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On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, pending final review of the bids by Mr. Lawrence, unanimous approval was granted to award the bid to the lowest bidder.
On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was granted for the signing of a 2-lot Industrial Subdivision for Donahue-Giunta Partnership located on the east side of
Andrews Drive and for the Finance Security Agreement for the balance of the project.
Mr. Stephen Quigley, Executive Director of Facilities Administration at West Chester University, and Terry Gephardt, Architect for West Chester University, were in attendance to provide a brief
presentation concerning the University's proposed expansion plans.
Mr. Quigley advised that the State Board of Governors required State Universities to develop a Master Plan for the next 20 years. In developing a "working plan", the University held a meeting on April 3, 2000 with the residents in the surrounding communities in order to receive constructive input. Mr. Quigley acknowledged that the University received more input than expected and has, subsequently, scheduled additional meetings with individual neighborhoods in order for each concerned resident to be given the opportunity to address University officials.
Mr. Quigley presented some proposed drawings that contained new educational buildings, new student dorms, and different street and walkway patterns. Mr. Quigley assured the Board, as well
as the residents in attendance, that the University had no intention of forcefully acquiring property through eminent domain proceedings.
He advised that the University would only acquire property that was offered to them. Mr. Quigley mentioned further development of South Campus with the addition of student housing and traffic improvements. These traffic improvements would include the possible opening of Tigue Road from South New Street through to South High Street.
Mr. Walt Hufford, resident of 29 Norfolk Avenue, requested that the Board review the matter in its entirety and consider the long-term impact that the expansion will have on the neighborhoods
including an increase in vehicle traffic as well as an increase in pedestrian traffic. Mr. Hufford questioned whether the Board had been made aware that West Chester University refused to allow a
resident participation on the steering committee.
Mr. Hufford felt that a resident representative should be permitted to sit on the steering committee due to the impact that the expansion project will have on the surrounding communities.
Mr. A. Elton Deaver, resident of 113 Taylors Mill Road, offered his objection to any further expansion of the University.
Mr. Michael Rivers, resident of 811 Spruce Avenue, requested that more advance notice be given to the residents for any future meetings. Mr. Rivers suggested a pedestrian bridge be
erected over Rosdale Avenue to assist with pedestrian safety issues and that the speed limit be more actively enforced by the Police Department.
Mr. Russ Rickert, resident of 817 N. New Street, offered his objection to any further expansion of the University.
Mr. Halvorsen urged West Chester University to reconsider allowing a resident to participate on the steering committee.
Mr. Halvorsen commented that he was in support of opening Tigue Road and agreed that it would provide traffic relief for the entire South Campus area.
Dr. White agreed with Mr. Halvorsen and further stated that he would like to see all additional student housing and parking constructed at the South Campus location.
No further public comments were made.
There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the meeting was adjourned at 5:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Lynn
Township Manager
West Goshen Township
Supervisor Hearing
April 26, 2000
S-3-00
Supervisor Hearing S-3-00, which was duly advertised, was called to order by Chairman Robert S. White at 5:40 p.m. All members were present.
Ronald C. Nagle, Esquire, Township Solicitor, was present to represent the Township. Elizabeth Witmer, Esquire, was present to represent the applicant, Omnipoint Communications.
The applicant is seeking conditional use approval to locate three (3) antennas at a height of 170 feet on the existing 200 foot lattice communication tower, located at 825 Paoli Pike, West Goshen Township, and to install two (2) telecommunications equipment cabinets at the base of the tower for the applicant's use of the foregoing equipment as a cellular Personal Communications System base station.
See Court Reporter's Transcript
Upon completion of all of the testimony, Mr. Halvorsen requested that the land development issues concerning noise, screening and safety to the surrounding neighbors be completed. Dr.
White mentioned that expert testimony had been provided in a previous hearing concerning radiation levels from the towers and the safety risk to surrounding neighbors. Dr. White confirmed that no
harm would result from radiation to surrounding neighbors.
On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimous- ly approved the conditional use application of Omnipoint Communications.
Hearing adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
West Goshen Township
Supervisor Hearing
April 26, 2000
S-4-00
Supervisor Hearing S-4-00, which was duly advertised, was called to order by Chairman Robert S. White at 6:20 p.m. All members were present.
Ronald C. Nagle, Esquire, Township Solicitor, was present to represent the Township. Robert W. Lentz, Esquire, was present to represent the applicants, Green Hill Road, L.P., William C.
and Evelyn M.L. Badnaruk, and Wawa, Inc.
The applicants have requested that the maximum floor area requirement for individual stores imposed in Article IV, Section 84-19(L) of the Zoning Ordinance be increased from 3,000 square feet maximum to 5,000 square feet maximum.
See Court Reporter's Transcript
Upon completion of all testimony and comments, Mr. Nagle advised that the Board would take the matter under advisement and would announce a date and time in which a decision would be rendered.
Hearing adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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