CHARLESTOWN TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
11 General Warren Blvd, Suite 1
Malvern, PA 19355
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Present

Planning Commission:
Michael Richter, Chairman, Dan Walker, Bill Westhafer, and Andre von Hoyer II. Matt Rogers, Vice Chairman, Michael Churchill, Daniel Ghosh, and Andy Motel were absent.
Consultants:
Randy Patry, P.E., and Wendy McLean, Esq.
Staff:
Chris Heleniak, Township Manager, and Lisa Gardner, Recording Secretary
Public:
See attached sign-in sheet.

Call to Order:

7:03 p.m.

Announcements

Mr. Walker announced Saturday’s Charlestown Road Clean Up event starting at 7 a.m. It will begin at the Charlestown Mill, please see the website for details.

Ms. McLean announced the merging of her law firm, Lentz, Cantor, & Massey Ltd., with Wisler Pearlstine, LLP. Mr. Heleniak confirmed a place on the October agenda for Board approval for Ms. McLean to represent the Charlestown Township Planning Commission.

Approval of Minutes

Mr. von Hoyer moved to approve the August 8, 2023, Planning Commission meeting minutes, and Mr. Walker seconded. Mr. Richter called for discussion and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Plan Reviews

Pelligrini Planning Module for proposed garage renovation at 2253 Charlestown Rd.

The Planning Commission is waiting for a signature on the Planning Module Application for the Pellegrini residence. They explained to Ms. Green in the audience, that when the 80-acre property and sewer were built, there were no proactive measures taken for another residence or apartment. The application deals with the change from a single residence to a 2-residence septic system.

General Planning Items

2024 Budget Funding for Planning Commission

The Planning Commission members did not see any need to change the suggested budget for 2024.

Attendance for Charlestown Day Sept. 30th

The Planning Commission members discussed who would attend the annual Charlestown Day event at Charlestown Park.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mr. Richter adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. The next meeting will be held on October 10 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at 11 General Warren Blvd., Suite 1, Malvern, PA.

Respectfully submitted,


Lisa Gardner, Recording Secretary