developable land while providing for the needs of potential home owners who desire moderately-priced detached dwellings.

B. Use regulations.

(1) Uses by right. In any R-M District, lands, buildings or premises shall be used by right only for one or more of the following:

(a) Single-family detached dwellings.

(b) Essential services.

(2) Accessory uses. Only the following accessory uses shall be permitted:

(a) Customary residential accessory uses.

(b) Swimming pool, provided that it is located in the rear or side yard within the setback lines in the permitted buildable area along with the dwelling to which it is accessory and that it is enclosed by a continuous barrier not less than four feet high.

[Amended 1-2-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-384]

(c) Home occupations.

C. Area and bulk regulations. The following regulations shall be observed:

[Amended 1-13-1993 by Ord. No. 93-297]

(1) Tract size: minimum 20 acres.

(2) Public park within tract: minimum 5% of tract.

(3) Density: maximum 5 1/2 dwelling units per acre, based on gross tract area.

(4) Lot area: minimum 4,000 square feet, 5,500 square feet average area, all lots.

(5) Lot width at street line: minimum 33 feet.

(6) Lot width at building setback line: minimum 40 feet.

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(7) Lot coverage, structures: maximum 25%.

(8) Setback from center line:

(a) Of street: minimum 30 feet, except where lot line is tract boundary 20 feet from right-of-way.

(b) Side yards: minimum five feet, except 20 feet where lot line is tract boundary.

(c) Rear yards: minimum five feet, except 20 feet where lot line is tract boundary.

(9) Building height: maximum 30 feet.

D. Off-street parking regulations. Two paved parking spaces, each at least nine feet in width and 20 feet in length. The required parking spaces shall be laid out to permit a motor vehicle to proceed to and from all unoccupied spaces without moving other parked vehicles. Parking shall be provided on the lot no closer than two feet to a side or rear lot line, unless the two adjoining property owners mutually agree to a common driveway in such form and manner acceptable for recording in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Centre County, Pennsylvania, binding their heirs and assigns to the easement so created or unless the two adjoining property owners agree that each may locate their driveway at the lot line joined to the driveway of the other. No parking spaces or driveways shall be allowed in the twenty-foot front yards, side yards or rear yards described in § 175-14C(8) above. No carport roof or garage shall be built within any front yard, side yard or rear yard.









Page 1 Woodycrest CenterIssues matrix

April 20, 2009

Issue Developer's Response Township Staff Comments Board Comments/ Status1. Quantify the impact of not building the “Red Lobser” right turn lane – what is the change in the LOS/delay for the intersection as a whole and the eastbound approach only for the 2009 & 2019 with development scenarios.

Average delay per vehicle (for all vehicles) is reduced by less than 9 seconds. The change in delay for the eastbound approach is most noticeable during the PM Peak hour, when the delay without development is already at unacceptable levels

Concur that turn lane only marginally improves overall intersection operations. An additional through lane in each direction would be needed to bring the overall intersection up to Level of Service D or better. The addition of a right turn lane on the eastbound approach does provide significant benefit reducing delay on that approach in the PM peak hour by an average of 46 seconds per vehicle. Although not quantified in the analysis, this improvement would also reduce the queuing on this approach.

Contribution should closer match construction estimate for RT lane - i.e. $150,000

Additional Information -----------------------> Acknowledge that PennDOT has revised traffic impact regulations and that developer has option to use "old" or "new" analysis method. Revised analysis stated by developer has to be submitted for review and concurrence. Staff stands by original recommendation that Township accept contribution of $100,000 and program towards signal improvements in the N. Atherton corridor to include battery backups and pre-emption (if not completed by PennDOT). Please note that programming of the monies would be solely at the discretion of the Township. Contribution to be provided to Township upon occupancy by new tenants and to be prorated for partial occupancy.

Open Item.

2. What is the status of negotiations with the property owners for the “Red Lobser” right turn lane?

To fully develop the turn lane would require r/w from both the Red Lobster property and the Village Square (Highway Pizza) parcel. The Village Square owner will provide a letter stating they are unwilling to provide right of way.

Acknowledged that both parcels would be involved.

Because the Village Square would lose one driveway, the owner is unwilling to provide right-of-way. Open Item in conjunction with Item 1.

3. Provide cost estimate for RTL construction for 2 cases: a) along Red Lobster frontage only, and b) full length dictated by queuing analysis.

Preliminary estimates for construction cost have been provided on a prevailing wage basis for study purposes only. Costs and attendant compensation associated with right of way securement is not included. a) $144,380 (w/o right-of-way) for 190 foot long turn lane b) $215,757 (w/o right-of-way) for 450 foot long turn lane

Staff concurs with estimates provided. Note these estimates do not include any contingency funds.

See Item 1.

4. Provide analysis of LOS and queuing along Boal Alley at site entrance from Atherton and at first left turn east of entrance into the parking field. What is likelihood that queuing will occur that backs entering traffic into Atherton Street.

The maximum expected queue is 2 vehicles and the intersections operate at LOS B or better. There is also sufficient room in the intersection, due to width required for truck traffic, to get around a vehicle waiting to turn left into the parking field.

Staff concurs with analysis. Item Closed.

5. Does Woodycrest Street/Clearview Avenue intersection meet multi-way stop warrants?

No. The intersection does not meet any of the warrants wherein multi-way (i.e. 4-way) stop signs are permitted. Under the current configuration, the intersection operates at LOS A.

Staff concurs with the provided analysis. Please note that multi-way stop control is ONLY permitted when one of the warrants contained in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Pub 212 is met.

Item Closed

6. Would Woodycrest Street/Clearview Avenue intersection operate “better” with a different stop sign configuration?

No. Under the current configuration, the intersection operates at LOS A. Other stop sign configurations were analyzed and found to operate at lower LOS's.


7. What LOS impacts are forecast to occur at the Waddle Road/Clearview Avenue intersection.

The intersection was studied in the 2007 rezoning analysis, and there were minimal LOS impacts projected following development of the Woodycrest center which did not require mitigation.

The 2007 rezoning analysis showed some additional delay as a result of the additional traffic related to this development, however, the additional delay could be mitigated by simple timing adjustments. Since the intersection was shown to operate at acceptable levels of service at the study horizon (20 years), it was agreed that this intersection did not need to be evaluated again.

Item Closed

8. Truck restrictions on Clearview – provide turn analysis at Waddle/Clearview; can a combination truck negotiate a right turn from Waddle to Clearview.

A combination truck (semi) cannot safely negotiate the right turn from Waddle to Clearview (Autoturn 5.0 software analysis)

Based on the physical limits of the roadway, the Township has the authority to post truck restrictions (i.e. no semi's) on Clearview Avenue.

Township to prohibit truck traffic on Clearview between Waddle Road and Woodycrest Street

9. Is the developer willing to direct all truck traffic to the Atherton access point.

Yes, the developer is willing to provide site signage to direct combination vehciles to use the signalized driveway to Atherton Street. Physical changes can be made to internal site intersections to prohibit exiting combination trucks from using Clearview Avenue.

Staff concurs that truck traffic should be directed to Atherton Street and combination trucks should be prohibited from Clearview Avenue.

Item Closed


April 20, 2009

Issue Developer's Response Township Staff Comments Board Comments/ Status20% of the traffic going to and coming from the site is currently projected to use Clearview Avenue. By providing a more attractive route or restricting access the traffic projected to use Clearview Avenue can be reduced. Residents of Woodycrest, Oakwood and Vairo Boulevard would still use Clearview so there will be some traffic that likely would not use an alternate route.. Options A below provides an alternative route for traffic coming from I-99 to the site. Item B. below is a discussion of the LOS at Clearview Avenue intersections. Item C. is a continuation of the traffic calming option proposed by Supervisor Luck at the last meeting.

Open Item.

Option A. Left turn access from Colonnade Way to Boal Alley can be provided, and when combined with changes to the Colonnade Boulevard/Colonnade Way intersection, the travel time to the site from I-99 would be approximately equal to or less than the travel time via Waddle Road and Clearview Avenue. This would also be a good means of providing interconnectivity between this site and the Colonnade. See attachments C, D, and E.

Conditions of approval should include: a) Changing Colonnade Boulevard (WB) to a single left turn lane at Colonnade Way with protected/permitted operation, and b) Providing a left turn lane from Colonnade Way (WB) onto Boal Alley

Item B. Under the current proposal where access is provided to and from the site on Clearview Avenue, there are no Level of Service (LOS) impacts at Woodycrest/Clearview or Clearview/Waddle. Staff looked at scenarios that prohibited access to or from Clearview and found each produced failing level of service elsewhere or undesirable cut-through traffic at Sheetz or Robert M. Sides. The best overall LOS is acheived with full access to and from Clearview Avenue. If access to or from Clearview is restricted the developer may have a very difficult time mitigating impacts created by rerouting traffic that will end up on Clearview Avenue regardless of the site access points.

If traffic is re-routed to Colonnade Blvd/Way, access from Clearview to this site can be restricted without creating undue impacts on other intersections. It then becomes a matter of choice as to how this intersection is configured. The developer has reviewed three options a) Full Access (except semi-trucks), b) Entrance only (into the site) from Clearview, and c) No Access or Bus-only Access. The developer has provided a table showing the peak hour traffic volumes on Clearview Avenue under each scenario and an estimate of the number of new trips each would add to Clearview Avenue. See attachments G & H.

Developer notes that "“Upon further analysis the free flow of Clearview entrance appears to be the best solution for the entire community" and recommends this option to the Board.

Staff strongly recommends that at a minimum Bus Access be provided from Clearview to accommodate the N Route. See attachment J - memo from CRPA Transportation Planner with graphic for controlling access with curbing at Clearview and Woodycrest.Item C. Provide traffic calming in the Woodycrest neighborhood. This would slow vehicles and increase the travel tiem making other route more attractive. Traffic calming (e.g. speed tables) should only be installed with significant support from the neighborhood residents because they will be affected for every trip they make. some traffic calming improvements may also cause drivers to use alternate route - the Township should also ahve a good understanding of these impacts prior to installing any measures.

11. What is the potential for traffic to cut through Woodycrest (via Strouse Avenue) to go to and from the site. (Twp to provide travel time surveys)

Based on studies, it takes less time to travel to the destination by not cutting through the neighborhood.

Travel to the site is clearly faster on Waddle and Clearview rather than through the neighborhood. Additionally providing access from Colonnade Way also provides a more attractive route for traffic to and from I-99 and Toftrees Avenue. See Attachments A & B.

Item Closed.

12. Will a sidewalk be provided, and maintained by developer, from Woodycrest/5th Ave to the site with access also to the Colonnade?

Yes. A concrete sidewalk along the western side of the site will connect to Woodycrest Street and 5th Avenue adjacent to the affordable housing. This sidewalk will also be connected to the Colonnade shopping center

Sidewalk will also be provided along Woodycrest Street as part of the Thompson Place project and a sidewalk will also be provided along Clearview Avenue from the Woodycrest Street intersection to access Woodycrest Center. These two perimeter sidewalks provide the best, and virtually only, pedestrian access to the site from the Woodycrest neighborhood; pedestrians are barred from accessing the remainder of site by the commercial buildings and the stormwater pond. See Attachment F.

Item Closed

13. What is planned as a buffer between the new housing and the retail buildings. (Twp has requested input from the CCHLT)

The buffer is addressed within the affordable housing rear yard per the Commercial Transition zoning. Coordination with the land trust is anticipated to address the buffer concerns on a lot by lot basis. Currently there are shade trees planned along the rear of the commercial development.

The Centre County Housing and Land Trust is responsible for the screening/buffering at the rear of the Thompson Place subdivision. They have previously indicated they prefer a vegetative screen instead of a fence. The C-T regulations require a fence or Township approval of an alternate plan "that may make use of trees, shrubs, or other plant material." A written response from the Trust will be provided in the near future.

The developer intends to plant canopy trees (oaks & maples) at the rear of site. These trees will be planted 25 feet apart and will be located at the top of the slope. Conditions of approval should include revised landscaping as illustrated on Attachement K.

10. What other techniques can be employed to reduce the traffic increase on Clearview Avenue.

Providing a left turn access onto Boal Alley from Colonnade Way will improve access which invites drivers coming from Toftrees or the bypass to utilize Colonnade Way as a more convenient access than Clearview Avenue. This then will also preserve full access to the center for the residents of Woodycrest neighborhood so they can avoid traveling on Atherton Street to access this center or the Colonnade. It is important to remember that prior to the construction which connected Waddle Road to Vairo Blvd., Clearview Avenue was the primary access to the Waddle Road interchange with Route 322. The intersection of Clearview Avenue and Woodycrest Street operates at a level of service “A” with and without development.


April 20, 2009

Issue Developer's Response Township Staff Comments Board Comments/ Status14. Is the drainage ditch on the Walmart property adequate to convey expected stormwater flows from the site?

Yes. The capacity of the ditch is greater than the outfalling 30" drain pipe. Additionally, the stormwater controls included with this development will reduce the peak stormwater discharge rates from the site by approximately 10% to 15%.The stormwater management designed for the commercial portion mitigates the impacts of the combined development.

Staff concurs with the analysis. The existing drainage ditch through the treed area of the Walmart site could be called unsightly, but it is not in a public area and does not create any danger of flooding to real property. The depressions and wetlands provide areas for settling sediments and improving the water quality.

Existing 30" pipe was inspected and cleaned out since last meeting. Item Closed

15. What conditions warrant consideration of a left turn restriction on Park Forest Avenue at Atherton Street.

The Township staff has stated they are studying this issue.

The crash history at this intersection indicates that making the left turn from Park Forest Avenue to N. Atherton Street should be prohibited. Why this manuever has resulted in increased crashes is not readily apparent, but the crash history has been fairly consistent over the prior 4 years and indicates some action should be taken to address this safety issue. Only the Township has the authority to enact and enforce turn restrictions. And with authority comes responsibility. Please note that this issue is independent of any development plans for the Woodycrest Center.

Staff will provide formal recommendation to Board at a future meeting.

Centre Region Council of Governments

CENTRE REGION PARKS AND RECREATION

2643 Gateway Drive #1, State College, PA 16801 Website: http://www.crpr.org (814) 231-3071 Fax 814.235.7832 E-Mail: [email protected]

Serving the Borough of State College and the Townships of College, Ferguson, Harris & Patton

27 Jun 2012

TO: James C. Steff, Exec. DirectorCentre Region COG

FROM: Ronald J. Woodhead, Director CRPR

RE: 2012 Halloween Schedule PROPOSED

I am writing to relay the proposed schedule for a coordinated night for Trick or Treat activities in theCentre Region for the Borough of State College and the Townships of College, Ferguson, Harris & Patton.(Halfmoon Township has typically adopted a separate schedule with extended times.) The Trick or Treat datewas approved by each of the 3 Chiefs of Police.

Halloween is on Wednesday, 31 Oct 2012 and it is recommended that Trick or Treat Night beheld from 6-8 PM on that evening. If this proposal is officially approved by each municipality, the following2011 Halloween schedule will occur:

FR Oct. 26 SCAHS Home Football Game vs. Mifflin County HS

SA Oct. 27 PSU Home Football Game vs. Ohio State

SU Oct. 2867th Annual CRPR Halloween Costume Parade (7:00 PM Step-off)

The parade permit will be requested from Borough Council.

WE Oct. 31Halloween: Trick or Treat Night (6-8 PM) as recommended by the three Chiefs of Police

SA Nov. 3 PSU Football (Away) Purdue: Sat. 3 Nov 2012

Thank you for considering the proposed Halloween event schedule.

c: Chief King, Chief Conrad, Chief Petrick

For Parade Info:- Ms. Beth Lee, CRPR Recreation Supervisor- S.C. Lions Club c/o Mr. Tom Daubert- Downtown Improvement District

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PATTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 22, 2009 REGULAR MEETING – MINUTES PAGE 1 OF 12 ATTENDANCE:

BOARD Elliot Abrams, Chair Bryce Boyer, Vice-Chair Jeff Luck, Supervisor Josh Troxell, Supervisor Walt Wise, Supervisor

STAFF Doug Erickson, Township Manager Brent Brubaker, Township Engineer Pat Hubert, Assistant Township Engineer John Petrick, Chief of Police Kim Wyatt, Finance Director Kimberly Fragola, Township Secretary Betsy Dupuis, Solicitor

ABSENT None AUDIENCE 2 CNET Volunteers

Mark Czajkowski – Patton Township Planning Commission Eric Vorwald, Greg Kausch, and Tom Zilla – Centre Regional

Planning Agency Mick Trombley – Keystone Real Estate Group Doug Hill – Wooster and Associates Mark Saville – Sweetland Engineering Ron Seibert – Trans Associates Mike Joseph – Centre Daily Times George Khoury – Centre County Housing and Land Trust Residents: Scott Barbara, Scott Miller, Elwood & Gladys

Turner, Carolyn Swanger, Sandry Lyle, Elaine Malin, Karen Henry, Aaron Wagner, Fred Haller, Danielle Crowe, Laura Shaffer, Dave & Tammy Biller, Toni Fetterman, Mike Damiano, Helen Johnson, Melissa Hicks, Vickie Billett, John Sabo

1. CALL TO ORDER

The April 22, 2009 Patton Township Board of Supervisors meeting held at the Patton Township Municipal Building, 100 Patton Plaza, State College, PA, was called to order at 7:02 PM by Chair Elliot Abrams.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of the April 8, 2009 meeting were approved 5-0 on a motion by Mr. Boyer, seconded by Mr. Troxell.

PATTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 22, 2009 REGULAR MEETING – MINUTES PAGE 2 OF 12 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Township resident Mark Czajkowski confirmed that Patton Township remains under contract with Delta Development Corp. and provided copies of newspaper articles for informational purposes.

4. PUBLIC SAFETY

a. Police Update

Copies of the March 2009 Public Safety Report were distributed with the agenda. Chief Petrick noted aggressive driving details, the Buckle Up campaign, and an increase in serious crimes attributable to retail thefts. Noting prior meetings at which residents requested increased neighborhood patrols, Mr. Abrams asked for a status report. Chief Petrick responded that the Department has instituted successful patrol zones that afford equal coverage throughout the Township.

5. PUBLIC WORKS a. Spring Road Report

Copies of the Township Engineer's Spring 2009 Road Report were distributed with the agenda. The report includes recommendations for the 2009 road maintenance program, with major items to include:

STREET FROM TO RATING LENGTH TYPE OF WORK L. Julian Buffalo Run

Road End 93 2,760 Widen road and overlay

North Oak Lane Park Forest Ave. Norwood Lane

52.2 2,120 Overlay

E. Clearview Ave. N. Allen St. Oakwood Ave

980 Overlay

L. Julian Buffalo Run Road

Creek 93 Extend culvert to widen cartway to 20 feet

Vairo Blvd. University Commons

Pennwood North

33 Drainage Improvements (Overlay 2012)

Purdue Mountain Road

21 Drainage Improvements / Bank Stabilization

Total Length (ft) 5,860 Mr. Luck moved to approve the recommended improvements and authorize bidding for the scheduled roadwork. Mr. Troxell seconded the motion, which passed 5-0.

PATTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 22, 2009 REGULAR MEETING – MINUTES PAGE 3 OF 12 5. PUBLIC WORKS (CONT’D)

b. Road Acceptances: Beaumanor Road, Victory Boulevard, and Woodledge

Drive Roadwork has been completed on Beaumanor Road, Victory Boulevard, and Woodledge Drive in Phases 6, 7, and 8 of the Toftrees development, Mr. Brubaker reported. The required deeds of dedication and maintenance bonds have been received and reviewed, he said. Mr. Boyer moved to adopt Resolution No. 2009-007 accepting Beaumanor Road, Resolution No. 2009-008 accepting Victory Boulevard, and Resolution No. 2009-009 accepting Woodledge Drive. Seconded by Mr. Luck, the motion passed 5-0.

c. Set Temporary Traffic Regulations for Beaumanor Road, Victory Boulevard, and Woodledge Drive

With acceptance of the roads as noted above, Mr. Brubaker advised, temporary traffic regulations for a 90 day trial period should be established as follows:

Stop Intersections: Stop Sign on Dir. of Travel At intersection with Beaumanor Road East Toftrees Avenue Woodledge Drive South Beaumanor Road Woodledge Drive North Beaumanor Road Victory Boulevard East Woodledge Drive

Speed Limits: Name of Street Speed Limit Location Beaumanor Road 25 mph Entire Length Woodledge Drive 25 mph Entire Length Victory Boulevard 25 mph Entire Length

Once the 90-day temporary regulations trial period is established, the required engineering study will be completed and an ordinance advertised for establishing permanent regulations for the accepted roads, Mr. Brubaker noted. Mr. Wise moved to establish temporary traffic regulations as noted above for Beaumanor Road, Victory Boulevard, and Woodledge Drive. Seconded by Mr. Boyer, the motion passed 5-0.

6. PLANNING & ZONING

a. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan for Woodycrest Center

[EXCERPT FROM FEBRUARY 11, 2009 BOARD AGENDA]

The development is located between Atherton Street and Woodycrest Street adjacent to the Colonnade shopping center. The majority of this property was

PATTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 22, 2009 REGULAR MEETING – MINUTES PAGE 4 OF 12 6. PLANNING & ZONING (CONT’D)

a. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan for Woodycrest Center (Cont’d)

rezoned to the newly created Commercial-Transitional (C-T) District in 2007. The portion of the property fronting Atherton Street, including the existing Robert M. Sides music store (16,319 square feet), is zoned C-1 (General Commercial).

The plan proposes the development of an additional 90,516 square feet of retail space and a 4,080 square foot bank on this 11.75 acre site. The site will be accessible from Clearview Avenue and the Colonnade shopping center via Boal Alley, and accessible from North Atherton Street at a signalized intersection.

The new signalized intersection will also serve the Denny’s restaurant, and the signal will be compatible with the North Atherton Street signal coordination plan.

The Traffic Impact Study also noted some degradation of service at the Atherton/Vairo/Martin intersection. At the time the rezoning was approved the developer had offered to provide a right-turn lane for eastbound Atherton Street (in front of the Red Lobster). Upon discovering that additional right-of-way would be required the developer now proposes to provide a $100,000 contribution to signal improvements in the corridor. These funds could be used to install emergency preemption equipment and battery back-up power supplies for existing traffic signals. Concurrence from PADOT will be required prior to the issuance of Highway Occupancy and Traffic Signal Permits.

The development depicted is permitted as a conditional use in the C-T District when the developer provides land and works cooperatively with the Township and the Centre County Housing and Land Trust to create affordable housing opportunities. The developers have fulfilled all requirements, and the right to exercise the conditional use provisions has been approved by the Township.

The Planning Commission recommended approval with completion of minor/technical items noted on staff’s marked up comment letters.

The agenda packet includes a location map, reduced-size drawings, the marked up staff comment letter, and written comments provided by Township residents.

[END OF EXCERPT FROM FEBRUARY 11, 2009 BOARD AGENDA]

Mr. Erickson recalled that the Board held a special work session on March 4, 2009 to receive comments on the plan, and to facilitate discussion staff created a matrix with each issue posed as a question, the developer’s response, and staff’s comments. A new access point to the site from Colonnade Way was presented and changes to the Colonnade Boulevard/Colonnade Way intersection were



reviewed, he reminded the Board, which would serve to encourage more traffic to use Colonnade Boulevard rather than Clearview Avenue to travel to the proposed development. Several of the other items from the issues matrix were closed at the work session, he noted. Distributed with the agenda were copies of the reduced-sized Land Development Plan, staff’s annotated comment letters, and the Woodycrest Center Issues Matrix dated April 17, 2009. Distributed with a supplemental agenda were copies of a revised Issues Matrix dated April 20, 2009 incorporating comments provided by the developer following distribution of the original agenda materials, along with a sketch to be included with Attachment J, the memo from the CRPA regarding bus access to the site, and new Attachment L, memo from developer regarding contribution, and revised Sheet C-7 landscape plan along with a site cross-section plan showing the screening in back of the building.

Noting that the developer has provided the Township a time extension that expires at midnight of April 22, 2009, Mr. Erickson pointed out the following issues that remain for consideration and resolution:

Access to the site from Clearview Avenue (matrix issue 10B) Three levels of access were evaluated – a) full access as originally proposed, b) entrance to site only, and c) no access or bus only access. Illustrations of these scenarios were attached to the updated issues matrix. The developer’s traffic engineer has also estimated how many new trips will be added to Clearview Avenue by each access scenario. See Attachments G, H & J of the issues matrix. Staff recommends that access for CATA busses be provided at this location.

Acceptance of contribution for traffic mitigation on North Atherton Street (matrix issue 1)

Staff stands by the original recommendation to accept a contribution of $100,000 to be used for traffic signal improvements in the N. Atherton Street corridor.

Landscaping at rear of site (matrix issue 13)

At staff’s request, the developer has provided a revised landscaping plan that relocates some of the canopy trees planned for the site to the rear to provide more buffering.

Mr. Erickson advised that it is recommended the Board come to a resolution of the above items and approve the Land Development Plan with the following conditions:

• Completion of minor/technical items noted on staff’s marked up comment letters.



• Installation of left turn lane from Colonnade Way onto Boal Alley. • Reconfigure layout and signal operations to permit protected/permitted

left turns from Colonnade Boulevard onto Colonnade Way. • Installation of landscaping as shown on revised plan, Attachment K. • Access scenario, at Board’s discretion, at Clearview Avenue. • Contribution level, at Board’s discretion, for traffic mitigation on North

Atherton Street.

Mr. Erickson drew attention to the memo from the developer regarding the contribution for traffic mitigation on North Atherton Street that outlined the estimations of community contributions relative to traffic improvements for the Woodycrest/Thompson Place development. Noting the prohibitive nature of obtaining the required easements to develop anything impacting the intersection of Vairo Boulevard and North Atherton Street, Mr. Erickson stated that the contribution offered by this developer could be the best possible outcome given the situation. He noted that the money contributed could be used for battery back-ups at the main intersections of North Atherton Street, pre-emption equipment for emergency vehicles, and various other improvements to that corridor. Discussion of the options for access to the site from Clearview Avenue as outlined in the memo from Wooster and Associates concluded with Board consensus prior to hearing resident comments for bus entrance only that is controlled by a gate. Mr. Erickson pointed out that a curbed island could be added to discourage traffic cutting through the Sheetz and Sides parking lots, and traffic behind Sides could be restricted to one-way for a clockwise rotation through the area. Mr. Boyer stated that this decision could be structured to reflect that should traffic be observed to be cutting through these parking lots anyway, the structure can automatically revert to full access to Boal Alley via Clearview Avenue. Mark Saville, Sweetland Engineering, added that the gated access should permit emergency vehicles as well as busses. Township resident Mike Damiano stated his preference for no access from Clearview Avenue of any type and suggested alternative bus routing options to avoid the necessity of even a limited entrance at that point. Mr. Wise indicated that access for emergency vehicles is needed regardless, and Mr. Boyer and Mr. Troxell made statements of agreement. Mr. Damiano cautioned that having busses turn right off of Park Forest Avenue then cross two lanes of traffic to turn left at the Sheetz will cause other traffic to back-up on North Atherton Street. Mr. Erickson advised that the options were assessed relative to the applicable intersections, and all were projected to maintain acceptable service levels. Township resident Scott Miller noted that off-service busses frequently traverse Clearview Avenue, and he stated that the sharp left off of Woodycrest Street onto Boal Alley would cause queuing problems that could reach North Atherton Street.



Mr. Erickson reiterated that the traffic study projected acceptable service levels at all applicable intersections. Mr. Abrams pointed out that the decision now will be based on the best available information, but should any such unintended issues arise, the Board can work to correct them at that time. Township resident John Sabo recalled for the Board’s benefit that his home is located at the intersection of Woodycrest Street, Clearview Avenue, and Boal Alley where the busses will be making the sharp turn, and he stated his concern regarding possible crashes since his home is quite close to the road with no structural barrier. He also voiced concerns about noise and stated his preference for no access via Clearview Avenue but added that allowing entrance only for just busses and emergency vehicles by gate is acceptable. Mr. Abrams commented that CATA can make their drivers aware of the need to proceed very slowly for the purpose of reducing noise levels near Mr. Sabo’s home. Greg Kausch, CRPA, confirmed Mr. Abrams’ suggestion as a viable option and added that he will look into the incidence of off-service busses using Clearview Avenue. Township resident Aaron Wagner appealed to the Board to help Mr. Sabo in any way possible and stated his support for gated access for busses and emergency vehicles, as well as noting that he believes routing the busses around Sheetz will be safer than the left turn off Park Forest Avenue and will add a new bus stop that is much closer for the use of Woodycrest residents. Mr. Miller suggested that the sharpness of the left turn behind Sheetz could be lessened since that portion of land includes no structure and a single tree. Mr. Erickson said that he will contact Sheetz to assess that possibility. Mark Czajkowski, Patton Township Planning Commission member speaking as a private resident, suggested that developers should fund and maintain traffic signals. Mr. Erickson remarked that the Township has assumed maintenance of traffic signals in the past, and Mr. Czajkowski cited other places where developers take on such responsibility. Mr. Abrams indicated that the Planning Commission should look into this possibility and submit a proposal to the Board. Mr. Luck added that the proposal should include a cost/benefit analysis. Township resident Melissa Hicks stated that structuring collection of the traffic mitigation contribution to be pro-rated based upon occupancy is less beneficial than collecting the full sum up front. Mr. Erickson explained that a lenient schedule was purposely chosen because the Township sees benefit in the construction jobs and retail jobs that this project will create. Mr. Abrams directed that the record reflect the deliberate act at this time should in no way be viewed as precedent relative to the expectations of future developers. Ms. Hicks also stated that the full price of having constructed a right turn lane at Red Lobster should be required. Mr. Abrams noted that other amounts have been considered, and a decision is not yet final.



Mr. Dimiano suggested that eliminating the left turn off Park Forest Avenue will merely relocate the same problem to Patton Lane. Mr. Erickson responded that the stated possibility is a valid concern, for which the analysis is not yet complete. Mr. Dimiano noted the ongoing discussion of a fence versus a vegetative barrier between the housing units and commercial portion of the development. Mr. Erickson reminded everyone that the Township regulations require a fence with the option to propose an alternative, for which the Centre County Housing and Land Trust (CCHLT) proposed the vegetative barrier and the Township agreed. The matter is now at the discretion of the CCHLT, Mr. Erickson advised. He also noted that the landscaping on the commercial part of the plan was rearranged for greater visual blockage. George Khoury, CCHLT, stated the plan to wait for actual building to take place for better assessment of the options, as well as to wait for input from the future CCHLT residents. Mr. Abrams stated that a vegetative barrier would need to consist of evergreens to remain the equivalent of a fence in the winter. Noting the ground elevation difference, Mr. Troxell commented that the eight foot fence required will not even reach the bottom of the building and agreed that waiting to see the actual visual impact of the building would be beneficial. Mr. Dimiano requested a wall similar to that behind the Colonnade placed at the top of the grade instead of at the property line. Mr. Erickson explained that such a wall cannot be required because the two developments are within different zoning districts with different regulations. He added that the wall behind the Colonnade was a private negotiation between the developer and the neighborhood, and the regulations of the Colonnade’s zoning district offered the incentive of significant setback reductions, an opportunity that is not available within the zoning regulations for Woodycrest Center. Recognizing that the Township cannot require a fence anywhere other than on the property line, Mr. Troxell suggested that the request be made to the developer for the fence to be placed at the top of the grade. Mr. Erickson advised that locating the fence away from the property line would not be good practice from the perspectives of access, security, and safety. Mr. Damiano noted that an actual fence would also block trash from coming into the neighborhood from the commercial area. Mr. Erickson stated that trash blowing around is a different issue that can be enforced. Mr. Abrams proposed that the fence might be installed sooner rather than later, and Mr. Erickson said that such can be requested of the CCHLT. Mr. Khoury stated that the best option can not be assessed until the CCHLT residents are available for input and construction of the building provides a visual aid. Mr. Abrams directed staff to report every 60 days on the progress of this matter. Mr. Damiano requested that an actual fence, not a vegetative barrier, be a condition of approval. Mr. Miller inquired as to the possibility of lessees selling alcohol. Mr. Erickson responded that the development has been designed under the assumption of general retail, and adjustments to the required amount of parking would need to



be made should a restaurant or tavern become a tenant. He added that liquor licenses moved within the Township are approved only by the Liquor Control Board; liquor licenses transferred from another municipality allow the opportunity for the Board to comment, but final approval is still issued by the Liquor Control Board. Mr. Sabo purported that raising the land for Woodycrest Center changed the circumstances of where he lives, which he suggested could be used as justification for requiring a wall such as that behind the Colonnade. Mr. Erickson explained that if a plan meets the regulations, the Board must approve. Mr. Wagner inquired and Mr. Saville explained that the site was built up rather than sinking the commercial portion to meet the residential portion for the reasons of using as much of the existing conditions as possible, meeting ADA accessibility requirements, mitigating the implications of water run-off, meeting required parking lot grade maximums, etc. Mr. Wagner agreed that the top of the slope would be a better location for the fence. Mr. Abrams reiterated that this matter is in the hands of the CCHLT. Township resident Dave Biller stated his desire for five foot setbacks such as Mr. Sabo is allowed. Mr. Erickson explained the different zoning districts of the two residences and Mr. Biller’s need for approval of a variance, which would only be granted for very specific reasons. Mr. Erickson referred Mr. Biller to the Zoning Officer for further information. Mr. Biller stated his support for the gated access for busses and emergency vehicles only, as well as his support for the curbed island to discourage traffic from cutting through the Sheetz and Sides parking lots. Mr. Damiano suggested offering the developer the option of a lesser amount for the traffic mitigation contribution in exchange for placing the fence at the top of the grade. Mr. Abrams explained that the traffic mitigation contribution will lead to improved coordination on North Atherton Street benefitting a great number of residents, whereas using the money for the fence will benefit only a relatively small number of residents. Ms. Hicks urged the Board to require the traffic mitigation contribution immediately to begin improvements to North Atherton Street sooner. The Board discussed various options and agreed upon pro-rating for the first 60 percent of occupancy and the full remainder due when occupancy greater than 60% occurs. Mr. Troxell raised the question of whether a higher amount should be required for the contribution, as the lower amount could be seen as setting precedent for developers to promise something and in the end pay a lesser in-lieu amount than the project would have cost. Mr. Luck commented that the developer should not have offered something that is not feasible, but the Board shares responsibility for having accepted something that is not feasible.



With the stated recognition that the matter of the fence is out of the hands of the Board and lies with the CCHLT, Mr. Luck moved to approve the plan with the following conditions:

• Completion of minor/technical items noted on staff’s marked up comment letters.

• Installation of left turn lane from Colonnade Way onto Boal Alley. • Reconfigure layout and signal operations to permit protected/permitted

left turns from Colonnade Boulevard onto Colonnade Way. • Installation of landscaping as shown on revised plan, Attachment K. • Access from Clearview Avenue as entrance only by busses and

emergency vehicles via a gate and without the discussed curbed island.

• Contribution of $100,000 for traffic mitigation on North Atherton Street pro-rated for the first 60 percent of occupancy with the full remainder due when occupancy greater than 60% occurs.

Mr. Boyer seconded the motion, and the vote in favor was 5-0.

7. ADMINISTRATION

a. Calling of 2002 Bonds At a previous meeting the Board approved a motion allowing Ferguson Township to be released from their portion of the 2002 Bonds because they intended to refinance all of their debt and roll their portion of our issue into their new financing, Ms. Wyatt recalled. Last week, she continued, Ferguson Township’s financial advisor asked if we wished to call the remaining portion of the 2002 Debt at the same time. We are scheduled to make a $147,000 bond payment on June 1, which would leave a balance of approximately $200,000 outstanding on the debt, she explained, with the debt paid in full by the end of 2011. The interest rate on these bonds is between 4.125% and 4.25%, Ms. Wyatt pointed out, and currently we are earning less than 2% on invested funds, in addition to owing a $750 annual paying agent fee on this outstanding debt. By paying off these bonds early on the settlement date of May 21, 2009, she concluded, we will save $12,687.25, less any interest we may have earned on the funds if they remained in the bank. To take advantage of this opportunity a decision was required by April 15, Ms. Wyatt pointed out. Thus, she stated, the Board members were already informed and polled regarding the issue and then directed the Township Secretary to provide a letter to the paying agent stating that we wish to call the remaining balance of the bonds. Copies of the letter were distributed with the agenda. Mr. Luck, seconded by Mr. Wise, moved to approve the actions taken on this matter by Finance Director Kim Wyatt. The vote in favor was 5-0.

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b. Designation of Bike-to-Work Week In recognition of the benefits of bicycle and pedestrian commuting in providing exercise, decreasing air pollution, conserving fuel, decreasing traffic congestion, and decreasing noise pollution, the Centre Region Bicycle Coalition is sponsoring Bike-to-Work Week, Mr. Erickson noted. Copies of a proposed resolution designating May 1-8, 2009 as Bike-to-Work Week were distributed with the agenda Mr. Troxell moved to approve Resolution No 2009-010 designating Bike-to-Work Week as May 1-8, 2009. Mr. Luck seconded, and the motion passed 5-0.

8. MANAGER'S REPORT

[Discussion of this item was postponed until later in the meeting.] 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Finance Committee Mr. Wise reported that the Committee is discussing the CATA Budget and the COG Formula.

Parks Capital Committee Mr. Luck stated that a presentation was received on regional park financing options.

Transportation and Land Use Committee Mr. Luck noted that the Committee is in the forecasting process.

Human Resources Committee Mr. Troxell reported that the Committee will be recommending to the General Forum a few minor changes to the COG compensation policy. Mr. Wise noted that a State Commission was formed to look at the new building codes as issued and was given the power to remove what they found to be unnecessary. Homebuilders wanted the requirement for sprinklers removed from the code, he reported, but the Commission voted for the requirement to remain. Referencing a PSATS Conference session on energy efficiency and stimulus money available to townships as grants, Mr. Luck pointed out that the short deadline has caused many townships to not contend, which may be an opportunity for Patton Township to allocated funds to the Conservation and Efficiency Committee to identify and prepare projects for grant applications. Ms. Wyatt noted that funding for this project could come from the monies saved by action earlier in the meeting to call the 2002 Bonds. Discussion ensued. Mr. Boyer moved to authorize up to $10,000 for a consultant to identify projects, tie those projects to appropriate funding streams, get the projects “shovel ready,” and complete the grant applications. Mr. Troxell seconded the motion, which passed 5-0.

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With reference to the upcoming State Game Lands controlled burn, Mr. Boyer reported that attempts will continue to be made toward holding the burn within the original dates proposed.

8. MANAGER'S REPORT [Discussion of this item was postponed earlier in the meeting.] Mr. Erickson recommended that the Board encourage our State legislators to support the optional one percent county sales tax that is being rolled out. He also commended the Millheim Fire Company on their efforts toward setting a Guinness World Record for longest bucket brigade, and he announced that PADOT intends to resurface Route 550 from the Halfmoon Township border to Carson’s Corner.

10. OTHER BUSINESS No other business was brought before the Board.

11. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, by Mr. Troxell’s motion and Mr. Wise’s second, the meeting was adjourned at 9:53 PM.

_________________________________________ Kimberly Fragola, Township Secretary


April 20, 2009

Issue Developer's Response Township Staff Comments Board Comments/ Status1. Quantify the impact of not building the “Red Lobser” right turn lane – what is the change in the LOS/delay for the intersection as a whole and the eastbound approach only for the 2009 & 2019 with development scenarios.

Average delay per vehicle (for all vehicles) is reduced by less than 9 seconds. The change in delay for the eastbound approach is most noticeable during the PM Peak hour, when the delay without development is already at unacceptable levels

Concur that turn lane only marginally improves overall intersection operations. An additional through lane in each direction would be needed to bring the overall intersection up to Level of Service D or better. The addition of a right turn lane on the eastbound approach does provide significant benefit reducing delay on that approach in the PM peak hour by an average of 46 seconds per vehicle. Although not quantified in the analysis, this improvement would also reduce the queuing on this approach.

Contribution should closer match construction estimate for RT lane - i.e. $150,000

Additional Information -----------------------> Acknowledge that PennDOT has revised traffic impact regulations and that developer has option to use "old" or "new" analysis method. Revised analysis stated by developer has to be submitted for review and concurrence. Staff stands by original recommendation that Township accept contribution of $100,000 and program towards signal improvements in the N. Atherton corridor to include battery backups and pre-emption (if not completed by PennDOT). Please note that programming of the monies would be solely at the discretion of the Township. Contribution to be provided to Township upon occupancy by new tenants and to be prorated for partial occupancy.

Open Item.

2. What is the status of negotiations with the property owners for the “Red Lobser” right turn lane?

To fully develop the turn lane would require r/w from both the Red Lobster property and the Village Square (Highway Pizza) parcel. The Village Square owner will provide a letter stating they are unwilling to provide right of way.

Acknowledged that both parcels would be involved.

Because the Village Square would lose one driveway, the owner is unwilling to provide right-of-way. Open Item in conjunction with Item 1.

3. Provide cost estimate for RTL construction for 2 cases: a) along Red Lobster frontage only, and b) full length dictated by queuing analysis.

Preliminary estimates for construction cost have been provided on a prevailing wage basis for study purposes only. Costs and attendant compensation associated with right of way securement is not included. a) $144,380 (w/o right-of-way) for 190 foot long turn lane b) $215,757 (w/o right-of-way) for 450 foot long turn lane

Staff concurs with estimates provided. Note these estimates do not include any contingency funds.

See Item 1.

4. Provide analysis of LOS and queuing along Boal Alley at site entrance from Atherton and at first left turn east of entrance into the parking field. What is likelihood that queuing will occur that backs entering traffic into Atherton Street.

The maximum expected queue is 2 vehicles and the intersections operate at LOS B or better. There is also sufficient room in the intersection, due to width required for truck traffic, to get around a vehicle waiting to turn left into the parking field.


5. Does Woodycrest Street/Clearview Avenue intersection meet multi-way stop warrants?

No. The intersection does not meet any of the warrants wherein multi-way (i.e. 4-way) stop signs are permitted. Under the current configuration, the intersection operates at LOS A.

Staff concurs with the provided analysis. Please note that multi-way stop control is ONLY permitted when one of the warrants contained in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Pub 212 is met.

Item Closed

6. Would Woodycrest Street/Clearview Avenue intersection operate “better” with a different stop sign configuration?

No. Under the current configuration, the intersection operates at LOS A. Other stop sign configurations were analyzed and found to operate at lower LOS's.


7. What LOS impacts are forecast to occur at the Waddle Road/Clearview Avenue intersection.

The intersection was studied in the 2007 rezoning analysis, and there were minimal LOS impacts projected following development of the Woodycrest center which did not require mitigation.

The 2007 rezoning analysis showed some additional delay as a result of the additional traffic related to this development, however, the additional delay could be mitigated by simple timing adjustments. Since the intersection was shown to operate at acceptable levels of service at the study horizon (20 years), it was agreed that this intersection did not need to be evaluated again.

Item Closed

8. Truck restrictions on Clearview – provide turn analysis at Waddle/Clearview; can a combination truck negotiate a right turn from Waddle to Clearview.

A combination truck (semi) cannot safely negotiate the right turn from Waddle to Clearview (Autoturn 5.0 software analysis)

Based on the physical limits of the roadway, the Township has the authority to post truck restrictions (i.e. no semi's) on Clearview Avenue.

Township to prohibit truck traffic on Clearview between Waddle Road and Woodycrest Street

9. Is the developer willing to direct all truck traffic to the Atherton access point.

Yes, the developer is willing to provide site signage to direct combination vehciles to use the signalized driveway to Atherton Street. Physical changes can be made to internal site intersections to prohibit exiting combination trucks from using Clearview Avenue.

Staff concurs that truck traffic should be directed to Atherton Street and combination trucks should be prohibited from Clearview Avenue.

Item Closed


April 20, 2009

Issue Developer's Response Township Staff Comments Board Comments/ Status20% of the traffic going to and coming from the site is currently projected to use Clearview Avenue. By providing a more attractive route or restricting access the traffic projected to use Clearview Avenue can be reduced. Residents of Woodycrest, Oakwood and Vairo Boulevard would still use Clearview so there will be some traffic that likely would not use an alternate route.. Options A below provides an alternative route for traffic coming from I-99 to the site. Item B. below is a discussion of the LOS at Clearview Avenue intersections. Item C. is a continuation of the traffic calming option proposed by Supervisor Luck at the last meeting.

Open Item.

Option A. Left turn access from Colonnade Way to Boal Alley can be provided, and when combined with changes to the Colonnade Boulevard/Colonnade Way intersection, the travel time to the site from I-99 would be approximately equal to or less than the travel time via Waddle Road and Clearview Avenue. This would also be a good means of providing interconnectivity between this site and the Colonnade. See attachments C, D, and E.

Conditions of approval should include: a) Changing Colonnade Boulevard (WB) to a single left turn lane at Colonnade Way with protected/permitted operation, and b) Providing a left turn lane from Colonnade Way (WB) onto Boal Alley

Item B. Under the current proposal where access is provided to and from the site on Clearview Avenue, there are no Level of Service (LOS) impacts at Woodycrest/Clearview or Clearview/Waddle. Staff looked at scenarios that prohibited access to or from Clearview and found each produced failing level of service elsewhere or undesirable cut-through traffic at Sheetz or Robert M. Sides. The best overall LOS is acheived with full access to and from Clearview Avenue. If access to or from Clearview is restricted the developer may have a very difficult time mitigating impacts created by rerouting traffic that will end up on Clearview Avenue regardless of the site access points.

If traffic is re-routed to Colonnade Blvd/Way, access from Clearview to this site can be restricted without creating undue impacts on other intersections. It then becomes a matter of choice as to how this intersection is configured. The developer has reviewed three options a) Full Access (except semi-trucks), b) Entrance only (into the site) from Clearview, and c) No Access or Bus-only Access. The developer has provided a table showing the peak hour traffic volumes on Clearview Avenue under each scenario and an estimate of the number of new trips each would add to Clearview Avenue. See attachments G & H.

Developer notes that "“Upon further analysis the free flow of Clearview entrance appears to be the best solution for the entire community" and recommends this option to the Board.

Staff strongly recommends that at a minimum Bus Access be provided from Clearview to accommodate the N Route. See attachment J - memo from CRPA Transportation Planner with graphic for controlling access with curbing at Clearview and Woodycrest.Item C. Provide traffic calming in the Woodycrest neighborhood. This would slow vehicles and increase the travel tiem making other route more attractive. Traffic calming (e.g. speed tables) should only be installed with significant support from the neighborhood residents because they will be affected for every trip they make. some traffic calming improvements may also cause drivers to use alternate route - the Township should also ahve a good understanding of these impacts prior to installing any measures.

11. What is the potential for traffic to cut through Woodycrest (via Strouse Avenue) to go to and from the site. (Twp to provide travel time surveys)

Based on studies, it takes less time to travel to the destination by not cutting through the neighborhood.

Travel to the site is clearly faster on Waddle and Clearview rather than through the neighborhood. Additionally providing access from Colonnade Way also provides a more attractive route for traffic to and from I-99 and Toftrees Avenue. See Attachments A & B.

Item Closed.

12. Will a sidewalk be provided, and maintained by developer, from Woodycrest/5th Ave to the site with access also to the Colonnade?

Yes. A concrete sidewalk along the western side of the site will connect to Woodycrest Street and 5th Avenue adjacent to the affordable housing. This sidewalk will also be connected to the Colonnade shopping center

Sidewalk will also be provided along Woodycrest Street as part of the Thompson Place project and a sidewalk will also be provided along Clearview Avenue from the Woodycrest Street intersection to access Woodycrest Center. These two perimeter sidewalks provide the best, and virtually only, pedestrian access to the site from the Woodycrest neighborhood; pedestrians are barred from accessing the remainder of site by the commercial buildings and the stormwater pond. See Attachment F.

Item Closed

13. What is planned as a buffer between the new housing and the retail buildings. (Twp has requested input from the CCHLT)

The buffer is addressed within the affordable housing rear yard per the Commercial Transition zoning. Coordination with the land trust is anticipated to address the buffer concerns on a lot by lot basis. Currently there are shade trees planned along the rear of the commercial development.

The Centre County Housing and Land Trust is responsible for the screening/buffering at the rear of the Thompson Place subdivision. They have previously indicated they prefer a vegetative screen instead of a fence. The C-T regulations require a fence or Township approval of an alternate plan "that may make use of trees, shrubs, or other plant material." A written response from the Trust will be provided in the near future.

The developer intends to plant canopy trees (oaks & maples) at the rear of site. These trees will be planted 25 feet apart and will be located at the top of the slope. Conditions of approval should include revised landscaping as illustrated on Attachement K.

10. What other techniques can be employed to reduce the traffic increase on Clearview Avenue.

Providing a left turn access onto Boal Alley from Colonnade Way will improve access which invites drivers coming from Toftrees or the bypass to utilize Colonnade Way as a more convenient access than Clearview Avenue. This then will also preserve full access to the center for the residents of Woodycrest neighborhood so they can avoid traveling on Atherton Street to access this center or the Colonnade. It is important to remember that prior to the construction which connected Waddle Road to Vairo Blvd., Clearview Avenue was the primary access to the Waddle Road interchange with Route 322. The intersection of Clearview Avenue and Woodycrest Street operates at a level of service “A” with and without development.


April 20, 2009

Issue Developer's Response Township Staff Comments Board Comments/ Status14. Is the drainage ditch on the Walmart property adequate to convey expected stormwater flows from the site?

Yes. The capacity of the ditch is greater than the outfalling 30" drain pipe. Additionally, the stormwater controls included with this development will reduce the peak stormwater discharge rates from the site by approximately 10% to 15%.The stormwater management designed for the commercial portion mitigates the impacts of the combined development.

Staff concurs with the analysis. The existing drainage ditch through the treed area of the Walmart site could be called unsightly, but it is not in a public area and does not create any danger of flooding to real property. The depressions and wetlands provide areas for settling sediments and improving the water quality.

Existing 30" pipe was inspected and cleaned out since last meeting. Item Closed

15. What conditions warrant consideration of a left turn restriction on Park Forest Avenue at Atherton Street.

The Township staff has stated they are studying this issue.

The crash history at this intersection indicates that making the left turn from Park Forest Avenue to N. Atherton Street should be prohibited. Why this manuever has resulted in increased crashes is not readily apparent, but the crash history has been fairly consistent over the prior 4 years and indicates some action should be taken to address this safety issue. Only the Township has the authority to enact and enforce turn restrictions. And with authority comes responsibility. Please note that this issue is independent of any development plans for the Woodycrest Center.

Staff will provide formal recommendation to Board at a future meeting.

Meeting Notice

Patton Township Board of Supervisors Wednesday, August 15, 2012 7 p.m. Township Building, 100 Patton Plaza

Topic: Woodycrest Center (Pier 1 & Trader Joes)

The developer has requested a change to the plan to permit access to the stores from Clearview Avenue (behind Sheetz). If the change is not granted, only CATA busses will have access to the new driveway between Clearview Avenue and Colonnade Way. Additional information is available on the Township website http://twp.patton.pa.us/ or by contacting Public Works at 234-0271.

http://twp.patton.pa.us/

Coverage Standards in Residential Districts (any district where residences are permitted)

District Lot Coverage Impervious Coverage Lot Size Sample Calculations of Coverage Related to Lot Size With Public Sewer Lot Coverage (sq. ft.) Impervious Coverage R1 Rural Residence 20% maximum n/a 1 acre minimum @ 1 acre: 8,712 n/a R2 Low Density Residence 25% 33% maximum 10,000 sq. ft. @ 10,000 sq. ft.: 2,500

@ 1 acre: 10,890 @ 10,000 sq. ft.: 3,300 @ 1 acre: 14,375

R3 Medium Density Residence For lots having off-site sewer and water services only. Where off-site s/w are not provided, the area and bulk regulations of R2 apply.

Single-Family dwelling 35% n/a 8,000 sq. ft. @ 8,000 sq. ft.: 2,800 n/a RMHP Manufactured Home Park District

n/a 40% for each lot and/or lease area 60% for nonresidential lots or lease areas

5,000 sq. ft. n/a @5,000 sq. ft.: 2,000 for each lot and/or lease area

RM Manufactured Home Residence District

25% n/a 4,000 sq. ft. min, 5,500 sq. ft. average area of all lots

@4,000 sq. ft.: 1,000 @5,500 sq. ft.: 1,375

n/a

CT Commercial Transitional District 35% maximum for primary structure for single-family and duplexes

50% for multi-family (townhomes and apartments)

4,000 for single-family, duplex; average lot size not to exceed 6,000 sq. ft. per du 3,500 for multi-family; average lot size not to exceed 5,000 sq. ft. per du

@4,000 sq. ft.: 1,400 @6,000 sq. ft.: 2,100 @3,500 sq. ft.: 1,225 @5,000 sq. ft.: 1,750

@4,000 sq. ft.: 2,000 @6,000 sq. ft.: 3,000 @3,500 sq. ft.: 1,750 @5,000 sq. ft.: 2,500

PC Planned Community District Oakwood n/a for residential n/a To be determined per master plan process n/a n/a

Gray’s Woods <2 units per acre 25% 35% 0.5 to 2 units/acre @ 2 acres: 21,780

@ 21,780 sq. ft.: 5,445 @ 2 acres: 30,492 @ 21,780 sq. ft.: 7,623

2.01 to 5.00 units per acre 30% 40% 2.01 to 5.00 units/acre @ 21,780 sq. ft.: 6,534 @ 8,712 sq. ft.: 2,614

@ 21,780 sq. ft.: 8,712 @ 8,712 sq. ft.: 3,485

5.01 to 9.00 units per acre 35% 45% 5.01 to 9.00 units/ acre @ 8,712 sq. ft.: 3,049 @ 4,840 sq. ft.: 1,694

@ 8,712 sq. ft.: 3,920 @ 4,840 sq. ft.: 2,178

> than 9.01 units per acre 35% 65% >9.01 units/acre <1,694 @4,840 sq. ft: 3,146 Toftrees

<2 units per net acre 25% 35% <2 units per net acre @ 29,040 sq. ft.(1.5/acre): 7,260 @ 29,040 sq. ft.: 10,164 2.01 to 5.00 units per net acre 30% 40% 2.01 to 5.00 units per net acre @21,780 sq. ft.: 6,534

@ 8,712 sq. ft.: 2,614 @ 21,780 sq. ft.: 8,712 @ 8,712 sq. ft.: 3,485

5.01 to 9.00 units per net acre n/a 50% 5.01 to 9.00 units per net acre n/a @ 8,712 sq. ft.: 4,356 @ 4,840 sq. ft.: 2,420

>9.01 units per net acre n/a 65% >9.01 units per net acre n/a @ 4,840 sq. ft.: 3,146

A1 Rural District 20% 40% 1/3 acre for rural preservation 1 acre for parcels < 10 acres existing at the time of adoption of zoning 1 acre for lots created under 175-26.E Within RGB: 11,000 sq. ft. min, 33,000 sq. ft. max.

@ 14,375 sq. ft.: 2,875 @ 43,560 sq. ft.: 8,712 @ 11,000 sq. ft.: 2,200 @ 33,000 sq. ft.: 6,600

@ 14,375 sq. ft.: 5,750 @ 43,560 sq. ft.: 17,424 @ 11,000 sq. ft.: 4,400 @ 33,000 sq. ft.: 13,200

Planned Airport District Within residential use areas: 25%

Within residential use areas: 50% Established per master plan process Per master plan Per master plan

Notes:

Above information as it relates to a comparison of RM coverage limits:

- RM District: o Minimum Lot Size: 4,000 sq. ft.; Maximum Lot Coverage: 25%; No Maximum Impervious Coverage o At minimum lot, this yields maximum coverage of 1,000 sq. ft. o At minimum average lot size of 5,500 sq. ft., maximum coverage is 1,375 sq. ft. o Density at minimum lot size: 10.9 units/acre

- RMHP District (adjacent to RM District):

o Minimum Lot Size: 5,000 sq. ft.; No Maximum Lot Coverage; Maximum Impervious Coverage: 40% for each lot and/or lease area o At minimum lot, this yields maximum impervious coverage of 2,000 sq. ft. o Density at minimum lot size: 8.7 units/ acre

- Comparison to other districts with similar densities:

o R3 Medium Density At density of 5 – 12 units/ acre: Maximum Lot Coverage: 25% for principal building, 35% total At 5,500 sq. ft: (compared to average RM lot, 10.9 units/acre): maximum lot coverage is 1,375 for principal building; 1,925 total

o PC: Gray’s Woods

At density greater than 9 units/ acre: Maximum Lot coverage: 35%, Maximum Impervious Coverage: 65% At 5,500 sq. ft.: maximum lot coverage is 1,925 sq. ft.; maximum impervious is 3,575 sq. ft.

o PC: Toftrees At density greater than 9 units/ acre: No Maximum Lot Coverage; Maximum Impervious Coverage: 65% At 5,500 sq. ft.: Maximum impervious is 3,575 sq. ft.

o PC: Oakwood : no coverage limits defined

PATTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS July 18, 2012 MEETING MINUTES Page 1 of 9 ATTENDANCE:

BOARD Elliot Abrams, Chair Bryce Boyer, Vice-Chair Jeff Luck, Supervisor

Josh Troxell, Supervisor Walt Wise, Supervisor

STAFF Doug Erickson, Township Manager

Brent Brubaker, Township Engineer Betsy Dupuis, Solicitor Kim Wyatt, Finance Director John Petrick, Chief of Police Joe Price, Senior Planner

AUDIENCE Scott Miller, Resident Barbara Fisher, Resident James Voigt, Resident Carolee Grillo, Resident Anthony Grillo, Resident Lori Bedell, Resident Marge and Bob Carline, Residents Mark Saville, Sweetland Engineering Bill Newton, Resident Bill Speedy, Resident Judy Speedy, Resident Roger Brown, Resident Joe Viglione, Resident Al Jarrett, State College Borough Water Authority Max Gill, State College Borough Water Authority Tyler Wagner, Resident Henry Moeller, Resident Garth and Megan Gregor, Resident Katie Ombalski, Clear Water Conservancy Emory Enscore, State College Borough Water Authority Craig Evanego, Resident Brian Strauss, Resident Michael Pratt, Keller Engineers

1. CALL TO ORDER The July 18, 2012 Patton Township Board of Supervisors meeting held at the Township Municipal Building was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mr. Abrams, Chair.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Wise moved to approve the June 20, 2012 meeting minutes. Seconded by Mr. Troxell, the motion passed 3-0 with Mr. Abrams and Mr. Luck abstaining.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Ms. Ombalski stated that the Scotia Barrens Map project that the Board sponsored last year has been completed and presented the Board with copies of the map.

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Mr. Carline stated he along with several residents of the Marywood Subdivision are interested in the master plan process for Gray’s Woods Park and asked to be consulted in any updates or changes. Mr. Erickson asked residents if they have not already, to please sign up for our e-mail updates.

Ms. Grillo stated that the Village at Penn State neighborhood had some issues with not being informed about The Grove project and presented the Board with a letter from the residents of the Village at Penn State. Mr. Erickson stated that there is no formal notice regulation and that if any new projects come up near the Village at Penn State there will be a notice sent out. Ms. Grillo’s letter is attached to the end of the minutes. Mr. Grillo asked how the notice will be received. Mr. Erickson stated that usually it is sent via e-mail and sometimes by letter. Mr. Grillo stated that he is concerned about the clearing of the trees. Mr. Erickson stated that there is a state law not allowing the Board to tell developers that they cannot cut trees.

4. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION CONSIDERATION: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING

REGULATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT ON CULLUVIAL SOILS WITH A SLOPE STEEPER THAN A 15 PERCENT. Mr. Erickson stated that in February, 2012, the Planning Commission forwarded the subject proposed regulations to the Board with a recommendation to approve. The Board received a presentation from Dr. Gary Petersen, distinguished Professor Emeritus of Soil and Land Resources at Penn State University, regarding the unique characteristics of these soils and illustrating the potential hazards associated with colluvial soils.

Following the presentation the Board took action to move the proposed regulations to a Public Hearing, with the inclusion of setbacks for sinkholes and seeps, as suggested by Mr. Robert Donaldson.

a. Public Hearing

The Board of Supervisors convened the Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Development on Colluvial Soils with a Slope Steeper than 15 Percent at 7:16PM. Ms. Fisher presented the Board with a letter stating her support of the Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Development on Culluvial Soils with a Slope Steeper than a 15 Percent. Ms. Fisher’s letter is attached to the end of the minutes. On a motion from Mr. Boyer and seconded by Mr. Troxell, the Board of Supervisors closed the Public Hearing at 7:19pm with a vote of 5-0.

b. Action Consideration

Mr. Boyer moved to approve the Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Development on Colluvial Soils with a Slope Steeper than 15 Percent. Seconded by Mr. Luck, the motion passed 5-0.

5. PUBLIC SAFETY a. Sergeant Frank Monroe Retirement

Chief Petrick stated that Sergeant Monroe is retiring in early August after 23 years of service to the Township. The Board presented Sergeant Monroe with a certificate recognizing his years of service.

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Chief Patrick stated that in December 2010 the Board adopted the enclosed list of qualified candidates for appointment to Sergeant as recommended by the Manager and Police Chief. Sergeant Sean Albright was appointed at that time and Sergeant Matthew Shupenko was appointed in 2011.

With the retirement of Sergeant Monroe, it is now recommended that Officer Tyler Jolley be appointed as a Sergeant of the Patton Township Police Department. Mr. Troxell moved to appoint Officer Tyler Jolley as Sergeant of the Patton Township Police Department. Seconded by Mr. Boyer, the motion passed 5-0.

c. Police Update

Chief Petrick stated that the department put 70 miles on the bikes this month and that the Officers had training on domestic violence with emphasis on sexual assault.

d. Collective Bargaining Agreement

Mr. Erickson stated that at an executive session prior to the Board of Supervisors Meeting the Collective Bargaining Agreement was discussed. Mr. Luck moved to accept the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Patton Township Police Officers Association. Seconded by Mr. Wise, the motion passed 5-0.

6. PUBLIC WORKS a. Project Updates

Mr. Erickson stated that the Road Crew is continuing with curb replacements in Park Forest along with a storm drain extension on Sierra Lane. He stated that Penn Dot is working on storm drain replacements on Atherton Street and that there will be milling done along with repaving.

b. Extension of Water Main to Ridgemont Neighborhood

Mr. Erickson stated that the Ridgemont Water Association operates a small, private water utility providing potable water to the 54 homes in the Ridgemont neighborhood along Harvard Road. A representative of the Association addressed the Board in March regarding their desire to be connected to the State College Borough Water Authority (SCBWA) system. At that time the Association asked for support from the Board and requested a $50,000 contribution toward the project.

Subsequently, the Association has met with the SCBWA Board of Directors. Included with the agenda materials is a letter from the SCBWA Executive Director asking for a formal request to the Authority as well as a “significant”, but unspecified, contribution to the project. Attached to the letter is a map showing possible routes for the water main extension.

The Manager recommends that we consider this a preliminary discussion on the matter and we focus on identifying other stakeholders to be included and other information to be collected for consideration.

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Mr. Gill stated that a request to extend water service to Ridgemont Neighborhood and looked at 3 routes and the best route is longer but could serve over 150 existing homes and cost $960,000. Funding for the project would include a temporary service surcharge, reserve funds from Ridgemont, and a frontage charge/ tapping fee of around $6,000-7,000 for people connecting to the line. He stated that SCBWA will contribute the water line and asked that the Township and State College Borough Water Authority split the remaining monies due with each contributing $200,000. Mr. Erickson stated that Patton Township Water Authority has funds that could be used and will set up a meeting including residents to discuss what kind of interest there is in hooking up to the new service line. Mr. Gill stated that the average quarterly usage bill is around $60.00 and that it is $3.95 per 1000 gallons. Mr. Wise stated that he supports the extension because of the importance of residents having fire protection. Mr. Boyer stated that the well was drilled in 1995 and will need to be replaced to keep up with DEP standards so it does not make sense to rejuvenate the system. Mr. Erickson stated that he will work with Mr. Gill and the Patton Township Water Authority to look into funding for this project.

7. PLANNING AND ZONING a. Planning Commission Report

Ms. Domico stated that the Planning Commissions approved two temporary use permits and spent time discussing Gray’s Woods Phase 6 Subdivision.

b. Gray’s Woods: Phase 6 Subdivision and Land Development Plan

Mr. Pratt stated that in continuing the development of the Gray’s Woods Planned Community, the Gray’s Woods Partnership proposes a land development plan for a portion of the Town Center area. The plan includes 137 townhomes and 13 single-family residences situated on approximately 15 acres. Phase 6 is located on the west side of Gray’s Woods Boulevard, across from the Brynwood neighborhood. In January 2010 the Board reviewed a sketch plan of this phase.

Development type and density in the Planned Community District is defined with specific

requirements for each existing community. Those requirements include a range of densities that must be provided in terms of a percentage of the overall total dwelling units. The single-family units proposed fit in the category of 5.01 to 9.00 units per acre and the townhome units are in the 9.01 to 15.00 units per acre range. Each of these ranges must account for at least 25% of the total unit mix. The commercial area adjacent to and east of the residential portion of this phase is not part of the current proposed development. However, at such time that 900 units have been constructed in Gray’s Woods, at least 20% of the nonresidential component must be in place.

A significant aspect of the plan is the roadway system. The road network designed to provide internal access for Phase 6 is comprised of a combination of public and private

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roads. In addition, a portion of Wood Thrush Way, which will eventually extend well beyond the limits of the current phase, will also be constructed.

Stormwater management for the site will be provided with a large stormwater basin located in Halfmoon Township, which will require a review by Halfmoon for compliance with their stormwater and development regulations.

Building and impervious coverage limits are established as a percentage of the overall land area assigned to each density range. For units in the 5.01 to 9.00 range, the coverage limits are 35% and 45%, respectively. The coverage limits for the townhomes, the 9.01 to 15.00 units per acre range are 35% and 65%, respectively. While the current proposal does not reach those maximum limits, it will be important to have all related coverage data updated with each subsequent phase to ensure compliance with those limits.

The parking requirement for the site is determined by the total number of townhomes proposed and the total number of single-family dwellings proposed. The developer meets the parking requirements, however, they have requested dimensional waivers as noted in the Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Other features shown on the plan include sidewalks and open space. Other site requirements have not yet been finalized as they may be affected by the outcome of waiver requests. These include site lighting, site landscaping, and street trees. It should also be noted that Gray’s Woods Boulevard will be required to be extended to roundabout #4 as any condition of approval of this plan. Included with this plan is a subdivision plan for each of the lots to be created.

In addition, a subdivision for the parkland area and an offer of dedication to the Township is a part of this plan. In March, the Grays Woods Partnership secured the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for their proposed construction as well as future Township construction of park facilities. The NPDES permit defines those areas that could be used for park facilities and sets varying buffer distances from the wetlands. It must be noted that while the permit would allow park facilities in both the area along Gray’s Woods Boulevard (6.08 acres) and the area to the east along Wood Thrush Way (3.07 acres), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has commented that “The agencies recommended that the township utilize the upper 6.08 acres for the park and not use the lower 3.07 acres.”

The Planning Commission discussed at length several waiver requests from the developer related to driveway locations, parking stall sizes, alternate locations for street trees, and a proposal to incrementally extend Gray’s Woods Boulevard based on the pace of future development. (Note the emergency access road will be in place by October of this year.)

The Planning Commission recommends approval with the following conditions:

1. Grant waivers as requested for Driveway setback from street intersections. (Chapter 149, Attachment 5) The developer has provided sight triangles on the

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plan to show adequate sight distance exists in each of the intersections where it is required for vehicles that must yield the right-of-way.

2. Grant waiver as requested for Width of off-street parking stalls (Section 153-38) to permit two 8 foot wide parking spots in front of the Townhouse units in lieu of two 9 foot wide spots.

3. Grant waiver in part for Length of on-street parking stalls (Section 153-38) to permit those on-street parking stalls that are at the end of a row of parking stalls (where additional maneuvering room is also provided) to be reduced to 22 feet in length in lieu of the specified 24 feet.

4. Grant waiver, with condition, permitting the relocation of required Street Trees (Section 153-36.F) to other locations in the development, including the storm water basin area, with the condition that the developer provide two trees per dwelling unit in lieu of the calculated 1.77 trees per unit.

5. Require that a note be added to the plan, to make a minor amendment to the Master Plan, to require the incremental completion of Gray’s Woods Boulevard based on the number of future dwelling units approved, as specified in the Manager’s memo of June 14, 2012

6. Require that a note be added to the plan to require the completion of Gray’s Woods Boulevard to roundabout # 4 (Station 195+20.5).

7. Completion of all items on staff’s marked up comment letter 8. Transit pull-offs discussion with CATA Mr. Erickson stated that while the NPDES permit would allow park facilities in both the area along Gray’s Woods Boulevard (6.08 acres) and the area to the east along Wood Thrush Way (3.07 acres), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has commented that “The agencies recommended that the township utilize the upper 6.08 acres for the park and not use the lower 3.07 acres”. Mr. Abrams is concerned about students walking to school. Mr. Erickson stated students would walk along Grays Woods Boulevard where there is a sidewalk and he can explore with CATA about having transit pull-offs. Mr. Erickson stated that the Home Owners Association needs to keep up with the lawn maintenance and with the snow maintenance. The developer stated that he is looking into that and that it is a condition of purchase agreement that homeowners must be a member of the Home Owners Association. Mr. Troxell moved to conditionally approve the Gray’s Woods: Phase 6 Subdivision and Land Development Plan with conditions noted above. Seconded by Mr. Luck, the motion passed 5-0.

c. Woodycrest Center (aka Greentree Commons) Request to Amend Land Development Plan and Waive Requirement to Install Gate on Boal Alley

Mr. Saville stated that in 2009 the Township approved the Land Development Plan for a retail center then called Woodycrest Center. Residents of the Woodycrest neighborhood expressed concerns regarding traffic along West Clearview Avenue. The Board reviewed several options for controlling access to the site from West Clearview Avenue and approved the plan with a gated access on Boal Alley that would permit access by CATA and emergency responders only.

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7. PLANNING AND ZONING c. Woodycrest Center (aka Greentree Commons) Request to Amend Land Development Plan and Waive Requirement to Install Gate on Boal Alley

The installation of this gate is currently required prior to the opening of Trader Joe’s or Pier 1 Imports. As noted in the enclosed request letter, as part of the hearing on the vacation of a portion of West Clearview Avenue last month, a resident of the immediate area commented that if it is decided to not install the gate, “I am perfectly fine with that actually being a road.”

Mr. Abrams asked how the new Sheetz will impact this change. Mr. Erickson stated it will not make a big difference in traffic. Mr. Miller stated that since 2009 he has been involved and that the development traffic was suppose to come from Colonnade Boulevard or Atherton Street. He stated that he does not want traffic coming through Clearview Avenue unless there is a stop sign or speed bumps installed to slow down traffic. Mr. Troxell asked if there is an option that if the gate is not installed now, but if it causes a traffic problem in the future that a gate will need to be installed. Mr. Erickson answered that this could be an option. Mr. Abrams suggested waiting until the next Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss with the residents in the area.

8. ADMINISTRATION

a. Centre Region Council of Governments (COG) Draft Program Plan Mr. Erickson stated that the General Forum is expected to refer the 2012-2013 Centre Region COG Draft Program Plan to the municipalities for review and comment.

The Board’s comments will be forwarded to the Executive Director for his consideration during preparation of the proposed 2012 COG Budget. Mr. Wise commented that the pension reserve fund is not a good idea and suggested there be guidelines for insurance reserve fund. He also suggested that the purchase of a 10 foot-wide mower be deferred until have they have fields and that there will be no financing until location and design is settled for the maintenance building. Mr. Luck stated that the office area for the CRPR position is not necessary when there is already space there and wants to know when purchasing the two new vehicles what are the requirements. Mr. Boyer stated that Public Safety Committee compares the prices and options of the vehicles.

b. Mid-Year Financial Report

Ms. Wyatt provided the Board with an update on the Township’s financial position based on revenues and expenditures from the first six months of the year and informed the Board that the Township is on track.

c. Employee Handbook Update

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Ms. Wyatt, who also handles the Human Resource duties for the Township, has completed an update of the Township Employee Handbook. The handbook is a compilation of policies, procedures and practices related to employment and work practices for non-uniform Township employees. A draft copy of the Handbook and a

8. ADMINISTRATION c. Employee Handbook Update (continued)

summary of the changes were provided to the Board for initial review. The last update occurred in 2007.

The Handbook will be placed on a future agenda for adoption by resolution.

9. CONSENT AGENDA The items included below are routine in nature and it is not anticipated that any will generate discussion or questions. The actual Consent Agenda with a brief description of each item is included with the agenda packet materials distributed to the Board and will also be available to the public at the sign-in table. At the request of a Board member any single item or all items on the Consent Agenda can be discussed and voted on separately. If no items are “pulled,” the Board should consider a motion for “approval of the Consent Agenda items as shown on the agenda.”

a. Public Works

1) Appointment of Assistant Zoning Officer

It is important that there always be a staff member available to assume the role of Zoning Officer. Currently the Township Engineer and Manager are also designated as Assistant Zoning Officers. The Manager recommends the appointment of Ryan Confer, Engineering Technician, as an additional Assistant Zoning Officer.

It is recommended that the Board make the recommended appointment.

b. Planning and Zoning

1) Temporary Use Permit for Patton Township Police Safety Fair

The Patton Township Police Department is requesting a temporary use permit to hold their annual Patton Township Safety Fair. This year’s event is proposed to be held on September 8, 2012, in the Colonnade Shopping Center’s parking lot (in front of Target, adjacent to Colonnade Boulevard). It is expected that, as in years past, several local police departments, fire companies, and other first responders (such as LifeFlight) will set up various displays, demonstrations, and activities to educate and entertain the general public about safety issues. Food vendors will be present as well. Ingress and egress will be through the Target’s parking lots, and traffic patterns will be only slightly affected. There will be 10’ x 10’ canopies in place for shade and shower protection. A separate helicopter area is shown on the site plan. The Patton Township Police Department proposes holding this year’s event from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM.

The Planning Commission recommends approval.

It is recommended that the Board approve the Temporary Use Permit as described.

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c. Administration

1) Voucher Report

A copy of the June 2012 Voucher Report is enclosed. Board members having questions should contact the Township office prior to the meeting so the necessary information can be obtained.

It is recommended that the Board approve the June 2012 Voucher Report.

Mr. Luck moved to accept the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Troxell, the motion passed 5-0.

10. MANAGER'S REPORT

Mr. Erickson stated that he received notice from the State College Borough in regards to offering residents food composting where the State College Borough does leaf composting and that there was a confirmed case of Oak Wilt in Park Forest. He informed the Board that Mr. and Mrs. Williams asked the Zoning Hearing Board for a variance to remove two dwellings and replacing with a duplex.

11. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no reports.

12. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. 13. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, by Mr. Luck’s motion and Mr. Troxell’s second, the meeting was adjourned at 9:26PM.

Douglas J. Erickson, Township Secretary

PATTON TOWNSHIP

CENTRE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

August 115, 2012

7:00 PM

CONSENT AGENDA

a. ADMINISTRATION

1) Trick or Treat Night

The COG General Forum has recommended that the Centre Region municipalities designate Monday, October 31, 2012 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM as Trick-or-Treat Night.

It is recommended that the Board schedule Trick-or-Treat Night as recommended.

2) Voucher Report

A copy of the July 2012 Voucher Report is enclosed. Board members having questions should contact the Township office prior to the meeting so the necessary information can be obtained.

It is recommended that the Board approve the July 2012 Voucher Report.

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