Happy Thanksgiving!!!

New Sketch Plan for Shover Farm Development!

Hi again everyone!

Well, the Board of Supervisors was rightfully skeptical of the assurances by the developers of Shover Farm that their street plans would be adequate for Fire Dept. vehicles to access the 390 homes in the event of an emergency. Citing public safety concerns, the Board has asked for a new sketch plan from these developers!

Public safety is also a MAJOR issue for the Alexander Spring Village proposal. You can view that sketch plan by going to the About Me section to the right. Barry Lyons was at this meeting so he has not given up on his idea of bringing over 330 homes off McAllister Church Rd. and providing only one access drive! Look over the plan and find other public safety problems too!

Remember, we CAN make a difference. As the last Board of Supervisors meeting showed, nothing is a guarantee with development proposals if people remain committed and aware!

*****Special thanks to the Fire Houses who came to the meeting and voiced their concerns for our safety. Once again, they show us why they are heroes.*****

Canary in a Coal Mine

Hi everybody--

The other major construction project for our township is for 390 townhouses and apartments off 641 on the Shover Farm. This will be on the agenda for the the Board of Supervisors meeting on 19th of November . It is now at 6pm. The Planning Commission meeting remains the same: 20th of November at 7pm.

Attending this meeting will let everyone know how the Board of Supervisors is likely to treat the Alexander Spring Village project. We can also meet and exchange more information as we prepare for the next round with Barry Lyons, Craig Bachik and Steve Kertzig.

New Time for Board of Supervisors Meeting

Hi folks! There is a new time for the Board of Supervisors meeting on 19th of November . It is now at 6pm. The Planning Commission meeting remains the same: 20th of November at 7pm.

Remember: There are two delays in place for this project. 1) The continuance for the special exception to bring water, sewer and gas into a flood plain (Zoning Hearing Board) and 2) A tabling (delay) for a conditional use permit hearing (Planning Commission). Nothing can be approved by the Board of Supervisors until these matters are cleared up. The Planning Commission members who did not vote to delay a decision were Kemp Beatty and Allen McEllwain.

Those developers will be back, so keep doing your homework and spreading the word.

Feel free to contact the township directly at 243-8220 with any questions, but we will be keeping you up to date!

To all those who have served and are serving:

We humbly say, "Thank You"

McAllister Church HIGHWAY?!

McAllister Church HIGHWAY?! Let's hope not or the scene to the left might become a familiar sight in our neighborhood. In order to prevent it, we have to work together.

Remember: There are two delays in place for this project. 1) The continuance for the special exception to bring water, sewer and gas into a flood plain (Zoning Hearing Board) and 2) A tabling (delay) for a conditional use permit hearing (Planning Commission). Nothing can be approved by the Board of Supervisors until these matters are cleared up. The Planning Commission members who did not vote to delay a decision were Kemp Beatty and Allen McEllwain.

Trust us--those developers will be back so we have to do our homework.

The next Planning Commission meeting is the 20th of November at 7pm. So far, Barry Lyons, Craig Bachik and Steve Kertzing are not on the agenda to discuss Alexander Spring LLC. They can only get on the agenda seven days before a scheduled meeting. We will keep you informed or feel free to contact the township directly at 243-8220.

The Board of Supervisors meeting is the day before, the 19th of November at 7pm. A reminder, nothing can move to this level before the Planning Commission votes. However, it is worthwhile attending to become familiar with who is on our the Board of Supervisors and how the process works.

In the meantime, keep passing the word! We are seeing some positive results.

"Adult Uses"?!

Hi, Folks--

Do you know what else is permitted for conditional use in our township? In the Official Zoning Ordinance of West Pennsboro Township (enacted January 16, 2008) adult use businesses are permitted under section 401, pages 143-144. Here are some "conditions" for granting conditional use:

401.7--Any building or structure used and occupied as an adult use shall be windowless, or have an opaque covering covering over all windows or doors of any area in which materials, merchandise, or film are exhibited or displayed, and no sale materials, merchandise, or film shall be visible from outside of the building or structure;

401.9--Each entrance to the premise shall be posted with a notice specifying that persons under the age of seventeen (17) years are not permitted to enter therein and warning all others that they may be offended upon entry;

401.11--The use shall not create an enticement for minors because of its proximity to nearby uses where minors might congregate;

401.12--No unlawful sexual activity or conduct shall be permitted.

Wow!! As many of you know, Alexander Spring Village is also seeking conditional use under a different zoning. Many suggest that if Barry Lyons, Craig Bachik and Steve Kretzing meet the conditions, they can begin the process of putting 330 townhouses on McAllister Church Rd. What if another developer met all the conditions for "adult use"? Would the township go along with it too?!

Once again, remember who on the Planning Commission voted not to table (delay) conditional use for Alexander Spring Village: Kemp Beatty and Allen McEllwain. We wonder if they would vote "no" to table a conditional use for an adult use business??? We really hope they wouldn't vote "yes" just because it's in the Zoning Ordinance.

Does anybody else find conditional use zoning outrageous? We like to live out here away from stuff like this. Is West Pennsboro Township going to turn into the Bourbon Street of Central PA?

Adding to the outrage is:

Section 404 page 145 of the ordinance even permits "Horse Racing Facilities with Related Wagering".

Section 435 page 181 is for "Nightclubs".

Section 439 page 182 is for "Off-Track Betting Parlors and/or Slot Machine Parlors".

In fact, there seems to be more conditions placed on churches than for adult use businesses! This is astonishing....

Pass the word and check out the Official Zoning Ordinance of West Pennsboro Township for yourself here: http://www.rothplan.net/documents/OfficialZoningOrdinance.pdf