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Board of Supervisors Agenda

AGENDA
Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
Monday, January 8, 2007 - 6:00 P.M.
Township Municipal Building

1. CALL TO ORDER - Chairman Miro Gutzmirtl

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. NOTIFICATION
All public sessions of the Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors are recorded. The recordings are maintained as part of the record of the meeting.

4. POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCREDITATION
a. Introduction - Robert E. Coyle, Chief of Police
b. Presentation of Accreditation Certification - Richard Hammon, PA Chiefs of Police Association
c. Presentation of Plaque to Corporal Roger Miller in recognition of his dedication and commitment as Accreditation Manager - Chairman Gutzmirtl

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. St. Joseph Catholic Church - Application For Conditional Use Approval
The application of St. Joseph Catholic Church for the construction of an 800 square foot addition to the existing St. Michael the Archangel School at 5050 St. Joseph's Road. The subject property is located in the Rural Residential (R-1) District and the Environmentally Sensitive Zone (ESZ) Overlay. The applicant requests Conditional Use approval pursuant to Sections 402.B, 1402, 1403 and 1702 of the Township Zoning Ordinance.

i. Public Hearing on Conditional Use Application of St. Joseph Catholic Church

  • Introduction by Township Solicitor
  • Accept public comment and input
  • Discussion and deliberation by Board members

ii. Action on Conditional Use Application of St. Joseph Catholic Church
Consideration of a motion to approve the Conditional Use application of St. Joseph Catholic Church for the construction of an 800 square foot addition to an existing school located at 5050 St. Joseph's Road.

b. Lutron Electronics Co. - Application for Conditional Use Approval
The application of Lutron Electronics Company for construction of a new 250,000 square foot office building and a 5 level parking deck at Lutron's Corporate Headquarters located north of Jacoby Road and west of Suter Road. The site is located in the Industrial (I) District. The applicant requests Conditional Use approval pursuant to Sections 1102.B.3 and 1702 of the Township Zoning Ordinance.

i. Public Hearing on Conditional Use Application of Lutron Electronics Co.

  • Introduction by Township Solicitor
  • Accept public comment and input
  • Discussion and deliberation by Board members

ii. Action on Conditional Use Application of Lutron Electronics Co.
Consideration of a motion to approve the Conditional Use application of Lutron Electronics Co. for the construction of a new 250,000 square foot office building and a 5 level parking deck at Lutron's Corporate Headquarters located north of Jacoby Road and west of Suter Road.

c. Poag and McEwen Lifestyle Centers - Application for Conditional Use Approval
The application of Poag and McEwen Lifestyle Centers for the construction of a 400 square foot Tower Sign along I-78 in the vicinity of the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley. The subject property is located in the Office/Research/Technology and Town Center (ORTTC) District. The applicant requests Conditional Use approval pursuant to Sections 1402, 1403 and 1702 of the Township Zoning Ordinance.

i. Public Hearing on Conditional Use Application of Poag and McEwen Lifestyle Centers

  • Introduction by Township Solicitor
  • Accept public comment and input
  • Discussion and deliberation by Board members

ii. Action on Conditional Use Application of Poag and McEwen Lifestyle Centers Consideration of a motion to approve the Conditional Use application of Poag and McEwen Lifestyle Centers for the construction of a 400 square foot Tower Sign along I-78 in the vicinity of the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.

d. Wedgewood Golf Course, Inc. - Application for Conditional Use Approval
The application of Wedgewood Golf Course for the construction of a 600 square foot restroom facility on the existing 100+ acre Wedgewood Golf Course property located at 4628 Limeport Pike. The property is located in the Agricultural Preservation (AG) District. The applicant requests Conditional Use approval pursuant to Sections 802.B.1, 1402, 1403 and 1702 of the Township Zoning Ordinance.

i. Public Hearing on Conditional Use Application of Wedgewood Golf Course

  • Introduction by Township Solicitor
  • Accept public comment and input
  • Discussion and deliberation by Board members

ii. Action on Conditional Use Application of Wedgewood Golf Course
Consideration of a motion to approve the Conditional Use application of Wedgewood Golf Course, Inc. for the construction of a 600 square foot restroom facility on the property at 4628 Limeport Pike.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT (Any Item On or Off the Agenda)
Please sign the Speaker Sign-In Sheet at the front desk if you wish to address the Board during the Public Comment portion of the agenda. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to 3 minutes or less.

7. SUBDIVISIONS & LAND DEVELOPMENTS
a. Promenade Shops - Tower Sign - Resolution No. 2007-08
Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2007-08 conditionally approving the Preliminary and Final Land Development Plans and Conditional Use Application of Poag and McEwen Lifestyle Centers for the construction of a 400 square foot Tower Sign along I-78 in the vicinity of the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.

b. St. Michael's School Addition - Resolution No. 2007-11
Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2007-11 conditionally approving the Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan and Conditional Use Application of St. Joseph Catholic Church for the construction of an 800 square foot addition to the existing St. Michael's Archangel School at 5050 St. Joseph's Road.

c. Lutron Electronics Headquarters Expansion - Resolution No. 2007-12
Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2007-12 conditionally approving the Preliminary and Final Land Development Plans and Conditional Use Application of Lutron Electronics Company, Inc. for the construction of a new 250,000 square foot office building and a 5 level parking deck at Lutron's Corporate Headquarters located north of Jacoby Road and west of Suter Road.

d. Wedgewood Golf Course - Restroom Facilities - Resolution No. 2007-13
Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2007-13 conditionally approving the Preliminary / Final Land Development Plan and Conditional Use Application of Wedgewood Golf Course, Inc., for the construction of a 600 square foot restroom facility on the property at 4628 Limeport Pike.

e. Liberty Village Subdivision & Land Development Plan - Resolution No. 2007-14
Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2007-14 conditionally approving the Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan of Orleans Homebuilders, Inc., for the construction of 349 dwelling units including 204 condominiums, 131 townhouse units and 14 singe family detached homes on approximately 65 acres located at 4141 and 4355 Liberty Road.

8. MINUTES - None

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS - None

10. ORDINANCES - None

11. RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution No. 2007-16 - Participation In Lehigh County Congress of Governments
Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2007-16 approving the Township's participation in the Lehigh County Congress of Governments.

12. MOTIONS
a. Release of Funds - Curly Horse Subdivision - Certification No. 8
Consideration of a motion to authorize the release of construction security in the amount of $41,280.96 for the Curly Horse Subdivision in accordance with the Township Engineer's recommendation made by letter dated January 3, 2007.

13. CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATION ITEMS - None

14. DIRECTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS - None

15. BILLS, PAYROLL AND COMMISSIONS

  • Prepaid Invoice List #01082007 dated 01/05/2007 $ 86,042.70
  • Warrant List #01082007 dated 01/05/2007 $704,691.16

Consideration of a motion to authorize payment of the Prepaid Invoice List and Warrant List #01082007 dated 01/05/2007.

16. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

17. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

18. EXECUTIVE SESSION

19. ADJOURNMENT

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