NEWTON TOWNSHIP

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

February 26, 2004

Members Present-- Scott Haan, John Stemphoski, Karen Lilik, Jim Brown, and Al Parsells

In Attendance-- Francine Miller, Secretary

Absent—Ron Koldjeski and Greg Raino

Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance to Flag. 

General Meeting called to order. 

Minutes:  Stemphoski motioned to accept the minutes of the January 28, 2004 Meeting, 2^nd by Parsells.  Motion voted, all in favor, Brown abstained. 

New Business:

Lisa Lane:  Joe Stanco, CEO and Justin Sulla, owner of a piece of property on Lisa Lane, came before the Commission to discuss the half-acre lot on Lisa Lane.  Mr. Sulla explained that it is a 22,000 sq. ft. lot that was originally deeded to someone else in Green Acres Development back in the ‘70’s.  Mr. Sulla stated that he has a valid perc test that was performed in 2002.  The Commission explained that an actual survey is needed of the lot.  Being that there is still a question with developing the lot, Mr. Stanco called Pete Restuccia to see if he had a signed map to show that this was an approved lot.  Mr. Restuccia explained that there was a similar case with a nearby neighbor, Donath.  The file was found and it was determined that the owner of that property had to go through a variance hearing.  Motion by Parsells that this needs to go to the zoning hearing board for a variance for being able to build on this lot, 2^nd by Brown.  Motion voted, all in favor.

Newton Ransom Boulevard:  Mr. and Mrs. Hughes came before the Commission to state that they purchased a property on the Boulevard and wish to develop the land and build a car wash, retail stores and self storage units on the empty part of the land and turn the existing house into a funeral home.  The Commission explained some things such as sewage needs and driveway permits.  The Commission stated that the best thing for them to do right now is purchase the zoning and land development books so they can research all that will have to be done to do what they plan.

Meeting with Supervisors:  Haan explained to the Commission that the Supervisors did not wish to come to the Planning Commission meeting and would prefer that the Commission have their ideas put together and have them presented to the Supervisors at their meeting.

Public Input:       

Being no public input or further business, Lilik motioned to adjourn, 2^nd by Parsells.  Motion voted, all in favor.  Meeting adjourned 8:55PM.

Respectfully submitted by Francine Miller.