046 TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HUNTINGDON, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION MEETING, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025, 7:00 P.M. 11279 Center Highway, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 Presiding Officer - Jason Atwood, President, Board of Commissioners CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Atwood called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Commissioner Hempel - Present Also Present: Commissioner Haigis - Present Manager Harry Faulk Commissioner Gray - Present Assistant Manager Ryan Fonzi Commissioner Zona - Tele-conference Solicitor Chelsea Dice Commissioner Bevan - Present Josh Andrykovitch Commissioner Gass - Present Commissioner Atwood - Present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION **There was no Executive Session held prior to the Work Session ** CITIZENS INPUT Nicholas Carrozza 1223 Guffey Road states he gave Commissioner Gray a packet of information and there is also a page and forum called Norwin Accountability Now. He states an Executive Session regarding Commissioner Gass calling for an investigation of brandishing a firearm was a violation ofthe Sunshine Act. He also requests the incidént report on a hit and run on Commissioner Atwood. He questions Commissioner Gass and Commissioner Gray on the discussions in Executive Session regarding bodycam footage and the office of open records. Tricia Henning - the attorney for the property owner that is adjacent to the Lincoln Corner II. She states she will speak on the topic later on the agenda. Barbara Komondor - 11110 Bluebird Drive states she has concerns and would like the Township to consider changing the ordinance when it comes to peoples' property and their trees. She has a situation with her neighbor that lives at 11111 Wren Drive who does not maintain her property and has massive trees that are dead, dying, split and termite ridden. She states one tree has fallen and caused damage in the amount ofsixteen thousand dollars. She requests the Township change the ordinance to limit the amount of trees on properties as she found out from her insurance company that they will not cover the sixteen thousand dollars, only the cleanup, and will either have to pay out of pocket or do the manual work to clean it up. 047 April 10, 2025 Lorie Kukich states she will refrain until next Wednesday when more of the individuals she wants to address are present. Missy Funyak - 260 Charles Drive states she found out that someone wants to put a kennel in her neighborhood and feels it is a horrible idea. There are major concerns of safety, noise and traffic. Scott Gray - 321 Carpenter Lane - states he would like to talk about the MOU between North Huntingdon and the AFSCME Union on behalf of Friends of Norwin Trails. He states he has attended several ofthe international mountain biking training courses as well as helping with and attending the steward training seminars. He states the MOU will impact Friends ofNorwin Trails and their volunteer work and they would like to resume their work on trails in Braddocks Trail Park that was started last year. He states they would like to change a few things in the agreement such as they would like to develop new trails as well as maintain the existing trails, design oft trail systems and would like to be a partner to improve or replace trails to increase the quality of the trails. They are concerned that requiring one employee per ten volunteers will be a barrier. He states they support the Union and do not intend to take away any of the work or jobs, but at the same time, they want to be involved in improving the trails. Alan Silverio - 149 Skellytown Road - states he would like to discuss the speed bumps on McKee Road and feels they did a really good job plus the bumps were not hard on the cars. He asks ifthis could be a solution for other neighborhoods to decrease speeding. RESPONSE TO CITIZENS INPUT Carrozza = there were no Board comments. Barbara Komondor - Trees - Commissioner Gray states he would ask the solicitor to speak to that. Solicitor Dice states with respect to trees that are abutting her property that go over the property line is considered ai trespass. She states the resident can go forward with a private property dispute and file suit against the property owner. Solicitor Dice suggests to put everything in writing and provide to the property owner to try to pursue the claims against them including the deductibles. Commissioner Atwood clarifies the request is can the ordinance be amended. Solicitor Dice states if Ms. Komondor is requesting to create rules and regulations with respect to the height of trees, the zoning ordinance would have to be amended to regulate the height of trees and an arborist would need to be hired to come in to do a study and make a determination. Commissioner Hemple asks if there is an ordinance on the height of trees. Director Andrykovitch states there is not an ordinance regulating the height of trees and would be very cumbersome to regulate the height of trees. Commissioner Gray agrees that it would be SO cumbersome to measure all the trees and then enforce it plus it would be expensive. Solicitor Dice states you also have to watch certain areas that are potentially to be timbered and have to allow for that. Bock Rezoning Commissioner Atwood states the Board heard the Public Hearing prior to this meeting. Solicitor Dice states a decision will be made on May 21st for only the rezoning from R1A to C1, not for the kennel, which will be addressed at the next Planning Commission meeting. 048 MOU with AFSCME - Commissioner Atwood states this is on the agenda and will be discussed at that time. Mr. Silverio - speeding = Commissioner Gass agrees that there is a fundamental problem throughout the Township with speeding and likes the idea of speed bumps. Work Sessions Discussion Topics 1. Action to ratify the approval of selling the Top Dresser to South Fayette Township in the amount of$15,653.10. Motion: Commissioner Haigis Motion to ratify. Second: Commissioner Gray Commissioner Gass asks what fund does the money go into. Manager Faulk states it will go into the Capital Reserve Fund. Motion carried 7- 0 -0 2. MOU with AFSCME regarding Volunteers.* Manager Faulk states Administration and AFSCME want to work together with the volunteers however they are doing a lot ofthings on our property that can become a liability. He states Friends of Norwin Trails can propose new trials but the Township should have the ability to approve the. new trails. He states new trails were made without the Township, Board or Manager's knowledge or approval. Commissioner Gray asks if this will be on the agenda to vote on without renegotiation. Manager Faulk states that is up to the Board to go back to the drawing table and meet with the Union to collaborate and come back next month with another draft. Commissioner Gray feels they should talk a little more. 3. MOU with NHTPD regarding Grievance NO. 75. * Manager Faulk states this has to do with the vest purchase. There were no Board comments. 4. MOU with Mountain Ridge Estates.* * Manager Faulk states it is near completion with the swells getting repaired and believes there is one more person waiting. He states the road has not been turned over to the Township but Public Works installed proper catch basins, drainage and repairs. There were no Board comments. 5. Nuisance Ordinance regarding Businesses.* Manager Faulk states this was brought up by Commissioner Zona and a copy of the International Building Codes, Certificate of Occupancy, Business Gross Receipts and a sample of the Homestead Borough ordinance were provided. Manager Faulk states after review, the Township doesn'thave much teeth to pull an occupancy permit or business license for a nuisance business. Commissioner Atwood states he would like to see something specific to our Township before making aj judgement based offofHomestead's ordinance. Manager Faulk states it is just a sample and our current ordinance does not have this language and an amended ordinance could be drafted. Commissioner Gray agrees that we should have something specific to our Township and asks who is going to synthesize all the information into our ordinance. He feels it should not be the Board's job and should be staff or administration that takes all the information into one document and 049 April 10, 2025 present it to the Board to read and possibly add to it. Manager Faulk states a draft ordinance will be put together and presented at next month's Work Session. 6. Fire Tax Guidelines Update Stipend. * Commissioner Atwood states this came from discussions with the several fire departments during fish fry season about having the correct staff at the correct times and one of the things that has been brought up a few times is being able to allow the money from the fire tax to be used towards a stipend for those individuals who are going to be manning the station during the peak hours. Commissioner Gray states daylight staffing has been discussed many times and the issue before us is amending our policy to permit the fire departments to pay stipends in which he is in favor of. Commissioner Hemple states he is definitely in favor ofit. Commissioner Haigis states he would bein agreement of changing the fire tax fund to allow volunteer fire departments to pay for staffing during daylight hours or hours deemed necessary. Commissioner Atwood suggests meeting with the Council of Chiefs to discuss what would work for them and possibly adopt. Commissioner Gray suggests the fire chiefs come up with their agreement and present it to the Board. 7. Equipment Surplus Update. * Manager Faulk states surplus equipment have been put on Muncibid and two bids are complete. A 2011 Ford Escape was sold for sixty five hundred dollars and 2014 Police SUV for ninety eight hundred dollars. The street sweeper did not meet the reserve but another municipality is interested in it and Director Hochlinski is working with them. Manager Faulk states the some of the fire departments may be interested in some of the older police SUVS but they are getting sold as-is because they're beat up with high mileage. Commissioner Hemple asks if there is any possibility of donating the vehicles to a vo-tech school. Manager Faulk states that is up to the Board. 8. Park Camera Grant.* Manager Faulk states a grant was received for thirty five thousand dollars for twelve security cameras, six at Indian Lake and six at Oak Hollow Park. The total cost for the project is projected at eighty-five thousand, nine hundred, thirty six dollars SO the Township's portion would be fifty thousand, nine hundred, thirty six dollars. He states it could be put out for bid, but he recommends staying with the company that we know and has done the security cameras for the municipal building. The cameras will be monitored by the dispatch center 24/7 for any activities in the parks after closing. Commissioner Gray states the bid shows twelve dome cameras and four PTZ zoom cameras, totaling sixteen cameras. Manager Faulk states it should be twelve cameras, SO the bid will need to be cleaned up to not exceed the cost of eighty-five thousand, nine hundred, thirty six dollars. Commissioner Gray states he is opposed to surveillance society and asks if there is a lot of damage in the parks from vandalism. Manager Faulk states there is some graffiti and the previous parks director wanted to purchase a Sharps container for the bathrooms because dirty needles were found from drug activity. 9. Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program Grant. Manager Faulk states a resolution for consideration will be presented at next week' S meeting. He states he plans on applying for a grant for up to two hundred fifty thousand dollars towards the Indian Lake rehabilitation project. 050 April 10, 2025 10. Guiderail Replacement Bids. * Manager Faulk states the bids came in for Frog Road, Haywood Road, Pine Hollow Road, Scotch Hill Road for fifty seven thousand dollars and money is available in the Capital line item in the General Fund. 11. Recreation Board Vacancy. Manager Faulk states there are two vacancies on the Recreation Board and will request authorization from the Board to accept letters ofi interest. 12. Civil Service Commission Alternates Vacancy. Manager Faulk states it was discovered that the two alternates' terms expired back in 2022 and the Civil Service is active now for police hiring. A letter of interest was received from a community member who also serves on the Zoning Hearing Board. 13. Budget Revision.* Manager Faulk states this is the first budget revision for 2025 and always stated the budget is a living document. He states additional sources were found since a couple positions have not been filled, but the biggest revision is increasing the full-time telecommunications officers from five full time to six full time officers. A couple ofyears ago, we implemented part-time officers, but only one out of five part-time officers was cleared from the training program. Manager Faulk states Director Hochlinski from Public Works wants to hold off on an assistant until more time is spent. He believes possibly, down the road, an administrative assistant may be better suited in lieu ofan assistant director. Also, there is an increase in the salt budget and a new vehicle for the Parks Department. Commissioner Haigis clarifies that an increase from five to six tele-communications officers and do away with the part-time. He states he is ok in increasing to six but not keeping the part-time staff. Manager Faulk states there is currently one part-time officer who does an amazing job and feels it is imperative to retain her to help with overtime shifts. PLANNING / ENGINEERING TOPICS: 1) SP-01-2024: Lincoln Corner Plaza II *) Proposed revisions to the previously approved. site plan Director Andrykovitch states this is a previously approved site plan from 2024, but since the approval the applicant has made alterations to the plan and the new drawings have been submitted showing the changes. Justin DeRazio from KU Resources has reviewed the revisions and Josh Haydo from Wooster has reviewed the updated traffic study and neither expressed any major concerns. The Planning Commission voted to deny the applicants revision on April 7th by a vote of7-0. Rege Sofranko from Ascent Consulting and Engineering states he is here to address the plan revisions. The building was revised from a two-story building to a one story building, the parking was reduced from sixty spaçes to forty five spaces, the southern most wall along Route 30 was 051 April 10, 2025 moved toward the property line to accommodate the installation of a guiderail. He states they have requested a modification that the face oft the wall be reduced from three feet to 1.5 feet. The connection drive was replaced with aj pedestrian sidewalk and steps and the dumpster was relocated to the northwest portion of the parking lot and the large retaining wall was removed. A small retaining wall was added in order to support the parking area. He states as discussed at the April 7th Planning Commission meeting, the revised traffic study was acceptable and were no objections to the modification requests and the dumpster location was satisfactory. In summary, the revised plan provides for a less intensive development with a smaller scope and less excavation. Commissioner Gray asks why the Planning Commission denied the plan. Director Andrykovitch states the sticking point was the connector road being removed and the traffic all being funneled out onto Route 30 and some residents expressed concerns about traffic coming into the plan and also the dumpster location. Commissioner Haigis also wondered why the connector road was eliminated, but with the development being reduced is the reason. Dr. Amaloof states he would have loved to keep the connector road but it was very difficult to build the wall without an easement from the neighbor who is in litigation with the Township over this, SO they came up with other options that make sense. Attorney Tricia Henning states Wooster provided a report indicating they also would like it to remain only an egress and suggested ifit was not going to be that they go back for an additional study. Attorney Tricia Henning who represents Mr. Danenberg and his wife, who are the property owners ofthe property that is adjacent to the development. She states it is now proposed as a one- story building and Dr. Amaloof indicated that it was the neighbor's fault that they could not get the connector road in. She states they have contacted his attorneys since the end of November who will not give them any information and made no attempt to work with her at all. Ms. Henning states the one-story building is still very close to her client's property line and a slope that was full ofvegetation containing a lot of mature trees were all the removed without her client's permission by the developer. She states the developer needs to address some very serious concerns regarding the excavation on the property and the effects it will have on both properties. She states the excavation alone is going to not only infringe upon her client's property but brings up some serious issues with the stability of the retaining wall and the townhomes and residents. She states the developers past actions do not give them much confidence as he removed all the vegetation and mature trees without permission and now the townhomes do not have any buffer from Route 30 visually and sound-wise. Ms. Henning states the project requires an NPDES permit issued by Westmoreland County Conservation District in which they sent the developer a letter on February 27, 2025 informing their permit expired in December 2024. As of April 4, 2025, the developer had not applied for a new permit. Also, when the Planning Commission originally considered this plan, they had long discussions about the traffic patterns and Lt. McCurdy recommended only an egress. The new plan is not designed this way and suggests the Township look closely at this plan and require the developer to do more testing and reports on the impact of excavation. Commissioner Haigis clarifies that the trees that were removed were on her client's property without permission. Yes. Commissioner Haigis asks the developer why the plan was changed and is concerned with losing the access road between the two parcels. Dr. Amaloof states removing the wall will address all the issues Ms. Henning spoke of. He states the contractor assured him they could build the back wall of the building through vertical cut and do not have to go onto the neighbor's property. As far as the trees, he states they hired a professional tree company who messed up and the developer has nothing to do with it. Zack Stehle, traffic engineer, states Wooster 052 April 10, 2025 submitted a comment letter in which they replied to. The approved study did consider full access from Summit Drive which was the preferred option. Commissioner Haigis asks Director Andrykovitch other than the one modification for the set back for the retaining wall, is there anything else in the plan that would not meet our zoning or commercial development requirements. Director Andrykovitch states that was it with only a couple minor things. Amber Lee Chalk, representing Gary Falatovich who is the attorney representing the developer, states when Ms. Henning stated they had reached out to them with no response and did not want to share any plans regarding the retaining wall. She states Mr. Falatovich sent an email in December to Ms. Henning stating that he would be more than happy to share any plans with her after the Township approved an actual plan. She states the plan complies with all ofthe requirements and there is no reason to not approve it. Commissioner Gass addresses Dr. Amaloof and states he does have liability and there is clearly a disconnect with his organization and the contractor that cut the trees and that he has responsibility ofwhat trees were to be cut down. Dr. Amaloof states he went over the job with the tree company but they made the mistake. He states eliminating the wall would solve all the problems and will not disturb the neighbor's property in front ofthe retaining wall. Secondly, he had a traffic study done and had concerns too about the traffic. Robert Danenberg 2754 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh 15217- states he and his wife are the owners of the adjacent property. He states they were never given any notice to say the trees were going to be cut down and a medical facility was going to be built. Unfortunately, the doctor never apologized for any of these matters and the first time it was brought to his attention is when he drove to the property and saw all the trees were gone. He states iti is his obligation to the townhouse residents to keep them happy in which he has done for twenty years. The retaining wall was an exceptionally expensive project and supports the alley way and the townhouses and residents. He is also concerned with the increased traffic on Summit Drive and the neighborhood is going to be severely affected. Mr. Danenberg is also concerned with light pollution and final approval ofthis plan is premature. He suggests the plan approval be tabled until all parties are accommodated. He states there needs to be accountability and oversight. Director Fonzi adds there is one additional waiver modification that is with the revised plan with five waivers from the prior plan that would still apply. 2) S-08-2025: JP Land Holdings Route 993 Subdivision */ Proposed subdivision on State Route 993 Director Andrykovitch states JP Land Holdings LLC owns the 15.722 acre parcel and would like to subdivide off 1.525 acres leaving the remaining 1R lot with 14.194 acres. Both lots meet the minimal dimension requirements in industrial zoning district. The Planning Commission recommended approval with no conditions 6 - 0 - 1. 3) RZ-01-2025: Joseph Bock Plan "Proposedrezoning ofresidential property off ofClifton Drive Commissioner Atwood states this item was removed from the agenda and will be discussed next month. 053 April 10, 2025 OLD BUSINESS Commissioner Atwood states the designation of Indian Lake Park was discussed before and the possibility of dividing the property and having the actual lake area being designated as open space. Commissioner Haigis states he believes it is two tax parcels SO we need to make sure when we apply for the open space zoning to only apply for the parcel that surrounds the lake. FURTHER BOARD COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Motion: Commissioner Haigis Motion to adjourn. Second: Commissioner Gray Motion carried 6 - 0 -0 (8:42PM) There will be an Executive Session following the meeting to discuss legal matters. Special Meeting minutes of April 10, 2025, were approved by the Board of Commissioners on May 21, 2025. bnsol Jason Atwodd, Presidént Harry R'Faulk, Township Secretary jh - - WOOSTER 2E East Crafton_Avenue TRAFFIC A PERMITS 4 SIGNALS Pittsburgh, PA 15205 David E. Wooster and Associates, LLC Ph 412-921-3303 Fax 412-921-2609 Straightforward &Unwavering March 25, 2025 Mr. Ryan Fonzi Director of Planning and Zoning North Huntingdon Township 11279 Center Highway North Huntingdon, PA 15642 Reference: Review #4ofthe Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA)for the Proposed Lincoln Corner Plaza II Development in North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, PA Dear Mr. Fonzi: As requested, David E. Wooster and Associates, LLC (Wooster) has reviewed the Revised Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) for the Proposed Lincoln Corner Plaza II Development prepared by Trans Associates Engineering Consultants, Inc. (TA) and dated February 2025. The purpose of this correspondence is to summarize the results of our review. Based on our review of the TIA, we offer the following commentis): 1. Synchro Models: The Opening Year 2025 No Build /1 Build Condition signal timings do not match in the Existing Year 2024 Condition for the AM and PM peak hours. However, the modified timings fall within the prescribed MIN/MAX times reflected on the signal permit plans. 2. Although capacity, queuing, and sight distance results are favorable, and although there is not an identifiable crash pattern at the intersection of Route 30 with Summit Drive (which is to be expected with minimal volumes observed coming in and out of Summit Drive currently), the high speeds and high traffic volumes observed on Lincoln Highway (SR 0030) remain a concern relative to the ability of motorists to safely enter the roadway and merge into traffic on Route 30. As such, the preferred alternative (solely from a traffic standpoint) would be an ingress-only site drive along Summit Drive, with a connection to the adjacent property to the west, which Mr. Ryan Fonzi March 25, 2025 Page 2 of 2 would allow patrons to access the signal at the intersection of Lincoln Highway (SR 0030) with N./S. Thompson Lane and enter Lincoln Highway safely. If this option is not feasible, Wooster suggests that a gap study be performed in order to document the availability of acceptable gaps in traffic to accommodate both the existing traffic on Summit Drive, as well as the projected site-generated traffic anticipated to perform this maneuyer. We trust this correspondence has submitted in the proper form. If you have any questions or require anything additional, please let me know. Sincerely, St Joshua A. Haydo, P.E., PTOE Senior Traffic Engineer / Deputy COO FA 4512 032525 LhsikCmenuaTAReviaw Memorandum To: North Huntingdon Townshlp Police Department From: North Huntingdon Planning and Zoning Department Date: Friday, February 23, 2024 Re: Lincoln Corner Plaza II You will find the following plan attached: SP-01-2024 Lincoln Corner Plaza II This plan is scheduled on the Planning Commission's agenda at its meeting on: 4/1/2024 Please sign and date this form, and return it along with any comments to the Planning and Zoning Department within 30 days of receipt. Please do not return plans or drawing sets. Thank you. No Comments Comments Attached 1 - Date: Signaturef shiay ORRC OWNSHIP TIKGCOT POLICE NORTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMO TO: North Huntingdon Planning and Zoning Dept. FROM: Lt, Jay McCurdy DATE: 3-4-2024 SUBJECT: SP-01-2024 Linçoln Corner Plaza II, Summit Dr. To the Planning and Zoning Board, This MEMO is directly pertaining to Plan SP-01-2024, the Lincoln Comer Plaza II. I am concered with the increased traffic flow exiting the new 2 story medical building onto Rt.30, from Summit Dr. This increased traffic will be attempting to merge onto Rt.30 without a traffic signal. Traffic speeds on Rt.30 Westbound in this area are known to be much higher than the posted 40 mph limit. This presents a serious issue with driver's perception of approaching vehicles and reaction time. To remedy this issue, I would suggest making Summit Dr. ENTRANCE ONLY. This would force exiting traffic via N. Thompson Ln., which has a traffic signal at Rt.30. Please reach out to me ifyou have any questions or concerns. 4 LuJay McCurdy KU Resources, Inc. innovative Solutions, Outstanding Support. March 31, 2024 KU Ref# NHT24144LCP2 Mr. Ryan Fonzi Assistant Township Manager North Huntingdon Township 11279 Center Highway North Huntingdon, Pa 15642 Major Land Development Application Review Lincoln Corner Plaza II Township Appliçation SP-01-2024 Located at 7671 Route 30. E being Tax Parcel ID Number 54-12-07-0-063 Dear Mr. Fonzi, As per Township request, we have completed a review of the above-described application for a modification to the Major Land Development application titled Lincoln Corner Plaza I". The plans include a revision date of 03-05-25 and state "Eliminate connection road, update building." It is our understanding that this application is for simultaneous preliminary and final approval. The property is zoned C-1 Commercial District 1. The property is located at 7671 Route 30 E and is identified as tax parcel ID number 54-12-07-0-063.The application states that the purpose of the land development is to develop a vacant lot (1.079 ac.) into professional medical offices. The, proposed building will be two-story and have a gross square footage of 9,591 sf. The project will include parking and underground stormwater management to support the development. A single-family home previously occupied the site and has since been demolished. The application indicates no variances have been approved or are being requested with this application. The application further indicates that six modifications were approved on June 19, 2024. 1) The use of single-line parking space painting VS. double-line parking space painting is requested for the private parking lot. 2) To have the width of the two parking islands be 8.11 ft and 9.0 ft VS. the required 10 ft. 3) To have the distance between the parking area and the south and east face of the building be 7 ft VS. the required 10 ft. 4) To have some curb radii less than 5 ft, requesting a minimum curb radius of 2 ft VS. the required 51 ft. 5) To allow the drive aisle to be 22' VS 24' wide in conjunction with the parking stalls being 20' VS 18' deep. 6) To allow the drive entrance to be 29.5' VS 25' wide. The following drawings, plans, reports, and other information were provided for this revised review: Land Development Plan Set, titled "Lincoln Corner Plaza II", prepared by. Jeffrey A. Parobek, P.E., of Ascent Consulting & Engineering, Revision 6 Dated 03-05-25. 17 ba Dand Citteh.rah DA 15790 I 74 7 74 75h 235 2794 fnw Lincoln Corner Plaza l- - SP-01-2024 3/31/2025 Page 2 of 4 ZONING ORDINANCE No. 765 ARTICLE 5 = ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS S 502 This property is zoned both C-1 Commercial District 1. ARTICLE 6 - DISTRICT USE REGULATIONS S 602 -Per Table 5, "Offices; Business & Professional" is a permitted use by right in this zoning district. ARTICLE 8 = SPECIAL REGULATIONS S 810.2 Provide clarification as to the exterior wall surfaces that will be utilized for the buildings. Updated renderings should be provided for the new building. S8 819.3 Truck turning movements should be provided to confirm that a refuse truck has adequate spacing to turn around without backing out of the development. $ 823 Signage is not included with this application and will not be included with any approval related to the same. A separate application for signage is required and must be submitted to the Township for review and approval. SUBDMSION. AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE No. 1011 ARTICLE 3 - APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS S 302.4 This application qualifies as a Major Land Development. S 304.1.G Each plan should have a legend to indicate existing and proposed features. No legend was provided on the E&S Plan sheet ES-2. $3 304.4.A The plan should provide a clear and safe access route for pedestrians to traverse the parking lot between the buildings and the proposed concrete patio to access the development on the adjacent property. S3 304.5.M & .N Provide the updated architectural elevation views of the proposed building. S3 304.6.B Provide the status of the modification to the NPDES permit application. As a condition of any approval that may be granted for this application, a copy of the approved permit modification along with all related plans and documents must be provided to the Township. S 304.6.1 A Transportation Impact Study was reviewed by Wooster and Associates in accordance with S 416. We note the concerns raised by Wooster and Associates in their memo dated 3/25/2025 which should be addressed with any revised submission. S 305.1 Financial Security for the development will be required prior to any construction activities may commence. An updated cost estimate was not provided. Lincoln Corner Plaza Il - SP-01-2024 3/31/2025 Page 3 of 4 S 305.2 A Development Agreement for the development will be required as a condition of any approval that may be granted for this development. 53 305.4 The Township shall not issue any permits for any construction activity until the plan has been granted Final Approval. ARTICLE 4 - STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND DEDICATION STANDARDS $4 416 A Transportation Impact Study is required for this development. We note the concerns raised by Wooster and Associates in their memo dated 3/25/2025 which should be addressed with any revised submission. ARTICLE 5 - DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENTS STANDARDS S 506, 507 & 514.5 A revised geotechnical analysis and related wall designs are required prior to issuance of any building permit based on the proposed modifications to the application. The report and design plans should reflect the design changes as proposed with this most reçent submission, as well as address the remaining outstanding comment regarding differential settlement. 1. We note that the building is positioned so that the foundation will be set upon a variety of subsurface materials - weathered bedrock, residual soil, and fill. The report recommends over excavation of the subsurface and recompacting of a structural fill to provide a consistent bearing surface. It appears that a portion of the building, particularly in the area of TB-7, will still be underlain by almost 9 feet of lean clay, while other portions at the westem end will be underlain by weathered bedrock. If was noted that up to 1" oftotal settlement will be anticipated with the discussion, but we did not see any discussion of differential settlement due to these subsurface conditions. Please provide an assessment of the differential settlement potential so thaf the structural engineer can appropriately design the structure. $511.9 Truck turning movements should be provided to confirm that a refuse truck has adequate spacing to turn around without backing out of the development. Reference also Zoning S 819. 55 513 An updated stormwater management plan showing all the revisions to the originally approved plan should be provided for review. $514 As shown it appears that Compost filter sock #4 will be located within the limits of the proposed retaining wall along the frontage of the development. Confirm that adequate spacing within the limits of disturbance for this project. GRADING, EXCAVATIONS & FILLING CHAPTER 84 S 84-4 & 84-10 A revised geotechnical analysis and related wall designs are required prior to issuance of any building permit based on the proposed modifications to the application. The report and design plans should reflect the design changes as proposed with this most recent submission, as well as address the remaining outstanding comment regarding differential settlement. 1. We note that the building is positioned sO that the foundation will be set upon a variety of subsurface materials - weathered bedrock, residual soil, and fill. The Lincoln Comer Plaza I - SP-01-2024 3/31/2025 Page 4 of 4 report recommends over excavation of the subsurface and recompacting of a structural fill to provide a consistent bearing surface. It appears that a portion of the building, particularly in the area of TB-7, will still be underlain by almost 9 feet of lean clay, while other portions at the western end will be underlain by weathered bedrock. It was noted that up to 1" of total settlement will be anticipated with the discussion, but we did not see any discussion of differential settlement due to these subsurface conditions. Please provide an assessment of the differential settlement potential so that the structural engineer can appropriately design the structure. S 84-19.B(7)(d) The vertical face of the retaining wall should be three (3) feet zero (0) inches back form the adjoining property. Dimensions should be provided on the plan drawing to confirm adequate spacing provided between retaining walls and the property lines. STORMWATERI MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE No. 2262 No revised stormwater management plan was provided for review with this application. A full and complete review under this ordinance will be performed once a full application is received. GENERAL COMMENTS 1) The applicant must also address any outstanding comments or concerns raised by the North Huntingdon Township Zoning Officer / Building Inspector. 2) The applicant must also address any outstanding comments or concerns raised by Westmoreland County Planning. 3) The KU Resources, Inc. reserves the right to review and further comment on this project pending the re-submittal of additional or revised materials. Sincerely, KU Resources, Inc. Justi Darazio Adan Shorthouse Charlie Probopié Justin Darazio, P.E. Adam Shorthouse, EIT Charles Prokopik, P.E. Project Manager Business Unit Manager CC: North Huntingdon Township Planning Commission Thomas W. McGuire, Zoning Officer/Building Inspector Deanna Perlinger, North Huntingdon Township GATEWAY 100 McMorris Ro. Pittsburgh, PA 15 ENGINEERS - 412-921-4030 : : E a A FULL-SERVICE CIVIL ENGINEERING FIRM GatewayEngineer Goldberg, Kamin, & Garvin, LLP April 16, 2025 437 Grant Street, Suite 1806 C-47188 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ATTN: Tricia Henning, Esq. RE: Engineering Review of Proposed Site Walls Lincoln Corner Plaza I Development SP-01-2024 North Huntington Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania This review letter is intended to supplement our previous review letter dated April 10, 2025 and submitted to t Board of Commissioners at the Special Meeting held April 10, 2025. As authorized, we have completed our review of thie project plans dated March 5, 2025 for the. proposed Lincoln Corner Plaza II Development. Our review consisted of an analysis of the existing and proposed slopes and walls illustrated on the project drawings and whether we believe those elements of the project may negatively impact the upslope property (the Danenberg Property") and appurtenances. From our review of the development drawings and a site visit, the Danenberg Property contains a retaining wall which supports the rear driveway of the Elaine Drive residences. The retaining wall is 12 feet in height and less than 10 feet from the as-staked property line. The proposed development consists of a single-story building with a northwest corner wall that is approximately 7 feet below the existing surface grades. Per the Uniform Construction Code (the "UCC") and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") (collectively referenced herein as the "Codes") guidelines for excavations, an excavation greater than 5 feet should be sloped away from the bottom of the work area to permit a safe zone of construction activity for the workers. Based on the type of soils noted on the project drawings, the Codes require that temporary slopes be laid back on a 1.5:1 ratio (1.5 feet of horizontal distance for every 1 foot of vertical excavation). The resulting horizontal distance of excavation to permit a safe and code compliant slope for this portion of the project is 10 feet. According to the project plants, the distance between the proposed finished building wall and the upslope retaining wall on the Danenberg Property is 10 feet. This calculation, however, leaves no space for the necessary building foundations or the required perimeter drainage. FULLSERVICE CIVILENGIN EERING! a NICA GATEWAYENGINEERS A FULL-SERVICE CIVIL ENGINEERING FIRM We have concerns that the proposed development does not permit safe excavations that would allow construction of the proposed building without potentially: 1. Destabilizing the upslope retaining wall on the Danenberg Property, or 2. Necessitating temporary excavations steeper than the Codes allows. Additionally, North Huntingdon Township has enacted their own Ordinances ("Ordinances") regulating excavation limits. Section 84-19.B is relevant to the installation of the below grade building or site walls for thi project. This ordinance section covers permanent and temporary slopes for site grading, retaining wall, and trench utility excavations. 84-19.B. Grading Standards (2) Excavation Requirements. A. Finished Slope. The finished slope, or cut face, shall be rounded at the top and shall not be steeper than two (2) horizontal to one (1) vertical in soil and one and one-half (I 1/2) to one (1) in shale or rock, except under one (1) or more of the following conditions: [1) The excavation is located SQ that a line having a slope of two (2) horizontal to one (1) vertical and passing through any portion of the cut face will be entirely inside the property lines of the property on which the excavation is made. [2] A written statement is provided bearing the signature and seal of a registered professional engineer experienced in soils engineering, certifying that he has inspected the site and that the material in which the excavation is made is sufficiently stable to sustain a slope steeper than the requirements above. The statement must further certify that said steeper slope will not endanger any property or result in property damage. The statement must be submitted with the application. [3] A retaining wall or other approved support designed by a registered professional engineer is provided to support the face of the excavation. The Township Engineer may, upon recommendation of the Township Engineer, require an excavation to be made with a cut face flatter in slope than two (2) horizontal to one (1) vertical if the soil analysis has indicated unstable soils or if field conditions indicate the material in which the excavation is to be made is unusually subject to erosion or if other conditions exist, under applicable engineering practice, to make such flatter cut slope necessary for stability and safety. Additionally, in residential areas, it is to be encouraged that flatter slopes than provided herein be constructed. This Ordinance mirrors the Codes but the Township Ordinance is more specific and requires the condition that the cut face of the excavation be entirely inside the property lines of the property on which the excavation is made. Additionally, the Ordinance requires a written, sealed statement by the project engineer that they have inspected the site and the material in which the excavation is made is sufficiently stable to sustain a slope steeper than the Ordinance requirements. The Ordinance goes on to state that the engineer certify tha the steeper slope will not endanger any property or cause property damage. The developer's engineer has not provided any statement that this excavation will comply with the Ordinance or that it will not damage the Danenberg Property. GATEWAYENGINEERS A FULL-SERVICE CIVIL ENGINEERING FIRM Additionally, Township Ordinance 84-19.B states: 84-19.B. Grading Standards (2) Excavation Requirements, C. Excavation adjacent to footings, foundations or structures states, Excavations adjacent to any footing, foundation or structure shall not extend below the angle of repose or natural slope of the soil under the nearest point of the same unless such footing, foundation or structure is first properly underpinned or protected against settlement. Our wall is a structure under this Ordinance and the excavation will extend below the natural slope of the soi supporting the wall. Therefore, the Ordinance requires that an engineer must show that the structure is property underpinned or protected against settlement before the project begins. From our review of these sections of the Township Ordinances, the excavation necessary for this project cannot be completed in compliance with the Ordinances and Codes without potentially destabilizing the retaining wall, causing property damage, and encroaching on the Danenberg Property. None of the Ordinances allow the excavation into adjacent properties. The Ordinances require that the excavated slope shall be no steeper than 1.5:1 unless an engineer provides written justification for steeper slopes. We assert that 1.5:1 is likely as steep as one may excavate this temporary slope. Given this the excavations will still encroach upon and may negatively affect the upslope retaining wall on the Danenberg Property. A steeper excavation would cause an unstable and unsafe excavation site, and a lesser slope will further undermine the existing retaining wall. We believe these issues must be addressed as the proposed project does not currently comply with the Code and the Township's OWI Ordinances. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. Should you have any questions regarding our findings or recommendations, please do not hesitate to contact us. A Respectfully submitted, a REGISTERED o o) PROFESSIONAL THE GATEWAY ENGINEERS, INC. NAHA AXES N - ENGINEER PE-076455 By: 6 a $ Ar s N S Nathaniel S. Hayes, P.E. Project Manager