The Transfer of Development Rights/Open Space Design Option Ordinance Amendment (TDR/OSDO) public workshop meeting is being held this Wednesday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the East Vincent Township Municipal Building located at 262 Ridge Road.
The Township has this meeting posted as a "zoning discussion" on the announcement board outside of the township building. Residents concerned about the shift of all major residential development north of the power lines should attend this workshop to voice your concerns and let your supervisors know that everyone in East Vincent Township will be impacted by this shift in residential density. This also includes a bonus residential density of 500+ units. The increase in density will permit town houses, apartments, cluster homes, condominiums, etc. on smaller parcels of land than the present East Vincent Township Zoning Ordinance permits. Residents on Buckwalter Road, just one example, will see a dramatic shift in residential density in their neighborhood. The impact of this density increase, or "up zone" will be directly felt by all residents in that vicinity.
The impact of this zoning change, which includes the use of a residential density multiplier to create receiving areas for TDR's, will be felt throughout East Vincent Township. Tax increases to support infrastructure and utilities, increased demand on emergency personnel, possible future storm water issues, traffic congestion throughout the township---and neighboring township roads, and tax increases to support the demand on the Owen J. Roberts School District will result in the event this TDR/OSDO Ordinance Amendment is approved.
The shift of all major residential development to one side of the township may lead to the Owen J. Roberts School District needing to redistrict to accommodate the new student population, a majority of which will be located north of the power lines in East Vincent Township. All Owen J. Robert School District taxpayers will bear the burden of supporting the increase in student population brought about by the adoption of this bonus residential density proposed by the TDR/OSDO Ordinance Amendment.
Those of us in the Informed East Vincent Residents group felt this matter was extremely important and made every effort to inform our residents, along with neighboring township residents, and now we will all have the opportunity to be involved in the discussion to stop the TDR/OSDO Ordinance Amendment.
For a history of how this TDR/OSDO Ordinance Amendment came about, please refer to past postings on this blog.
Please come out to the TDR/OSDO Ordinance Amendment Public Workshop meeting THIS Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the East Vincent Township Municipal Building to voice your concerns and provide your input. If ever there was a meeting to attend, please let this be the one. Please share this meeting date and time with your neighbors also.
Thank you.
Yours in a balanced East Vincent Township,
The Informed East Vincent Residents Group
www.informedeastvincentresidents@gmail.com
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Update Board of Supervisors Meeting February 4, 2009
The Bid of $212,150 was accepted last evening for the roof and cornice restoration of the Parkerford Tavern. Chairman Funk and Vice-Chair McNeil approved utilizing $130,000 in taxpayer dollars for the roof restoration. East Vincent Township also received a $90.000 grant towards the Parkerford Tavern roof restoration.
East Vincent Township has officially become the "lead municipality" for Northern Federation Grants. The Northern Federation is the largest active planning group in Chester County, and it's goal is to provide regionally consistent recommendations and actions for the identification and protection of the Region's Natural, Historic, Scenic, Agricultural and Recreational Resources. Townships involved in the Northern Federation include East Vincent, East Coventry, East Nantmeal, East Pikeland, North Coventry, South Coventry, Wallace, Warwick and West Vincent. East Vincent Township's role as the "lead municipality" for Northern Federation Grants involves East Vincent Township Taxpayers fronting the money for any grant requests of the Northern Federation by utilizing any funds available in the East Vincent Township budget. Once the grant application is approved and the 247 reviewed, the East Vincent Township Taxpayer will then be reimbursed. Again, Chairman Funk and Vice-Chair McNeil have approved spending more taxpayer dollars on more Northern Federation requests. Out of the nine members of the Northern Federation Region, East Vincent Taxpayers will be solely responsible for fronting the money for any upcoming grants. Northern Federation Chairman, Charles Jacob; East Vincent Township Vice-Chair and East Vincent Township Northern Federation member, Christine McNeil; and East Vincent Township Manager, Ms. Flagg will be the signatories.
Chairman Funk shared his experience observing the SWAT Team. Mr. Funk was impressed with these professionals and believes having a SWAT Team is worthwhile.
Mr. Harry Tucci is now East Vincent Township's new Emergency Management Coordinator. Congratulations Mr. Tucci!
Congratulations to East Vincent Township on the Standard and Poor's Municipal Bond Rating of Double A! This rating, according to Micheal Wolfe of Boenning and Scattergood, is fabulous and quite an achievement for a community of our size.
Congratulations to Mr. Paul Schmidt, East Vincent Township Building Inspector, who was recognized for his dedication in assisting the Spring Hollow Country Club with their recent addition. The owner invited Mr. Schmidt to cut the ribbon celebrating the new addition. Thank you Vice-Chair McNeil for sharing this with the residents in attendance.
Reminder: The Transfer of Development Rights/Open Space Design Option Ordinance Amendment (TDR/OSDO), Residential Density Multiplier (RDM) Public Workshop Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the East Vincent Township Municipal Building located at 262 Ridge Road. Please be sure to attend this public workshop meeting to provide input about any questions or concerns you may have about this ordinance amendment which utilizes the density multiplier.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have at informedeastvincentresidents@gmail.com
Yours in a balanced East Vincent Township,
The Informed East Vincent Residents Group
East Vincent Township has officially become the "lead municipality" for Northern Federation Grants. The Northern Federation is the largest active planning group in Chester County, and it's goal is to provide regionally consistent recommendations and actions for the identification and protection of the Region's Natural, Historic, Scenic, Agricultural and Recreational Resources. Townships involved in the Northern Federation include East Vincent, East Coventry, East Nantmeal, East Pikeland, North Coventry, South Coventry, Wallace, Warwick and West Vincent. East Vincent Township's role as the "lead municipality" for Northern Federation Grants involves East Vincent Township Taxpayers fronting the money for any grant requests of the Northern Federation by utilizing any funds available in the East Vincent Township budget. Once the grant application is approved and the 247 reviewed, the East Vincent Township Taxpayer will then be reimbursed. Again, Chairman Funk and Vice-Chair McNeil have approved spending more taxpayer dollars on more Northern Federation requests. Out of the nine members of the Northern Federation Region, East Vincent Taxpayers will be solely responsible for fronting the money for any upcoming grants. Northern Federation Chairman, Charles Jacob; East Vincent Township Vice-Chair and East Vincent Township Northern Federation member, Christine McNeil; and East Vincent Township Manager, Ms. Flagg will be the signatories.
Chairman Funk shared his experience observing the SWAT Team. Mr. Funk was impressed with these professionals and believes having a SWAT Team is worthwhile.
Mr. Harry Tucci is now East Vincent Township's new Emergency Management Coordinator. Congratulations Mr. Tucci!
Congratulations to East Vincent Township on the Standard and Poor's Municipal Bond Rating of Double A! This rating, according to Micheal Wolfe of Boenning and Scattergood, is fabulous and quite an achievement for a community of our size.
Congratulations to Mr. Paul Schmidt, East Vincent Township Building Inspector, who was recognized for his dedication in assisting the Spring Hollow Country Club with their recent addition. The owner invited Mr. Schmidt to cut the ribbon celebrating the new addition. Thank you Vice-Chair McNeil for sharing this with the residents in attendance.
Reminder: The Transfer of Development Rights/Open Space Design Option Ordinance Amendment (TDR/OSDO), Residential Density Multiplier (RDM) Public Workshop Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the East Vincent Township Municipal Building located at 262 Ridge Road. Please be sure to attend this public workshop meeting to provide input about any questions or concerns you may have about this ordinance amendment which utilizes the density multiplier.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have at informedeastvincentresidents@gmail.com
Yours in a balanced East Vincent Township,
The Informed East Vincent Residents Group
Saturday, January 24, 2009
TDR/OSDO Ordinance Amendment Meeting Announced
Dear Fellow East Vincent Residents and Neighboring Residents,
The Transfer of Development Rights/Open Space Design Option Ordinance Amendment, Residential Density Multiplier Public Workshop Meeting is definitely scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the East Vincent Township Municipal Building located on 262 Ridge Road, Spring City.
This TDR/OSDO Ordinance Amendment, RDM, will shift all major residential development north of the power lines and will also include bonus residential development--- also shifted north of the power lines. The impact of this TDR/OSDO, RDM Amendment will be felt throughout East Vincent Township and all residents of our township will experience higher taxes in order to support the demand placed upon the Owen J. Roberts School District and to support the increased utility and infrastructure demands. Traffic congestion as a result of this increased residential density will not isolate itself north of the power lines and will creep onto back roads south of the power lines too.
If there is any meeting to attend, let this be the one. Please come out on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. to voice your concerns about this increased residential density amendment, including the bonus density, all north of the power lines, which will impact all East Vincent Township residents as well as neighboring township residents.
This is your opportunity to let your elected officials know you wish to preserve the rural character of East Vincent Township throughout our township and to stop this density increase which will have a profound impact on all East Vincent Township residents in one way or the other.
Yours in a Balanced East Vincent Township,
The Informed East Vincent Residents Group
The Transfer of Development Rights/Open Space Design Option Ordinance Amendment, Residential Density Multiplier Public Workshop Meeting is definitely scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the East Vincent Township Municipal Building located on 262 Ridge Road, Spring City.
This TDR/OSDO Ordinance Amendment, RDM, will shift all major residential development north of the power lines and will also include bonus residential development--- also shifted north of the power lines. The impact of this TDR/OSDO, RDM Amendment will be felt throughout East Vincent Township and all residents of our township will experience higher taxes in order to support the demand placed upon the Owen J. Roberts School District and to support the increased utility and infrastructure demands. Traffic congestion as a result of this increased residential density will not isolate itself north of the power lines and will creep onto back roads south of the power lines too.
If there is any meeting to attend, let this be the one. Please come out on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. to voice your concerns about this increased residential density amendment, including the bonus density, all north of the power lines, which will impact all East Vincent Township residents as well as neighboring township residents.
This is your opportunity to let your elected officials know you wish to preserve the rural character of East Vincent Township throughout our township and to stop this density increase which will have a profound impact on all East Vincent Township residents in one way or the other.
Yours in a Balanced East Vincent Township,
The Informed East Vincent Residents Group
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