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Manager outlines stormwater work, planning-group review and potential zoning changes
Summary
The township manager updated the board on stormwater projects (including Hark Golf Stream Bank restoration with pre-bid scheduled for late July and grant funding discussed), official map revisions and zoning work on density, data-center criteria, and short-term rental rules.
At its meeting the East Pennsfield Township manager gave an update on several ongoing projects: stormwater work, official map revisions and a planning-group review of zoning density and related ordinance changes.
On stormwater, the manager said the Hark Golf Stream Bank restoration project is moving forward, with a pre-bid meeting likely at the end of July. The manager referenced grant funds already identified for related work and said the township is discussing using some excess grant funds toward a rain-garden feature in the Hark parking lot if it fits the grant parameters. The manager described the funding figures as existing and in discussion; the exact breakdowns and final amounts were not specified in the meeting.
On planning and zoning, staff reported that a June 24 planning-group meeting covered ideas including reassessing density (current guidance is about four to five units per acre) and possibly creating a high-density zone. The manager said Good Drive was previously considered as a thoroughfare improvement but staff now expect to focus improvement efforts on Royersford Road (options could include roundabouts or signal upgrades), noting the need to finalize the official map before pursuing county and federal grant funding.
Staff said work is underway to draft zoning ordinance amendments that would update definitions/criteria for data centers, address cluster development density, and clarify bed-and-breakfast parking and short-term rental rules; drafts will return to the board for consideration and possible advertisement for adoption.
