MEETING MINUTES May 21, 2024  CENTRE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION  Members Present: Rich Francke, Chair, Chris Kunes, Vice-Chair, Denny Hameister, Secretary,  Bob Dannaker, Deb Simoncek  Members Absent: Andrea Pandolfi, Michele Barbin, Jenn Shufran  Staff Present: Others Present:  Ray Stolinas, Chris Schnure, Xochi Confer, Elizabeth Pirrone-Brusse,  Stacy Mann, Lori Kerschner Commissioner Mark Higgins  1. Call to Order - Pledge of Allegiance  Mr. Francke welcomed everyone to the Planning Commission meeting and called the meeting to  order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is being recorded.  2. Citizens Comment Period  None.  3. Additions to Agenda  None.  4. Approval of Minutes  A motion was made by Mr. Hameister and second by Ms. Simoncek to approve the minutes  of April 16, 2024. Motion carried. 5. Planning Commission Member Updates  Ms. Simoncek gave an update on the surveys that were compiled by the ATP Steering Committee.  6. New Business  Subdivision /Land Development  Subdivision:  None submitted for this planning cycle.    Land Development: Dollar General Snow Shoe Final Land Development Plan One (1) Commercial Building Snow Shoe Township CCPCDO File #30-24  Ar motion was made by Mr. Dannaker to grant applicant's written request of May 17, 2024 to waive the 90 day time period on the land development proposal, second by Mr. Kunes.  Motion carried.  The Village of Nittany Glen - Phase III-A Final Land Development Plan 24-Residential Units Benner Township CCPCDO #47-24  A motion was made by Mr. Kunes to amend the previously approved Preliminary Land Development Plan dated September 23, 2021, and grant conditional final plan approval subject to the review comments from the Benner Township Engineer and Benner Township Zoning Officer as well as completion of the pending items and the approval signatures of the Benner Township Planning Commission and Benner Township Board  of Supervisors, second by Ms. Simoncek. Motion carried.  Time Extension Requests: May 21, 2024 Meeting Benner Township Benner Township Potter Township Wawa at Eagle Point (CFA) Benner Township Benner Township Benner Township Gregg Township.  Benner Pike Tru by Hilton Hotel & Retail Building Land Development (CFA) File No. 108-23  1st Request (No Fee Required) 2nd Request (No Fee Required) 2nd Request (No Fee Required) 3rd Request (No Fee Required) .6th Request ($150.00 Fee Required) .7th Request ($200.00 Fee Required) 10th Request ($350.00 Fee Required)  McDonald's Restaurant Land Development (CFA)  File No. 53-23 File No. 79-23 File No. 89-23 File No.109-22 File No. 86-21 File No. 132-21  TransducerWorks Manufacturing Facility Land Development (CFA)  The Cascade Land Development (CPA) Belle Rose Townhomes Land Development (CFA) Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision (Replot of Lot 6)(CFA) Note: CPA = Conditional Preliminary Plan Approval CFA = Conditional Final Plan Approval  Ar motion was made by Mr. Dannaker and second by Ms. Simoncek to approve the above-  mentioned Time Extensions. Motion carried.  2    Major Subdivision and Land Development Plan Sub-Committee Meeting: The virtual meeting  will be Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.  Please see Attachment #1 - Subdivision & Land Development for more information.  7. Centre County Transportation Plan Update  Ms. Confer spoke about the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Please see Attachment #2- Centre County MPO Transportation Update for more information.  8. Director's Report and Other Matters to Come Before the Commission  The Director's report was previously emailed. Mr. Stolinas briefly went over the items in the report. Ferguson Township Zoning Ordinance Amendment $22-5A Terraced Streetscape Design Standards ($22-512 Sidewalks) & $22-304 - Terraced Streetscape District (4/15/2024) Hall Beef Farm Facility, Union Township Letter of Plan Consistency for a PENNVEST Application to Implement Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) (4/18/2024) Rush Township Zoning Ordinance & Map Amendment - Review II - Commercial Energy Spring Township Zoning Ordinance, Map and SALDO Amendment - Text Additions & Nittany Valley Joint Recreation Authority = Letter of Plan Consistency for the 2024.PA DCED Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) Grant Application (5/16/2024) Please see Attachment #3 - County Planning Director Update for more information. With no further business to come before the Commission, a motion was made by Mr. Hameister to adjourn at 6:30 p.m. and second by Mr. Francke. Motion carried.  Production (4/29/2024) Deletions (5/15/2024)  Respectfully submitted,  CmA Raymond J. Stolinas, Jr., AICP, Director  MINUTES APPROVED AT THE JUNE 18, 2024 CENTRE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING  3    SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT  Attachment #1  May 21,2024  Subdivisions:  None submitted for this planning cycle.  Land Developments:  1. Dollar General - Snow Shoe Final Land Development Plan One (1) Commercial Building Snow Shoe Township CCPCDO File #30-24  2. The Village ofl Nittany Glen -- Phase III-A Final Land Development Plan 24-Residential Units Benner Township CCPCDO File #47-24 Time Extension Requests:  1. Benner Pike Tru by Hilton Hotel & Retail Building Land Development (CFA)  File No. 108-23 File No.53-23 File No. 79-23 File No. 89-23 File No. 109-22 File No. 86-21  Benner Township. Benner Township.. Potter Township. 4. Wawa at Eagle Point (CFA) Benner Township. Benner Township.. Benner Township.. Gregg Township.  ...1St Request (No Fee Required) .2nd Request (No Fee Required) .2nd Request (No Fee Required) 3rd Request (Nol Fee Required) .6th Request ($150.00 Fee Required) .7h Request ($200.00 Fee Required) 10th Request ($350.00 Fee Required)  2. McDonald's Restaurant Land Development (CFA)  3. TransducerWorks Manufacturing Facility Land Development (CFA)  5. The Cascade Land Development (CPA)  6. Belle Rose Townhomes Land Development (CFA)  7. Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision (Replot ofLot 6 ofPlat Book 81, Page 174) (CFA)File No. 132-21  Note: CPA = Conditional Preliminary Plan Approval CFA = Conditional Final Plan Approval  This office acknowledges receipt of written requests from the above-referenced applicants asking the Commission to favorably consider the granting ofninety (90) day time extensions for the completion ofthe remaining conditions pending plan approval. Accordingly, staff recommends the granting ofninety (90) day  time extensions.  Page 1 of1    #1  Dollar General - Snow Shoe, PA Final Land Development Plan One (1) Commercial Building Snow Shoe Township  (plan dated: March 1, 2024; last revised: none referenced)  Location:  Along the northern right-of-way of East Sycamore Road (State Route 0144), approximately 400  feet west of Rees' Truck Stop in Snow Shoe Township.  Engineer: Larson Design Group, Selinsgrove, Pa.  Tract History: a) Thej property being developed is part ofa larger tract of land presently owned by Snow  Shoe Exit 22 Restaurant, Inc. which is to be subdivided and transferred tol PTV 1344, LLC. b) This proposal represents a Final Plan submission showing the development ofa 12,480 square foot Dollar General Market commercial retail store along with corresponding  infrastructure.  ARTICLE VII - LAND DEVELOPMENT  Note:  The tract ofl land being developed is occurring on a lot that is to be subdivided by the existing property owner, Snow Shoe Exit 22 Restaurant, Inc. The lot is then to be transferred to the developer, PTV 1344, LLC. This land development plan is formatted to reflect PTV 1344,LLC as the owner oft the lot. The subdivision plan must be approved and placed on record prior to this  land development proposal being authorized to construct the improvements.  713. D. 718. A.1.  Final Plan Requirements  Provide this office with a completed copy oft the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Application Mailer and corresponding written evidence of DEP approval.  Final Plan Requirements  Amend the plan title to reference this proposal as a Final Land Development Plan.  A.1.(cont.) Correctly reference Snow Shoe Township within the title block above the Location Map on  Sheet CO.  A.3. A.4. A.6.  Provide a North Arrow on Sheet C7.  Provide a written scale to the corresponding graphic scales on all applicable plan sheets. Amend General Notes 6 on Sheet CO by referencing the new deed source and tax parcel number for the property being developed. This information will be available once the subdivision plan has been approved, placed on record, and the property transferred to the developer. Also, reference the plat book and page number (and lot number) oft the approved subdivision plan. Label the name oft the owner, source oftitle, tax parcel number, and plat book and page number oft the approved subdivision plan for the adjoining tract ofl land west ofthis proposal (i.e., Eric & Josephine M. Chambers; Record Book 1382, Page 991: Tax Parcel No. 2-11-82K: Plat Book 57,  A.8.  Page 157-I Lot2).    Dollar General - Snow Shoe, PA Land Development -- Continued  Page 2 of5  A.10.  The plan schematic shows an existing sanitary sewer line running north of and parallel to E. Sycamore Road (State Route 0144). Research conducted by this office found several recorded documents that appear to be associated with this sanitary sewer line (i.e., Record Book 796, Page 171; Record Book 804, Page 914; and, Record Book 804, Page 922). Locate and label the corresponding permanent easements per the aforementioned documents, noting the width and The exhibits within the above-mentioned documents show the proposed locations oft the permanent easements which don'tappear consistent with the location oft the sanitary sewer line depicted on the plan schematic. Verify with the Mountaintop Area Municipal Authority the rights-of-way established per the above-mentioned documents correspond to the sanitary sewer  sources oftitle.  line.  A.10. (cont.) Locate and label the existing 50-foot wide right-of-way that corresponds to the shared driveway  located southeast oft this proposal, noting the width and source oftitle (i.e., Record Book 519, Also, label the existing PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) for this shared driveway  Page 53).  (i.e., PennDOT HOP #451574). the cartway varies, indicate the range. right-of-way varies, indicate the range.  A.10. (cont.) Label the width of the paved cartway of E. Sycamore Road (State Route 0144). Ifthe width of A.10. (cont.) Label the width oft the right-of-way ofE. Sycamore Road (State Route 0144). Ifthe width oft the  A.11.  Label the material type and size of the existing sanitary sewer line this proposal intends to tie  into for service.  A.11. (cont.) Locate and label the existing water line main this proposal intends to tie into for service, noting  the material type and size.  A.14.  Per the location ofthe unloading area, some oft the parking stalls will be unusable and/or blocked during deliveries. Since employees will not likely be leaving the store during these deliveries, it would be appropriate to designate these parking stalls as "Employee Parking Only". To that end, provide the requisite number of "Employee Parking Only" signs and indicate same on the plan  schematic.  A.14. (cont.) Locate and label, on the plan schematic using accurate bearings and distances, the required 20-  foot wide easement around all stormwater management facilities, piping, swales, basins, etc.  from such facilities to a public right-of-way.  A.14. (cont.) Locate and label, on the plan schematic using accurate bearings and distances, an easement A.14. (cont.) Clarify the two (2) cross-hatched rectangles shown on Sheet C3, one located to the east, and one  associated the proposed grading that will occur on the lands outside ofthe lot being developed.  located to the west of the property being developed.  A.14. (cont.) Graphically show the new location of the farm road that is being relocated.    Dollar General - Snow Shoe, PA Land Development -- Continued  Page 3 of5  A.15. A.18.  Label the footprint dimensions of the proposed building.  Site Data: Amend General Notes 10 on Sheet CO by referencing the service providers for water and sanitary sewer; reference the acreage of the lot being developed; and, amend General Notes  8 on Sheet CO to reflect:  HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY NOTATION:  Any access via a State Highway to lots shown on this plan will require the issuance ofa PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit (H.O.P.). PennDOT regulations provide that a Highway Occupancy Permit is required prior to constructing, altering or exceeding the permitted capacity for any access connected onto a State Highway. A Highway Occupancy Permit is also required prior to altering the existing pattern or flow of surface drainage or directing additional surface drainage onto or into the highway right-of-way or highway facilities. Approval ofthis plan Location Map: Locate and label the municipal boundary line between Snow Shoe Borough and Locate property corner pins on the lot being developed, noting the pins as being set or found.  neither implies nor guarantees permit approval by PennDOT.  A.20. A.21. 719. A. A.1. A.2.  Snow Shoe Township.  Additional Supplemental Requirements  Supporting Data engineering details.  Awaiting receipt of the Snow Shoe Township Engineer's review and approval oft the required Provide written confirmation from the Snow Shoe Township Municipal Water Authority indicating their willingness and ability to provide water service for this proposal.  A.2. (cont.) Provide written confirmation from the Snow Shoe Township.Municipal Sewer Authority  indicating their willingness and ability to provide sanitary sewer service for this proposal. Provide written confirmation from the Snow Shoe Township Zoning Officer indicating the proposal meets or exceeds all applicable regulations per the Snow Shoe Township Zoning  A.3.  Ordinance.  A.3. (cont.) Provide this office with a copy of an approved PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) for A.3. (cont.) Provide written documentation indicating the applicant will ensure that deliveries, either from A.3. (cont.) Per the location oft the unloading area, some oft the parking stalls willl be unusable and/or blocked  access onto E. Sycamore Road (State Route 0144); noting the permit number on the plot plan. Dollar General or outside vendors, will occur at non-peak hours or during non-business hours. during deliveries. The developer is providing 63 parking stalls to meet the Snow Shoe Township Zoning Ordinance requirements. At previous meetings concerning this proposal, the developer indicated a need for far less parking stalls based upon parking analysis conducted for similar stores and the parking stalls near the unloading area often aren'tneeded. Provide written documentation from the developer indicating same, noting the number of parking stalls provided and the number of parking stalls needed; to that end, provide a corresponding plan note.    Dollar General - Snow Shoe, PA Land Development -- Continued  Page 4 of5  A.5. A.6.  Awaiting receipt oft the Centre County Conservation District's (or DEP, as applicable) review and approval oft the required Erosion and Sedimentation Pollution Control Plan. Provide this office with a draft copy oft the following for staffi review:  Stormwater management maintenance and easement agreement; and,  Grading Easement.  Once found acceptable, the applicant will be instructed to execute, record, and note source of title (where recorded) for each instrument on the plot plan. And once recorded, provide this  office with a recorded copy of each for our file.  B.  Improvements  B.1.& B.2. Upon satisfactory completion oft the above plan requirements (per subsequent written  concurrence from this office), the applicant shall construct all required improvements as a condition pending final plan approval; or in lieu of, post adequate surety to guarantee same. Note: In either case, the applicant shall request a final site inspection (in writing) by the Snow Shoe Township Engineer and Planning Staff, with written correspondence noting approval to be generated by the Snow Shoe Township Engineer upon satisfactory completion ofall required Also, provide a stop sign at the driveway' s exit onto E. Sycamore Road (State Route 0144);  improvements.  locate and label on the plan schematic.  C. C.1.  Certificates  Since there will likely be changes to the plan, re-acquire the signature of the Professional Engineer responsible for the plan (i.e., Execute the Stormwater Management Professional  Statement Block).  C.4.  Remove the two (2) ownership blocks and replace with only the following:  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania )  ) SS: )  County of On this, the officer, personally appeared recorded as such according to law. Signature of Owner(s)  day of  20  before me, the undersigned who being duly sworn  according to the law deposed and said they are the owner(s) oft the property shown on this plan and acknowledge the same to be their act and plan and desire the same to be  Witness my hand and seal on the day and date written above.  Notary Public  Commission Expires    Dollar General - Snow Shoe, PAI Land Development -- Continued  Page 5 of5  C.4. (cont.) Obtain the original signature ofthe owner oft the property being developed and execute the  Certification of Ownership Block.  C.5. C.2.  Provide a Recorder ofI Deeds Block; please see their website for further clarification Provide an approval signature block for the Snow Shoe Township Board of Supervisors as  ntp/cemtrsoumypagewmEAPXNID-41)  follows:  Approved by the Snow Shoe Township Board of Supervisors on  Chairman Secretary  C.2. (cont.) Obtain the approval signatures oft the Snow Shoe Township Board of Supervisors.  C.3.  Remove the three (3) signature blocks for the Centre County Planning Commission and replace  with only the following:  Approved by the Centre County Planning Commission on  Chairman Director Commission.  C.3. (cont.) Upon completion oft the above, obtain the approval signatures of the Centre County Planning Per the applicant's written request (email ofl May 17, 2024), staff recommends the tabling of action on  this land development proposal until further notice.    Christopher D. Schnure  From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  Zane King Zane.king@penntexventures.com> Friday, May 17, 2024 12:38 PM Christopher D. Schnure Jennifer Busch; Sheaffer, Christopher; Marc Seiavitch DG-S Snow Shoe, PA LD Extension  **** This email originated from a source outside of Centre County's network. Please use caution before clicking  on links and opening attachments. **** Good Afternoon Chris,  lam emailing) youi in regard to requesting1 that the Centre County Planning Commission waive the 90-day time- period to formally act upon the plan for the DGI Market project in Snow Shoe, PA. It's our intention, as the developer, that the plan will be brought before the Commission once wel have worked through some of the site revisions. /layout and complete our negotiations with Dollar General on our lease date extensions. We plan tol have  these items remediated int the near future but wanted to get out ahead of this now. We can send at formal extension if need be. Feel freei to call me anytime to discuss.  Have a great weekend. Thanky you. Zane King Project Manager  Penniex VENTURES Real Estate Development Cell: 724-487-9792  400 Penn Center Boulevard, Building 4 Suite 1000, Pittsburgh, PA 15235  Office: 724-420-5367 Ext. 130 I Fax: 724-420-5369 Email: zane.xingepennteventures.com Website: nttp:/www.penntexventures.com  1    #2  The Village of Nittany Glen - Phase III-A (plan dated: April 4, 2024; last revised: May 15, 2024) Revised Preliminary and Final Land Development Plan  Twenty-Four (24) Residential Units Benner Township  Location:  Along Fillmore Road approximately 3 ofar mile north from its intersection with Fox Hill Road  in Benner Township.  Engineer: PennTerra Engineering, Inc., State College, Pa.  Tract History: a) The parent tract (a 102-acre parcel) is owned by Berks at Nittany Glen, LLC and contains  fourteen (14) previously approved phases oft the Village ofl Nittany Glen Development, comprising 319 manufactured housing units, single-family units, duplex units, and a  Clubhouse facility.  b) The intent oft this proposal is twofold:  1. This proposal intends to amend the previously approved Preliminary Land Development Plan (dated: June 3, 2021; last revised: June 30, 2021, and approved by the Centre County Planning and Community Development Office on September 23, 2021)by reconfiguring Phase III-A to show 11 duplex buildings (comprising 22 residential units) and 2 single-family homes for a total of24 residential units, resulting in an increase of 2. This proposal represents a Final Plan showing the last phase for The Village ofNittany Glen community, showing an additional 24 housing sites (2s single-family residential units and 22 residential duplex units) with corresponding infrastructure on 4.500 acres.  8r residential units as well as recognizing building type changes  ARTICLE VII -- LAND DEVELOPMENT  718. A.10. A.11. A.17. 719. A. A.1. A.3.  Final Plan Requirements  Label the width ofthe right-of-way and cartway, noting the material type oft the cartway, for the Locate and label the existing gas line main this proposal will tie into for service, noting the Locate and label the proposed gas line main and laterals that will provide service for this  existing Abercorn Street on Sheets 5-7.  material type and size.  proposal, noting the material type and size. Additional Supplemental Requirements  Supporting Data engineering details.  Awaiting receipt ofthe Benner Township Engineer's review and approval oft the required Provide written confirmation from the Benner Township Zoning Officer indicating the proposal meets or exceeds all applicable regulations per the Benner Township Zoning Ordinance.    The Village of Nittany Glen - Phase III-A Land Development - Continued  Page 2 of2  A.3. (cont.) In order to ensure that emergency vehicles are able to safely provide adequate services for the  site, provide this office with written evidence from the local fire chiefindicating they" 've had an  opportunity to review the plan, noting any comments.  A.3. (cont.) Provide written confirmation from the Benner Township Supervisors waiving their street  standards to allow for the proposed hammerhead turnaround at the end of Abercorn Street. Provide this office with a draft copy of the stormwater management maintenance and easement agreement for staffreview. Once found acceptable, the applicant will be instructed to execute, record, and note source oftitle (where recorded) on the plot plan. And once recorded, provide  A.6.  this office with ai recorded copy for our file.  B.  Improvements  B.1.8 &1 B.2. Upon satisfactory completion oft the above plan requirements (per subsequent written  concurrence from this office), the applicant shall construct all required improvements as a condition pending final plan approval; or in lieu of, post adequate surety to guarantee same. Note: In either case, the applicant shall request a final site inspection (in writing) by the Benner Township Engineer and Planning Staff, with written correspondence noting approval to be generated by the Benner Township Engineer upon satisfactory completion of all required  improvements. Certificates  C. C.1.  Obtain the signature ofthe Professional Land Surveyor responsible for the plan (i.e., Execute the  Professional Land Surveyor Certification Block).  C.1. (cont.) Obtain the signature oft the Professional Engineer responsible for the plan (i.e., Execute the  Engineer's Certification Block and the Storm Water Certification Block).  C.4.  Obtain the original signature of the owner oft the property being developed and execute the  Certification of Ownership Block.  C.4. (cont.) Execute the Storm Water Facilities Acknowledgement Block.  C.2. (cont.) Obtain the approval signatures of the Benner Township Planning Commission and the Benner  Township Board of Supervisors.  C.3.  Upon completion of the above, obtain the approval signatures of the Centre County Planning  Commission.  General Comments  Obtain the approval signature of the Benner Township Engineer (i.e., Execute the Municipal Storm  Water Signature Block).  Subject to the review comments from the Benner Township Engineer and the Benner Township Zoning Officer as well as completion of the items noted above, including the approval signatures of the Benner Township Planning Commission and the Benner Township Board of Supervisors, staff recommends  conditional Final Plan Approval.    Attachment #2  Centre County MPO Transportation Update  2025-2028 Centre County  Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)  The 2025-2028 Centre County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a financial document that lists the proposed expenditure of federal, state, and municipal funds for transportation projects fori the next four years. The Air Quality Conformity Report is prepared to ensure that the projects on the TIP do not result in vehicle emissions that exceed the emissions budgets established for Centre County, relative to the 1997 8- The 2025-2028 TIP and the 2024 Air Quality Conformity report are available for a 30-day comment period that begins on Monday, April 29, and concludes at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The draft TIP and Air Quality Conformity Report are available on the web at www.crognet20251E2 and paper copies are available  hour ozone national Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).  for review at the following locations:  Centre Regional Planning Office, State College CATA Customer Service Center, East Beaver Avenue, State College Schlow Centre Region Library, State College Philipsburg Borough Municipal Building, Philipsburg Snow Shoe Borough Municipal Building Centre Hall Area Branch Library, Centre Hall Bellefonte Area Branch Library, Bellefonte  Centre County Planning and Community Development Office, Willowbank Building, Bellefonte  Ina addition, there will be a public meeting for the public to provide comments and questions regarding the 2025-2028 TIP and 2024 Air Quality Conformity Report on Iuesday, May 14, 2024 from 6-7 PM in a hybrid  meeting format. Participants may attend in person at:  Centre Region COG Building Forum Room 2643 Gateway Drive State College, PA  Participants may also attend virtually via Zoom. For more information on how to join the meeting virtually, please email ficemanagerecrognet. or call 814-231-3050. The publici is encouraged to provide comments at the hybrid meeting, via email, the CCMPO website, or by calling our office. The CCMPO Coordinating Committee will consider adoption oft the 2025-2028 TIP on Tuesday, June 25 at 6:00 PM at the Centre Region For more information about the Draft TIP and Air Quality Conformity Report, contact. Jim Saylor, Principal Transportation Planner, Centre Regional Planning Agency, 2643 Gateway Drive, Suite 4, State College, PA  COG Building.  16801; Phone: 814-231-3050; Fax 814-231-3083; E-mail: saylor@crcog.net.  1    Attachment #3  CENTRE  COUNTY  PENNSYLVANIA PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Willowbank Office Building 420 Holmes Street Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823-1488 Telephone (814) 355-6791 FAX (814)355-8661 ww.centrecounypagor  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MARKI HIGGINS, Chair AMBER CONCEPCION STEVEN G. DERSHEM  DIRECTOR RAYMOND. J. STOLINAS,JR. AICP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ELIZABETHA. LOSE  CENTRE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING  May 21, 2024 of their status.  The following County Planning Director Update consists of summaries of all initiatives or updates completed within the previous month for the purpose of informing County Planning Commission members  COUNTY PLANNING DIRECTOR UPDATE  1. FERGUSON TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT I $22-5A TERRACED STREETSCAPE DESIGN STANDARDS ($22-512 SIDEWALKS) & $22-304 - TERRACED STREETSCAPE DISTRICT On March 17, 2024, our office received an email request for review of the proposed draft West College Neighborhood Zoning Ordinance Amendment from Township Planner, Kristina Bassett. The new West College Neighborhood Zoning District replaces the old Terraced Streetscape Zoning District, as Ferguson Township previously hired Mackin Engineers & Consultants for professional services to conduct a rewrite of the mixed- use corridor. The district provides for a mix of commercial and retail uses with not only a pedestrian scale in mind, but also design standards that promote a sense of identity and place, articulated building façades, street furniture, lighting and opportunity to establish publicly accessible space. The proposed amendments will reduce the permitted maximum building height to 35' for the entire zoning district without incentives. As part of the amendment, the design standards, found in Chapter 22, will apply to all new development as well as building expansions and alterations, provide for flexible front yard setbacks, wider side yards when developing adjacent to single-family residential lots, inclusion of additional permitted uses such as veterinary clinic, private recreation, single-family dwelling (on streets other than' W. College Ave.), Accessory Home Based Business and No-Impact Home Based Businesses and Hotels as Conditional Uses. Impervious coverage incentives include green roof development, pervious parking, vertical expansion of an existing use, single to mixed- -use building expansion and conversion from a single-family dwelling with apartments back to a single-family dwelling. Staff 2. HALL BEEF FARM FACILITY - UNION TOWNSHIP I LETTER OF PLAN CONSISTENCY FOR A PENNVEST APPLICATION TO IMPLEMENT AGRICULTURAL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES On April 4, 2024, Katelyn Valla, Technical and Financial Solutions Specialist with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. requested our office provide a Letter of Plan Consistency for the Hall Beef Farm to utilize PENNVEST funding in order to installa agricultural best management practices, including a heavy use area and sileage leachate system,  (4.15.2024)  provided minimal comment on the proposed amendment.  BMPS)/4.18.2024)    tor reduce nutrient ands sediment runoff on the farm. The farmi is currently experiencing issues with nutrient and sediment runoff negatively impacting the water quality of the receiving stream, an unnamed tributary of Dicks Run. The largest concern is the lack of manure storage capacity. The proposed project will implement water quality improvements via upgrades to farm nutrient management operations and stormwater controls. Staff provided points of plan consistency through the Centre County Comprehensive Plan- - Phase 1(2003)81(2020), Agricultural Component, and the Centre County Countywide Action Plan (CAP) / Phase 3 Watershed 3. RUSH TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE & MAP AMENDMENT - REVIEW III COMMERCIAL ENERGY Our office provided an original review of this proposed Amendment on November 22, 2023. On April 19, 2024, our officer received yours second request tor reviewa a revised Ordinance: and Map Amendment fromZoning Officer Michelle Merrow thati include ai revised draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment template, in addition tot tax parcels for consideration to the overlay that will now include at total of eight from the original five, for a total acreage of 3,459.86 within the Commercial Energy Production (CEP) overlay, The current Rush Township Zoning Ordinance and Map, adopted December 18, 2013, does not include provisions for Principal or Accessory Solar Systems within the existing Zoning Districts oft thel Township. Staff provided similar technical comment as found 4. SPRING TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, MAP AND SALDO AMENDMENT I TEXT ADDITIONS & On April 22, 2024, Vaughn Zimmerman, Zoning Officer for Spring Township provided this office with a request to review the proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendment that included an ordinance template and a printed Zoning Map that designates approximately five (5) areas of parcel Zoning District designation changes for LI (Light Industrial), R-1 (Suburban Residential), R-3 (High Density Residential) and R-4 (Multi-Family Residential). Ordinance text additions and deletions for $206 of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and Section $204, 5401, 5805 and $825 of the Zoning Ordinance. Much oft the textual changes to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance relate to identifying entities charged with maintenance of stormwater facilities, fire hydrants, open space/parkland facilities, the need to identify GIS Latitude/Longitude coordinates for subdivisions and other approvals for af final subdivision plan. The textual changes fort the Zoning Ordinance relate to Open Space requirements in the Residential Districts with modifications to width and setback and changes toi impervious coverage for PrincipalSolar Energy Systems. Staff provdedminimaltechntal 5. NITTANYVALLEY, JOINT RECREATION. AUTHORITYILETTERC OF PLAN CONSISTENCY FOR THE 2024 PA DCED GREENWAYS, TRAILS AND RECREATION PROGRAM (GTRP) GRANT APPLICATION On May 16, 2024, Assistant Planning Director, Liz Lose, provided a Letter of Plan Consistency to the Nittany Valley. Joint Recreation Authority for a proposed PA DCED Greenways, Trails and Recreation grant application for the Kepler Pool Renovations. Located wihtin Bellefonte Borough, the Kepler Pool serves patrons from Bellefonte Borough, Benner Township, Spring Township and Walker Township, all parts of the Nittany Valley Region. The Kepler Pool is part of a complex consisting of a main pool, wading pool, bathhouse building and concession building. Due to its condition, the Kepler Complex was forced to close in 2020 for structural and mechanical repairs. Multiple organizations utilize and rely upon the facility for their programming needs. Funding from the Community Partnership Program will support improvements to include the new systems, structural pool repairs, decking, al lining system, chemical and control system, competition swimming package, entryway/parking ADA. Additional feature improvementsyamenties will be added as funds are available. The letter demonstrated plan consistency between the proposed project scope and both the Centre County Comprehensive Plan - Phase II (2016-2020) and the Nittany' Valley Comprehensive Plan (2004).  Implementation Plan (WIP) (2020). PRODUCTION (4.29.2024)  int thei initial review. DELETIONS (5.15.2024)  comments ont the proposed mapi amendments and textual changes.  (5.16.2024)