West Whiteland Township Historical Commission Agenda December 11, 2017

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1 West Whiteland Township Historical Commission Agenda December 11, :30 PM Work Session Preparing Scope of Work for Historic Site Revisions 7:00: PM Business Meeting I. Call to Order II. III. IV. Public Comment Old Business New Business A. Applicant: P.R.E.I.T. Services Historic Site: Site 302, Class 2, c. 1771, with later additions, stone farmhouse converted to commercial use, currently the Malvern Federal Savings Bank Site Address: 109 N. Pottstown Pike Request: Recommendation for approval of a demolition permit V. Approval of Minutes for November 13, 2017 VI. Historical Commission Concerns A. Township update John Weller B. Discussion on changing HC meeting dates for 2018 C. Update on Silo Cap gazebo investigations D. Update on Thomas Mill structural investigation Brad Roeder E. Follow up on scope of work session VII. Adjournment

2 WEST WHITELAND TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL COMMISSION MINUTES November 13, 2017 MEMBERS PRESENT: TOWNSHIP STAFF: Bobbie Eckman, John Kabli, Kevin Kilgallen, Frank King, Gail McCahon, Matthew Morley, and Brad Roeder Justin Smiley, Township Planner Phil Yocum, Historic Consultant, Commonwealth Heritage Group 7:00 P.M. Historic Preservation Award Ceremony A brief ceremony was held to recognize the outstanding preservation efforts of 2 community members. Brad Roeder, Vice Chair of the Commission, Pam Gural Bear, Assistant Township Manager, and Phil Yocum, Historic Consultant, spoke of the importance of historic preservation, and expressed appreciation for the efforts the awardees had made. Bobbie Eckman, Commission Secretary, showed historic and current pictures of the restored properties. Bud Turner, Township Supervisor, presented the awards. Pete Staz, Core Development, accompanied by his wife Dielle and daughters Kyra and Zoe, received a framed certificate for outstanding rehabilitation efforts at Fairview, the c Thomas family historic mansion on North Whitford Road. Being careful to preserve and enhance as much of the historic fabric as possible, while providing for all modern needs, Mr. Staz revitalized the mansion into rental apartments, insuring continued usefulness for the site. Adam Sahagian, owner of Gloss Salon, accompanied by his daughter Liberty, accepted a plaque recognizing his outstanding efforts restoring Whitford Hall, c. 1796, a Richard Thomas III structure. He worked with then owners, Whitford Investor LP, to thoughtfully combine the needs of modern business while preserving and highlighting a historic building. 7:27 P.M. Brad Roeder, Vice Chair, called the Business Meeting to order I. Call to Order II. Public Comment There was no public comment. III. Old Business There was no Old Business. IV. New Business A. Applicant: Brian Good Historic Site: Site 300, Class 2, stone house on site of home of Thomas D. Trimble, sawmill owner (former Wick s Ski Shop) Site Address: 403 N. Pottstown Pike Request: Recommendation for approval of a sign permi

3 Historical Commission November 13, 2017 The applicant was not present at the meeting and the request was tabled to the December 11, 2017 meeting. B. Applicant: Church Farm School Historic Site: Site 345, Class I, Registered Historic District, Greystock Hall Site Address: North and South sides of Commerce Drive, Route 100 Request: Recommendation for approval of the final land development plan for construction of an addition to Greystock Hall and north campus construction projects, Phase I Danielle Voith, architect, introduced herself and her assistant, Andrew Lipschutz. She presented photographs of the site as it currently appeared and drawings and renderings of the proposed changes to the buildings, parking lot and entry ways to the north campus area. She explained changes that had been suggested since the presentation of the preliminary plan in October, Discussion followed. Justin Smiley explained that, following final approval, the presenters would return with the final renderings. Motion: Finding the Final Land Development Plan, as presented, had minimal negative impact on the historic structures or landscape, the Commission recommended approval of the Land Development Plan Vote: Approved 7 0 (Kilgallen/Kabli) Brad Roeder explained the concern the Commission had about changes to windows in the Dobbins Infirmary. Mrs. Voith said she would be sure to inform the staff about the importance of maintaining the historic appearance of windows and connecting with the Historic Commission prior to any window replacements. V. Approval of Minutes for September 11, 2017 and October 10, 2017 Motion: To approve the revised minutes for September 11, 2017 Vote: Approved abstention (Kilgallen/Morley) John Kabli abstained as he was not present at the meeting Motion: To approve the minutes for October 10, 2017 Vote: Approved abstentions (Kabli/Morley) Frank King, Kevin Kilgallen, and Gail McCahon abstained as they were not present at the meeting VI. Approval of Treasurer s Reports for September 30, 2017 and October 31, 2017 Motion: To approve the Treasurer s Reports for September 30, 2017 And October 31, 2017 Vote: Approved 7-0 (Kilgallen/Kabli) 2

4 Historical Commission November 13, 2017 VII. Historical Commission Concerns A. Township Update Justin Smiley reported that the owners of Malvern Federal Bank decided not to pursue a permit for demolition at this time. B. Letter to Church Farm regarding window replacement It was decided to consider a letter to the facilities manager at the December meeting. C. Silo Cap gazebo investigations Joe McCormick, a resident interested in becoming a Commission Member, suggested that the silo cap could be used for a bike service station along the trail head in Exton Park for Chester County. He said he would explore possible sponsors. It was also suggested that staff explore the possibility through Chester County Parks and Recreation and the County Historic Preservation officer. D. Revising the list of official Township Historic Sites Members decided to hold a 6:30 PM work session at the Monday, December 11 th meeting to develop guidelines for the scope of work for an RFP to be provided by the Cultural Heritage Group (CHG) for review of the sites. Discussion followed. Members requested staff to investigate funding for CHG to provide the scope of work. VII. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 PM Recording Secretary, Roberta Eckman 3

5 BUCKLEY BRION MCGUIRE & MORRIS LLP JOSEPH E. BRION p: f: e: 118 W. Market Street, Suite 300 West Chester, PA December 4, 2017 RECEIVED HAND DELIVERED John R. Weller, AICP Director of Planning and Zoning West Whiteland Township 101 Commerce Drive Exton, PA DEC WEST WHITELAND TWP. Dear John, RE: PR Exton Square Property, LP Commercial Permit Application Demolition Malvern Federal Savings Bank Tax Parcel No As you are aware, we represent PR Exton Square Property, LP, the equitable owner of the subject property. On behalf of the Applicant, we enclose the following: 1. Commercial Permit Application for demolition of the building known as the Malvern Bank Building on Route 100, adjacent to the Exton Mall ("Application") copies of the Demolition Plan, as prepared by Bohler Engineering, dated December 1, An electronic version of the plan set will be ed to you directly. 3. Recent photographs of the Malvern Federal Savings Bank building. We have requested and it has been confirmed that the Application will be placed on the Historical Commission's (Commission) agenda for Monday, December 11, 2017 to discuss the demolition and begin the reviews as required by Ordinance Section In reviewing the Ordinance and statutes, it is my understanding that the property is classified as a Class II Historic Structure and as classified can legally be demolished after either the Commission's recommendation of immediate approval of the permit or review by the Commission (up to 60 days) and discussions with the Applicant. The Application is being submitted absent the insurance certificate of a contractor, as the contractor has yet to be determined by the Applicant. That will be provided at some time in the future when the time for demolition and the contractor are determined I trust the Application is complete and satisfactory without the insurance certificate of a contractor at this time since demolition is not imminent. We do believe, however, discussion with the Commission should commence. Finally, I understand that a demolition permit fee will be required, once that amount is determined by the Township.

6 BUCKLEY BRION mcguire & MORRIS LLP John R. Weller, AICP Director of Planning and Zoning West Whiteland Township December 4, 2017 Page 2 Should you need anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, JEB/rac cc: Justin Smiley, Township Planner

7 West Whiteland Township 101 Commerce Drive Exton, PA Tel: (Direct) Main: Fax : Site Address : 109 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton, PA Application Date : 12/4/2017 Owner : PR EXTON SQUARE PROPERTY L.P. COMMERCIAL PERMIT APPLICATION ** PA H1CP Act 132 Contractor Registration # Web Site: D/B/A : Malvern Federal Savings Bank FEI Permit if ; Zoning District : TC PREIT Services, LLC - Stephen Permit Applicant : Owner Phone : Cell : Hutchinson, is the agent of Owner RECEIVED ff DEC Parcel If : WEST WHITELAND TWP. Type Case Type Permit I Land Use Summary Detail New : Building : Single Family : Construction Value ; Addition : Electrical : Duplex : IBC Use Group : Remodel : Plumbing : Single Family Attached : Construction Type : Other : - Mechanical : Multifamily : Number of Units : Demolition : X Zoning : Mixed Use : Lot Size (sq ft): 45,203 Tenant Fit Out Drainage : Office : Exist Impervious Cover: Public Works : Retail : Prop Impervious Cover: Flood Plane : Industrial : - Fence Height: Fire Alarm : Institutional : Historic : Unknown: U&O:---- Other: X TC Town Center Mixed Use Sign : Demolition : X Dimensions of Proposed Structure Fire Prevention / Sprinkler : Basement 1st Floor 2nd Floor Reroof : 3rd Fir /Loft Garage Crawl Deck Description of Work special Requesting approval to demolish existing +/- 5,242 square foot, 2.5 story Class ll historic structure for future redevelopment. Existing parcel is 45,203 square feet in Town Center Mixed Use Zoning District currently operating as Malvern Federal Savings Bank. Future development for the parcel will be in keeping with existing zoning classification and the architecture of the adjacent and surrounding commercial uses, Demolition plans are Included with this Application with Contractor information and insurance to be provided in advance of any work on the site. Historic Property Y/N Flood Zone : y X Contractor Information General Contractor : Electrical Contractor : Mechanical Contractor : Plumbing Contractor : Fire Protection : Fire Sprinkler Contractor; Fire Prevention ; Other/Demo ; Cast of Improvement Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing Fire Protection Fire Sprinkler Contractor Fire Prevention Other / Demo Applicant signature and Payment Information I hereby guarantee that the proposed work described with this application and with the accompanying plans and drawings will be completed In accords with the and codes of the West Whiteland Township and PA Act 45. Signature ' efie9-) 7 1--/-1- Date : /l --,?c,,)t),12 No. Print : wii) 4 rtg_atl,pfx...j Contractor Phone Cell No * PREIT Services LLC - Stephen Hutchinson, is the agent of owner Paid Date Rec # Official Use Only - Completed by Township of West Whiteland Code Enforcement Officer: Zoning Officer: Public Works: Electrical Inspector: Date: Date: Date: Date:

8 12/4/2017 Township of West Whiteland, PA Township of West Whiteland, PA Monday, December 4, 2017 Chapter 325. Zoning Article XVI. Historic Preservation Demolition of historic resources. A. Permit requirements. No historic resources of any class shall be demolished by neglect. "Demolition by neglect" includes leaving a building or structure open or vulnerable to vandalism or decay by the elements. Unoccupied structures should be tightly sealed and fenced off to standards set forth in the Township Building Code.['] [1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 129, Construction Codes, Uniform. B. Demolition permit. No Class I, II or III historic resource shall be demolished, in whole or in part, including the indiscriminate removal or stripping of any significant interior or exterior architectural features, unless a permit is obtained from the Zoning Officer of West Whiteland Township in accordance with the procedures and requirements of this section and other applicable standards and procedures of the Township Building and Fire Codes. C. Proposed demolition of historic resources. All applications for demolitions received by the Zoning Officer will be reviewed against the Historic Resources Map. If the application concerns a Class I, II, or III Historic Resource, the Zoning Officer will advise the applicant that he must comply with the following procedures and requirements, as applicable. D. Application requirements for historic resources. In addition to applicable requirements under the Township Building and Fire Codes,[2] any applicant seeking a permit to demolish an historic resource shall provide the following with regard to that historic resource: (i) Owner of record. (2) Classification on Historic Resources Map. (3) Site plan showing all buildings and structures on the property. (4) Recent photographs of the resource proposed for demolition. (5) Reasons for the demolition. (6) Method of demolition. (7) Future uses of the site and of the materials from the demolished resource. (8) In any instance where there is a claim that a Class I historic resource cannot be used for any purpose for which it is or may be reasonably adapted, or where a permit application for demolition is based, in whole or in part, on financial hardship, the applicant shall submit, by affidavit, the information required in Subsection J having to do with a financial analysis. The Commission may further require the applicant to conduct, at the applicant's expense, evaluations or studies, as are reasonably necessary in the opinion of the Commission, to determine whether the historic resource has or may have alternate uses consistent with preservation. [2] Editor's Note: See Ch. 129, Construction Codes, Uniform. 1/3

9 12/4/2017 Township of West Whiteland, PA E. Review by the West Whiteland Historical Commission. The Zoning Officer shall notify the Commission of the application for demolition within five days of acceptance of a properly completed application, including the necessary filing fee. Within 3o days of the date of application the Commission, or a subcommittee thereof, shall consider the application for demolition. F. Initial recommendation of the West Whiteland Historical Commission. (i) The Commission may recommend immediate approval of the permit and may so advise the Zoning Officer. (2) Alternatively, the Commission may elect to use the following time periods to provide adequate opportunity for documentation of the resource as set forth in Subsection I, preparation of a financial analysis as set forth in Subsection J, or dialogue with the applicant on alternatives to demolition. (a) Class III historic resources. A maximum of 45 days from the date of application. (b) Class II historic resources. A maximum of 6o days from the date of application. (c) Class I historic resources. A maximum of 90 days from the date of application. (3) At the end of the period stipulated in Subsection F(2) above, or sooner by mutual consent, the Commission can recommend approval of the demolition permit. The Zoning Officer then is authorized to issue the permit in accordance with the Building and Fire Codes.[3] [3] Editor's Note: See Ch. 129, Construciton Codes, Uniform. (4) No permit shall be issued for the demolition of a Class I historic resource unless the Commission finds that the issuance of the permit is necessary in the public interest, or unless the Commission finds that the historic resource cannot be used for any other purpose for which it is or may be reasonably adapted. In order to show that the historic resource cannot be used for any purpose for which it is or may be reasonably adapted, the applicant must demonstrate that the sale of the property is impracticable, that commercial rental cannot provide a reasonable rate of return and that other potential uses of the property are foreclosed. G. Recommended denial of Class I demolitions. Upon or prior to the expiration of the time period imposed for Class I historic resources, the Commission may recommend denial of the application. In such cases, the Commission shall make a written report to the Board of Supervisors setting forth reasons for its recommendation and the evidence considered. H. Final decision on Class I demolitions. Within 3o days of receipt of the Commission report, the Board of Supervisors will consider the Commission's recommendation for denial of the application for demolition of Class I resource. The owner of the resources proposed for demolition will be given a minimum of io days' notice of the meeting. The Supervisors will consider any evidence, reports or testimony from interested parties and will render a decision either to deny or approve the application for demolition within 21 days of the meeting. This period may be extended, and its length established, by mutual consent. I. Documentation. Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit, the Commission may require the applicant to provide documentation of the resource proposed for demolition. Such documentation may include photographs, floor plans, measured drawings, archeological survey and any other comparable form of documentation stipulated by the Commission. J. Financial analysis. In its review of an application to demolish a Class I resource, the Commission may require the applicant to prepare a financial analysis which may include any or all of the following: (i) Amount paid for property, date of purchase and party from whom purchased, including a description of the relationship, whether business or familial, if any, between the owner and the person from whom the property was purchased. (2) Assessed value of the land and improvements thereon according to the most recent assessment. (3) For depreciable properties, a pro forma financial statement prepared by an accountant or broker of record. 2/3

10 12/4/2017 Township of West Whiteland, PA (4) All appraisals obtained by the owner in connection with his purchase of financing of the property, or during his ownership of the property. (5) Bona fide offers of the property for sale or rent, price asked and offers received, if any. (6) Any consideration by the owner as to profitable, adaptive uses for the property. Any costs incurred by the Commission, as agreed to by the applicant, to review plans or studies submitted by the Commission's consultant specifically retained for this purpose, shall be reimbursed to the Township by the applicant, in accordance with K. Enforcement. (1) Fines and penalties. Any person who violates the requirements of this section shall be subject to the fines and penalties imposed under this chapter in accordance with D, as well as those fines and penalties imposed under the Township Building and Fire Codes.[4] [4] Editor's Note: See Ch. 129, Construciton Codes, Uniform. (2) The Board of Supervisors shall withhold issuing any building permits for a minimum of one year for a property which, at the date of enactment of this chapter, was occupied by a Class I historic resource which subsequently was demolished in violation of this section, as described in C. 3/3

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