a. Reminder – During this portion of the agenda residents and Youth Organizations may call in to make a special announcement or contact the township at admin@lmt.org to request a special announcement be added to the agenda. b. Parks and Recreation digital and in person Recreation Opportunities like Sunset Yoga, Goat Yoga, Art, Zumba and more are now available – Information can be found at https://www.lmt.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/. c. The Pool is Open! Register Today at https://register.communitypass.net/lowermakefield d. Plans for Community Day are in the works for August 28, 2021, local Vendors, clubs, Organizations and Businesses interested in participating please contact the Parks and Recreation Department kathyh@lmt.org.
a. Consider approval of May Interfund Transfers. b. Consider approval of Warrant list from May 31, 2021 and June 14, 2021.
a. Update to the 2021 Road Program and Bike Path Reconstruction Program. b. Consider Pay Application #1 to Harris Blacktopping for the 2021 Road Program.
a. Sandy Run Road – Pre-construction meeting held May 11, 2021. Contractor anticipates starting work mid to late June, 2021. b. Memorial Park Project – Contract awarded on June 2, 2021 c. Multi-Use Trail- Final PS&E submission submitted to PennDOT. d. Woodside Bike Path – Coordinating design with the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. e. Big Oak/Makefield Road Signal Upgrade – ADA ramps in final design phase. Once complete plan will be submitted to PennDOT. f. Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection – Bids to be opened on July 8, 2021.
a. Motion to establish a Steering Committee of seven to nine members to assist in the completion of the Park & Recreation Needs Assessment and Master Plan. b. BOWMA Five Mile Woods request.
a. Consideration to approve the signed easement agreement for Brookstone Pump Station.
a. Appeal # 20-1919 Shari Leichter for the property located at 532 Clarendon Court Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-060-312. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-22 in order to decrease the rear yard setback to 26’ 11” where 40’ is required in order to install a new patio cover. b. Appeal # 20-1920 Julia Skolnik for the property located at 1072 Garey Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-057-172. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-69 (14) c to permit the installation of a 6-foot privacy PVC fence over a sewer easement. c. Appeal # 201-1921 Brian & Melanie Parker for the property located at 24 Highland Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-020-135. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23 B in order to increase the impervious surface from the existing 26.5% to 31.5% where 24% is the allowable amount. The applicant is also requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-69 (14) (a) to allow the existing shed to remain 1 foot from the property line whereas 10 feet is required.
Zoning, Inspections and Planning
a. Consider Approval of a Lot Line Change for David and Elizabeth Miller – 1648 Langhorne-Yardley Road (Plan # 682).
a. Suzanne S. Blundi – Agricultural Security Board; Board of Appeals; Environmental Advisory Board; Emergency Management; Financial Advisory Council; b. James McCartney - Farmland Preservation; Golf Committee; Parks and Recreation Board; Special Events; c. Fredric K Weiss – Disability Advisory Board; Electronic Media Advisory Council; Seniors Group; Sewer Authority; Zoning Hearing Board d. John B. Lewis – Citizens Traffic Commission; Economic Development Council; Trenton-Mercer Citizens Airport Review Board; Veterans Committee e. Daniel R. Grenier - Electric Reliability Committee; Historical Architectural Review Board; Historical Commission; Planning Commission
a. Reminder – During this portion of the agenda residents and Youth Organizations may call in to make a special announcement or contact the township at admin@lmt.org to request a special announcement be added to the agenda. b. Parks and Recreation digital and in person Recreation Opportunities like Sunset Yoga, Goat Yoga, Art, Zumba and more are now available – Information can be found at https://www.lmt.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/. c. The Pool is Open! Register Today at https://register.communitypass.net/lowermakefield d. Plans for Community Day are in the works for August 28, 2021, local Vendors, clubs, Organizations and Businesses interested in participating please contact the Parks and Recreation Department kathyh@lmt.org.
a. Consider approval of May Interfund Transfers. b. Consider approval of Warrant list from May 31, 2021 and June 14, 2021.
a. Update to the 2021 Road Program and Bike Path Reconstruction Program. b. Consider Pay Application #1 to Harris Blacktopping for the 2021 Road Program.
a. Sandy Run Road – Pre-construction meeting held May 11, 2021. Contractor anticipates starting work mid to late June, 2021. b. Memorial Park Project – Contract awarded on June 2, 2021 c. Multi-Use Trail- Final PS&E submission submitted to PennDOT. d. Woodside Bike Path – Coordinating design with the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. e. Big Oak/Makefield Road Signal Upgrade – ADA ramps in final design phase. Once complete plan will be submitted to PennDOT. f. Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection – Bids to be opened on July 8, 2021.
a. Motion to establish a Steering Committee of seven to nine members to assist in the completion of the Park & Recreation Needs Assessment and Master Plan. b. BOWMA Five Mile Woods request.
a. Consideration to approve the signed easement agreement for Brookstone Pump Station.
a. Appeal # 20-1919 Shari Leichter for the property located at 532 Clarendon Court Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-060-312. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-22 in order to decrease the rear yard setback to 26’ 11” where 40’ is required in order to install a new patio cover. b. Appeal # 20-1920 Julia Skolnik for the property located at 1072 Garey Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-057-172. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-69 (14) c to permit the installation of a 6-foot privacy PVC fence over a sewer easement. c. Appeal # 201-1921 Brian & Melanie Parker for the property located at 24 Highland Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-020-135. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23 B in order to increase the impervious surface from the existing 26.5% to 31.5% where 24% is the allowable amount. The applicant is also requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-69 (14) (a) to allow the existing shed to remain 1 foot from the property line whereas 10 feet is required.
Zoning, Inspections and Planning
a. Consider Approval of a Lot Line Change for David and Elizabeth Miller – 1648 Langhorne-Yardley Road (Plan # 682).
a. Suzanne S. Blundi – Agricultural Security Board; Board of Appeals; Environmental Advisory Board; Emergency Management; Financial Advisory Council; b. James McCartney - Farmland Preservation; Golf Committee; Parks and Recreation Board; Special Events; c. Fredric K Weiss – Disability Advisory Board; Electronic Media Advisory Council; Seniors Group; Sewer Authority; Zoning Hearing Board d. John B. Lewis – Citizens Traffic Commission; Economic Development Council; Trenton-Mercer Citizens Airport Review Board; Veterans Committee e. Daniel R. Grenier - Electric Reliability Committee; Historical Architectural Review Board; Historical Commission; Planning Commission