* CALL TO ORDER * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FINDLAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 10, 2018 AGENDA * DUNKIN DONUTS PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS * HIRING OF FULL-TIME ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTOR * PURCHASE OF VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION DEPARTMENT * GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND/NOTE * WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT EXTENSION * AGREEMENT WITH ALLEGHENY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, PLUMBING DIVISION * MINUTES OF DECEMBER MEETINGS * BILLS AND PAYROLL * TREASURER S REPORT: General Fund Checking Account.............. $ 177,909.48 General Fund Money Market Account......... $3,826,561.94 Liquid Fuels Money Market Account......... $ 155,153.31 Capital Reserve (checking/money market)...... $ 405,524.73 * CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Real Estate Tax Refunds totaling $81.60 * DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (attached) * SUPERVISORS COMMENTS * COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR * MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING
FINDLAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 10, 2018 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were Supervisors Janet Craig, Raymond Chappell and Thomas Gallant, Assistant Manager Thomas Garrett and Solicitor Alan Shuckrow from Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky. Absent was Manager Christopher Caruso. Recording the minutes was Cheryl Rinehart. Everyone rose to Pledge Allegiance to the Flag. * DUNKIN DONUTS PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS th In Mr. Caruso s absence, Mr. Garrett read from the January 4 review letter: The applicant, Heartland Restaurant Group LLC, is proposing to construct a 1,580 sq ft fast food restaurant on a 18,949 sq ft parcel at the corner of Aten and Cliffmine Roads in a Business Park zoning district. With reference to the zoning requirements: Yard requirements - minimum requirement is 25 feet. The plan does not conform along the northern property line with only a 21 foot setback - a variance would be necessary. Bufferyards - Landscaping is provided along Cliffmine Road where it can be accommodated, the northern property line does provide 20 plantings, due to the constraints of the site, conforming to the landscape requirements cannot be achieved-a modification will be necessary. With reference to the requirements for a preliminary approval of a land development, modifications made are: Section 512.2 requires all parking areas to be in the side or rear yards. The plan provides all parking in the front yards. The Planning Commission is in favor of this modification. Section 612.8 notes that the edge of any parking area shall not be closer than 10 feet to the structure. The applicant is requesting a modification for a 5-9 foot setback. Section 612.15.3 requires up to 5% of internal parking lot landscaping. The applicant is requesting a modification. Section 604.5.1 requires a Bufferyards A along the northern and eastern property lines. The applicant is providing landscaping, however, the amount of plantings requires a modification. Section 604.10 requires a Bufferyards Option #1 along both frontages. The applicant does provide landscaping, however, the modification will be necessary for the quantity of plantings. th From Mr. Caruso s letter of January 4 on the final land development application. With reference to the zoning requirements for yard requirements, a variance is necessary for side yard requirements, modifications for bufferyards, a modification to Section 612.2 for parking areas, the Planning Commission recommended the modification to Section 612.8 regarding location of parking area and internal landscaping of at least 5%. Under Construction details, Section 514.4 notes that the Board of Supervisors may require sidewalks as part of any development - the plan does not provide for sidewalks along Aten or Cliffmine Roads. Under Landscaping, Section 604.5.1 requires a Bufferyards A to be 10 feet in width and include 40 plant units per every 100 lineal feet to which the plan does not conform for the northern and eastern property lines, Section 604.10 requires Option #1 bufferyards to be 10 feet wide with one shade tree and ten shrubs every 35 lineal feet. The plan does provide landscaping but does not confirm along the western and southern property lines. An additional maple tree should be added in the landscape island just south of the entrance. The Planning Commission did not give a favorable recommendation at their November 28 th meeting. Dan Orie, Vice President and General Counsel of Heartland Restaurant Group indicated that they had originally looked at this property in 2009, however, they could not come to an agreement with the
owner. He gave the history of their store and how many they now operate. When they went before the Planning Commission, there were several issues that had to be resolved. One was landscaping, which they have added to the back of their property along where the trailer trucks park for the Marriott, and added to the ones along the driveway to the Marriott. Another issues of concern was pedestrian traffic. He indicated on his drawing that all crossing are signed as a No Pedestrian Crossing areas. Ms. Craig indicated that it may draw people from the Trail that is across the street. She also stated the problem with the traffic from RIDC blocking the intersection during the afternoon rush hour, but also stated that the peak traffic times in the afternoon shouldn t have any impact on the traffic at Dunkin Donuts. Edward Jaten, President of the Heartland Restaurant Group clarified two items of concern: 1) They will not be attracting new traffic to the area. They will be feeding off passerby traffic. 2) 75% of their business is done between the hours of 6:30 to 9 a.m. ending around 11 a.m. Between 4 and 6 p.m., there is very little business at their store. 25-40% of the traffic will be generated from their drive thru. Chief Lesko indicated that the hotels located at The Pointe now have Starbucks or McDonalds as a choice for breakfast. They will now add Dunkin Donuts so there may be additional traffic from that area. 3) Sidewalks was a requirement under the Township s ordinance, however, they have proposed no sidewalks since it would promote pedestrian traffic. Mr. Gallant indicated that their Moon Township location is worse as far as ingress and egress. Mr. Chappell indicated that he met with Mr. Caruso and discussed this at length to understand the issues that arose from his review. Mr. Jaten indicated that out of their 44 stores, 27 have drive thrus. The median number of parking spaces is 25. This location will have 24 and the store in Moon has 23. He also indicated that Dunkin Donuts is an active in participant within the community. They anticipate breaking ground in May with an opening in September. Mr. Orie concluded their presentation by indicating that they will be going before the Zoning Hearing Board in February. All further comments and questions have been addressed, Mr. Chappell moved to approve the Preliminary and Final Land Development applications for the Heartland Restaurant Group LLC for the construction of a 1,580 square foot fast food restaurant on a 18,949 square foot parcel at the corner of Aten and Cliffmine Roads, contingent upon review and approval by the Township Engineer. Mr. Gallant seconded. 3 Ayes. Motion carried. * HIRING OF FULL-TIME ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTOR Mr. Garrett indicated that interviews were held and background checks were completed on the finalists for the position. It is recommended that the Board hire Jonathan Slair. The candidate will start work on January 29, 2018. Mr. Chappell moved to approve the hiring of Jonathan Slair as a full-time Assistant Building Inspector. Mr. Gallant seconded. 3 Ayes. Motion carried. * PURCHASE OF VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION DEPARTMENT Mr. Chappell moved to approve the purchase of a vehicle for the inspection department as approved in the 2018 Capital budget. Mr. Gallant seconded. 3 Ayes. Motion carried.
Findlay Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting January 10, 2018 - Page 4 * GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND/NOTE. The Bond would be for a 30-year period at $30 million to finance the construction of the new police station building. Mr. Chappell moved to authorize PFM Financial Advisors, as Independent Financial Advisors, Dinsmore & Shohl as Bond Counsel, and the Township Solicitor to proceed with the issuance of General Obligation Bonds/Notes to produce a construction fund deposit of $3,000,000 for Capital Improvements. Mr. Gallant seconded. 3 Ayes. Motion carried. * WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT EXTENSION Mr. Chappell moved to allow a one-year extension for Residential Solid Waste and Recycling from April 1, 2018 through March 30, 2019, unless the Township enters into the SHACOG 2018 Joint Bid, then the extension would expire on January 1, 2019. Mr. Gallant seconded. 3 Ayes. Motion carried. * AGREEMENT WITH ALLEGHENY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PLUMBING DIVISION. This agreement is an revision to the current agreement from 1985 to help compensate for the Township to employ their own Plumbing Inspector with the advantage of developers/contractors receiving a quicker response time for inspections. Mr. Chappell moved to approve the Five-year agreement with the Allegheny County Health Department, Plumbing Division, for the enforcement and administration of the rules and regulations of the Allegheny County Health Department Plumbing Code. Mr. Gallant seconded. 3 Ayes. Motion carried. * MINUTES OF DECEMBER MEETINGS. Mr. Chappell moved to approve the minutes of the December meetings as printed. Mr. Gallant seconded. 3 Ayes. Motion carried. * BILLS AND PAYROLL. Mr. Chappell moved to approve the payroll and the bills that have been submitted for payment. Mr. Gallant seconded. 3 Ayes. Motion carried. * TREASURER S REPORT: General Fund Checking Account.............. $ 177,909.48 General Fund Money Market Account......... $3,826,561.94 Liquid Fuels Money Market Account......... $ 155,153.31 Capital Reserve (checking/money market)...... $ 405,524.73 Mr. Chappell moved to approve the Treasurer s Report as read. Mr. Gallant seconded. 3 Ayes. Motion carried. * CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Real Estate Tax Refunds totaling $81.60 Mr. Chappell moved to approve the refund of Real Estate Tax in the amount of $81.60 to Tracey L and Daniel J. Coulter, as requested by the Real Estate Tax collector. Mr. Gallant seconded. 3 Ayes. Motion carried. * DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (attached) * SUPERVISORS COMMENTS: Mr. Gallant - Questioned a comment from the representative from Dunkin Donuts about trailers being parked in the area directly behind their lot. Ms. Craig added that there are always trailers and buses parking there and believes they are people staying at the Marriott or the Comfort Inn across the street. Ms. Craig - Commented on the traffic from RIDC that stop and block the intersection during the evening rush hour blocking cars that want to enter the intersection from Aten Road. Chief Lesko added that he worked with former Manager, Gary Klingman, on the synchronization project to sequence the lights in Moon Township and that area. At that time, they worked properly.
Findlay Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting January 10, 2018 - Page 5 Mr. Chappell voiced his concern on the traffic back-up onto Route 30 and beyond during the Christmas Light-up event. He felt that this needs to be addressed before their 2018/19 event. It was suggested that the Manager send a letter to them to set up a meeting to discuss the problem. Mr. Garrett: 1. Military Tribune Banners - The flags will be double sided and the sponsor will receive in addition to the banner and hanger two yard flags $120.00. They will have three location options: Westbury, Main Street in Imperial, or Route 30 in Clinton. There will be an article in the Spring Newsletter and on the website. Oakdale has had the banner program, and North Fayette will be starting the program. N. Fayette would also like to get the Library involved, however, our Board felt that we would want sole control of our program in our Township.. 2. Met with Shooley and Mitchell, a Consultant, to review our phone, cell phone and cable/internet service. Verizon has agreed to a better rate package for the Township cell phones which should give us a 23.51% savings. Armstrong is already giving us the lowest rate program that they offer. Shooley and Mitchell will receive 50% of the savings that the Township receives. Board action will be tabled until the Workshop Meeting. * COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR-none. All further business having been discussed, Mr. Chappell moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Gallant seconded. 3 Ayes. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by Cheryl L. Rinehart Minutes adopted by the Board of Supervisors on February 14, 2018