MEETING MINUTES November 19, 2024 CENTRE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Members Present: Rich Francke, Chair, Chris Kunes, Vice-Chair, Bob Dannaker, Deb Simoncek, Andrea Pandolfi, Members Absent: Jenn Shufran, Denny Hameister, Michele Barbin Staff Present: Ray Stolinas, Liz Lose, Chris Schnure, Xochi Confer, Stacy Mann, Lori Kerschner, Elyse Crawford 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. Simoncek to approve the minutes of October 15, 2024. Motion carried. 5. Planning Commission Member Updates Ms. Pandolfi wanted to give a thank you to Mr. Schnure for him taking the initiative in reaching out to other municipalities regarding the Lift, Uber and ride share issues Benner and Patton Townships are experiencing regarding the airport and staging while waiting on flights for business. 6. New Business Subdivision/Land Development Subdivision: Harvest Meadows Phase 2 Final Subdivision Plan Benner Township CCPCDO File #139-24 Thirty-Six (36) Lots (35 Residential; 1 NoP-ResgentalParking Lot) A motion was made by Ms. Pandolfi to grant conditional final plan approval subject to the review comments from the Benner Township Engineer and Benner Township Zoning Officer as well as completion of the pending items and the approval signatures of the Benner Township Planning Commission and Benner Township Board of Supervisors, second by Mr. Dannaker. Motion carried. Land Development: Nittany Business Park Potter Township CCPCDO #121-24 Final Subdivision and Land Development Four (4) Commercial Lots, One (1) Agricultural Lot, and Two (2) Commercial Buildings Ar motion was made by Ms. Pandolfi 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. Simoncek. Mr. Kunes abstained. Motion carried. Time Extension Requests: November 19, 2024 Meeting Walker Township.. Gregg Township. Benner Township. Benner Township Potter Township Wawa at Eagle Point (CFA) Benner Township Benner Township. Gregg Township. Zion Manor Preliminary Subdivision (CPA) File No. 84-24 File No. 82-24 File No. 47-24 1st Request (No Fee Required) 1st Request (No Fee Required) 2nd Request (No Fee Required) 3rd Request (No Fee Required) 4th Request ($50.00 Fee Required) 5th Request ($100.00 Fee Required) gth Request ($300.00 Fee Required) 12th Request ($450.00 Fee Required) Faith Alive Fellowship Building Expansion Land Development (CFA) The Village of Nittany Glen - Phase III-A Land Development (CFA) Benner Pike Tru by Hilton Hotel & Retail Building Land Development (CFA) File No. 108-23 TransducerWorks Manufacturing Facility Land Development (CFA) File No. 79-23 File No. 89-23 File No. 86-21 File No. 132-21 Belle Rose Townhomes Land Development (CFA) EliB. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision (Replot of Lot 6)(CFA) Note: CPA = Conditional Preliminary Plan Approval CFA = Conditional Final Plan Approval A motion was made by Mr. Dannaker and second by Mr. Kunes to approve the above- mentioned Time Extensions. Motion carried. 2 Major Subdivision and Land Development Plan Sub-Committee Meeting: The virtual meeting will be Tuesday, November 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. Ferguson Township Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 27, $205.15 Light Industry, Research & Development (IRD) Zoning District & Part 5 Conditional Use/Special Exception for FFY 2024 PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund Application - Plan Consistency Letters a) Potter Township - Decker Valley Road (T-630) Pavement Project (10-30-2024) b) State College Borough - Building a Healthy, Safe and Resilient State College Project (11-4- Walker Township Conditional Use Review "Amish Private School" as a Conditional Use Cooper Township Municipal Authority Water Meter Replacement - Pennsylvania Infrastructure "Places of Assembly" as a Permitted Use (10/22/2024) 2024) within the Rural Residential (RR) Zoning District (10/29/2024) Investment Authority (PENNVEST) (11-5-2024) Please see Attachment #3 - County Planning Director Update for more information. With no further business to come before the Commission, a motion was made by Ms. Simoncek to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. and second by Mr. Francke. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, dy445 Raymond J. Stolinas, Jr., AICP, Director 3 Attachment #1 SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT November 19, 2024 Subdivisions: 1. Harvest Meadows - Phase 2 Final Subdivision Plan Benner Township CCPCDO File # 139-24 Thirty-Six (36)Lots 35-Residential; Non-esidemtal/Paing Lot) Land Developments: 2. Nittany Business Park Potter' Township CCPCDOFIeHI21-24 Time Extension Requests: Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Four (4) Commercial Lots, One (1) Agricultural Lot, and Two (2) Commercial Buildings 1. Zion Manor Preliminary Subdivision (CPA) File No. 84-24 File No. 82-24 File No. 47-24 Filel No. 108-23 File No. 79-23 File No. 89-23 File No. 86-21 Walker Township.. Gregg Township.. Benner Township. Benner Township.. Potter Township. Wawa at Eagle Point (CFA) Benner Township.. Benner Township.. Gregg Township.. 15t Request (No Feel Required) 1st Request (No Fee Required) .2nd Request (No Fee Required) .3rd Request (No Fee Required) .4th Request ($50.00 Fee Required) 5th Request ($100.00 Fee Required) gth Request ($300.00 Fee Required) .12th Request ($0.00 Fee Required) 2. Faith Alive Fellowship Building Expansion Land Development (CFA) 3. The Village ofNittany Glen - Phase III-A Land Development (CFA) 4. Benner Pike Tru by Hilton Hotel & Retail Building Land Development (CFA) 5. TransducerWorks Manufacturing Facility Land Development (CFA) 7. Belle Rose lownhomes Land Development (CFA) 8. EliB. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision (Replot ofLot 6 of Plat Book 81, Page 174) (CFA)File No. 132-21 Note: CPA= Conditional Preliminary Plan Approval CFA= = Conditional Final Plan Approval This office acknowledges receipt of written requests from the above-referenced applicants asking the Commission to: favorably consider the granting of ninety (90) day time extensions for the completion ofthe remaining conditions pending plan approval. Accordingly, staffi recommends the granting ofi ninety (90) day time extensions. Page 1 of1 #1 Harvest Meadows - Phase 2 Final Subdivision Plan Benner Township (plan dated: October 1,2024; last revised: November 14, 2024) Thirty-Six (36) Lots 35-Residential; and -Non-Residential/Parking Lot) Location: Along the eastern boundary of] Fillmore Road, approximately 900 feet north from its intersection with Fox Hill Road. Surveyor/Engineer: ELA Group, Inc., State College, Pa. Tract History: a) The parent tract, which contains approximately 88 acres, is owned by Airport Park State College, LLC, and includes Phase 1 (consisting of 133 Residential lots, 1 Open Space Lot; and, 1 Parking Lot within 21.65 acres), approved by the Commission on December 21, b) The preliminary plan was conditionally approved by the Commission at their meeting on August 17, 2021. The developer met those conditions, and the preliminary plan was c) This proposal represents a Final Plan submission showing the second of four phases of development consisting of thirty-six (36) lots (35-Residential and -Non-Residential, / Parking Lot) within 14.33 acres along with corresponding infrastructure (i.e., streets, stormwater facilities, public sanitary sewer, public water supply, sidewalks, etc.). 2022. subsequently approved on February 4, 2022. ARTICLE V-MAJOR SDINTALSURDVBON 517. A.8. Final Plan Requirements Reference the plat book and page number (and lot number) oft the approved subdivision plan for the adjoining property east oft this proposal, being Tax Parcel No. 12-4-58, lands ofl Mark E. & Also, this adjoining property is in the process ofreceiving approval for a land development plan; April A. Etters (i.e., Lot 15ofPlat Book 57, Pages 110-112). note the plat book and page number once the plan has been recorded. A.10. A.19. A.25. 518. A. A.1. Label Wellfield Drive (Private) on Sheet SD4.0 Site Data: Complete General Notes B.5. and B.6. on Sheet SD1.0. Provide aj plan note indicating the sidewalk in front ofLot 319 to the east of the cartway of Broad Oak Lane will bei installed as part ofPhase 3. Additional Supplemental Requirements Supporting Data engineering details. Awaiting receipt oft the Benner Township Engineer'si review and approval of the required Harvest Meadows Subdivision - Phase 2 - continued Page 2 of3 A.3. Provide written confirmation from the Benner Township Zoning Officer indicating the proposal meets or exceeds all applicable regulations per the Benner Township Zoning Ordinance. A.3.( (cont.) Provide a copy oft the approved Benner Township driveway permit for. Juliet Court's access onto A.3. (cont.) Provide written evidence from Benner Township approving the alternative temporary Fillmore Road (T-344); noting the permit number on the plot plan. turnarounds proposed for this proposal. A.6. Provide this office with a draft copy oft the following for staff review: Amendment to Record Book 606, Page 159 (Extinguishment oft the access to Well 65 and aP Partial Extinguishment of Wellfield Drive); 30-foot wide Buffer Easement; 20-foot wide sanitary sewer easement; Drainage Easement; Temporary turnaround Easements; Temporary Utility Easement; 10-foot wide utility easement; and, Amendment to the homeowner's: association declaration of covenants for the lots within Phase 2. 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 ofe 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; 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 Benner Township Engineer and Planning Staff, with written correspondence noting approval tol be generated by the Benner Township Engineer upon satisfactory completion of all required improvements. C. C.1. Certificates Obtain the signature and seal oft the Professional Land Surveyor responsible for the plan (i.e., Execute the Certificate of Accuracy (Survey) Block; and, provide the seal on all applicable plan sheets C.1.( (cont.) Obtain the signature and seal oft the Professional Engineer responsible for the plan (.e., Execute the Registered Professional Design Engineer Block; and, provide the seal on all applicable plan sheets C.1.( (cont.) Execute the Certificate of Accuracy (General Plan / Report Data) Block. Harvest Meadows Subdivision - Phase 2 - continued Page3of3 C.4. Obtain the original signature oft the owner ofthe property being subdivided and execute the Certification of Ownership Block. C.4. (cont.) Obtain the original signature of the owner oft the property being subdivided and execute the Landowner Storm Water Acknowledgement Block. Execute the Offerof Dedication Block. Township Board of Supervisors. C.6. C.2. C.3. Obtain the approval signatures ofthel Benner' Township Planning Commission and the Benner Upon completion oft the above, obtain the approval signatures oft the Centre County Planning Commission. General Comments Obtain the approval signature oft the Benner Township Engineer (i.e., Execute the Benner Township Engineer approval block). Subject to the review comments from the Benner Township Engineer and Benner Township Zoning Officer as well as completion of thei items noted above, including obtaining the approval signatures of the Benner Township Planning Commission and the Benner Township Board of Supervisors, staff recommends conditional Final Plan Approval. #2 Nittany Business Park (plan dated: September 5,2024; last revised: November 1,2024) Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Four (4) Commercial Lots, One (1) Agricultural Lot, and Two (2) Commercial Buildings Potter Township Location: Along the southerly right-of-way of Earlystown Road (State Route 0045) across from and ati its intersection with Homan Lane (T-424) in Potter' Township. Engineer: PennTerra Engineering, Inc., State College, Pa. Tract History: a) This] proposal involves two tracts ofland; one being Tax Parcel No. 20-5-391 totaling 37.974 acres and owned by Centre Hall Partners, LP; and the other tract being Tax Parcel No. 20-5-39J consisting of2.642 acres and owned by Mid-Penn Development Group, LLC. b) This proposal constitutes a Final Plan submission show the subdivision ofTax Parcel No. 20-5-39 into four lots, with one (1) lot being designated as agricultural and the other three (3) as commercial lots, with Lot 5 proposing a 10,000 square foot flex office building (comprising 4 individual units) and Lot3 proposing a 8,500 square foot private maintenance garage and associated office building with corresponding infrastructure (i.e., public street, public water, public sewer, stormwater management, parking, etc.). ARTICLE VII --) LAND DEVELOPMENT 713. D. 718. A.6. Final Plan Submission Provide this office with a completed copy oft the Department of] Environmental Protection (DEP) Sewage Planning Module and corresponding written evidence ofDEP approval. Final Plan Requirements Amend the source oft title for Tax Parcel No. 20-5-39J to reflect Record Book 2324, Page 748 (rather than Page 746); amend on the plan schematic on Sheet 2 and Sheet 3.1 and within Project Clarify the area that comprises Business Drive within Former Lot 2R (Tax Parcel No. 20-5-39J), referenced as 1.900 acres within Project Notes 1.p. on Sheet 3; subtracting 1.900 acres from the Notes 1.c. on Sheet 3. A.15. area ofFormer Lot 2R (2.642 acres) leaves 0.742 acres; amend accordingly. A.15. (cont.) Label, on the plan schematic, the acreage of] Former Lot 2R and the acreage of Former Lot 1R that comprise Business Drive, noting the overall area of Business Drive that's being offered for Site Data: Amend Project Notes 8.e. on Sheet 3 to indicate the existing PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) number for Business Drive as HOP #02026473; amend the numbering ofthe Project Notes on Sheet 3 to account for the omission of #9; amend the numbering oft the Project Notes on Sheet 3.3 to: reflect a sequential enumeration; label Former Lot 1R ofP Plat Book 99, Page 154 on the plan schematic on Sheet 2 and Sheet 3.1; amend the Math Table within Project Notes 1.p. on Sheet 31 to reference Plat Book 99, Page 154; amend Project Notes 15. on Sheet 3 to reflect Lot 3 and Lot 5; and, amend the title block on Sheet 6.1 to reference Business dedication. A.18. Drive rather than Road 'A' Nittany Business Park Subdivision and Land Development -- Continued Page 2 of4 A.18. (cont.) Site Data: Project Notes 6 on Sheet 3 and the cross-sections on Sheet 7.1 references the right-of- way of Business Drive being offered for dedication as 60-feet in width - the area being offered for dedication includes the cul-de-sac and aj portion ofTax Parcel No. 20-5-39J, which have variable widths - amend Project Notes 6 and the cross-sections accordingly; amend the Sanitary Sewer Profiles on Sheet 81 to reference Lot: 3 and Lot 5 (in lieu ofLot 2) and Lot 2RA (in lieu of Lot 1) and Lot 4; and, amend the label on the plan schematic on Sheet 6 for the Proposed 6" Sanitary Lateral for Lot 5 (rather than Lot 2), located above the label for Lot 5. Amend the Survey Features Legend (on Sheets 2, 3.1,3.2, and 3.3) to indicate the property corner pins have been set rather than to be set; all property corner pins must set or found prior to The applicant will bej providing concrete pads at the doorways along the southerly (front) oft the proposed flex office units being developed on Lot 5; locate and label on the plan schematic, A.21. final plan approval. A.23. noting their dimensions. 719. A. A.1. A.2. Additional Supplemental Requirements Supporting Data engineering details. Awaiting receipt oft the Potter Township Engineer's1 review and approval oft the required Provide written confirmation from Centre Hall Borough indicating their willingness and ability toj provide water service for this proposal. A.3. (cont.) Provide a copy oft the approved Traffic Impact Study (TIS) and corresponding written evidence A.3.( (cont.) Provide written evidence from PennDOT: indicating the existing highway occupancy permit ofPennDOT approval. (HOP #02026473) for Business Drive's access onto Earlystown Road (State Route 0045)is adequate for this proposal. A.3. (cont.) Provide a copy of an approved PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) for the proposed sidewalk to be located within the right-of-way of Earlystown Road (State Route 0045), noting the permit number on the plan. A.3. (cont.) Obtain the approval signature oft the Potter Township Zoning Officer (i.e., execute the Potter A.3. (cont.) Provide a draft copy oft the property owners association agreement for the maintenance ofthe Township Zoning Officer. Approval Block). stormwater facilities for staffr review. Once found acceptable, the applicant will be instructed to execute, record, and note source oftitle (where recorded) on the plot plan. Provide this office Provide written evidence from the Potter Township Supervisors indicating the name of the proposed street, Business Drive, is acceptable; suggest confirmation with the County's(911) with a recorded copy for our file. A.4. Addressing Office, as well. Nittany Business Park Subdivision and Land Development - Continued Page3of4 A.5. A.6. A.6. Awaiting receipt oft the Centre County Conservation District's (or DEP, as applicable) review and approval oft the required Erosion and Sedimentation Pollution Control Plan. Provide this office with a draft copy of the deed of dedication for Business Drive for staff review. Provide this office with a draft copy of the following for staff review: Declaration of Stormwater Management and Maintenance Easement Agreement; Declaration ofUtility Easement; and, Sign 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 ofeach for our: file. Improvements B. 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 Potter Township Engineer and Planning Staff, with written correspondence noting approval to be generated by the Potter 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). Engineer's Stormwater Certification Block). execute the Certification of Ownership Blocks. C.1.( (cont.) Obtain the signature ofthe Professional Engineer responsible for the plan (i.e., Execute the C.4. Obtain the original signature oft the owners oft the property being subdivided/developed and C.4. (cont.) Execute the Open Space IA Agricultural Resource Use Block C.4. (cont.) Obtain the original signature oft the owners oft the property being subdlivided/developed and execute the Storm Water Facilities Acknowledgement Blocks. Contact the Potter Township engineer to determine if there should be an additional signature block for each property owner to execute. Execute the Offer ofDedication Blocks. Township Board of Supervisors. C.6. C.2. Obtain the approval signatures oft the Potter Township Planning Commission and Potter Nittany Business Park Subdivision and Land Development - Continued Page 4 of4 C.3. Upon completion oft the above, obtain the approval signatures oft the Centre County Planning Commission. General Comments Obtain the approval signature ofthe Potter Township Engineer (i.e., Execute the Municipal Stormwater Certification Block). Subject to the review comments from the Potter Township Engineer and the Potter Township Zoning Officer as well as completion of the items noted above, including the approval signatures of the Potter Township Planning Commission and Potter Township Board of Supervisors, staff recommends conditional Final Plan Approval. Attachment #2 CENTRE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UPATE FALL 2024 2025 Centre County Liquid Fuels and Fee for Local Use The Centre County Commissioner's authorized solicitation of the 2025 Centre County Liquid Fuels and Fee for Local Use Program. AlL Centre County munici- palities were sent notification via mail and email on August 23, 2024, explaining Municipalities had until Friday, October 18, 2024, at 5pm to submit applications for eligible projects as defined by PennDOT Publication #9 "Policies and proce- Applications included a one-page project contact and cost summary, a one-page narrative APlaining/descroing the project including photos of the project along As of the October 18, 2024, 16 municipalities submitted applications for consid- the submission process and providing an updated application. dures for the administration of the Liquid Fuels Tax Act 655". with a two-page project questionnaire. eration totaling $1,352,528.11 in funding Concurrent review of the applications is currently underway through November Recommendations will be presented to the Centre County Commissioner's at requested. 12, 2024. Act 85 of 2024 - Electric Vehicle Fee Legislation Act 85 of 2024 which puts in place an annual fee on electric vehicles (EV's) was signed into law on. July 17,2024. Pennsylvania previously had an Alternative Fuel Tax that includ- ed electricity for electric vehicles. The state relied on users to self- report and remit any taxes that were due. In2 2023, the Common- wealth collected less than $778,000 in alternative fuel tax revenue which also included tax paid on hydrogen and compressed natural gas. Act 89 of 2024 eliminates the Alternative Fuel Tax for residential charging while keeping it in place for public charging sites and establishes an annual fee for electric vehicle owners. The newi fee schedule for electric vehicles will be $200 starting in 2025, $250 in 2026 and $250 fee will be adjusted for inflation in 2027 and each year after. Owners of plug-in hybrid EV's that operate using electric and gaso- line will owe 25%of the fee each year. It's estimated that the fees on EV'sand plug-in hybrids in Act 85 will generate more than $16 million in rev- enue in 2025 and as much as $28.8 million by 2030. The legislation is welcome news as Liquid Fuels revenues have not returned to pre-Covid levels, even though the price ofinfrastructure projects has continued to rise. Pennsylvania Turnpike Converting to Open Road Tolling Open Road Tolling will begin in 2025 int the eastern part oft the state. Specifically, east of Reading and on the Northeastern Extension. It will expand to the western region of the PATurnpike beginning inl late 2026. Open Road Tolling is a cashless, free-flowing mode of collecting tolls without traditional toll plazas or tollbooths. In an ORT: system, tolls are charged electronically as customers drive at highway speeds without slowing down or stopping beneath overhead structures - called gantries = located between interchang- es. Equipment on the gantry andi in the roadway classifies and identifies the vehicle and electronically processes tolls. ORT allows free-flowing traffic, which reduces incidents and offers the convenience our customers expect and appreciate. Here's How it' Works: Vehicles are classified to determine the appropriate toll rate. Specialized sensors are mounted overhead to the gantry and embedded in the pavement to determine a vehi- cle's height and number of axles. Sensors called vehicle separators distinguish one vehi- cle from others nearby. Int the ORT system, weight will no longer be used to classify vehi- E-ZPass readers (antennae) collect vehicle information from a transponder device for those who have set up a prepaid account. Most PA Turnpike travelers = about 86% - Ifan E-ZPass transponder is not detected, overhead cameras that have already cap- tured a series of high-definition images of a vehicle's license plate will check the E-ZPass system to see if the license plate is tied to an E-ZPass. If one is found, payment will be deducted from the user's account at the E-ZPass price. Otherwise, a Toll By Plate invoice isg generated and mailed to the registered owner. Due to the costs of processing ai toll cles. choose this payment method, which offers the lowest rates. this way, rates for Toll By Plate customers are higher. All data col- lected at the gantry is transferred via al broad- band, fiber optic network now being built to the Turnpike's Customer. Ser- 1 3 Bridge over M6ll Race on West High Street, Belllefonte Gamble Mill Race The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation held public plans display on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 4-6pm in the Bellefonte Borough Building to allow citizens the opportunity to view and comment on the proposed bridge re- The Gamble Mill isi in a perfect site with Spring Creek, an early canal terminal for the Bellefonte Branch of the Pennsylvania Canal to the north and the por- William Lamb built the water powered structure in 1786 before the town of placement project on' West High Street ouer the Mill Race. tion of the mill run just to the south. Bellefonte existed in an area previously called the Dillage of Lamb's Crossing. The mill was built to serve farmers with- ina a day's trauel by wagon, approxi- mately 5-10 miles. Bellefonte's found- ers purchased much of the Lamb's property in 1795 to establish the bor- The Gamble Mill located at 160 Dunlap Street was listed on the National Regis- ter of Historical Places on August1, 1975. The register's data sheet calls it "a ough. valuable example of gristmill construction in a region where gristmills were once prevalent" and notes its "surviving 18+h and 19th century spaces and mate- rials," including the section of stone wall at the rear that dates toi its construc- The Gamble Mill was fed by Spring Creek with the mill race that turned al large The mill racei is diverted from Spring Creek and flows under Talleyrand Park The present mill dates from 1892 when the original mill was destroyed by fire. Bellefonte Borough bought the Mill in 1931 and used the turbine to pump water It's turbine is still used to pump water to various sections of Bellefonte. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is proposing to replace the tion in 1786. water wheel that powered the mill and West High Street. from the millrace to different sections of the town. bridge ouer West High Street ouer the Mill Race CENTRE COUNTY 2025 MEETING MPO METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION 2025 Committee Day Date Time Technical Coordinating Wed Tues 2/12/25 2/25/25 9:30AM 6:00PM February Technical Coordinating Wed Tues 4/9/25 4/22/25 9:30AM 6:00PM April Technical Coordinating Wed Tues 6/11/25 6/24/25 9:30AM 6:00PM June Technical Coordinating Wed Wed 9/10/25 9/17/25* 9:30AM 6:00PM September Technical Coordinating Wed Tues 11/12/25 11/25/25 9:30AM 6:00PM November The Technical Committee typically meets at 9:30 AM on the second Wednesday of The Coordinating Committee typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Meetings will continue to be held in al hybrid meeting format, at the COG Building (2643 the month in which meetings are scheduled. 6:00 PM iny which meetings are scheduled. Gateway Drive) and using the Zoom platform 5 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 www.entecounypagow BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MARKI HIGGINS, Chair AMBER CONCEPCION STEVEN G. DERSHEM DIRECTOR RAYMONDJ. STOLINAS, JR., AICP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ELIZABETH, A. LOSE CENTRE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING November 19, 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 1. FERGUSON TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT I CHAPTER 27, $205.15 LIGHT INDUSTRY, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (IRD) ZONING DISTRICT & PART 5 CONDITIONAL USE/SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR "PLACES OF ASSEMBLY" AS Al PERMITTED USE (10.22.2024) On October 3, 2024, Kristina Bassett, Community Planner, provided this office with a letter requesting our review of they proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment related to Places of Assembly as a permitted use within the Light Industry, Research & Development (IRD) zoning district. The ordinance currently defines Places of Assembly in three distinct categories, Neighborhood (x250 seats), Community (251-750 seats), and Regional (>751 seats), and allows the use in multiple districts other than the IRD. Staff commented on requiring a passenger drop-off and pick-up areas to avoid visitors crossing traffic lanes, clarify which categories would be allowed within the IRD, anda addt twor missing Accessory! Usest tot the AccessoryUse Table, such as Camp or Retreat 2. FFY2024 PENNDOT MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION. FUND APPLICATION I PLAN CONSISTENCY The Assistant and County Planning Director received the following requests for Letters of Plan Consistency related to Multimodal Grant Applications sponsored byt the PA pDaperimentofTomporaton for thet following A. Potter Township IC Decker Valley Road (T-630) Pavement Project (10.30.2024): The Centre County Planning and Community Development Officer received correspondence from David Boliek, Superintendent of Public Works, requesting al Letter of Plan Consistency for this PENNDOT application period. He further explained the overall need fori thep project, ast ther roads surfacei is currently stone andr requires substantial maintenance andi is commonly dustyi in the summer and muddy in the winter. These conditions discourage use of the roadway. This project will provide improved access to the local businesses and safer accommodation for multiplet forms oft transit. Decker Valley Roadi isa directl linkt to Poe Valley! State Park which provides camping and recreational activities for ther residents and tourists. Mr. Boliek informed us that thet total project cost is $669,226.00, with at township match of $234,000.00, making their request $435,226.00. Staffi identified consistency with the County Comprehensive Plan and Penns Valley Regional Comprehensive Plan. Area and Parking Structure ora any combination of such. LETTERS municipal transportation projects: B. State College Borough Building al Healthy, Safe and Resilient State College Proiect/11.4.2024: The Centre County Planning and Community Development Office received correspondence from Borough Manager, Tom Fountaine, informing us thati the Boroughi intendst to apply for $3,000,000.00 tot transform Calder' Way into a shared street to improve safe access for all users. Physical transformation of the corridor includes reducing vehicular traffic and enhancing the core urban experience with pedestrian-preferred access and facilities. In order to facilitate preferred pedestrian access within this corridor, essential utility improvements will be made for sanitary sewer, storm sewer, gas, water, erecommuncations/.per and 3. WALKER TOWNSHIP CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW! "AMISH PRIVATE SCHOOL" AS A CONDITIONAL On October 4, 2024, wer received correspondence from Walker Township Solicitor, John R. Miller, III, requesting review and comment on a proposed Conditional Use Application tol locate an' "Amish. Private. School" on a parcel ofl land within the Rural Residential (RR) zoning district off of a private lane. "Public or Private School (K-12)"i is aConditional Use undert the Rural Residential (RR): zoning district." Thec owneri intends the' "Amish Private School" to! be approximately: 1,320f ft.2ins size on approximately: 1-acre out of 40.631 total parcel acres. Ap parking areai for the school will contain approximately five parking spaces with and approximate area of 2,160 ft.2. An existing single-family detached structure exists ont the: same property, accessed by ap private laner named Gooch Lane off Nittany Ridge Road. A50'a access easement is proposed off thet terminus of Gooch! Lane as agravel roadt to access the proposed "Amish Private School". Staff provided responses to the questions outlined in "Section 1101 E. Criteria for Conditional Use" that relate to nuisance, neighborhood adversity, noise, glare, odor and 4. COOPER TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY WATER METER REPLACEMENT I PENNSYLVANIA On October 31, 2024, K. Alan Uhler, Jr., P.E., P.L.S., requested our office review and supply Cooper Township Municipal Authority, which operates within ap portion of Rush Township, Centre County, a public water system. Thel Municipal Authority intends to replace ally water meters ont the system which measure the volume of water consumed byt thei individual customers. These meters are used both to monitor the volume of water which is delivered to customers for calculation oft the unaccounted water loss andf for purposes of billing the customers for the water they consume, As a condition of the PENNVEST low-interest loan requirements, the Cooper Township Municipal Authority must obtain confirmation that this project complies all planning and land use regulations, in addition to consistency with regulations related to the Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board. Staff directed Mr. Uhler obtain proper notice from Rush Township under their Comprehensive Plan, SALDO and Zoning Ordinance. However, we did supply consistency language with the County Comprehensive Plan in relation to Community Facilities. No Agricultural Security Areas or Preserved electric systems. Staff identified consistency with the County Comprehensive Plan. USE WITHIN THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONING DISTRICT (10.29.2024) vehicular/pedestrian traffici flow. INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY PENNVEST,01.52024 Agricultural Easements arel located within Rush Township at this time.