MEETING MINUTES September 17, 2024  CENTRE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION  Members Present: Rich Francke, Chair, Chris Kunes, Vice-Chair, Bob Dannaker, Deb Simoncek,  Andrea Pandolfi  Members Absent: Denny Hameister, Jenn Shufran, Michele Barbin  Staff Present: Others Present:  Ray Stolinas, Chris Schnure, Xochi Confer, Lori Kerschner, Stacy Mann Pete Myers, Hunt Engineering Co.; Austin Kieffer, PA Game Commission; Mark Ternent, PA Game Commission; Benjamin Cassidy, PA Department of  General Services; Commissioner 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. Kunes and second by Ms. Pandolfi to approve the minutes of  August 20, 2024. Motion carried. 5.! Planning Commission Member Updates  None.  6. New Business  Subdivision/Land Development  Subdivision:  Mill Dam Farm Limited Partnership Subdivision  Final Subdivision Plan Seven (7) Residential Lots Gregg Township CCPCDO File #78-24  I    Ar motion was made by Mr. Dannaker to grant conditional final plan approval subjectto the completion of the pending items and the approval signatures of the Gregg Township Planning Commission and Gregg Township Board of Supervisors, second by Ms.  Simoncek. Motion carried. Pennwoods View Subdivision Final Subdivision Plan Seven (7) Residential Lots Potter Township CCPCDO File #92-24  Ar motion was made by Mr. Kunes to grant conditional final plan approval subject to the review comments from the Potter Township Engineer and 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. Pandolfi. Motion carried.  Land Development:  Pennsylvania Game Commission New North Central Regional Office One (1) Office/Classroom and One (1) Auxiliary Building  Final Land Development Plan Benner Township CCPCDO File #32-24  An motion was made by Mr. Dannaker to grant conditional final plan approval subjectto 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: September 17, 2024 Meeting Benner Township Walker Township. Benner Township Walker Township.. Potter Township Benner Township Walker Township.  Bellefonte Warehouse Land Development (CFA) Deerhaven Phase 4 Subdivision (CFA)  File No. 33-24 File No. 21-24  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) 3rd Request (No Fee Required) 4th Request ($50.00 Fee Required)  Sullivan's Mini-Storage - Phase VIII (Buildings #9-11) Land Development (CFA) File No. 154-23  Mingoville Solar Land Development (CFA)  File No. 19-24 File No. 112-23 File No. 153-23 File No. 109-23  Kenneth M. Strouse Subdivision and Lot Addition (CFA) Etters HVAC Office & Storage Building Land Development (CFA)  Shady Lane Estates Phase 1 (CFA)  2    LandPro Equipment Land Development (CFA) 322 Self Storage Expansion Land Development (CFA) 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. 62-23 File No. 146-22 File No. 18-21 File No. 107-21 File No. 77-21  Potter Township Potter Township Taylor Township. Potter Township Taylor Township.  5th Request ($100.00 Fee Required) 7th Request ($200.00 Fee Required) gth Request ($300.00 Fee Required) 12th Request ($450.00 Fee Required) 12th Request ($450.00 Fee Required)  Ar motion was made by Ms. Pandolfi and second by Ms. Simoncek to approve the above- Major Subdivision and Land Development Plan Sub-Committee Meeting: The virtual meeting  mentioned Time Extensions. Motion carried. will be Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.  Please see Attachment #1 - Subdivision & Land Development for more information.  7. Centre County Transportation Plan Update  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. Rush Township Zoning Ordinance & Map Amendment - Review III - Commercial Energy Ferguson Township SALDO and Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Chapter 22, $303,9304 and $306 Plan Review Procedures & Chapter 27,$715.1.B Accessory Beekeeping (8/19/24) FFY2024 DCED-CFA Multimodal Transportation Fund Application - Plan Consistency Letters  Production (8/15/24)  County Planner - Transportation - Open Position  Please see. Attachment #3 - County Planning Director Update for more information. to adjourn at 6:47 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  Respectfullys submitted,  Raymond J. 3  A  Sbilnas.lt.ANch,Diestor    SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT  Attachment #1  September 17,2024  Subdivisions:  1. Mill Dam Farm Limited Partnership Subdivision  Final Subdivision Plan Seven (7) Residential Lots Gregg Township CCPCDO File #78-24 2. Pennwoods View Subdivision Final Subdivision Plan Seven (7) Residential Lots Potter Township CCPCDO File #92-24 Land Developments:  3. Pennsylvania Game Commission New North Central Regional Office One (1) Office/Classroom and One (1) Auxiliary Building  Final Land Development Plan Benner Township CCPCDO File #32-24 Time Extension Requests:  1. Bellefonte Warehouse Land Development (CFA) 2. Deerhaven - Phase 4 Subdivision (CFA)  File No. 33-24 File No. 21-24 File No. 154-23 File No. 19-24 File No. 112-23 File No. 153-23 File No. 109-23 File No. 62-23  Benner Township.. Walker Township.. Benner Township. Walker Township.. Potter Township. Benner Township.. Walker Township. Potter Township..  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) .3rd Request (No Fee Required) .4th Request ($50.00 Fee Required) Sth Request ($100.00 Fee Required)  3. Sullivan's Mini-Storage - Phase VIII (Buildings #9-11) Land Development (CFA)  4. Mingoville Solar Land Development (CFA)  5. Kenneth M. Strouse Subdivision and Lot Addition (CFA)  6. Etters HVAC Office & Storage Building Land Development (CFA)  7. Shady Lane Estates - Phase 1 (CFA)  8. LandPro Equipment Land Development (CFA)  Page 1 of2    Time Extension Requests Continued:  9. 322 Self Storage Expansion Land Development (CFA) 10. St. Joseph Institute for Addiction - Detox Center (CFA) 11. DBRA Enterprises, L.P. Subdivision - Lots 5,6&7(CFA) 12. Sandy Ridge II Wind Project Land Development (CFA) Note: CPA = Conditional Preliminary Plan Approval CFA = Conditional Final Plan Approval  File No. 146-22 File No. 18-21 File No. 107-21 File No. 77-21  Potter Township.. Taylor Township.. Potter Township. TaylorTownship.  7h Request ($200.00 Fee Required) .gth Request ($300.00 Fee Required) .12th Request ($450.00 Fee Required) 12th Request ($450.00 Fee Required)  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, staff recommend the granting of ninety (90) day-time extensions.  Page 2 of2    #1  Subdivision ofLands ofMill Dam Farm Limited Partnership (plan dated: June 13, 2024; last revised: September4,2024)  (Tax Parcel 21-6-19) Final Subdivision Plan Seven (7) ResidentialLots Gregg Township  Location: Located along the northern right-of-way of Penns Cave Road (State Route 2012) and the westerly  right-of-way of Allison Road (T-466) in Gregg Township.  urveyor/Enginer: Fred D. Gay and Son, LLC; Milesburg, Pa.  Tract History: a) The property being subdivided, Tax Parcel No. 21-6-19, contains 146.51 acres, is owned by  Mill Dam Farm Limited Partnership.  b) This proposal constitutes a Final Plan submission showing the subdivision ofs seven (7)  residential lots with on-site water and on-site sanitary sewer.  ARTICLE V - MAJOR RESIDENTIALSUBDIVISION  518. A. A.3.  Additional Supplemental Requirements  Supporting Data  Obtain the approval signature oft the Gregg Township Zoning Officer.  A.3. (cont.) Provide written confirmation from the Gregg Township Board of Supervisors indicating their  approval of the proposal, specifically in terms of proposed parkland dedication or fees in-lieu of, ora combination thereof, per the Gregg Township Parkland Dedication Ordinance (Ordinance No. 7-06-2, adopted by the Gregg Township Board of Supervisors on July 13, 2006). Ifit is determined that a fee in-lieu will be required, provide written confirmation from Gregg Provide a copy oft the approved stream crossing permits for the driveways that will be constructed for access to Lots 1,2,3, & 4, across the unnamed tributary to Penns Creek; noting  Township Board of Supervisors indicating the fee has been paid.  A.5.  the permit numbers on the plot plan.  C. C.1. C.7. C.4. C.2.  Certificates  Obtain the signature oft the Professional Land Surveyor responsible for the plan.  Obtain the original signature of the Gregg Township Sewage Enforcement Officer and execute Obtain the original signature of the owner of the property being subdivided and execute the Obtain the approval signatures of the Gregg Township Planning Commission and the Gregg  the Sewage Disposal Review Block. Certification of Ownership Block. Township Board of Supervisors.    Mill Dam Farm Limited Partnership Subdivision - continued  Page 2 of2  C.3.  Upon completion ofthe above, obtain the approval signatures ofthe Centre County Planning  Commission.  General Comments  Note the source oft title for Private Parking Lot Easement & Maintenance Agreement on the plot plan Through routine review by the staff, the above-referenced property may be subject to the regulation per Act319, 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.  (i.e., Record Book 2323, Page4 45).  Subject to the completion oft the items noted above, including obtaining the approval signatures oft the Gregg Township Planning Commission and Gregg Township Board of Supervisors, staff recommends  conditional Final Plan Approval.    #2  Pennwoods View  (Subdivision of Lands OfKCCCOLE, LLC- Replot of Lot 4R-B of Plat Book 93, Page 56 into Lots1-7) (plan dated: July 30, 2024; last revised: July 24,2024)  Final Subdivision Plan Seven (7) Residential Lots Potter Township  Location: Along the southern boundary ofTaylor Hill Road (T-600) ati 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 of 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.,  private street, on-site water, on-site sewer, etc.).  ARTICLE V-I MAJOR NASDENTALSURDVBON  517. A.18.  Final Plan Requirements  The applicant will be constructing a cul-de-sac turnaround at the end of Billys Way (Private) and isd designed SO the stormwater is intended to sheet flow to account for the additional impervious material. To that end, locate and label the required stormwater management easement, using accurate bearings and distances on the plot plan, around the area that will accept the sheet flow,  making sure the easement is from that area to a public right-of-way,  518. A. A.1. A.3.  Additional Supplemental Requirements  Supporting Data engineering details.  Awaiting receipt of the Potter Township Engineer's review and approval oft the required Obtain the approval signature of the Potter Township Zoning Officer (i.e., execute the Potter Township Zoning Officer Approval Block per Resolution No. 50 of2005 as adopted by the Provide written evidence from Potter Township indicating the name of the proposed private Awaiting receipt oft the Centre County Conservation District's (or DEP, as applicable) review and approval of the required Erosion and Sedimentation Pollution Control Plan.  Potter Township Board of Supervisors on May 2, 2005).  A.4. A.5.  street of"Billys Way" is acceptable.    Pennwoods View Subdivision - continued  Page 2of3  A.6.  This office acknowledges receipt ofa draft copy oft the Declaration of Private Access Easement (Billy's Way) 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. Provide this office  with ai recorded copy for our file.  A.6. (cont.) Provide this office with a draft copy of the Declaration of Stormwater Management and  Maintenance Agreement 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. Provide  this office with ai recorded copy for our file.  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 asa 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 Potter Township Engineer and Planning Staff, with written correspondence noting approval to be generated by the Potter'T Township Engineer upon satisfactory completion of all required  improvements. Certificates  C. C.1.  Provide the required signature block to be executed by the Professional Engineer preparing the  plans, per the Potter Township Code of Ordinances, 173-402.D.2)26).  C.1.(cont.) Obtain the signature and seal oft the Professional Engineer responsible for the plan; provide the  seal on all applicable plan sheets.  The Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) Plan was prepared by Hawbaker Engineering, LLC, and is ofa different sized sheet than the subdivision plan. Since the PCSM Plan is to be recorded, incorporate the PCSM information onto Sheet 3 of3 oft the subdivision Obtain the original signature ofthe Potter Township Sewage Enforcement Officer and execute  plan.  C.7.  the Sewage Disposal Review Block.  C.4. (cont.) Provide the required signature block for and obtain the original signature oft the owner oft the  property being subdivided, per the Potter Township Code ofOrdinances, $173-402.D.2)24). Obtain the original signature of the owner of the property being subdivided and execute the Obtain the signatures of the Potter Township Planning Commission and the Potter Township Upon completion of the above, obtain the approval signatures oft the Centre County Planning  C.4. C.2. C.3.  Certification of Ownership Block. Board of Supervisors. Commission.    Pennwoods View Subdivision - continued  Page 3of3  General Comments  Obtain the approval signature oft the Potter Township Engineer (i.e., Execute the Potter 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 Actof 1974. (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  Township Engineering approval block).  pertaining to this matter - Phone: 814)355-6721.  Subject to the review comments from the Potter Township Engineer and Potter Township Zoning Officer as well as completion of the items noted above, including obtaining the approval signatures of the Potter Township Planning Commission and Potter Township Board of Supervisors, staff recommends  conditional Final Plan Approval.    #3  Pennsylvania Game Commission New North Central Regional Office (plan dated: September 11,2024; last revised: none referenced) One (1) Office/ /Classroom Building and One (1). Auxiliary Building  Final Land Development Plan Benner Township  Location: Located at the Shiloh Road interchange along Interstate 99, at the terminus of Shiloh Road (State  Route 3041) in Benner Township.  Surveyor/Engineer: Hunt Engineering Company, Malvern, Pa.  Tract History: a) The land development is taking place a 213.63 acre tract of owned by the Pennsylvania  Game Commission.  b) This proposal constitutes a Final Plan submission showing the development ofa new 14,794 square foot North Central Regional Office oft the Pennsylvania Game Commission, a6,123 square foot auxiliary building along with corresponding infrastructure (i.e.,  stormwater management, parking, etc.).  ARTICLE VII - LAND DEVELOPMENT  713. D. 718. A.1.  Final Plan Submission  Provide this office with a completed copy oft the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Sewage Planning Module and corresponding written evidence of DEP approval.  Final Plan Requirements  Clarify the plan date, referenced as September 11,2 2024, on some of the sheets with August 8, 2024, noted on others. The proposal was formally submitted and received by this office on August 8, 2024, with the plan also having a date of August 8, 2024. The initial plan date of August 8. 2024, should be carried through the review and approval of the land development Label the footprint dimensions of the proposed office building and the auxiliary building. Locate and label, on the plan schematic using accurate bearings and distances, an easement around all stormwater management facilities, piping, swales, basins, etc. from such facilities to a  proposal with subsequent revision dates noted; amend accordingly.  A.15. A.17.  public right-of-way.  A.17. (cont.) Provide a detail for the proposed 4,000 gallon subsurface water tank and dry hydrant.  A.18.  Site Data: Label the height of the proposed auxiliary building; and, provide the following plan  note:  HIGHWAY OCCUPANCYNOTATON:  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 ofs surface drainage or directing additional surface drainage onto or intot thel highway right-of-way or highway facilities. Approval ofthis  plan neither implies nor guarantees permit approval by PennDOT.    Pa. Game Commission New North Central Regional Office - Continued  Page 2 of3  719. A. A.1. A.2. A.3.  Additional Supplemental Requirements  Supporting Data details.  Awaiting receipt of the Township Engineer's review and approval oft the required engineering Provide written confirmation from Bellefonte Borough indicating their willingness and ability to Provide written confirmation from the Benner Township Zoning Officerindicating the proposal meets or exceeds all applicable regulations per the Benner Township Zoning Ordinance.  provide the treatment oft the effluent for this proposal.  A.3. (cont.) Provide a copy of an approved Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) A.3. .(cont.) In order to ensure that emergency vehicles are able to safely provide adequate services for the  water supply permit for the proposed on-site well.  site, provide this office with written evidence from the local fire chief(Alpha Fire Company) indicating they" ve had an opportunity to review the plan, noting any comments. Awaiting receipt oft the Centre County Conservation District's (or DEP, as applicable) review and approval of the required Erosion and Sedimentation Pollution Control Plan. Provide this office with a draft copy ofa Declaration of Stormwater Management and Maintenance Easement Agreement fors staff review. Once found acceptable, the applicant will be instructed to execute, record, and note source oft title (where recorded) on the plot plan. Provide  A.5. A.6.  this office with a recorded copy for our file.  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 of all required  improvements. Certificates  C. C.1.  Obtain the signature and seal oft the Professional Engineer responsible for the plan (.e., Execute the professional engineer certification block per Section 402.B.26. oft the Benner Township Stormwater Management Ordinance); provide the seal of certification on all plan sheets. Obtain the original signature of the owner of the property being developed and execute the  C.4.  Certification of Ownership Block.  C.4. (cont.) Execute the owner certification block regarding the stormwater management system (located  below the signature approval block for the Centre County Planning Commission).    Pa. Game Commission New North Central Regional Office - Continued  Page 3 of3  C.4. (cont.) Contact the Benner Township Engineer to determine ifthe Operations and Maintenance Block  and the Statement of Owner Acknowledgment Block are required per the Benner Township Obtain the approval signatures ofthe Benner Township Planning Commission and Benner Upon completion oft the above, obtain the approval signatures oft the Centre County Planning  Stormwater Management Ordinance; execute or remove accordingly.  C.2. C.3.  Township Board of Supervisors.  Commission.  General Comments  Obtain the approval signature ofthe Benner Township Engineer (i.e., Execute the township engineer signature block, per Section 402.B.27. oft the Benner Township Stormwater Management Ordinance).  Subject to the review comments from the Benner Township Engineer and Benner Township Zoning Officer as well as completion oft the items noted above, including obtaining the approval signatures ofthe Benner' Township Planning Commission and Benner Township Board of Supervisors, staff recommends  conditional Final Plan Approval.    Attachment #2  Transportation Planning - September 2024 Issue  While roads are being widened and new roads are being constructed, thet facets oft transportation such as bikei trails, sidewalks, and other facilities that link activities and users are lagging. The objective of linkingt transportation and land usei is to define and manage this growth of communities in at fashion that balances land use and transportation needs. The cleanest modes of transportation are walking and biking. Walking to andi fromi the store will not only gety you closer to your daily step goal, but ity will also Although walking is more energy-efficient: than driving, biking is even better. Some estimates say that bikingi is 501 times more efficient than driving, and that thel bike is one oft the most energy-efficient transportation mechanisms devised by humans. A standard lightweight, moderate-speed bicycle is one oft the most energy-efficient: forms oft transport. Compared walking, a6 641 kg (140 lb.) cyclist at 16 km/h (10 mph) requires about half thet food energy per unit distance: 271 kcal/km, 3.11 kWh (11N MJ) The bicycle is ther most widely utilized form of human transportation int the world. Worldwide, there are abouti twice as many bicycles as there are cars. Bicycles are ablet to convert about 90% of effort into forward kinetic energy. Itt takes about 3x amount the amount of energy to walk any distance than it does to  not contribute to air pollution.  Transportation planning is the process of looking at the current state oft transportation int the region, designing for future transportation needs, and combining all of thaty withi the elements of budgets, goals and policies. It helps shape how a community or city grows bye evaluating everything from streets and highways to cargo shipst to public transit and bike can influence everythingi from business to As the population of our region continues to grow while sources and funds for transportation continue tos shrink, we must make smart choices about our transportation options. The best solutions arei those that provide as system ofi integrated travel modes that are balanced among the environmental, economic and community development goals of our region. Expansion of communities with the goal of better coordination of land use and transportation that accommodates pedestrian and bike safety, mobility, enhances public transportation service, improves road network connectivity, and includes ar multi- modal approach toi transportation. Typically, thisi is accomplishedi through supporting land-use development patterns to create ay variety of Underi increasing pressure from population expansion, development of large tracks of open lands into residential subdivisions or strip-style commercial shops is occurring in communities throughout the United States.  with  lanes. It  riding  recreationi to quality of life.  per 100 km, or 431 kcal/mi.  bike it.  transportation options.  1    Transportation Planning-s September 2024 Issue  Bicycles arei inherently stable when riding. Even riderless bicycles are stable if given enoughi forward velocity. If a riderless bikei is struck from the side, it will usually straighten and stabilize. There are about 25 different variables that explain the physics ofa bicycle's movement. Two primary reasons thata a riderless bikei is stable are the gyroscope effect and the design oft thei front fork and wheel:  Sharing the Road with Cyclist People on bicycles havei the same rights and responsibilities as people behind the wheel ofa  vehicle.  Yield tol bicyclists as) youwould motorists and dor not underestimate their speed. This will help avoid turning ini front of al bicyclist traveling on the road or sidewalk, often at an intersection or Inp parking lots, at stop signs, when packing up, or when parking, search your surroundings for other vehicles, including bicycles. Drivers turning right on red should look toi the right and behind to avoid hitting al bicyclist approachingt from the right rear. Stop completely and look left-right-left: and! behind before turning Obeyt the speed limit, reduce speed for road conditions and drive defensively to avoid a crash Give cyclists room. Dor not pass too closely. Pass bicyclists as youy would any other vehicle-when it's safe to move overi into an adjacent lane. Manageable Safer Roadways for Cyclist Three crash types are manageable with lane control and encouraging drivers of overtaking vehicles to change lanes whent they pass):  driveway.  WHAT KEEPS A RIDERLESS BIKE UPRIGHT? Scientists have grappled with this question for decades. How does a bike moving forward without a rider stay upright? Even when struck from the side, it will correct its course andr regains stability.  right onr red.  Force Spin  with a cyclist.  THE GYROSCOPIC EFFECT As spinning wheel will resist falling over and transfer tilting force into at turn. This could help tor rightab bike.  Turn  THE CASTER TRAIL Ab bicycle's front-wheel steering axis sits slightly ahead of the point aty which the wheel touches the ground, creating a 'trail" like that ofa and office-chair caster. This means they wheel will turn in the direction the bike is travelling (or falling. as the case may be).  Steering axis  practice of (the  a lanei to enhance  controlling  safety  Right-Hook Crashes- - Overtaking motor vehicles fail to complete the overtaking maneuver safely beforei initiating the right turn. This results ini the cyclist (whoi is proceeding straight ahead) being struck. Dooring- When a driver or passenger of a stopped motor vehicle opens a doori into the path of a cyclist without exercising due care. Overtaking Crashes - The driver of ar motor vehicle fails to overtake with due care and strikes the cyclist from behind.  Trail  Trail  Source: Nature  2    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.cenrecounypagow  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MARK HIGGINS, Chair AMBER CONCEPCION STEVEN G. DERSHEM  DIRECTOR RAYMONDJ. STOLINAS, JR., AICP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ELIZABETH, A. LOSE  CENTRE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING  September 17, 2024 oft 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 PRODUCTION (8.15.2024)  1. RUSH TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE & MAP AMENDMENT REVIEW III COMMERCIAL ENERGY This office provided an original review of this proposed Amendment for Commercial Energy Production on November 22, 2023, and a second review completed on April 29, 2024, as a result of revisions. Attorney David C.Mason, Esq., Rush Township Solicitor, provided this third request on. July 19, 2024, again, due to subsequent revisions. Some prior comments that this office made on the previous versions have been added or revised,  however, remaining comments include:  Allowance of "Essential Services" as permitted in the overlay, but a conditional use in the underlying Where a' "Principal. Solar Energy System" abuts a lot in the (R) Residential District, (RR) Rural Resource District, (P/SP) Public/Semi-Public District or (VMU) Village Mixed Use District, the minimum. front, side and rear yard setback shall be 100 feet". Or, Principal Solar Energy System shall be setback a minimum of 300 feet from any dwelling used as a permanent or seasonal residence". Both setback standards may be excessive due tot the proposed! height of "Principal Solar Energy System" the Principal Solar Energy System (15'-20'). Underlying zoning district setback should be utilized. Rush Township can request the owner ofap proposed "Principal Solar Energy System (PSES)" to provide, under the Conditional Use, a "Glint & Glare" study to determine the potential for temporary after- image glare or permanent eye damage glare from a proposed solar system project on neighboring Forr residential applications, the "Accessory. Solar Energy System" installer should be ar registered homei improvement contractor with the PAA Attorney General's Office; and, Rush Township should amend Article 6, 56 607 Vehicular Parking adding provisions for minimum  zoning district;  The addition oft thet term' "Glare" to definitions;  parcel owners;  parking at Principal Solar Energy Systems.    2. FERGUSON TOWNSHIP SALDO AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS I CHAPTER 22, $303, $304 AND $306 PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES & CHAPTER 27,5715.1.B/ ACCESSORY BEEKEEPING A. Ferguson Townshipl is now considering revisions tot the Subdivision and Land! Development Ordinance under Chapter 22, $303, $304 and $306 Plan Review Procedures to establish a clear and concise regulation pertaining tot the submission of subdivision and land development applications (28 days prior tor meeting) 3. Ferguson Township is also considering revisions to the Zoning Ordinance under Chapter 27 Part 7 Supplemental Regulations adding Accessory Beekeeping as an accessory permitted use by right in several zoning districts, purpose and applicability, definitions, registration and permits, location and density, and Staff provided minor comment ini relation to the SALDO amendment where we: suggest revising" "the applicant 3. FFY2024 DCED-CFA MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION FUND APPLICATION PLAN CONSISTENCY The Assistant and County Planning Director received the following requests for Letters of Plan Consistency related to Multimodal Grant Applications sponsored by the PA Department of Community & Economic Development and Commonwealth Financing Authority fort the following municpaltransportation projects: A. Benner Township IS Shiloh Road - Spring Valley Road Realignment & Enhancements (8/28/2024): The Centre County Planning and Community Development Office received correspondence from Ms. Teresa Sparacino, Vice President, of Delta Development Group (dated August 14, 2024) informing us that her firm is assisting Benner Township with a 2024 CFA MTF application for the Shiloh Road and Spring Valley Road Realignment Enhancement Project. Ferris Land Development, LP, is proposing a mixed-use development and has entered into a sales agreement to purchase the parcel that includes Spring Valley Road. Ferris Land Development proposes tos subdivide the 44-acre parcel owned by Bonnie Moerschbacher intos six (6) lots on whicha a planned convenience store withf fuel pumps, residences, and al hotel willl be located. The existing roady will needt tol ber redesigned ande enhanced for vehicular andp pedestriantraffic (sidewalks on both: sides),  (8.19.2024)  and procedures for time extensions on those applications.  removal of vacant hives.  intends to appear.." to' "the application intends to be discussed..".  LETTERS  but also Spring' Valley will be realigned at Shiloh Road. 4. COUNTY PLANNER- -TRANSPORTATION I OPEN POSITION  Xochi Confer, current County Transportation Planner has officially resigned for retirement on December 27, 2024. We will be searching for a new candidate to fill the role with hopes of providing additional support to local municipalities, County Government andt the Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization. Staff has advertised the position internally, on the County webpage, the Pennsylvania Planning Association and CCAP. Ms. Confer is a valued Planning & Community Development team member and will be missed with her  transportation knowledge and insight.