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. Election Ballot drop off at the Yardley Branch Bucks County Free Library, 1080 Edgewood Road Yardley, PA 19067 during regular hours of operation from October 18, 2021 thru November 2, 2021. d. Prescription Medication take back day Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Lower Makefield Township Police Department 1100 Edgewood Road Yardley, PA 19067 e. Lower Makefield Township EAC is seeking Volunteers for the 2021 Tree Planting Project. This year we will be planting approximately 350 trees at Patterson Farm October 23, 2021. To sign up and for more information please visit www.lmt.org. f. Electronics Recycling Day at St. John the Evangelist Church 752 Big Oak Road Yardley, PA 19067 Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. g. November 6, 2021 is the Veterans Day Parade on Edgewood Road Interested Sponsors and Participants please contact kathyh@lmt.org.
a. Consider approval of September Interfund Transfers. b. Consider approval of Warrant lists from September 20, 2021 and October 4, 2021 and October 18, 2021
a. Consider Escrow Release #4 for the Regency North Development – Phase V in the amount of $20,954.50. b. Consider Pay Application #3 for the Memorial Park Improvements – Phase II project in the amount of $145,083.22. c. Woodside Road bike path design presentation
a. Sandy Run Road – The arm and light fixture on Mill Rd. will be upgraded within the next month. Finalizing final plans for new light on the Schuyler Rd. roundabout. b. Memorial Park Project – Tennis courts, parking area and trails have been paved and fencing is being installed. c. Multi-Use Trail- PennDOT anticipates letting for bid this fall. d. Woodside Bike Path – Design Presentation October 20, 2021. e. Big Oak/Makefield Road Signal Upgrade –Project submitted to PennDOT on July 16, 2021. f. Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection – Conduit and wiring have been installed, the installation of controller components are scheduled for next week.
a. Reconsider Township position regarding participation or opposition for Jennings Zoning Hearing Board appeal # 21-1914. b. Consideration to approve intermunicipal paving agreement with Falls Township for Elbow Land and Walnut Lane.
a. APPEAL # 21-1935 John & Kerry McClintock 770 Sandy Run Road Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-035-006-010. In order to construct a 630 square-foot detached garage the applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinances: 200-23A which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 30.3% to 33.7% where 28% is the allowable amount; 200-69 A (14) (a) which would decrease the side yard setback to 5 feet 6 inches where 10 feet is otherwise required; 200-69A (14) (a) for the accessory structure to be located in an area other than the fourth of the lot furthest from the road and 200-69A (14) (a) to allow a height of 16 feet 9 inches where 15 feet is otherwise required. b. APPEAL # 21-1936 Lance & Robyn Quinn for the property located at 808 Winthrop Drive Yardley PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-025-237. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23 B in order to install a shed which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 21.2% to 22.7% where 18% is allowed.
Zoning, Inspections and Planning
a. Consider Resolution to Adopt the Bucks County 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
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. Election Ballot drop off at the Yardley Branch Bucks County Free Library, 1080 Edgewood Road Yardley, PA 19067 during regular hours of operation from October 18, 2021 thru November 2, 2021. d. Prescription Medication take back day Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Lower Makefield Township Police Department 1100 Edgewood Road Yardley, PA 19067 e. Lower Makefield Township EAC is seeking Volunteers for the 2021 Tree Planting Project. This year we will be planting approximately 350 trees at Patterson Farm October 23, 2021. To sign up and for more information please visit www.lmt.org. f. Electronics Recycling Day at St. John the Evangelist Church 752 Big Oak Road Yardley, PA 19067 Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. g. November 6, 2021 is the Veterans Day Parade on Edgewood Road Interested Sponsors and Participants please contact kathyh@lmt.org.
a. Consider approval of September Interfund Transfers. b. Consider approval of Warrant lists from September 20, 2021 and October 4, 2021 and October 18, 2021
a. Consider Escrow Release #4 for the Regency North Development – Phase V in the amount of $20,954.50. b. Consider Pay Application #3 for the Memorial Park Improvements – Phase II project in the amount of $145,083.22. c. Woodside Road bike path design presentation
a. Sandy Run Road – The arm and light fixture on Mill Rd. will be upgraded within the next month. Finalizing final plans for new light on the Schuyler Rd. roundabout. b. Memorial Park Project – Tennis courts, parking area and trails have been paved and fencing is being installed. c. Multi-Use Trail- PennDOT anticipates letting for bid this fall. d. Woodside Bike Path – Design Presentation October 20, 2021. e. Big Oak/Makefield Road Signal Upgrade –Project submitted to PennDOT on July 16, 2021. f. Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection – Conduit and wiring have been installed, the installation of controller components are scheduled for next week.
a. Reconsider Township position regarding participation or opposition for Jennings Zoning Hearing Board appeal # 21-1914. b. Consideration to approve intermunicipal paving agreement with Falls Township for Elbow Land and Walnut Lane.
a. APPEAL # 21-1935 John & Kerry McClintock 770 Sandy Run Road Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-035-006-010. In order to construct a 630 square-foot detached garage the applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinances: 200-23A which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 30.3% to 33.7% where 28% is the allowable amount; 200-69 A (14) (a) which would decrease the side yard setback to 5 feet 6 inches where 10 feet is otherwise required; 200-69A (14) (a) for the accessory structure to be located in an area other than the fourth of the lot furthest from the road and 200-69A (14) (a) to allow a height of 16 feet 9 inches where 15 feet is otherwise required. b. APPEAL # 21-1936 Lance & Robyn Quinn for the property located at 808 Winthrop Drive Yardley PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-025-237. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23 B in order to install a shed which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 21.2% to 22.7% where 18% is allowed.
Zoning, Inspections and Planning
a. Consider Resolution to Adopt the Bucks County 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
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