CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE INFORMATIONAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF MAY 18, 2017

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1 JUNE 22, 2017 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the Township of Upper St. Clair, duly advertised and posted in accordance with the law, was called to order by the Chairperson at 7:30 PM, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in the Township Municipal Building Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, located at 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair, PA PRESENT: ABSENT: PUBLIC: Scott Slagle David Wade Joel Helmrich Kevin Turkall Todd Burlingame Randy Hindman, Chief Building Inspector Ruthann L. Omer, Township Engineer Chris Cahillane, on behalf the Township Attorney Deneeya Wall, Recording Secretary Kimberly Smith Robert Stevenson None CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE INFORMATIONAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF MAY 18, 2017 On motion by Mr. Wade, seconded by Mr. Turkall, carried by unanimous voice vote, 5-0, the minutes were approved for filing as written. PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE UPPER ST. CLAIR HIGH SCHOOL NATATORIUM ADDITION AND NEW COMMUNITY COMPLEX BUILDING AND BOYCE MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCESSIONS/RESTROOM BUILDING ATHLETIC COMPLEX David McLean of McLean Architects, present for the applicant, gave a brief overview of the two (2) proposed projects. The Upper St. Clair High School proposed 8-lane pool addition would take the place of a current green space on the school grounds and modify existing parking areas. The new proposed community complex building on the home side of the stadium would increase accessibility to the stadium, decrease crowding at the concession area with the relocation of the men's and women's restrooms and home and visitor press boxes on the top level of the building. The new building will also be the new location of the School District Offices. Mr. McLean turned the presentation over to Rocco Magrino of PVE, LLC for the engineering of the site. Mr. Magrino emphasized points on the site plan to show the areas affected by the proposed renovations that include adaptations of the existing parking lot, a new turnaround off the main parking lot with underground stormwater retention system below it which will service both the new pool addition and community complex building.

2 JUNE 22, 2017 PAGE 2 Ms. Omer asked if there were any plans for a rain garden or bioswales around the green space. Mr. Magrino replied in the negative. Mr. Burlingame questioned the decrease in number of parking spaces with the renovations. Mr. McLean responded there would be no loss of parking and then expanded upon the proposed parking alterations. There would be an increase of around additional parking spaces with the improvement of a paved lot near the north end of the stadium. Mr. McLean presented the site plan for the community complex building, highlighting the increase in ADA accessibility and addition of a loading area for the School District Offices to cut down on traffic congestion. Mr. Magrino outlined the grading plan for the complex which would create a lower elevation allowing ADA accessibility to the upper parking area from the stadium. The grading would also direct the stormwater drainage back towards the retention system. Mr. Slagle asked if any seating from the stadium is being removed. Mr. McLean replied in the negative. He continued that they will be working with structural engineers to adapt the existing conditions to work with the proposed building. Rather than remove seating, the parking lot has been reworked to provide for the turn around and addition of ADA parking spaces. Mr. McLean continued the presentation to show the elevations for the community complex building and commented that they were continuing the existing architectural design. The floor plans reviewed for the community complex building included the School District Offices, separate press boxes for the home and visitors, rooftop area for filming and a large group instructional room which can be utilized in a variety of ways. Mr. McLean reviewed the floor plan for the proposed pool addition upgrading the existing five (5) lane pool to an eight (8) lane, 25-yard length pool and the alternate proposal of the addition of a second smaller pool for diving and swimming lessons and the depths of each under each proposal. Mr. McLean reviewed the turnaround study prepared by PVE, LLC showing that large vehicles such as buses and fire trucks would be able to utilize the turnaround as designed. There was a brief discussion between the Planning Commission and Mr. McLean regarding the budget of the proposed renovations. Mr. McLean moved the presentation to the second proposed project for the Upper St. Clair School District, the Boyce Middle School concession and restroom athletic complex, giving a brief overview of the proposed renovations including the alternate possibilities. Site plans and elevations were presented to the Planning Commission. Mr. Turkall inquired about the ADA regulations for accessing the second floor of the proposed building. Mr. McLean answered that the ADA does not require access due to the minimum square footage not being reached.

3 JUNE 22, 2017 PAGE 3 Mr. Burlingame asked if there were any plans to improve the parking area to the field. Mr. McLean replied that there are not any plans to improve the gravel parking lot. It is part of the Leadership and Energy Environmental Design (LEED) certification and due to the permeable surface, it does not contribute to the stormwater runoff. Mr. McLean concluded his presentation with a construction timeline for both projects. OLD BUSINESS PLC ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 130 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED "ZONING" TO AMEND THE DEFINITION, REQUIREMENTS AND DISTRICTS PERMITTING "MASSAGE THERAPY ESTABLISHMENTS" Mr. Hindman gave an overview of the Township proposed amendment. Gerard Cipriani of 1800 Washington Road Associates, Inc., was asked to review and comment on the proposed amendment as it would affect his development, Siena at St. Clair, located in the Special Business Mixed Use Zoning District. Mr. Cipriani gave a brief synopsis of his involvement in initiating this proposed amendment. Mr. Helmrich asked about the hours of operation of the other tenants occupying the development. Mr. Cipriani answered the retail tenants are operational until ten o'clock p.m. Mr. Wade requested an update with Whole Foods Market rooftop and garage screening. Mr. Cipriani responded that the awnings for the Route 19 façade were approved, ordered and are expected to be installed in July. There was additional conversation between the Planning Commission and Mr. Cipriani regarding the complications with both the garage and rooftop screening installation and timeline to correct this issue. Mr. Wade asked if the prospective massage therapy tenant reviewed the proposed amendment. Mr. Cipriani replied in the affirmative. THAT the Planning Commission forward this Amendment to the Board of Commissioners with a recommendation for approval and forwarding to the Allegheny County Economic Development Department along with scheduling of a public hearing. Motion by Mr. Burlingame seconded by Mr. Turkall, carried by unanimous voice vote, 5-0.

4 JUNE 22, 2017 PAGE 4 NEW BUSINESS PLC WOODLANDS LOT 3 RESIDENTIAL CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL Mr. Hindman gave an overview of the application and commented that due to the outstanding items that still need addressed, the applicant has requested to table this application until the July 20, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting. THAT the Planning Commission table this application to the July 20, 2017 Planning Commission meeting in order to allow additional time for the applicant to address the comments in the Staff Report dated June 13, 2017 and Township Engineer s review letter dated June 9, Motion by Mr. Wade seconded by Mr. Helmrich, carried by unanimous voice vote, 5-0. PLC FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PHASE VI FINAL APPROVAL PHASE 1 Kimberly Gales-Dunn of J.R. Gales & Associates, present for the applicant, gave a brief overview of the outstanding concerns regarding stormwater management from the Tentative Approval which have been address in this application. The stormwater management plan was designed in collaboration with the neighboring property owner to ensure the plan was beneficial for both parties. Ms. Gales-Dunn continued to present the site plan for Phase 1, consistent with the Tentative Approval plan granted on June 5, 2017 with Decision USC-PRD Mr. Slagle inquired about the left-hand turning lane on to Boyce. Ms. Gales-Dunn responded that there is to be a contribution made to the Township in three payments during each phase of development for future improvements to the Boyce Road corridor. Ms. Omer stated that the outstanding items from Gateway Engineer's June 15, 2017 review letter are mainly administrative observations that can be addressed prior to the Board of Commissioner's review and is comfortable recommending approval. THAT the Planning Commission recommends approval by the Board of Commissioners subject to submission by Wednesday, June 28, 2017 of four (4) sets of revised plans and supplemental materials addressing the comments in the Staff Report dated June 13, 2017 and the Township Engineer's review letter dated June 15, Motion by Mr. Burlingame seconded by Mr. Wade, carried by unanimous voice vote, 5-0.

5 JUNE 22, 2017 PAGE 5 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved, seconded and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned at approximately 8:36 PM. Respectfully submitted, Deneeya Wall Recording Secretary