MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2024 CENTRE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Members Present: Rich Francke, Chair, Chris Kunes, Vice-Chair, Denny Hameister, Secretary, Bob Dannaker, Deb Simoncek and Jenn Shufran Members Absent: Michele Barbin and Andrea Pandolfi Staff Present: Others Present: Ray Stolinas, Liz Lose, Chris Schnure, Xochi Confer, Elizabeth Pirrone- ENGIE: Lauren Rownd, William Maidment, Beatriz Macias, Scott Placide, Brusse, Stacy Mann and Lori Kerschner Alan Shirley; Curt Krape and Chad Byers 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 Ar motion was made by Mr. Hameister and second by Mr. Dannaker to approve the minutes of February 20, 2024. Motion carried. 5. Planning Commission Member Updates None. 6. New Business Subdivision/Land Development Subdivision: Pennwoods View Subdivison Final Subdivision Plan Seven (7) Residential Lots Potter Township CCPCDO File #7-24 Ar motion was made by Mr. Kunes to grant conditional final plan approval subject to the review comments from the Potter Township Zoning Officer as well as completion of the pending items and the approval signatures of the Potter Township Planning Commission and Potter Township Board of Supervisors, second by Ms. Shufran. Motion carried. Deerhaven - Phase 4 Subdivision Final Subdivision Plan Twenty-seven (27) Residential Lots Walker Township CCPCDO File #21-24 A motion was made by Ms. Shufran to grant conditional final plan approval subject to the review comments from the Walker Township Engineer and Walker Township Zoning Officer as well as completion of the pending items and the approval signatures of the Walker Township Planning Commission and Walker Township Board of Supervisors, second by Mr. Hameister. Motion carried. Land Development: Sullivan's Mini-Storage - Phase VIII (Buildings #9-11) Final Land Development Plan Three (3) Self-Storage Buildings Benner Township CCPCDO File #154-24 A motion was made by Ms. Simoncek to grant conditional final plan approval subject to the review comments from the Benner Township Engineer 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 Mr. Dannaker. Motion carried. Mingoville Solar Final Land Development Plan 5-Megawatt Solar Array Walker Township CCPCDO #19-24 Ms. Shufran left the meeting at 6:43 p.m. An motion was made by Mr. Hameister to grant conditional final plan approval subject to the review comments from the Walker Township Engineer and Walker Township Zoning Officer as well as completion of the pending items and the approval signatures of the Walker Township Planning Commission and Walker Township Board of Supervisors, second by Mr. Kunes. Motion carried. 2 Time Extension Requests: March 19, 2024 Meeting Potter Township Benner Township Penn and Haines Townships Miles Township Walker Township. Potter Township Potter Township Benner Township Taylor Township. Potter Township Taylor Township. Kenneth M. Strouse Subdivision and Lot Addition (CFA) Etters HVAC Office & Storage Building Land Development (CFA) File No. 112-23 File No. 153-23 1st Request (No Fee Required) 1st Request (No Fee Required) 2nd Request (No Fee Required) 2nd Request (No Fee Required) 2nd Request (No Fee Required) 3rd Request (No Fee Required) 5th Request ($100.00 Fee Required) .6th Request ($150.00 Fee Required) 7th Request ($200.00 Fee Required) 10th Request ($350.00 Fee Required) 10th Request ($350.00 Fee Required) Troy S. & Lori S. Dinges Subdivision/Lot Additon/Retracement Survey (CFA) File No. 41-23 Paul K. & Lydia E. Fisher Subdivision and Land Disposition Plan (CFA) File No. 98-23 File No. 109-23 File No. 62-23 File No. 146-22 Shady Lane Estates - Phase 1 (CFA) LandPro Equipment Land Development (CFA) 322 Self Storage Expansion Land Development (CFA) Greater Buffalo Run Valley United Methodist Church Land Development (CFA) File No. 107-22 St. Joseph Institute for Addiction - Detox Center (CFA) DBRA Enterprises, L.P. Subdivision - Lots 5, 6&7 (CFA) Sandy Ridge II Wind Project Land Development (CFA) Note: CPA = Conditional Preliminary Plan Approval CFA = Conditional Final Plan Approval File No. 18-21 File No. 107-21 File No. 77-21 Ar motion was made by Mr. Dannaker and second by Mr. Hameister to approve the above- Major Subdivision and Land Development Plan Sub-Committee Meeting: The virtual meeting mentioned Time Extensions. Motion carried. will be Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Please see. Attachment #1 - Subdivision & Land Development for more information. 7. Centre County Transportation Update Ms. Confer gave an update on the Upcoming Activities and answered questions of various board Please see. Attachment #2 - Centre County MPO and Transportation for more information. members. 3 8. Director's Report and Other Matters to Come Before the Commission The Director's report was previously emailed. Ms. Lose gave a brief report on: Business Grant Application (2/23/2024) Mr. Stolinas gave a brief report on: Wind & Solar Facilities (2/29/24) Centre Kitchen Collective - Letter of Plan Consistency for the 2024 USDA-Rural Development Marion Township Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Article 15.1: Conditional Use Criteria = Please see Attachment #3 - County Planning Director Update for more information. to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. and second by Mr. Francke. Motion carried. With no further business to come before the Commission, a motion was made by Mr. Kunes Respectfully submitted, derAf Raymond J. Stolinas, Jr., AICP, Director THESE MINUTES WERE APPROVED AT THE APRIL 16, 2024 CENTRE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. 4 Attachment #1 SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT March 19, 2024 Subdivisions: 1. Pennwoods View Subdivision Final Subdivision Plan Seven (7) Residential Lots Potter Township CCPCDO File #7-24 2. Deerhaven - Phase 4 Subdivision Final Subdivision Plan Twenty-seven (27) Residential Lots Walker Township CCPCDO File #21-24 Land Developments: 3. Sullivan's Mini-Storage - Phase VIII (Buildings #9-11) Final Land Development Plan Three (3) Self-Storage Buildings Benner Township CCPCDO File #154-23 4. Mingoville Solar Final Land Development Plan 5-Megawatt Solar Array Walker Township CCPCDO File #19-24 Page 1 of2 Time Extension Requests: 1. Kenneth M. Strouse Subdivision and Lot Addition (CFA) File No. 112-23 File No. 153-23 File No. 41-23 File No. 98-23 File No. 109-23 File No. 62-23 File No. 146-22 File No. 107-22 File No. 18-21 File No. 107-21 File No. 77-21 Potter Township.. Benner Township.. .1SLF Request (No Fee Required) 1St Request (No Fee Required) .2nd Request (No Fee Required) .2nd Request (No Fee Required) 2nd Request (No Fee Required) .3rd Request (No Fee Required) 5th Request ($100.00 Fee Required) 6th Request ($150.00 Fee Required) .7th Request ($200.00 Fee Required) .10th Request ($350.00 Fee Required) .10th Request ($350.00 Fee Required) 2. Etters HVAC Office & Storage Building Land Development (CFA) 3. Troy S. & Lori S. Dinges Subdivision/Lot, Addition/Retracement Survey (CFA) 4. Paul K. & Lydia E. Fisher Subdivision and Land Disposition Plan (CFA) Penn and Haines Townships.. Miles Township. 5. Shady Lane Estates -- Phase 1( (CFA) Walker Township.. Potter Township.. Potter Township.. Benner' Township.. Taylor Township. Potter Township.. Taylor Township. 6. LandPro Equipment Land Development (CFA) 7. 322 SelfStorage Expansion Land Development (CFA) 8. Greater Buffalo Run Valley United Methodist Church Land Development (CFA) 9. St. Joseph Institute for Addiction - Detox Center (CFA) 10. DBRA Enterprises, L.P. Subdivision -- Lots 5,6&7(CFA) 11. Sandy Ridge II Wind Project Land Development (CFA) 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 of ninety (90) day time extensions for the completion oft the remaining conditions pending plan approval. Accordingly, we recommend the granting of ninety (90) day time extensions. Page 2 of2 #1 Pennwoods View (Subdivision ofLands ofl KCCCOLE, LLC- Replot ofLot 4R-B of Plat Book 93, Page 56 into Lots1-7) (plan dated: March 8, 2024; last revised: March 1,2024) Final Subdivision Plan Seven (7) ResidentialLots Potter' Township Location: Along the southern boundary of Taylor Hill Road (T-600) at its intersection with Tussey Sink Road (T-601) and about 800 feet south of General Potter Highway (State Route 0322) in Potter Township. Surveyor: The EADS Group, Altoona, Pa. Tract History: a) The property being subdivided, owned by KCCCOLE, LLC, contains 71.50 acres and being Lot 4R-B ofa an approved subdivision plan recorded in Plat Book 93, Page 56. b) This proposal constitutes a Final Plan submission showing the subdivision of7 residential lots with one lot having an existing residence thereon and the remaining six lots proposed for development of single-family homes along with corresponding infrastructure (i.e., three (3) private access roads, on-site water, on-site sewer, etc.). ARTICLE V- MAJOR SDINTALSURDVBON 512. D. Final Plan Submission Provide this office with a completed copy oft the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Component 2. Sewage Facilities Planning Module including all supplemental sections which include the Transmittal Letter, Resolution for Plan Revision, Component 4A, Component 4B,a letter from Potter Township requesting this office to provide the required review of the DEP Component 2. and corresponding DEP approval. Additional Supplemental Requirements 518. A. A.3. Supporting Data Obtain the approval signature oft the Potter Township Zoning Officer. Also, amend the Potter Township Zoning Officer Approval Block to be consistent with Resolution No. 5of2005 as adopted by the Potter Township Board of Supervisors on May 2, 2005. A.3. (cont.) Provide written confirmation from Potter Township indicating their approval oft the proposal, specifically in terms of proposed parkland dedication or fees in-lieu of, or a combination thereof, per the Potter Township Parkland Dedication Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1 of2006, adopted by Ifa fee is required per the Potter Township Parkland Dedication Ordinance, provide written confirmation from Potter Township indicating the fee has been paid in full. the Potter Township Board of Supervisors on January 9, 2006). Pennwoods View Subdivision - continued Page2 2of3 A.3. (cont.) Provide the following plan notation as required per the Potter Township Parkland Dedication Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1 of2006, adopted by the Potter Township Board of Supervisors on January 9,2006). "No more than dwelling units may be constructed on the land which is subject oft this subdivision plan [site plan] unless additional land is dedicated to the Township ofPotter for park land and open spaces and/or the Board of Supervisors accepts an additional fee-in-lieu of dedication of park land and open spaces; said decision to be at the discretion oft the Board of Provide written confirmation from the Potter Township Supervisors indicating the proposed street names (i.e., Savage Drive, Billys Way, and Cole Lane) for the proposed shared private driveways are acceptable; suggest confirmation with the County's (911) Emergency Supervisors." A.4. Communications Office, as well. 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 draft copies of the proposed access easements for staff review. Once found acceptable, the applicant will be instructed to execute, record, and note source oft title (where recorded) for each instrument on the plot plan. Provide this office with ai recorded copy ofeach for our file. Improvements B. B.1. &B.2. The cartway within the proposed access easements shall be constructed to standards found in Chapter 177 - Streets and Sidewalks, Article II- Section 177-9.G. Private Driveway Access Easements ofthe Potter Township Code of Ordinances; i.e. private driveway access easement shall be designed and constructed toj provide a driveway to accommodate the type and volume of traffic anticipated to be generated and shall be constructed to provide a sound, all-weather driving surface, reasonably smooth and free from mud, dust or standing water. The private right- of-way easement shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet in width with a maximum allowable grade oft the constructed cartway to not exceed twelve (12) percent slope finished grade. The private Also, provide street signs for each oft the access easements. Contact Potter Township for right-of-way must be maintained in a non-erodible condition. information on the ordering and installation of the signs. Locate and label the street signs on the plan schematic. The access drives must be constructed and found acceptable by Township review and inspection prior to Final Plan approval. Accordingly, provide written documentation from Potter Township indicating the proposed access easements are in compliance with the Potter Township Street Standards Ordinance. Certificates C. C.7. Obtain the original signature oft the Potter Township Sewage Enforcement Officer and execute the Sewage Disposal Review Block. Pennwoods View Subdivision - continued Page3of3 C.4. C.2. C.3. Obtain the original signature oft the owners ofthe property being subdivided and execute the Obtain the approval signatures of the Potter Township Planning Commission and Potter Upon completion ofthe above, obtain the approval signatures ofthe Centre County Planning Certification of Ownership Block. Township Board of Supervisors. Commission. General Comments Through routine review by the staff, the above-referenced property may be subject to the regulation per Act 319, entitled: Pennsylvania Farmland and Forest Land Assessment Act of1974. (More commonly referred to as the "Clean & Green Law"). Accordingly, the proposed subdivision activity might impact the property' 's existing taxing structure, including the possibility of"rollback taxes". For clarification, we encourage the Applicant to contact the Centre County Assessment Office (as soon as possible) to obtain the necessary information pertaining to this matter - Phone: (814)355-6721. Subject to the review comments from the Potter' Township Zoning Officer as well as completion ofthe items noted above, including obtaining the approval signatures of the Potter Township Planning Commission and Potter Township Board of Supervisors, staffr recommends conditional Final Plan Approval. #2 Deerhaven - Phase 4 Final Subdivision Plan Twenty-seven (27) Residential Lots Walker Township. (plan dated: February 8, 2024; last revised: March 12, 2024) Location: Located north of Zion Back Road (T-461), approximately one mile east oft the Zion Back Road intersection with State Route 64 in Walker Township. Surveyor: PennTerra Engineering, Inc., State College, Pa. Tract History: a) The parent tract, which contains two contiguous tracts (The First Thereof and The Third ThereofofTax Parcel No. 14-5-18A, totals 94.693 acres), is owned by First Line Development Two, LLC (Robert Poole, et al) and contains six (6) previously approved phases (being Phases 1,1 1A, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B) of Deerhaven, comprising 82 approved b) Consistent with the most recently revised and updated preliminary conceptual design plan that was previously approved by the Commission, this proposal represents the next phase oft the Deerhaven Subdivision, being Phase 4 and consisting of2 27 residential lots along residential lots and 3 open space lots. with corresponding infrastructure on 11.723 acres oft the parent tract. ARTICLE V- MAJOR AESDINTALSURDVBION 518. A. A.1. A.3. Additional Supplemental Requirements Supporting Data engineering details. Awaiting receipt oft the Walker Township Engineer's review and approval of the required Provide written confirmation from the Walker Township Zoning Officer indicating the proposal meets or exceeds all applicable regulations per the Walker Township Zoning Ordinance. A.3. (cont.) Provide written confirmation from Walker Township indicating the applicant has paid the A.3. (cont.) Provide evidence the developer has fulfilled the responsibilities as agreed upon per the required parkland dedication fee applicable for this proposal. agreements of November 1,2 2006, and March 2, 2011, with Walker Township pertaining to off- Provide written confirmation from the Walker Township Supervisors indicating the proposed street name ofVelvet Lane is acceptable; suggest confirmation with the County's (911) This office acknowledges receipt of the 6th Amendment of the Declaration of Planned Community Development for staff review. Once found acceptable, the applicant will be instructed to execute, record, and note source of title (where recorded) on the plot plan. Provide site improvements. A.4. Emergency Communications Office, as well. A.6. this office with a recorded copy for our file. Deerhaven - Phase 4 Subdivision - Continued Page 2 of3 A.6. (cont.) Provide this office with a draft copy oft the deeds of dedication for Deerhaven Road and Velvet Lane for staffi review. A.6. (cont.) This office acknowledges receipt of the following fors staff review: Declaration of Permanent Utility Access and Maintenance Easement Declaration of Permanent Drainage and Stormwater Management Easement; and, Declaration ofTemporary Cul-de-Sac 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. Provide this office with ai recorded copy of each for our file. Improvements B. 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 Walker Township Engineer and Planning Staff, with written correspondence noting approval to be generated by the Walker Township Engineer upon satisfactory completion ofall required improvements. Certificates C. C.1. Obtain the signature oft the 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 Design Engineer Certification Block and the Storm Water Certification Block). Obtain the original signature oft the owner ofthe property being subdivided and execute the C.4. Certification of Ownership Block. C.4. (cont.) Obtain the original signature of the owner of the property being subdivided and execute the Storm Water Facilities Acknowledgement Block. Execute the Offero ofDedication Block. Township Board of Supervisors. C.6. C.2. C.3. Obtain the approval signatures oft the Walker Township Planning Commission and Walker Upon completion of the above, obtain the approval signatures of the Centre County Planning Commission. Deerhaven- - Phase 4 Subdivision = Continued Page 3of3 General Comments Obtain the approval signature oft the Walker Township Engineer (i.e., Execute the Municipal Engineer Storm Water Certification Block). Subject to the review comments from the Walker Township Engineer and Walker Township Zoning Officer as well as completion ofthe items noted above, including obtaining the approval signatures oft the Walker Township Planning Commission and Walker Township Board of Supervisors, staff recommends conditional Final Plan Approval. #3 Sullivan's Mini-Storage Phase VIII (Buildings #9-11) (plan dated: February 8, 2024; last revised: March 13,2024) Final Land Development Plan Three (3) Self-Storage Buildings Benner" Township Location: Along the northern boundary of Rolling Ridge Drive (T-533) approximately 1,400 feet east ofits intersection with Benner Pike (State Route 0150) located in the Penn Eagle Industrial Park in Benner Township. Engineer: Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder Company, State College, Pa. Tract History: a) The property being developed, containing 7.7328 acres, is owned by Yeagle's Mini- Storage Corp, dba Sullivan's Mini Storage. b) This proposal represents a Final Plan submission showing the development oft three (3) additional self-storage buildings within the last phase for Sullivan's Mini-Storage. ARTICLE VII - LAND DEVELOPMENT 713. C. Final Plan Requirements To guarantee the Applicant's payment ofall required plan reviews and corresponding site inspection fees, provide the original partially completed Memorandum oft Understanding for further processing (signed and dated by the Benner Township Board of Supervisors and signed and dated by the developer and properly notarized). Additional Supplemental Requirements 719. A. A.1. A.3. Supporting Data engineering details. Awaiting receipt of the Benner Township Engineer's review and approval oft the required 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 Awaiting receipt of the Centre County Conservation District's (or DEP, as applicable) review and approval oft the required Erosion and Sedimentation Pollution Control Plan. This office acknowledges receipt ofa a draft copy oft the Amended and Revised Declaration of Stormwater Access and Maintenance Easement for staff review. Once found acceptable, the applicant will be instructed to execute, record, and note source oft title (where recorded) on the plot plan. And once recorded, provide this office with a recorded copy for our file. opportunity to review the plan, noting any comments. A.5. A.6. Sullivan's Mini-Storage (Phase VIII) Land Development - Continued Page2of2 B. Improvements B.1.& B.2. Upon satisfactory completion of 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 ofa all required improvements. Certificates C. C.1. C.4. Obtain the signature and seal oft the Professional Engineer responsible for the plan on all plan Obtain the original signature oft the owner ofthe property being developed and execute the sheets (i.e., Execute the Design Stormwater Certification Block). Certification of Ownership Certification Block. C.4. (cont.) Obtain the original signature of the owner oft the property being developed and execute the C.4. (cont.) Obtain the original signature oft the owner oft the property being developed and execute the Landowner Stormwater Facilities Acknowledgement Block. Stormwater Acknowledgement Block. Township Board of Supervisors. C.2. C.3. Obtain the approval signatures oft the Benner Township Planning Commission and Benner Upon completion of the above, obtain the approval signatures oft the Centre County Planning Commission. General Comments Execute the Municipal Stormwater Certification Block. Subject to the review comments from the Benner Township Engineer as well as completion of the items noted above, including obtaining the approval signatures oft the Benner Township Planning Commission and Benner Township Board of Supervisors, staff recommends conditional Final Plan Approval. #4 Mingoville Solar (plan dated: March 11,2024; last revised: none referenced) Final Land Development Plan 5-Megawatt Solar Array Walker Township Location: Along the southern boundary of East College Avenue (State Route 0064) in Walker Township near the Spring Township municipal line. Engineer: Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. Tract History: a) The property being developed, containing approximately 144.5 acres, is owned by Harry J. & Laura L. Hanchar with 18.79 acres being leased to Mingoville PVI, LLC for the development ofa 2-megawatt solar array and 12.83 acres being leased to Mingoville PVII, LLC for the development ofa 3-megawatt solar array; for a total of 5-megawatts. b) This proposal constitutes a Final Plan submission showing the development of approximately 30 +/- acres for a 5-megawatt solar array along with corresponding infrastructure (i.e., access road, stormwater management, equipment pad areas, etc.). ARTICLE VII -- LAND DEVELOPMENT 718. A.6. Final Plan Requirements Amend General Notes 1. on Sheet GI001 to reference the source oftitle for the property being developed as Record (in lieu of Deed) 1506, Page 159 - Tract Nol. A.7.&A.21. Sheet CD101 shows property corners being found whereas Sheet CS101 has the bearings and distances for the property being developed. Amend Sheet CD101 and Sheet CS101 sO they each Amend the source oftitle reference for the adjoining properties to reflect Deed Book for those sources prior tol book 472 and for those sources from book 472 to present as a Record Book. portray the property corners as well as the bearings and distances. A.8. A.8. (cont.) Include Plat Book 90, Page 157 for the adjoining property west of this proposal, being Tax A.8. (cont.) Include Tax Parcel No. 14-8B-1 for the adjoining property north oft this proposal, being lands of Parcel No. 13-4-97. Terry C. & Elaine S. Smith. A.10. Label source of title for the existing 10-foot wide easement associated with the waterline located along the northern portion oft the property being developed and running parallel to East College Avenue (State Route 0064) (i.e., Miscellaneous Book 57, Page 212: Plat Book 11, Page 10). A.10. (cont.) Accurately depict the existing easement per. Record Book 2091, Page 434; reference Exhibit A within this document for further clarification. A.11. Label the material type and size of the existing waterline main located along the northern portion oft the property being developed and running parallel to East College Avenue (State Route 0064). Mingoville Solar Land Development - Continued Page 2 of3 A.11. (cont.) Locate and label the existing waterline lateral that provides service to the residence on the A.11.( (cont.) Locate and label the existing on-site sanitary sewer system that provides service to the residence property being developed, noting material type and size. on the property being developed. A.14. Sheet CG1-1 indicates the stormwater management easement will encompass the entire area within the limit of disturbance. Accordingly, locate and label, on the plan schematic using Site Data: Amend General Notes 2. on Sheet GI001 to reference the Existing Land Use as esidentalAgncutural: and, amend General Notes 3. on Sheet GI001 to reference Record Book accurate bearings and distances the stormwater management easement. A.18. 2315 (in lieu of2312), Page 412 within the last sentence oft this note. 719. A. A.1. A.3. Additional Supplemental Requirements Supporting Data engineering details. Awaiting receipt of the WalkerTownship Engineer's review and approval of the required Provide written confirmation from the Walker Township Zoning Officer indicating the proposal meets or exceeds all applicable regulations per the Walker Township Zoning Ordinançe. A.3. (cont.) Provide written documentation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding their A.3. (cont.) Provide written documentation from PennDOT's Bureau of Aviation regarding their review and A.3. (cont.) Provide a copy oft the executed interconnection agreement between the developer and West Penn review and approval of this proposal. approval oft this proposal. Power. A.3.(cont.) Provide. a copy oft the decommissioning plan for the solar array. A.5. A.6. Awaiting receipt of the Centre County Conservation District's (or DEP, as applicable) review and approval ofthe required Erosion and Sedimentation Pollution Control Plan. This office acknowledges receipt of a draft copy ofa stormwater management maintenance and easement agreement for staffreview. Once found acceptable, the applicant will be instructed to execute, record, and note source oft title (where recorded) on the plot plan. And once recorded, provide this office with a recorded copy for our file. A.6. (cont.) Provide this office with a draft copy oft the private right-of-way for staffr review. 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 this office with a recorded copy for our file. Mingoville Solar Land Development - Continued Page 3of3 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; ori 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 Walker Township Engineer and Planning Staff, with written correspondence noting approval to be generated by the Walker Township Engineer upon satisfactory completion ofall required improvements. Certificates C. C.1. Obtain the signature and seal oft the Professional Land Surveyor responsible for the plan (i.e., Execute the signature line for the Professional Land Surveyor located to the left oft the U.S.G.S. Map on Sheet GI001); provide the seal of certification on all applicable plan sheets. on Sheet GI001 the required signature block to be executed by the professional engineer responsible for the plan, per the Walker Township Stormwater Management Ordinance, Section 402. Stormwater Management Plan Contents, Sub-Section B. Plan Requirements, Pragraph Provide and execute a Certification of Ownership Block to be completed by the property owner C.1.( (cont.) Remove the stormwater management signature block from Sheet CG101. In its place, provide, No. 26. C.4. (Harry J. Hanchar & Laura L. Hanchar). C.4. (cont.) Execute the Certification of Ownership Block to be completed by the developer/Lessee (Mingoville PVI, LLC and Mingoville PVII,LLC). C.2. C.3. Obtain the approval signatures of the Walker Township Planning Commission and Walker Upon completion oft the above, obtain the approval signatures oft the Centre County Planning Township Board of Supervisors. Commission. General Comments Provide, on Sheet GI001 the required signature block to be executed by the Walker Township Engineer, per the Walker Township Stormwater Management Ordinance, Section 402. Stormwater Management Through routine review by the staff, the above-referenced property may be subject to the regulation per Act 319, entitled: Pennsylvania Farmland and. Forest Land. Assessment. Act of1974. (More commonly referred to as the "Clean & Green Law"). Accordingly, the proposed subdivision activity might impact the property's existing taxing structure, including the possibility of"rollback taxes". For clarification, we encourage the Applicant to contact the Centre County Assessment Office (as soon as possible) to obtain the necessary information pertaining to this matter - Phone: (814)355-6721. Plan Contents, Sub-Section B. Plan Requirements, Paragraph No. 27. Subject to the review comments from the Walker Township Engineer and Walker Township Zoning Officer as well as completion of the items noted above, including obtaining the approval signatures oft the Walker' Township Planning Commission and Walker Township Board ofSupervisors, staff recommends conditional Final Plan Approval. Attachment #2 March 2024 Centre County MPO and Transportation MPO101 On March 26, 2024 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., CCMPO staff will host an MPO 101 information session at the Centre Region Council of Governments building (2643 Gateway Drive, State College). All CCMPO Technical and Coordinating committee members are welcome to attend as well as Centre County municipal lofficials and staff. Mountain Top Lower Bald Eagle Valley Upper Bald Eagle Moshannon Valley Nittany Valley, Penns Valley Centrec Attendees will gain an understanding of what Transportation Plan- ningis. Topics will center around MPO Partnerships, gaining an un- derstanding of CCMPO History and enabling legislation, as well as MPO organizational structure and MPO Functions. 1 state college area CONNECTOR pennsylvania DEPARIMENTOFTRANSPORTATION SCAC PROJECT MOVES INTO NEXT PHASE OF PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Witht the conclusion oft the State College Area Connector (SCAC) Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study or planning phase of project development, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has requested that the Federal Highway Administration: (FHWA) publish ar notice of intent (NOI) top prepare an! Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Thel NOli initiates the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Phase of project development, whichi includes conducting detailedi field investigations and traffic analysis, and refining engineering alternatives." Thel NEPAR Phase hasa2-year time frame for receiving an official decision on the alternative to advancei forf final design, right-of- waya acquisition, and construction. The NEPAI Phase of project development specifically includes: Investigate and document the project specific purpose and needs. Develop engineering design for specific alignments within the PEL corridors. Document: social, economic, and environmental resources. Identify potential impacts. Consider appropriate impact mitigation measures. Coordinate with resource agencies. Continue engagement with public officials and the public through publicr meetings Develop: al Draft and Final EIS for public and agency review and comment. Currently, the SCACt teami is conducting field investigations. These investigations include conducting agricultural operation interviews, wetlands delineations, plant and wildlife species surveys, traffic counts, historic resource surveys, background noise measurements, and wastes sitei investigations. These activities are conducted by expertsi in the various fields. Other activities include a private well/septic system survey, public meeting planning, continued coordination meetings and engineering design of alternative alignments tol best avoid or minimize impacts to area resources. and hearings. us.Deparimentofl Tronsportalion. Federall Highway Administration 2 state college area CONNECTOR ennpor.pagowsCAC SCAC Project Moves into Next Phase of Project Development, cont'd. PennDOT: anticipates holding twop public meetings anda a public hearing fort the SCAC project. Thef first meeting will present the since the PELStudya andy willi include updated environmental resourcer dataa and potential Ther refined alternative alignments willl be presented ata as second public meeting anticipated inearly 2025. This meeting willi identify the EIS (DEIS) and present the draft recommended preferred alternative: alignment.Ap public hearing refinementst to thea alignments that have occurred alternative alignments tol be studied in the! Draft impacts. This meeting is anticipatedi tol bel heldi in willl be held after ther release oft the Draft EISf for thes summer of 2024. Following the meeting, the public: anda agency review. The Final EIS/Recordof project team willa address comments and develop Decision is anticipatedi in: June: 2026. additional project refinements, as appropriate. STATE ROUTE 45 CONNECTOR REMOVED FROM PROJECT Asthet traffic analysis and coordination' with local officials advanced following the PELStudy, PennDOT and FHWA determined that the transportation issuesi identified along State Route 45v werei independent of thel US Route 322 corridor ands should bes studieds separately. Asar result, the SCAC project will only focus on thet transportationr needs ands solutions for the 8-mile corridor of US Route: 322from Potters Mills Gapt to Boalsburgi int thel NEPAI Phase. Toa advance thes separationofthel US Route: 322 and State Route 453 asi independent projects, PennDOT announced ther removal oft the State Route 45Connector fromt the SCAC project on] Januaryl 19, 2024.A Additionally, PennDOT announced thati iti is allocating upt to$ $3million tos study anda address specifics safety concerns identified on State Route 45in Harris and Potter townships. The initials studywilli focus onthe section of State Route 451 between BoalA Avenue andi thea areas slightly east of Old Fort.I Itv will analyze existing conditions: andi identify potential safety,operational,: andgeometriçupgrades LEGEND Us322 10EX POITERTOWNSHIP, US3 322-10EX us-Deporimentofl Tronsportalion, Federal! Highway Administration 2 3 state college area CONNECTOR PennDOTpa.govSCAC NEW PENNDOT LEADERSHIP PemacoTamnouncednew Project Managers for the SCACE Projectasi itr moves intot thel NEPA Phase. They are Eric Murnyackand Leigh Woolridge. Eric Murnyack, P.E. emurryack@pa.goy Leigh Woolridge, P.E. woolidgepa.goy SCHEDULE MILESTONES Public Open andu updated trafficand environmental Information Refine studies Public Open Release ofDraft Publick Hearing Addressp public FinalE EIS/Record House Meeting alternatives House Meeting Environmental) toc discuss alternatives environmental recommended Statement (EIS) findings comments andrevise EISincluding alternative: and environmental studies, as necessary IOSPRING2026 ofDecision withrefined and complete toannounce Impact forp publica and agencyreview the DraftEIS preferred alternative SUMMER: 2024 SUMMER2024 WINTER2025 SUMMER: 2025 SUMMER 2025 SUMMER2025 SUMMER2026 tOWINTER2025 For More information contact: Eric Murnyack, P.E Project Manager 70 PennDOT Drive Clearfield, PA16830 814-765-0428 emurnyack@pagov PennDOlpagowsCAC WsDeportmenid Tronsportalion. Federal Highway Administration 3 4 Attachment #3 CENTRE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Willowbank Office Building 4201 Holmes Street Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823-1488 Telephone (814).355-6791 FAX (814)355-8661 www.centrecounypagor BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MARKI HIGGINS, Chair AMBER CONCEPCION STEVEN G. DERSHEM DIRECTOR RAYMOND J.S STOLINAS, JR., AICP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ELIZABETH/ A. LOSE CENTRE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING March 19, 2024 of their status. The following County Planning Director Update consists of summaries of all initiatives or updates completed within the previous month fort the purpose of informing County Planning Commission members COUNTY PLANNING DIRECTOR UPDATE 1. CENTRE KITCHEN COLLECTIVE I LETTER OF PLAN CONSISTENCY FOR THE 2024 USDA-RURAL On February 23, 2024, Assistant Planning Director, Liz Lose, provided al Letter of Plan Consistency to the Centre Kitchen Collective, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 2023, as the complementary organization to Centre Markets, LLC, operated and managed by Director Ms. Sabine Carey. The Letter is for inclusion with their. 2024 Rural Development Business Grant application in the amount of a $30,000 grant request. Both the Centre Kitchen Collective and Centre Markets, LLC will work in unison to support local farmers and food business entrepreneurs. While Centre Markets is the retail side, Centre Kitchen Collective is the commercial kitchen incubator. Both entities will be in the same building for seamless operations within the village of Pine Grove Mills, Ferguson Township. Staff related the project and its consistency with the Pine Grove Mills Small Area Plan (2019), Centre Region Comprehensive Plan (2013), and the Centre County Comprehensive Plan - Phase 2. MARION TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ARTICLE 15.1: CONDITIONAL USE DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS GRANT APPLICATION (2.23.2024) "(2016-2020). CRITERIA - WIND & SOLAR FACILITIES (2.29.2024) Our office received a request from Township Solicitor, Mark F. Lingousky, that Marion Township intends to update the Marion Township Zoning Ordinance, which is absent of use provisions for both Wind and Solar Energy Facilities. The Zoning Ordinance Amendment Attorney Lingousky provided proposes both "Wind and Solar Energy Facilities" as Conditional Uses within the Agricultural Preservation (A-1), Conservation (C-1) and Light Industrial (LI) districts. The. Amendment also provides for Conditional Use criteria, Design Requirements, Decommissioning, Modification, Fees, and Definitions. Staff provided technical comment in relation to consistency with the various Zoning District intent statements, modification of Conditional Uses, additional defined terms, corrective language in several sections and the need to provide Variance" provisions in lieu of "Modification".