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 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. Styrofoam Recycling Event, also Wine Corks and Amber/White Prescription Pill Containers with Lids Saturday, September 18, 2021 10:00 am to Noon at 1100 Edgewood Road Yardley, PA 19067 (outside of the Township building). d. The next Yard Waste drop off day will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. e. Fire Prevention Open House at Yardley Makefield Fire Company on Friday, October 8, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. f. November 6, 2021 is the Veterans Day Parade on Edgewood Rd. Interested Sponsors and Participants please contact kathyh@lmt.org.
a. Consider approval of August Interfund Transfers. b. Consider approval of Warrant list from September 7, 2021.
Lower Makefield Fire Services Update
LOWER MAKEFIELD FIRE SERVICES UPDATE – TIM CHAMBERLAIN – DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
Big Oak Road Pedestrian Improvement Proposal
BIG OAK ROAD PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSAL – SAFE HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
a. Consider Escrow Release #1 for the Reserve at Manor Lane Development to DeLuca Homes in the amount of $284,475.00. b. Consider Change Order #1 for the Edgewood Road Mini Roundabouts project in the amount of $3,150.00. c. Consider Change Order #1 for the Memorial Park project for a credit to the Township in the amount of ($43,984.80). (Approximately $40,000 for deletion of waring course as previously approved by the BOS) d. Consider Pay Application #1 for the Memorial Park project in the amount of $183,736.92. e. Consider Change Order #2 for the Memorial Park project for a credit to the Township in the amount of ($8,105.50) f. Consider Pay Application #2 for the Memorial Park project in the amount of $27,013.89.
a. Sandy Run Road – The road is now open, punchlist items are being addressed, and other safety improvements are underway. b. Memorial Park Project – Stone has been installed in parking area and tennis courts. Paving to begin in the next two weeks. c. Multi-Use Trail- PennDOT anticipates letting for bid this fall. d. Woodside Bike Path – Survey field work completed, project design underway. e. Big Oak/Makefield Road Signal Upgrade –Project submitted to PennDOT on July 16, 2021. f. Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection – Bid awarded on July 21, 2021. Signed contract received, finalizing timeline for project.
a. Acknowledgement of 2022 Minimum Municipal Obligation for the Townships Defined Police and Non-Uniform Plan and the Defined Contribution Plan. b. Consider Award of the 2021-2022 Bucks County Consortium salt bid to Morton Salt, Inc.
a. APPEAL # 21-1928 Warren Parry for the property located at 500 American Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-057-076. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23B in order to install a patio and concrete pad for a hot tub which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 20.28% to 22.2% where 18% is the allowable amount. b. APPEAL # 21-1929 Eric Jaffee for the property located at 990 Yorkshire Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-037-269. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 20-22 in order to install a 628-square foot addition which would decrease the rear yard setback to 35 feet where 50 feet is required. c. APPEAL # 21-1930 Andrew Evans for the property located at 28 S. Homestead Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-039-062. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23 B in order to permit the installation of a 287 square-foot one story addition. The applicant is requesting to increase the impervious surface from the existing 18.6% to 20.2% where 18% is the allowable amount. d. APPEAL # 21-1931 Sean Ramsden & Monica Buonincontri for the property located at 6 Ardsley Road Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-047-049. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-13 in order to construct a front entryway and rear deck. The applicant is requesting a reduction in the front yard setback to 45 feet where 50 feet is the required amount and a reduction in the rear yard setback to 45 feet where 50 feet is the required amount. e. APPEAL # 21-1932 Luci & Albert Giagnacova for the property located at 1704 Makefield Road Yardley, Pa 19067, tax parcel # 20-042-109. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-22 and from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-69.A in order to subdivide the property to construct a single family dwelling. f. APPEAL # 21-1933 Dr. David Faust c/o Bucks County Smiles for the property located at 1648 Dobry Road Yardley, Pa 19067, tax parcel #’s 20-032-011 and 20-032-013-001. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-61.C to permit natural resources setbacks to be measured from the edge of the lot lines whereas the setbacks would otherwise be measured from the edge of the natural resources; Township Zoning Ordinance 200-51B(4)(d) so as to permit a 33% disturbance of the wetland buffer zone whereas no disturbance is otherwise permitted; Township Zoning Ordinance 200-51B(6)(b) so as to permit a 75% disturbance of identified woodlands whereas only a 30% disturbance is otherwise permitted; Township Zoning Ordinance 200-46 so as to permit a front yard setback of 14.3’ from the ultimate right of way of Dobry Road whereas a 100’ setback is otherwise required. It should be noted, however, that this represents a 33.9’ reduction from the existing 48.2’ setback; Township Zoning Ordinance 200-46 so as to permit a side yard parking lot setback of 12.2’ whereas 37.5’ is otherwise required; Township Zoning Ordinance 200-80 to exclude the requirement of a loading berth for a business having a gross floor area of 6,000 to 20,000 square feet whereas one (1) loading berth would otherwise be required.
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; Ad Hoc Property Committee c. Fredric K Weiss – Disability Advisory Board; Electronic Media Advisory Council; Seniors Group; Sewer Authority; Zoning Hearing Board; Ad Hoc Property Committee 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 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. Styrofoam Recycling Event, also Wine Corks and Amber/White Prescription Pill Containers with Lids Saturday, September 18, 2021 10:00 am to Noon at 1100 Edgewood Road Yardley, PA 19067 (outside of the Township building). d. The next Yard Waste drop off day will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. e. Fire Prevention Open House at Yardley Makefield Fire Company on Friday, October 8, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. f. November 6, 2021 is the Veterans Day Parade on Edgewood Rd. Interested Sponsors and Participants please contact kathyh@lmt.org.
a. Consider approval of August Interfund Transfers. b. Consider approval of Warrant list from September 7, 2021.
Lower Makefield Fire Services Update
LOWER MAKEFIELD FIRE SERVICES UPDATE – TIM CHAMBERLAIN – DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
Big Oak Road Pedestrian Improvement Proposal
BIG OAK ROAD PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSAL – SAFE HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
a. Consider Escrow Release #1 for the Reserve at Manor Lane Development to DeLuca Homes in the amount of $284,475.00. b. Consider Change Order #1 for the Edgewood Road Mini Roundabouts project in the amount of $3,150.00. c. Consider Change Order #1 for the Memorial Park project for a credit to the Township in the amount of ($43,984.80). (Approximately $40,000 for deletion of waring course as previously approved by the BOS) d. Consider Pay Application #1 for the Memorial Park project in the amount of $183,736.92. e. Consider Change Order #2 for the Memorial Park project for a credit to the Township in the amount of ($8,105.50) f. Consider Pay Application #2 for the Memorial Park project in the amount of $27,013.89.
a. Sandy Run Road – The road is now open, punchlist items are being addressed, and other safety improvements are underway. b. Memorial Park Project – Stone has been installed in parking area and tennis courts. Paving to begin in the next two weeks. c. Multi-Use Trail- PennDOT anticipates letting for bid this fall. d. Woodside Bike Path – Survey field work completed, project design underway. e. Big Oak/Makefield Road Signal Upgrade –Project submitted to PennDOT on July 16, 2021. f. Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection – Bid awarded on July 21, 2021. Signed contract received, finalizing timeline for project.
a. Acknowledgement of 2022 Minimum Municipal Obligation for the Townships Defined Police and Non-Uniform Plan and the Defined Contribution Plan. b. Consider Award of the 2021-2022 Bucks County Consortium salt bid to Morton Salt, Inc.
a. APPEAL # 21-1928 Warren Parry for the property located at 500 American Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-057-076. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23B in order to install a patio and concrete pad for a hot tub which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 20.28% to 22.2% where 18% is the allowable amount. b. APPEAL # 21-1929 Eric Jaffee for the property located at 990 Yorkshire Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-037-269. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 20-22 in order to install a 628-square foot addition which would decrease the rear yard setback to 35 feet where 50 feet is required. c. APPEAL # 21-1930 Andrew Evans for the property located at 28 S. Homestead Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-039-062. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23 B in order to permit the installation of a 287 square-foot one story addition. The applicant is requesting to increase the impervious surface from the existing 18.6% to 20.2% where 18% is the allowable amount. d. APPEAL # 21-1931 Sean Ramsden & Monica Buonincontri for the property located at 6 Ardsley Road Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-047-049. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-13 in order to construct a front entryway and rear deck. The applicant is requesting a reduction in the front yard setback to 45 feet where 50 feet is the required amount and a reduction in the rear yard setback to 45 feet where 50 feet is the required amount. e. APPEAL # 21-1932 Luci & Albert Giagnacova for the property located at 1704 Makefield Road Yardley, Pa 19067, tax parcel # 20-042-109. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-22 and from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-69.A in order to subdivide the property to construct a single family dwelling. f. APPEAL # 21-1933 Dr. David Faust c/o Bucks County Smiles for the property located at 1648 Dobry Road Yardley, Pa 19067, tax parcel #’s 20-032-011 and 20-032-013-001. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-61.C to permit natural resources setbacks to be measured from the edge of the lot lines whereas the setbacks would otherwise be measured from the edge of the natural resources; Township Zoning Ordinance 200-51B(4)(d) so as to permit a 33% disturbance of the wetland buffer zone whereas no disturbance is otherwise permitted; Township Zoning Ordinance 200-51B(6)(b) so as to permit a 75% disturbance of identified woodlands whereas only a 30% disturbance is otherwise permitted; Township Zoning Ordinance 200-46 so as to permit a front yard setback of 14.3’ from the ultimate right of way of Dobry Road whereas a 100’ setback is otherwise required. It should be noted, however, that this represents a 33.9’ reduction from the existing 48.2’ setback; Township Zoning Ordinance 200-46 so as to permit a side yard parking lot setback of 12.2’ whereas 37.5’ is otherwise required; Township Zoning Ordinance 200-80 to exclude the requirement of a loading berth for a business having a gross floor area of 6,000 to 20,000 square feet whereas one (1) loading berth would otherwise be required.
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; Ad Hoc Property Committee c. Fredric K Weiss – Disability Advisory Board; Electronic Media Advisory Council; Seniors Group; Sewer Authority; Zoning Hearing Board; Ad Hoc Property Committee 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