The following is a brief summary of the June 12, 2019, 2019, Newtown Township Board of Supervisors (BOS Definition) meeting based upon the official minutes of that meeting.
Environment
Pollution Reduction Plan – Public Comment Period and Responses: Mr. Lewis reported the Township has received public comment and provided engineer responses on the Pollution Reduction Plan as required by the PA DEP.
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Development
Conditional Use – Solstice: Attorney Joseph Blackburn explained Solstice was a full service, sit down dining establishment which is affiliated with Shula’s Steak House. This location brings the restaurant allocation in the shopping center to approximately 26.78% which is still within the 45% limit and the sewer capacity is adequate.
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Arcadia Appeal: Resident Dennis Schoener provided an update on the Arcadia appeal [for background on this case, read "Newtown Township Supervisors Say 'No Means No' When It Comes to Arcadia Green III Planned Residential Development"] and expressed his concerns on the direction it is going.
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Public Safety
May 2019 Police Report: Chief Hearn reported there were 1,633 calls for service during May including 16 arrests, 11 which were DUI related.
Supervisor Reports
Mr. Mack: Mr. Mack reported on the Joint Zoning Council (JZC) meeting which provided updates on ordinances, including gas, oil and transient residential use which addresses Air B&B’s. Also reviewed was a proposal by the Bucks County Planning Commission on a Comprehensive Plan Update.
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Mr. Fisher: Mr. Fisher reported the Newtown Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) discussed a green infrastructure topics document and the Finance Committee worked on the RFP which is in final draft.