WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
MAY 17, 2000

A special meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Robert S. White, at 4:03 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at the West Goshen Township Administration Building.  All members were present. Dr. White opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Dr. White opened the floor for public comment and there was none.

Mr. Meakim made an announcement to recognize Mrs. Jeanette M. Towers, Billing Technician, for a recent complaint that she handled for a resident.  The resident, Joseph Hable, of 802 Falcon Lane, advised Mr. Meakim that he recently discussed a problem with Mrs. Towers concerning his sewer and trash bill.  He expressed his extreme satisfaction with Mrs. Towers's personal assistance in resolving the matter.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved the bills to be paid from the General Fund, the Sewer Fund, the Capital Reserve Fund, and the Waste and Recycling Fund.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 16-00, recognizing the retirement of Officer Melvyn L. Levine from the Police Department.

Prior to discussing and possibly approving the next two final land development plans, Mr. Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., Township Engineer, advised that the Planning Commission had approved each plan at their regularly scheduled meeting held on May 16, 2000.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the final land development plan for a 12-unit condo association located on the north east corner of West Chester Pike and Kingsway Road for SSW Partners, G.P. Mr. Randall C. Schauer was present to represent the plan.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the final land development plan for a 5,660 S.F. convenience store with gasoline sales located at 706 East Gay Street (General Sales) for WaWa, Inc. Ms. Susan Bratton was present to represent the plan.

A discussion was held concerning the request of six waivers for a 25-lot residential subdivision for the M. Joseph Jerrehian Estate. Mr. John E. Good, Esquire, was present to represent the applicant, Aram Jerrehian. Ms. Joanne Jerrehian Petrucione and Ms. Velda Jerrehian Moog were present on behalf of the Jerrehian Family.  Mr. Ronald C. Nagle, Esquire, was present to represent the Township.

See Court Reporter's Transcript

Upon conclusion of all testimony, Mr. Good acknowledged that the intersectional approach of Road A at Penn Drive is unique.  With the limited frontage, Mr. Good explained that the plan set forth was the best that his client had to offer. Mr. Good advised that if the Jacobs' land would be condemned, the applicant would be willing to pay costs for the right-of-way associated with the acquisition of the Jacobs' property.

Mr. Halvorsen agreed with Mr. Lawrence's report stating that the intersection is not safe. Mr. Halvorsen further advised that he did not wish to grant the waivers nor approve the subdivision plans because of this unsafe condition. Mr. Halvorsen advised that another entrance does exist, although it would be expensive to design and create.  Mr. Halvorsen stated that he does not agree with condemning the Jacobs' property for the sole purpose of easing the expense on the applicant, especially when other options exist.

Dr. White agreed with Mr. Halvorsen and further advised there is not any history of the Township ever condemning property unless it presented a health or safety risk to the general public.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously agreed to deny the six waivers and to not approve the subdivision plans.

No further public comments were made.

There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m.

       Respectfully submitted,

       Sharon Lynn
       Township Manager