The Bloomsburg' Town Council held a meeting on Monday, February: 27, 2023 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Town Hall and viat teleconference. The public joined by dialing: +1 646! 558 8656 U.S. and Mayor. Justin Hummel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., present were Council Members Toni Bell, James Garman,' Vince DeMelfi, Bonnie Crawford, Nick McGaw and. James Huber via Zoom, Town MamagereretaryTresurer Lisa Dooley, Chief of Police Scott Price, Director of Public Works. John Fritz, Fire Chief Scott McBride, Director of Finance Kim Pogash, Director of Code Enforcement Michael Reffeor, Code Officer Kyle Bauman, Code Officer Greg Ash and Airport Coordinator BJ Teichman. Also present were MJ Mahon, Shaun Creighton, Dawn Moore, Corey Kreischer, Carolyn Yagle, George Mantas, Stacy Wagner, Barbara Coladonato, Brandon Eichner, David Hill, Dennis, Jamey Harding, M. Dinino, Tim, 9 Bloomsburg  included the meeting ID: 456-920-3798. The public could alsoj join online at:  ttps/us02webioom.MS//4569203798.  University students and 13 people from the public.  Citizens to bel heard.  Carolyn Yagle, Environmental Planning & Design was present to discuss the zoning rehaul that is currently in progress. Ms. Vaglet touched on a number ofs subjects including identifying the different districts and reviewing Brandon Eichner, President of the CGA was present to discuss the Big Event which will be held on April 15, 2023. The CGA is currently looking for donations for materials and stated that the event will be focused on residential Shaun Creighton presented Council with a petition with approximately 100 people in regards to the zoning rehaul and thei impact that the changes would have ont the East 3rd Street and East 4th Street area. Roy Pointer voiced his concern in regard to the proposed zoning changes in his area. Although the proposed format makes for a clearer ordinance, there are definitions that are missing and the entire ordinance requiresa George Mantas, Director of Business Development for the Compliance Engine was present to give al brief overview on1 the service that his company could provide in regards to fire protection and prevention throughout the business district. The Compliance Engine tracks third party inspection results oft fire alarm and suppression Dawn Moore was present to request permission to oil Canadian Goose eggs this springi in an attempt to control the goose population at the park. L. Dooley informed Council that the Town must be registered with the USDA and thei individuals handling the eggs must! be trained. J. Huber voiced his opposition tot this method. Ona a motion by N. McGaw, seconded byT.E Bell, and voted on 6t to 1 (Huber voting no), Council approved the population reduction method of oilinge eggs, contingent upon USDA registration and trained professionals doing Ona ar motion by" T. Bell; seconded byJ J. Garman, and voted on unanimously, Council approved Resolution  the administration of the ordinance.  yard work.  proof read for grammatical errors.  systems and reports back toi the municipality. This service is offered free to the Town.  the work.  RESOLUTION 02.27.2023.01- AIRPORT DISPOSITION. 02.27.2023.01 - Airport Disposition.  RESOLUTION 02.27.2023.02-FEE RESOLUTION (POLICE AND AIRPORT UPDATES).  On a motion by" T. Bell, seconded by B. Crawford, and voted on unanimously, Council approved Resolution  Town Council Minutes, February27,2023    02.27.2023.02- - Fee Resolution. There were police and airport updates. APPROVAL OF1 THE COUNCIL MINUTES FROM THE 2/13/2023 MEETING. minutes from the 2/13/2023 meeting with no corrections or additions.  On a motion by B. Crawford, seconded by. J. Garman, and voted on unanimously, Council approved the APPROVAL OF THE RIGHT OF ENTRY AND PERMANENT EASEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH DIANN & RONALD AIKEY AND SHIRLEY & DANIEL DERR REGARDING THE BLOOMSBURG AREA RECREATIONAL Onar motion by N. McGaw, seconded by B. Crawford, and voted on unanimously, Council approved the Right of Entrya and Permanent Easement Agreements with Diann & Ronald. Aikey and Shirley & Daniel Derr APPROVAL OF AN INVOICE FROM SEDA-COG IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,100 FOR1 THE ADMINISTRATION WORK UNDER THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR: 2018 HUD ENTITLEMENT FUNDS. On a motion by N. McGaw, seconded by B. Crawford, and voted on unanimously, Council approved an invoice from SEDA-COG int the amount of $3,100 for the administration work under the Federal Fiscal year APPROVAL OF AN INVOICE FROM SEDA-COGI IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400 FOR THE ADMINISTRATION WORK UNDER THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR: 2019-CVHUD ENTITLEMENT FUNDS. On a motion by T. Bell, seconded by N. McGaw, and voted on unanimously, Council approved an invoice from SEDA-COG ini the amount of $2,400 fort the administration work under the Federal Fiscal year 2019-CV RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO GRANT A WAIVER. AND CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING LOT CONSOLIDATION/ RECONFIGURATION PLAN FOR THE DILLON On ar motion by. J. Garman, seconded by N. McGaw, and voted on unanimously, Council approved  TRAIL.  regarding the Bloomsburg Area Recreational Trail.  20181 HUD Entitlement Funds.  HUDI Entitlement Funds.  FLORAL CORPORATION CONTINGENT UPON THE FOLLOWING TWOI ITEMS. granting the following waiver and granting conditional: approval for the lot cmolcaten/recontgunton plan fort the Dillon Floral Corporation. oft the existing. Jason E. Huffi lot, (SALDO -Section 22-702.1). 1.The Plans shalll be signed and sealed by the Plan Preparer. statements provided on sheet 2 shall be signed and notarized.  Waiver:  1. Monuments shall be set at thei intersection of East Fifth: Street with Michael Drive and at the southern corner 2.The two (2) 'Certificate of Ownership and Acknowledgement ofl Lot Comoldaton/comguraton Plans' RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ADVERTISING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER71 ENTITLED "FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BLOOMSBURG. Ona a motion by B. Crawford, seconded by N. McGaw, and voted on unanimously, Council approved advertising an ordinance amending Chapter7 entitled "Fire Prevention and Fire Protection" oft the APPROVALTO. ADVERTISE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 ENTITLED "ONE HOUR PARKING" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OFI BLOOMSBURG. On a motion by B. Crawford, seconded! by7 T. Bell, and voted on unanimously, Council approved to  Conditional Items:  Code of Ordinances of the Town of Bloomsburg.  Town Council Minutes, February27,2023    advertise and ordinance amending Chapter 15 entitled "One Hour Parking" of the Code of Ordinance APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER: 15 APPENDIX C ENTITLED "PARKING PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIC LOCATIONS CERTAIN DAYS AND HOURS" OF On a motion by N. McGaw, seconded by B. Crawford, and voted on unanimously, Council approved to advertise an ordinance amending Chapter 15, Appendix Ce entitled "Parking Prohibited in Specific Locations Certain Days and Hours" oft the Code of Ordinance of the Town of Bloomsburg. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE AN ORDINANCE. AMENDING CHAPTER 15 ENTITLED "ASSIGNED HANDICAPPED PARKING AREA" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF1 THE TOWN OF BLOOMSBURG. Ona a motion by N. McGaw, seconded byJ J. Garman, and voted on unanimously, Council approved to advertise and ordinance amending Chapter 15 entitled "Assigned Handicapped Parking Area" oft the On a motion by" T.I Bell, seconded by N. McGaw, and voted on unanimously, Council adjourned into an executive session at 8:36 p.m., and reconvened into regular session at 9:01 p.m. The executive Ona a motion by B. Crawford, seconded by N. McGaw,aand voted unanimously, Council approved the Ona a motion by N. McGaw, seconded byJ. Garman, and voted on unanimously, Council adjourned  of the Town of Bloomsburg.  THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BLOOMSBURG.  Code of Ordinance of the Town of Bloomsburg.  session was regarding al litigation matter and ap personnel matter. resignation of Janine Penman from the Historic Architectural Review Board.  the meeting at 9:02 p.m.  Lisa Dooley  Town Mange/eretar/Tresure  Town Council Minutes, February 27,2023    Questions & Concerns About Proposed Zoning Changes - February 27, 2023  1. Overall, this proposal is a significant improvement compared to the current ordinance, butl do: have several questions and concerns. a apologize if some of these were covered in the first two meetings, but I was visiting family out of state and could not attend until February 13.  2. How does this zoning "rehaul" fit with the town's comprehensive plan? A. Why is there no definition of' "overlay," nor of' "overlay district?"  3. Overlay Zoning  B. Why is any "overlay" necessary? C. How many "overlays" are planned?  D. Will the application of an "overlay" require notification of the residents in the area(s) to be overlaid? Will the residents in the affected areas have the opportunity to object to the E. Isti the only overlay described in this proposal (for student housing) really necessary?  "overlay?"  F.F Part IV-C OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS "S 401 Reserved" - Reserved for what? S 402 Type 2 Occupancy Permit Overlay  How many base zones are overlayed in the proposal for student housing?  Student Housing - There is already more than enough student housing available in the existing base districts shown in the overlay proposal. Why would it be necessary to add The earlier proposed extension of the RU district from Spruce Street to Chestnut Street was never explained. Ifit was proposed because the university foundation had purchased several properties in that area, the recent sale of those properties and their return to single The definition proposed for "student" is limited to undergraduate students. Why? There  more? Where/how would this need appear?  family use argues for maintaining the RS designation. are a significant number of graduate students enrolled at BU.  4. Since there is no clear definition of Overlay Zoning given in this proposed ordinance, Ihave searched the internet and found numerous definitions in Philadelphia; East Lansing, MI; Douglas County, CO; Real Estate Law Newsletter; Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development; Planning Commissioners Journal; esri; McBrayer Real Estate Law Blog and Avallone Law Associates. All seem to indicate that any such overlay" is to "establish additional, or stricterstandards and criteria : in addition to those of the Such additional regulations may lead to increases ini the expense and time required for a developer to receive permits and for any governmental approval process. The overlay may, Inn materials Ir reviewed, communities are advised to be careful not to violate the uniformity 5. The section regarding the Zoning Hearing Board is much clearer and better. It should work well as long as decisions are made based on what the request is and how it will affect the  underlying zoning district."  also, eliminate the neighbor's ability to bring spot zoning challenges.  clause of any zoning enabling act.  neighborhood, not on who it is making the request.  [OVER]    6. The map presented at the February 13 meeting that shows rental properties in town has obvious errors. In a brief examination, found three. One shows a rental property smack dab in the middle of an intersection. Iflcan find three. errors sO quiçkly, why should! ktrust the 7. Why isn't the small, "orphaned" RU district off of Lightstreet Road not changed to RS? It is 8. How will potential uses such as' "VIBO" rentals be: handled? Aneighborhood where my. son lives in Colorado has had problems with absentee landiords buying homes and: renting them on." "VrBO" to persons who want a place to host wild and noisy parties. : SMAR a 9. The definition for Fraternity/Sororty says they must be recognized by the university. Since the university does not now récognize them, how are the existing ones to be handled? 10.Finally, Ithink the final draft of the proposed ordinance should be given a read-through by someone skilled in writing the English language, particularly punctuation. My. 7th grade English teacher would demand a rewrite of parts of the present draft. S: TdSY  remaining data? Cs 5 3a,ase : 21A1 23 Aasgl Ses  21434 4 : X25.  surrounded by another RS district.  M3871 XAE87.2382 6736X X.558S : 7..17 77.287  1 Ms 15. Mai S7i7X W777.5 81.A 137 se  Roy Pointer 811 1E2nd Street Bloomsburg,  5.49.3351 ET  : 5 X:11 AEAwS  :51 S:n3 3R 55  : M : : Busiis A: X5E  : 36, 1 : 41055 333. S :5:71 AXXXXA7 : 444 PNSXS 053 * M 35411 4 - 1. 87  Mre AsS 8XT :  MXS M   : 337. S   Bsi XXXXX  35.11  1 * T M :  YAYNVS 5.A5 : :.1 3:3731 835.2.77  TPA 1 155.3  :.51 : 115 - XXXRSVS -3.1303,3  : 455.78 - 3 14733 :  1 p  : X37 Sts : 53475.77 1 - : * :: . 375 43  352 7XXAS  - 1Mr3 :  3541.7 E1,  3 : -   : : : ::  Ss 575 : - 5 - S13T 1h  -  - B *  : 55.5  : E : 77XAX 111  ::1 :  :  511 1131 5XX3  : - 37  ST  157    nb  - ariky  We want to register our strong objections to any changes in zoning for the area east of Spruce Street between 2nd and 5th streets, (area 202?). It is currently designated R-S; the proposed changes would make it R-U. This is a Residential area. Itis a sweet spot in town where residents feel comfortable and safe. Many residents have made improvements to their Now those who don'tlive in this area, who have no stake in its future,have proposed a re-designation to allow, among other things, student housing.  homes; they have invested in this area and their future.  This change makes no sense.  As you know, the college population has decreased by nearly 3,000 students in the last several years. Expanding student housing into a residential neighborhood will result in changing the very nature and value of this area--without helping the students, as there are plenty of empty student-housing units just blocks away. This change would also alter the setbacks, which could not possibly improve this neighborhood.  One of the stated goals of the change is "to avoid undue congestion. But any change to add students or provide high-density housing will only add  to the traffic and congestion.  Itseems that the only benefit from the proposed changes would be to Ftwgmg-paliafdPipe-mio do not live in this ----s  ----  Ifwe want Bloomsburg to be a good place to live, a home for children, adults, and students, we will protect residential neighborhoods such as ours. These neighborhoods provide areas for those who live here, are rooted here, notj just those who are passing through during their college  years or those who see it only as a business opportunity.  Sincerely,  Danny and Vickie Robinson    tol We, Residential the undersigned, Urban in strongly the neighborhood oppose the east suggested of Spruce zoning Street change between from Second Residential Suburban  and Fifth streets. Date  Signature  Street Address  haun  644E. 3rd St 47E7hls  2-11-23 2/1/'23 2/1/23  A  Wanien 67E3S  168EAd 708E7S1 7w Elask  3/13/23 zhfas a/RkRs  TE  261  ifake MLss yrkbezz  ES 2/2n22  blrr  750E"5 804C2es.  2/2/0083 - sgbas  ay Riss aal3  E  ARL9Lb Fo63  Sla/a3    tol We, Residential the undersigned, Urban in strongly the neighborhood oppose the east suggested of Spruce zoning Street change between from Second Residential and Fifth: Suburban  streets.  Signature  Street. Address  Date  Aa  720 - HT    a/l3 2/12/23  BEORGE G. KITCHENS 718 E  C  E  Mrdhok 4. Haamm Eh Hn  7East34sT Boombeng 2/12/23 716 Ensr 3alsf Bbngly z/jes  Al 709 East 4mSt PoGMaa 652E3-5t  Boewsbury z/rf2s  Bloonsbng 2/2/23 BLOCM1SBURG sfrefas Dloplierza/R/ Bloomsburg z/n2/23 Bbokug ele/oo Pohuyzheks  CRSr  5651 E3reST 651035t  ERo  B8Av 650E.38t.  648 E3Ms  nilh-Gs 638 E. 34s  dhda-landlik 3082st Zloachy, %4    We, the undersigned, strongly oppose the suggested zoning change from  to. Residential Urban in the neighborhood east of Spruce Street between Second Residential and Fifth Suburban streets.  Signature  Street Address  Date  Sackinide olfands  2133. 3-12-23 2-12-33 d-1a-03  E  SNERS S21St 80EdA 8I0E.2WG. 1900opd  3  SAhnk Rblhu  3  /2Fcb 2023 2/12/2*  Bnw 2BDakww  AE  Lisbindelb  280 cekzn  mikg bicfdiello 2Bomklw Grgedewie 280gakin  I NMON  18DNLaNe 740E.Brd  R2,2023  Yu dwbellev  Feb12,2023    We, to. Residential the undersigned, Urban in strongly the neighborhood oppose the east suggested of Spruce zoning Street change between from Second Residential and Fifth Suburban streets.  Signature  Street Address  Date  BGR  325 Oakln  2-12-a3 ahks al3  fbons EAbx Gbr PEIESSL b4bb lgbida BIERJK  Marieliblbs 850B.mdst alalzs Chetlalh 3507 Smt 442z    3330akln, af(a3  Bvue Mussev  332 CekLeue aaBabne 87E30S 807 7E.3 BooI3dst f40Er  ahal2  ylu NS bgay  1E  tuskie Beyav A- LeNve  S/as 2/12/23 s/a/1  Aue Opuss    We, tol Residential the undersigned, Urban in strongly the neighborhood oppose the suggested zoning change from Residential Suburban  east of Spruce Street between Second and Fifth streets.  Signature  Street Address  Date  GSSEIR  2-/3-23 2-13-13 2-13-23 7-13.77) 2-13-23 2:13.33 0-13-33  Lhz 635EYtk  LE4St CI9Egst  bHs Pn  Dianells  641E4St  plaiy I Henen 619 E 3M3t  Susala  Ws  Willachh fuie - hg  725E33k 725E,3'S+.  2-13-23 2-/3-23 z/sks 2-13-23 2-14-23  Ceefelie 747 E 3rs dagshhe 6122.3dst.  CAmapnv vkbou G5QE.3dds    tol We, Residential the undersigned, Urban in strongly the oppose the suggested zoning change from Residential Suburban  neighborhood east of Spruce Street between Second and Fifth streets.  Signature  Street Address  Date  Klog  644 E.3rkJt. CYrE4'st 75E56SL 737ESSt 645E4S 4466457  62-18-d023 2-18-2623 2-/9-2023 2-14-2023 2-14-2023 3-19-RUR4  Dh  24  KK  DA  lba  6YSE4TAS! 2476.38ST 701E3457 736 E 3"sh 350 Lobus S4 6HE4HS  1922023 2-19-2023 2-19-2023 2-10. 2023 2-22023 2/Egzo23  Gdt62bl  Oyp lapik Clgakh Doud Aon Nw Mockc Hein    We, the undersigned, strongly oppose the suggested zoning change from Residential Suburban tol Residential Urban in the neighborhood east of Spruce Street between Second and] Fifth streets.  Signature  Street Address  Date  BSELST 806E3ASE -  EIBES 2/18/20z5  HAs ghebs  lum Blls 3a Oak - Ln  aig/2023 Zhis/zoz7  Doe - Jaligg  30Coklne 75DE yhn S+  2/18723  GBSESL 2/18/23 635K.5M5 2/s/33  aull  Ki hsthl 635K Sth S7. lisk3  a  Gk  B61557  arl23 R/3723 2/c/23  701 E3E