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Annual Report Centre Regional Planning Commission

2017

Our Mission To guide regional and municipal efforts to create and sustain a vibrant, healthy, and economically diverse community by providing professional land use planning services that educate and inspire people to make the Centre Region a great place to live.

Message from the CRPA Director and CRPC Chair It is our pleasure to present the 2017 Centre Regional Planning Commission (CRPC) Annual Report to the COG General Forum and residents of the Centre Region. In 2017, the CRPC provided input on a number of important regional projects that implement the goals and objectives of the Centre Region Comprehensive Plan. Several projects include: 

Act 537 Plan Special Study to Expand Beneficial Reuse – Completion of this project provides another location for the University Area Joint Authority (UAJA) to utilize Beneficial Reuse water. In addition, the Mountain View County Club uses wells to draw water for irrigation. This practice will be discontinued when the Beneficial Reuse water is connected to the Mountain View Country Club irrigation system.



Amendments to the Source Water Protection Agreement – Amendments to the Source Water Protection Agreement between the UAJA, College Township Water Authority, State College Borough Water Authority, and the COG clarify where Beneficial Reuse water can be used to best protect source water in the Region. The Agreement also requires that a Project Management Team meet four times annually to discuss and resolves issues.



Climate Action and Adaptation Planning – The COG General Forum approved a Sustainability Planner position in the CRPA to develop a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and an regional approach to sustainability in the Centre Region. The Plan will be developed in 2018 and 2019.

At the municipal level, CRPA staff continues to provide planning, zoning, and land development review services to College, Halfmoon, Harris, and Patton Townships. Many projects are profiled in this Annual Report. We also continue to collaborate and coordinate with our peers in Ferguson Township and State College Borough. We live in a beautiful and dynamic place, and the landscape is always changing. We need to be vigilant of change that erodes the character of the community and continue to protect the landscape that makes the Centre Region special. Let’s continue to respectfully talk to one another about planning and development issues. How we talk to each other about the issues of growth and development must also be grounded in sound planning principles and community values. This means the CRPA will continue to work with stakeholders in a variety of areas to identify real and legitimate issues and develop actionable ways to address the issues. The CRPA continues to work with members of the CRPC to ensure members have the training and tools necessary to understand basic planning principles and values in the Centre Region Comprehensive Plan. Every planning and development decision at the local and regional level is an opportunity to improve the community. The CRPA and the CRPC will continue to look at the big picture, think through the consequences of those decisions, and make sound recommendations to public officials. Sincerely,

Jim May, AICP CRPA Director

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Lisa Strickland 2017 CRPC Chair

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The Centre Regional Planning Agency WHO ARE WE? The Centre Regional Planning Agency (CRPA) provides professional planning and zoning services to the six Centre Region municipalities. Regional planning services include the development and maintenance of the Centre Region Comprehensive Plan and the Centre Region Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan, land use projections, mapping, and specialized studies in areas such as workforce housing. Local Planning services include providing staff support to local planning commissions, reviewing land development plans and zoning changes, and drafting or revising municipal ordinances that relate to land use regulations. In providing local planning services, the CRPA fulfills the responsibilities of the Centre County Planning and Community Development Office, as defined under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Coordinated regional and local planning in the Centre Region dates to 1960, with the establishment of the Centre Regional Planning Commission (CRPC), a seven member advisory planning body comprised of a representative from each municipal Planning Commission and The Pennsylvania State University. The CRPC reviews and comments on regional planning issues in the Centre Region and encourages cooperative regional planning initiatives between the Centre Region municipalities. The CRPC is the advisory body to the COG General Forum, the Centre Region municipalities, and the CRPA. As staff to the Centre Regional Planning Commission, the CRPA focuses on balancing the needs of the Centre Region municipalities to provide cost effective services that address both regional and local planning and zoning needs. The CRPA strives to: 

Apply sound regional and municipal planning practices to address community issues.



Build accountability and strengthen working relationships with our planning partners.



Anticipate, identify, and solve problems.



Balance regional and municipal needs and perspectives.

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Focus on planning activities that achieve desired results.

The CRPA also provides staff support to the COG’s Transportation and Land Use (TLU) Committee. The TLU Committee coordinates major land use and transportation plans and discusses matters considered by the Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO), which is responsible for the transportation planning and programming activities mandated in federal laws and regulations. The TLU Committee meets semi-annually with the CRPC and provides annual input to the Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA). Staff support is also provided to the CCMPO. The policymaking body of the CCMPO is the Coordinating Committee, while the Technical Committee provides advisory comments and recommendations. Both committees are comprised of representatives from the county Planning Regions, PennDOT staff, and staff representing the Federal Highway and Transit Administrations. These services are performed by the following staff: Planning Director (85% CRPA/15% CCMPO) Principal Transportation Planner (CCMPO) Principal Land Planner (CRPA) Three Senior Land Planners (CRPA) Two Senior Transportation Planners (CCMPO) One Sustainability Planner (CRPA) One GIS Planner (65% CRPA/35% CCMPO) Office Manager (50% CRPA/50% CCMPO) The CRPA provides the majority of services in three areas: Regional land use planning, local land use planning, and regional transportation planning. Regional Planning services include preparing and implementing the Centre Region Comprehensive Plan and the Centre Region Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan; preparing special studies and planning activities related to water, wastewater, land use, open space, recreation, demographics, the environment, economic development, community facilities, and transportation. The CRPA promotes and facilitates dialogue among the Centre Region municipalities to develop cooperative Page 2

solutions to regional issues. All six Centre Region municipalities participate in the Regional Planning program. Local Planning services include staff support to individual municipalities. These services include the review of subdivision and land development plans, the preparation of ordinances and regulations to implement the Comprehensive Plan, and special studies related to specific issues or concerns within a municipality. Staff support is also provided to the municipal Planning Commissions. College, Halfmoon, Harris, and Patton Townships participate in the CRPA’s Local Planning program. College Township funds one full-time local planning position, Patton Township funds one-half of a local planning position, and Halfmoon and Harris Townships each fund 40 percent of a local planning position.

Long Range Transportation Plan (minimum twenty-year horizon), development of the short-range Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), preparation of the Coordinated Public Transit–Human Services Transportation Plan, and adoption of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The CCMPO approves funding for highway and public transit projects through the adoption of the TIP, which details the expenditure of federal funds and some state capital funds for specific projects over a four-year period, within specified limits of fiscal constraint. The CCMPO works closely with municipal officials, CATA, and PennDOT to develop the TIP. The TIP is updated every two years, and is identical to the “First Four Years” of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Twelve Year Transportation Program (TYP), which is developed concurrently with the TIP and adopted by the State Transportation Commission.

Transportation Planning services provided on behalf of the Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO) include preparation of the Centre County

The Centre Region comprises six municipalities and occupies a land area of 151 square miles.

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Centre Regional Planning Commission Activity The Centre Regional Planning Commission (CRPC) is responsible for reviewing and commenting on regional planning issues in the community and for encouraging cooperative regional planning initiatives among the Centre Region municipalities. The CRPC is advisory in nature and is comprised of one representative from each of the six Centre Region municipalities and The Pennsylvania State University.

Director Jim May served as Secretary of the CCMPO Coordinating Committee.

The 2017 CRPC included Lisa Strickland from Ferguson Township as Chair, Jon Eich from the Borough of State College as Vice Chair, Bob Hoffman from College Township, Michael Brown from Harris Township, Bill Steudler from Patton Township, and Steve Watson from Penn State University. CRPC members also served as liaisons to the University Area Joint Authority (UAJA); the State College Borough Water Authority (SCBWA); the Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO)— Jon Eich; and the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center (MMNC) Advisory Committee—Lisa Strickland. CRPA

Nittany Valley Sports Centre Master Plan Amendments, Patton Township – The CRPC recommended approval of proposed amendments to the approved master plan for the Nittany Valley Sports Centre to revise the phasing of the sports facilities, propose a 40 bed nursing home, propose individual lot uses for Phase 2, adjust the location of the shared driveway access at Bernel Road, relocate the driveway into the proposed duplex development, and eliminate an internal connection road.

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2017 CRPC ACTIVITY During 2017, the CRPC took action on a number of significant planning projects in the region. A summary of those projects includes:

R-2 Zoning District Amendment, State College Borough – The CRPC recommended approval of proposed amendments to the Borough’s R-2 Zoning District to adjust the dimensional, coverage, and open space requirements for public schools in the R-2 Zoning District, and to make a portion of the Radio Park Elementary School property exempt from the requirements of the Floodplain Conservation District. Slab Cabin Run Initiative – The CRPC received a presentation from Kevin Abbey, Land Conservation Manager at ClearWater Conservancy, about the Slab Cabin Run Initiative to conserve 300 acres of farmland just outside the Regional Growth Boundary, primarily in College Township. The goal of the Slab Cabin Run Initiative is source water protection at the Everhart Farm, Esber Farm, and Slab Cabin Run. (Following a successful fundraising campaign, ClearWater Conservancy acquired a permanent conservation easement on the property.)

Left to Right: Steve Watson, Penn state University Lisa Strickland, Ferguson Township, Chair Jon Eich, State College Borough, Vice Chair Roy Hammerstedt, Harris Township Bill Steudler, Patton Township Michael Brown, Halfmoon Township Not Pictured: Bob Hoffman, College Township

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Proposed Toftrees Master Plan Amendments and Request to Change Occupancy Regulations in the Toftrees Planned Community, Patton Township – The CRPC reviewed proposed amendments to the approved master plan for the Toftrees Planned Community and changes to the occupancy limits for residential dwellings in the Planned Community zoning district. The master plan Page 4

revisions involved changes to parts of Toftrees East to eliminate the proposed single family units and construct a multi-family development known as The Station, featuring a variety of housing unit types ranging from two to five bedrooms per unit. Along with the revised master plan, a request was submitted to amend the Township’s occupancy regulations to allow up to five unrelated persons in a single residential unit. The CRPC provided the following comments for the Patton Township Board of Supervisors to consider: 1. How will grading on the property impact the height of retaining walls in the development, and how will the project be integrated into the Toftrees Planned Community if there are large retaining walls? 2. There appears to be a lot of pavement in the project. Would the Township be interested in providing incentives for structured parking? 3. The plan seems to not have enough tree cover. Is it consistent with the Township ordinance? 4. Is one entry/exit enough? 5. Where and how will bus service be provided for the development? How does this impact pedestrians, vehicular traffic, and transit operations? 6. Does the five unrelated persons apply to the two and three bedroom units? 7. Does Patton Township have an affordable housing ordinance that applies to this project? If not should that be amended to set aside affordable housing in future projects? 8. Is there bike parking required in the project and access to the bike path to the PSU Campus? Resolution for PennDOT/CRPC Master Agreement and Work Order Agreements – The CRPC approved a resolution authorizing the CRPC Chair and Vice-Chair to execute a Master Agreement and periodic Work Order agreements with PennDOT in 2017. These agreements provide federal and state funding to the CRPA for the completion of work tasks on behalf of the Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO). MPO Work Order Agreement for Supplemental Funds – The CRPC approved the execution of a Work Order agreement with PennDOT to add $20,000 in supplemental federal transit planning funds to the CCMPO’s FY 2016-18 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). CRPC Annual Report – 2017

PennDOT Connects Policy – The CRPC received a presentation from CRPA Principal Transportation Planner Tom Zilla on the new PennDOT Connects policy instituted by PA Secretary of Transportation Leslie Richards. The purpose of PennDOT Connects is to identify opportunities to accommodate all modes of transportation and to solicit community needs early in PennDOT’s project development process. Fees for Requesting a Time Extension Ordinance, College Township – The CRPC recommended approval of a proposed College Township ordinance and resolution that would act as a deterrent to lengthy time extension requests by establishing a fee for requesting an extension to the 90-day deadline mandated by the PA Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) for recording an approved plan with the Centre County Recorder of Deeds. State College Area School District (SCASD) Elementary School Master Plan and Memorial Field Upgrades – The CRPC received a presentation from Ed Poprik, SCASD Director of Physical Plant, regarding the Radio Park, Houserville, and Corl Street Elementary School projects and the Memorial Field upgrades. The CRPC supported the proposed projects and had no comments for the SCASD Board of School Directors to consider. Ordinance to Permit Increased Occupancy for a Limited Class of Developments in the Toftrees Planned Community, Patton Township – The CRPC reviewed a draft ordinance that would allow the number of unrelated individuals occupying a single residential dwelling unit to be increased for a limited class of developments in the Toftrees Planned Community The CRPC offered the following comments to the Patton Township Board of Supervisors: 1. Consider clarifying Section 3[5] regarding rentals. This section states that “all rental dwelling units shall be rented by the bedroom.” The CRPC commented that this section, as written, seemed to unintentionally disqualify rentals of individual units by families (of related individuals) who rent a unit with multiple bedrooms. 2. Consider an affordable housing ordinance to provide affordable units as part of new residential developments. As an example, some Centre Region municipalities require a set-aside for a percentage of affordable units or a fee-in-lieu for offsite affordable units. Page 5

Public Water Provider Comments Regarding Potential Expansion of the Beneficial Reuse Water System, Centre Region – The CRPC reviewed comments from the State College Borough Water Authority (SCBWA), College Township Water Authority (CTWA), and Penn State University (PSU) regarding the draft report Potential Expansion of the Beneficial Reuse Water System in the Centre Region and the scope of work for the Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update for the Extension of Beneficial Reuse Water Lines to Harris Township. Status of the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Program (CHIP) – At the joint CRPC/COG Transportation and Land Use (TLU) Committee meeting in April 2017, CRPA staff provided a status report on the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Program (CHIP), including an overview of the process, the progress made on on-going projects, and anticipated projects for the 2018 calendar year. At that meeting, the CRPC and TLU Committee took action to 1) establish a formal CHIP amendment process, 2) keep the inactive 2017 CHIP projects in the queue, and 3) forward a list of “2018 Required and Potential Projects” to the COG General Forum for incorporation into the draft 2018 CRPA Program Plan. At the second joint meeting in October 2017, the CRPC and TLU Committee took the following actions relative to the CHIP: 1. The “Cost of Development”, “Pocket Neighborhoods Ordinance”, “Creation of an Affordable Housing Clearinghouse”, and “Develop an Inventory of Vacant Non-residential Buildings and Vacant Properties for the Centre Region” projects were deleted. 2. The “Regional Student Housing Analysis” project was carried forward. (The CRPA will work with the Region’s municipal Planning Directors to develop a specific program for consideration.) 3. The “Redevelopment of Older Neighborhoods in Transition/Redevelopment of Commercial Properties” project will be integrated into work related to a potential Act 537 Plan update in 2018. Recommendations for potential 2019 CHIP projects will be considered at the joint CRPC/TLU Committee meeting in April 2018. Ferguson Township Official Map Update – In May 2017, the CRPC reviewed the draft Ferguson Township Official Map. The Commission praised the Township’s proactive engagement of residents during the development of the CRPC Annual Report – 2017

map and offered the following comments for the Board of Supervisors to consider: 1. Consider an annual update to the map to accommodate changes, such as the addition of agricultural easements, if there is not an automatic process to do this. 2. Please confirm that all historic properties from existing county and regional historic inventories have been considered for inclusion on the Official Map. 3. Several changes have been made to the draft Official Map, including the identification of a substantial area designated as “Potential Parkland Acquisition” around the proposed Whitehall Road Regional Parklands. The CRPC requested that the Township consider providing an additional comment period, including a formal public hearing, to ensure this change and other changes are completely understood by residents and the process to incorporate the changes is compliant with the process in the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). In September 2017, the CRPC reviewed substantive changes to the Draft Ferguson Township Official Map that was initially commented upon at the May meeting. The CRPC supported the Updated Draft Ferguson Township Official Map and did not offer any additional comments for the Township Board of Supervisors to consider. Self-Storage Facilities in the Planned Airport District, Patton Township – In May 2017, the CRPC reviewed a revised ordinance to allow self-storage facilities as a Permitted Use in the Nonresidential and Mixed-Use areas of Patton Township’s Planned Airport District (PAD). The CRPC reviewed a previous draft of this ordinance in December 2016 and provided comments to the Township Board of Supervisors at that time. In December 2017, following extensive public involvement at the Township level, the CRPC reviewed the revised ordinance for the second time and offered no additional comments. Transitional Residential Facilities Ordinance, College Township – The CRPC reviewed College Township’s proposed Transitional Residential Facility Ordinance, which establishes definitions for three land uses to be permitted by Conditional Use: Corrections Facilities, Community Correctional Facilities, and Halfway Houses. The CRPC supported the ordinance and offered the Page 6

following comments for the College Township Council to consider: 1. The Township should consider if public sewage should be available to these facilities, or if community on-lot systems are sufficient and appropriate to accommodate this type of use. 2. The CRPC recognized College Township for providing locations for transitional residential facilities along CATA transit routes to provide alternative transportation options for potential residents. Solar Energy Systems Ordinance, Patton Township – The CRPC reviewed a proposed ordinance that would regulate solar energy systems in Patton Township. The CRPC supported the ordinance and offered the following comment for the Patton Township Board of Supervisors to consider: 1. As batteries become more efficient and commonplace in commercial and residential solar systems, the CRPC suggested that the Board consider clarifying specifically where batteries can be located (inside occupied buildings or other locations), and how they should be screened and secured. Toftrees Planned Community Master Plan Updates, Patton Township – The CRPC recommended approval of proposed revisions to the approved master plan for the Toftrees Planned Community that involve an area of Toftrees East currently referred to as The View at State College. The Revised Master Plan eliminates Phase II of The View at State College; constructs a 62,500 square foot (201 unit) and a 5,500 square foot (7 unit) multifamily apartment building, collectively called Helix on the area previously proposed for Phase II; and shifts 32 residential dwelling units from Toftrees West to Toftrees East. Conservation Design Subdivision Regulations, Harris Township – The CRPC received a presentation from CRPA staff on Harris Township’s draft Conservation Design Subdivision Regulations, which are intended to allow future residential development in the Township’s proposed Designated Agricultural District while requiring dedicated open space that includes natural, environmental, and cultural resources. This is the first implementation action related to the Township’s Designated Rural Areas project. The Conservation Design Subdivision Regulations will replace the current Open SpaceRural Clustering Regulations, which have not achieved the desired goals. CRPC Annual Report – 2017

Renewable Energy Resources in the Centre Region – The CRPC received a presentation from CRPA staff on encouraging a supportive regulatory environment for alternative energy uses in the Centre Region. The proposed approach includes model ordinances and community outreach elements, and will begin with an analysis of the solar energy provisions in the Centre Region’s municipal ordinances. Similar analyses will then be completed for geothermal and wind energy systems. State College Borough Planning Initiatives – The CRPC received a presentation from State College Borough Planning Director Ed LeClear on recent mixed-use projects in downtown State College and how they serve to implement the 2013 Downtown Master Plan. It is anticipated that by August 2019, the Borough will have 588 new rental residential units (2,002 new beds), 26 new owner-occupied condos, 165 new hotel rooms, and 204,000 square feet of new commercial space. Mr. LeClear provided an overview of the Borough’s affordable housing and neighborhood sustainability initiatives, including the Neighborhood Sustainability Program (formerly the Homestead Investment Program) and the Student Home Licensing project. In order to better align the Borough’s zoning with the dual goals of redevelopment and neighborhood preservation, a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update is being undertaken. Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Special Study – In June 2017, the CRPC received a presentation from UAJA Executive Director Cory Miller on the draft Act 537 Plan Special Study prepared by Herbert, Rowland, and Grubic (HRG) to evaluate extending the UAJA’s existing Beneficial Reuse Water System into Harris Township. The draft Special Study recommended extending approximately 27,600 linear feet of 12 inch waterline from the booster station near the Centre Hills Country Club in College Township into Harris Township to provide reuse water to the Mountain View Country Club, the Tussey Mountain Ski Area, and potential customers in the Boalsburg Technology Park. Because the UAJA’s Beneficial Reuse System is a means of disposing of treated wastewater, the location of all reuse water infrastructure and distribution lines must be identified in the Centre Region’s Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan. Following Mr. Miller’s presentation, the CRPC voted to recommend that the COG General Forum initiate the required public review and comment period for the Special Study. At its August 2017 meeting, the CRPC reviewed the draft Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update for the Extension of Beneficial Reuse Water Lines to Harris Township, and Page 7

was asked to provide comments. The CRPC was generally supportive of the proposed extension, noting it would provide economic development opportunities in Harris Township and delay the need to extend Beneficial Reuse waterlines up Slab Cabin Run. After reviewing the public and municipal comments received and the UAJA’s responses, the CRPC provided a formal recommendation that the Act 537 Plan Special Study be forwarded to the COG General Forum for consideration of approval. The Special Study was approved on October 23, 2017. Agricultural Sustainability in the Centre Region – The CRPC received a presentation from CRPA staff on zoning practices to support agriculture in the Centre Region, which examined existing municipal ordinances with regard to agricultural zoning regulations. Administration of the Regional Growth Boundary (RGB) and Sewer Service Area (SSA) – The CRPC received a presentation from CRPA staff on two types of growth management policies, “growth boundaries” and “service areas,” as the basis for future discussion regarding whether the process used to administer the Centre Region’s Regional Growth Boundary (RGB) and Sewer Service Area (SSA) should be amended. The potential benefits of growth management policies include the efficient provision of infrastructure, the promotion of infill and redevelopment, downtown revitalization, increased density of development, land preservation, and the elimination of ‘leap-frog’ development. The CRPC reviewed the draft Review of the Administration of the Regional Growth Boundary and Sewer Service Area of the Centre Region and made the following recommendations for moving the project forward: 1. Leave the existing process to expand the RGB and SSA in place and defer a recommendation [on changing the process] until after the 2017 update of the Regional Development Capacity (REDCAP) Report has been completed. 2. Consider changes to the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) process in 2018 that could include criteria for expanding the RGB and SSA. 3. Develop strategies to strengthen infill and redevelopment processes to encourage more development inside the RGB and SSA.

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Amendment to the Halfmoon Township Fire Regulations – The CRPC recommended approval of a proposed amendment to the Halfmoon Township Fire Regulations that would require developers to provide for adequate fire protection through a combination of available hydrants with developer-verified adequate flow rates and/or automatic sprinkler systems, or water storage tanks. The amendment also clarified the responsibilities of developers and property owners with regard to the inspection of the water storage tanks. Text Amendment to the Traditional Town Development (TTD) Section of Ferguson Township’s Zoning Ordinance – The CRPC reviewed a proposed text amendment to Ferguson Township’s Traditional Town Development (TTD) Ordinance and provided the following comments for the Board of Supervisors to consider: 1. The CRPC applauds Ferguson Township leadership for requiring workforce housing in the TTD Ordinance. 2. There are a number of large parking lots on the interior of most residential blocks. The Township may want to consider incentives to encourage structured parking in the TTD and to reduce the paving areas. 3. The Township may want to consider incentives to provide universal access to minimize barriers for residents who want to age in place. 4. The Township may want to consider incentives to provide green roofs on buildings. 5. The CRPC discussed the provision of bicycle facilities in and adjacent to the development. The CRPC imagines there will be many students riding bikes from residential areas to commercial areas in the development and riding to the Penn State campus. The CRPC asks that the Board ensures there are adequate bicycle facilities on site. The Township should also consider potential future improvements to off-site facilities to encourage bicycle transportation as the project develops, and as travel patterns for bicycles become established. 6. The CRPC encourages the Township to consider sufficient lighting is provided to improve pedestrian safety throughout the development, and in particular, for the connection to The Heights project to the northwest.

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7. The Township should inquire if residents of the Greenleaf Manor neighborhood would consider providing pedestrian access for residents of their neighborhood to the development. Identifying Centre County’s Economic Trends and Potential – The CRPC received a presentation from Sue Hannegan, Assistant Director of the Centre County Planning and Community Development Office, regarding the key findings of the Centre County Economic Assessment, a Penn State University study aimed at identifying Centre County’s economic trends and potential. Zoning Text Amendment for Water Production Facilities, Ferguson Township – The CRPC recommended approval of a proposed zoning text amendment to add the Conditional Use of “Water Production Facilities” in Ferguson Township’s Rural Agricultural Zoning District, as requested by the State College Borough Water Authority (SCBWA) in connection with its proposed Water Treatment Facility. The amendment added definitions for “Water Production Facilities” and “Utilities,” changed the off-street parking standards, and included standards for the storage of water testing chemicals and ambient noise. Zoning Map Amendment for the Harner Farm Property, Ferguson Township – The CRPC reviewed a proposed zoning map amendment to rezone 71.4 acres of the Harner Farm along West College Avenue in Ferguson Township from Rural Agricultural (RA) to a mix of General Commercial (C), Two-Family Residential (R-2), and Single-Family Residential (R-1). The CRPC offered the following comments for the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors to consider: 1. The CRPC asked if this rezoning could cause a “domino” effect for other rezoning requests in the West College Avenue corridor between the Harner property and Pine Grove Mills. 2. The Township should provide a map in the Zoning Analysis clearly showing the property that is proposed for rezoning. 3. The CRPC asked that the Board encourage mixeduse and affordable housing in the proposed rezoning. 4. The CRPC asked that that Board encourage universal access in some units to make those homes accessible to everyone to the greatest extent possible, regardless of age or ability. CRPC Annual Report – 2017

Zoning Text Amendment for Pet Care Service Facilities within the Light Industry, Research and Development (IRD) District, Ferguson Township – The CRPC recommended approval of a proposed zoning text amendment to permit Pet Daycare Facilities as a Conditional Use in Ferguson Township’s Light Industry, Research and Development (IRD) District. (In the interest of time, the CRPC representative from State College Borough provided written comments to Ferguson Township staff.) Demonstration of ArcGIS On Line (AGOL) Capabilities – The CRPC received a demonstration of a new web-based platform that will allow the CRPA to use, create, and share online maps, GIS layers, and data with the public. The ArcGIS On Line (AGOL) platform will be used to broaden the availability of information regarding planning and zoning issues and ordinances, specific projects, and other information. The public will be able to access and query information in ways that were not previously available from the CRPA. (Feature article on page 26.) Student Housing and the Distribution of Transit Trips in the Centre Region – The CRPC received a presentation from CRPA transportation planning staff about the student housing complexes in the Centre Region that currently participate or may participate in the Centre Area Transportation Authority’s (CATA’s) apartment pass program. This program was pioneered a number of years ago to increase student mobility and transit ridership, mitigate traffic congestion, and allow property managers to provide added value to their tenants. The apartment pass program currently provides about 2.1 million trips annually, or slightly less than one third of CATA’s total fixed route ridership. As the Centre Region continues to grow and change, a number of additional student housing areas are proposed, planned, approved, or under construction. Transit considerations will have to be designed and built into these new developments to allow CATA to maximize operational efficiency, convenience, and safety. Moreover, CATA will need to maintain and increase its pool of rolling stock to meet the demand of a changing, increasing, and more geographically dispersed customer base. Regional Development Capacity (REDCAP) Report – The CRPC received a progress report on the Regional Development Capacity (REDCAP) Report. The REDCAP Report estimates the development potential within the Regional Growth Boundary (RGB) and Sewer Service Area (SSA) of the Centre Region; assesses the ability of that potential to accommodate forecasted growth; and examines the ability of the Region’s sewer system—the University Page 9

Area Joint Authority (UAJA)—to support the forecasted growth or a full buildout of the growth boundary under existing municipal regulations. The first REDCAP Report was completed in 2012, and a minor update was completed in 2014. A full update is underway and will be completed in 2018. (Feature article on Page 21.)

materials in quantities meeting or exceeding established quantity thresholds.” The Board should consider including established quantity thresholds in the definitions, or provide language in this section to clarify what is meant by “established quantity thresholds.”

Sign Ordinance, College Township – The CRPC recommended approval of proposed amendments to College Township’s Sign Ordinance to bring the ordinance into compliance with a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that prohibits content-based regulations for noncommercial signs. The ordinance would exempt certain words that pertain to public safety and welfare—such as Hospital, Fire Department, Police Station—to allow for additional signage at the hospital and other public safety buildings. Revisions were also proposed for signs located at Innovation Park.

4. The term “Advanced Agricultural Research” is defined in the definitions, but not used in the ordinance. Determine if another term is utilized in the ordinance and make revisions to the term, or consider deleting this term from the definitions if it is not utilized.

Draft Source Water Protection Ordinance, Ferguson Township – The CRPC reviewed a proposed amendment to the Ferguson Township Zoning Ordinance to create a Township-wide Source Water Protection Overlay District. The proposed Source Water Protection Overlay District would manage land use activities throughout the Township that store, handle, and possibly produce hazardous materials and/or regulated substances. The ordinance would also provide a mechanism for public water suppliers to review proposed developments and related land uses and activities that may pose a risk to public drinking water supplies. The CRPC supported the proposed amendment and provided the following comments for the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors to consider: 1. Section 11, paragraph A.9. prohibits storm water facilities within 50 feet of features identified in Section 11, paragraph A.2. This does not include the Zone I Source Water Protection Area. The Board of Supervisors should consider including Zone I Source Water Protection Areas in Section 11, paragraph A.9. to prohibit storm water facilities within 50 feet of Zone I Areas. 2. Consider encouraging property owners to provide the Centre County Office of Emergency Management with copies of “Environmental Emergency Response Plans,” as identified in Section 12. 3. Section 4, paragraph A. states that the ordinance applies to land uses “that use or store hazardous

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5. Agricultural Operations are exempt, with provisions. The term “Agricultural Activities” is also used in the ordinance but is not defined. There is a need to define “Agricultural Activities,” if they differ from Agricultural Operations, and clarify whether “Agricultural Activities” are also exempt. 6. Consider providing a definition for “extraordinary development proposals” in Section 8, paragraph A.2. 7. Consider clarifying how contractors shall protect excavations against storm water ponding and consider deleting the term “backfilled daily” from Section 11, paragraph A.5. It is not feasible to backfill and reexcavate. Backfilling should occur once, upon completion of the work. 8. Section 11, paragraph A.9 prohibits storm water facilities within 50 feet of a feature identified in Section 11, paragraph A.2. This includes “surface drainage patterns.” Some storm water elements, such as berms or weirs, may be desirable in these areas. Consider providing the flexibility to allow beneficial storm water facilities within 50 feet of surface drainage areas. 9. Section 11, paragraph A.11 prohibits directing storm water into a sinkhole or closed depression. There are portions of the Township where closed depressions are so large that it is not feasible to avoid directing storm water into the closed depression. Consider providing some flexibility to accommodate these situations. 10. The CRPC applauds the Township for enacting this ordinance to protect water resources in the Township and in the Region.

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Ordinance Revising the Definition of a Home Occupation, Patton Township – The CRPC reviewed a proposed ordinance to revise Patton Township’s definition of a “home occupation” to more closely align with the PA Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) definition of a noimpact home-based business, and to regulate home occupations as such. The CRPC generally supported the proposed ordinance and provided the following comments for the Patton Township Board of Supervisors to consider: 1. How would “compatibility” with residential uses be defined? 2. The CRPC asked the Board of Supervisors to clarify how item 7 in the ordinance would be enforced. For example, would the Township Zoning Officer review and approved this through a Township permitting process or would Centre Region Code Agency enforce? 3. The CRPC inquired if item 9 regarding the number of vehicles and trailers is consistent with other Township ordinances regarding parking/vehicle storage and consistent with the intent of residential neighborhoods. Ordinance Amending Nonresidential Development Requirements in the Gray’s Woods Planned Community Town Center, Patton Township – The CRPC reviewed a proposed ordinance that would amend Patton Township’s Planned Community (PC) zoning district regulations to remove the requirement for nonresidential development in the Town Center of the Gray’s Woods Planned Community. The CRPC offered the following comments for the Township Board of Supervisors to consider: 1. The CRPC supports retaining land area in the Town Center for potential nonresidential uses. The CRPC commented that the master plan should be viewed in the long-term and not amended to sacrifice components of the plan that may benefit the community in the long run. For example, Gray’s Woods continues to grow, and this would eliminate the potential for any nonresidential uses in the Town Center.

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2. The CRPC supports retaining sidewalks on both sides of the street in the Town Center. The CRPC commented that the concept of a Town Center is to have more intensive development, and pedestrian accessibility warrants sidewalks on both sides of the street. Gray’s Woods Planned Community Open Space Subdivision, Patton and Halfmoon Townships – The CRPC reviewed a proposed subdivision of the Gray’s Woods Planned Community to create a 150-acre open space parcel. The parcel is located partially in Patton Township (104.8 acres) and partially in Halfmoon Township (44.9 acres). This subdivision would consolidate all of the existing parcels into one parcel owned by Patton Township that would be preserved as open space. The CRPC strongly supported the proposed subdivision and offered the following comments for the Patton Township Board of Supervisors to consider: 1. This parcel is surrounded on three sides by State Game Lands 176, and one use will presumably be hunting. The CRPC asked if the Township would consider future purchase by the Commonwealth or integration of the property into the State Game Lands? 2. The CRPC suggested that the boundary line between the Township Park and this open space acquisition be “smoothed” to facilitate the management and posting of uses on each property. Because a portion of the subdivision is located in Halfmoon Township, a comment letter was provided to the Halfmoon Township Board of Supervisors as well. Utilizing Multi-Municipal Agreements to Share Land Uses – The CRPC received an update from CRPA staff on a project that involves analyzing the land uses permitted throughout the Centre Region and identifying how the municipalities could utilize multi-municipal implementation agreements to share land uses across boundaries, as provided for in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) for municipalities that participate in a multi-municipal comprehensive plan. This project will be completed in 2018.

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2017 Accomplishments REGIONAL PLANNING ACCOMPLISHMENTS Introduction to Planning in the Centre Region Training  A core service of the Centre Regional Planning Agency, as outlined in the 2015 Regional Planning Program Evaluation, is to provide educational resources and conduct educational programs on planning topics. On March 18, 2017, the CRPA hosted an “Introduction to Planning in the Centre Region” course at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center’s Spring Creek Education Building. The course was attended by 16 municipal planning commission members, representing each of the six Centre Region municipalities. Staff from the CRPA, Ferguson Township, and State College Borough provided presentations on topics such as the role of Planning Commissions, how to run an effective meeting, ethics, the Centre Region Comprehensive Plan, and the role of the zoning ordinance. The CRPA intends to provide this course every two to three years. Administration of the Regional Growth Boundary and Sewer Service Area of the Centre Region - This report evaluated how the CRPA administers the Regional Growth Boundary (RGB) and Sewer Service Area (SSA). The RGB was established to control regional growth by directing the majority of higher-density residential and commercial development to the areas where public infrastructure and urban services are readily accessible. Currently, any property owner can request an expansion of the boundary through the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) process, which evaluates a proposal’s potential impacts to infrastructure, contribution to quality of life, and ability to provide economic development opportunities in the Region. In addition, the CRPA’s Regional Development Capacity (REDCAP) Report is used to evaluate whether planned expansions of the boundary may be warranted to provide additional land to accommodate forecasted growth. However, it is unclear whether these processes effectively and proactively address the growth management goals of the Comprehensive Plan. This report weighed the advantages and disadvantages of growth management techniques utilized in other parts of the country as a means of considering alternatives to the current process in the Centre Region. CRPC Annual Report – 2017

2017 Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update for the Extension of Beneficial Reuse Water Lines to Harris Township – In early 2017, Herbert, Rowland and Grubic, Inc., the consultant for the University Area Joint Authority (UAJA), submitted an Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Special Study which recommended the extension of Beneficial Reuse water lines into Harris Township to allow the UAJA to discharge treated Beneficial Reuse water at several potential sites along the proposed line, including the Mountain View Country Club and Tussey Mountain Ski Area. Both the golf course and ski area would utilize the Beneficial Reuse water for irrigation or snow making purposes. The Special Study was approved by the COG General Forum at its October 23, 2017 meeting. Policy on UAJA Sewer Service to the Penn State University Park Campus – CRPA staff completed a policy document that provided a brief history of sewer service to three areas on or adjacent to Penn State University’s University Park Campus that have historically been served by the UAJA. The document included estimates of the future sewer service needs of buildings and other facilities in those locations, based on the University Park Master Plan and the 2014 Regional Development Capacity (REDCAP) Report. The majority of the University’s sewage is and will continue to be treated at the Penn State Wastewater Treatment Plant. However, this policy attempted to resolve disputes over service areas and identify which areas will be served by the UAJA. One area of dispute was related to a right-of-way agreement between the University and the Patton-Ferguson Joint Authority, the predecessor to the UAJA. In 2018, the University and the UAJA intend to work to renegotiate the agreement and provide a clear picture of future sewer service for the campus and surrounding areas. Shared Land Uses Analysis – Because the Centre Region municipalities participate in a multi-municipal comprehensive plan, as defined by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, it is possible for the municipalities to plan for individual land uses at the regional scale rather than at the municipal level. Doing so can help ensure that land uses are permitted in areas of the Region where they are compatible with existing infrastructure Page 12

and surrounding land uses. Throughout 2017, the CRPA began a study to evaluate the legal requirements for sharing land uses and to determine possible methods for doing so. In addition to legal research on this concept, staff was able to create a database of all land uses permitted throughout the Centre Region to determine if any municipalities could be subject to a zoning validity challenge for exclusionary zoning. This project should be finalized by mid-year 2018. 2017 Regional Development Capacity (REDCAP) Report – The REDCAP Report estimates the remaining development capacity of the land inside of the Regional Growth Boundary (RGB) and Sewer Service Area (SSA) of the Centre Region. To calculate the remaining development capacity, CRPA and municipal planning staff identified vacant properties with and without development plans, and also partially developed properties with plans for additional development, and then calculated the development capacity of those properties. The REDCAP Report provides findings to estimate whether there will be sufficient development capacity inside the RGB and SSA to support forecasted growth through the year 2040, which aligns with the most recent regional growth forecasts and the Comprehensive Plan update cycle. The report also considers the ability of the UAJA to support forecasted growth, or to support a full buildout scenario of the land inside the RGB and SSA. The results of the REDCAP Report can be used by municipal elected officials to support local decisions related to land use policy and regulations. Amendments to the Source Water Protection Agreement – During 2017, the CRPA facilitated meetings between the University Area Joint Authority (UAJA), the College Township Water Authority (CTWA), the State College Borough Water Authority (SCBWA), and Penn State University regarding amendments to the Source Water Protection Agreement. This agreement between the water authorities and the sewer authority determines how and where Beneficial Reuse water is used in the Centre Region. A number of amendments to the agreement were made, including a provision for the Source Water Protection Project Management Team (PMT) to meet four times annually, the inclusion of the Centre Region COG as a signatory, and the addition of the CRPA as the meeting facilitator. The amended agreement also defines a rate structure to be utilized if and when the UAJA serves existing or future customers in the water authorities’ service areas. The COG Public Services and Environmental (PSE) Committee reviewed the Amended and Restated Source Water Protection CRPC Annual Report – 2017

Agreement at its October 2017 meeting and recommended approval. The General Forum took action to execute the Agreement on October 23, 2017. Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (PA APA) Annual Conference 2017 – Along with Planning staff from State College Borough and Ferguson Township, the CRPA Director participated on the Conference Planning Committee for the PA Chapter of the American Planning Association’s Annual Conference, which was held in State College in October 2017. Planners from across the Commonwealth attended a number of events and sessions highlighting the great attributes of the Centre Region and the regional and local planning efforts that occur here. Integrated Water Resources Management – The CRPA Director met with the UAJA Director and the Chair of the COG Public Services and Environmental (PSE) Committee in October 2017 to discuss the concept of integrated water resources management in the Spring Creek Watershed. This discussion will continue in 2018. ONGOING REGIONAL PLANNING ACTIVITIES 

Administering the Centre Region Comprehensive Plan and the Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan: These two plans largely define regional growth policy in the Centre Region. They are used as the foundation for local zoning, subdivision, and land development ordinances that implement regional policy. The CRPA also administers the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) process for reviewing proposed land use changes that may have an impact on the regional sewage collection, conveyance, and treatment system. Responsibilities include working with applicants to answer questions about the DRI process, preparing completeness reviews for all DRI applications, and facilitating the review of these applications by the CRPC and the COG General Forum.



Providing staff support and resources to the Centre Region COG and the CRPC, including the review of regionally significant projects, plans, and proposals.



Providing staff support and resources to the COG Transportation and Land Use (TLU) Committee.



Scheduling and facilitating two joint meetings per year between the CRPC and COG TLU Committee for the purpose of coordinating major transportation and land use projects. Page 13



Preparing information about regional planning items and providing outreach and educational presentations to adjacent planning regions and community groups, such as the Centre County Board of Commissioners, the Centre County Affordable Housing Coalition, the Spring Creek Watershed Association, ClearWater Conservancy, and the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County.



Continuing to monitor, update, and distribute the American Community Survey (ACS) and 2010 U.S. Census information for the Centre Region.



Serving as technical specialists and the regional resource center for a variety of land planning and zoning topics, including open space preservation, ridge protection, contemporary zoning practices, riparian buffers, and other best practices in land planning and zoning.



Providing comprehensive land use planning support to municipal staff, Planning Commissions, and elected officials.



Providing GIS mapping services and graphics in support of municipal activities.



Reviewing subdivision and land development plans and preparing recommendations for consideration by municipal officials.



Preparing proposed amendments, updates, and additions to zoning and other ordinances as requested by municipal officials.

LOCAL PLANNING ACCOMPLISHMENTS College Township: 

Sign Ordinance – In light of a recent Supreme Court decision regarding temporary signs, CRPA staff reviewed the College Township Sign Ordinance and made a number of revisions to bring the ordinance into compliance with the recent decision. For the most part, the revisions have made all sign regulations content neutral, with the only regulating features being size, height, and location. In addition, other revisions were made for signs located at Innovation Park, and an exemption was included for signs that relate to public health, safety, and welfare such as “Hospital”, “Fire Department”, “Police Station”, etc.

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Transitional Residential Facility Ordinance – College Township drafted an ordinance to permit corrections facilities and community corrections facilities in the Rural Residential Zoning District. These types of facilities also have supplemental regulations that restrict their location in areas within 1,000 feet of an existing residential use, place of assembly, park, school, or day care center. In addition, the ordinance has modified the location of halfway houses/Rehabilitation Centers to areas within the Multifamily Residential or General Commercial area that are 500 feet from an existing residential structure, place of assembly, park, school, or day care center.



Sidewalk Master Plan – College Township has embarked upon the creation of a master plan for the development of sidewalks in the Township. All existing public and private sidewalks have been identified and mapped. In addition, the master plan lists all of the regulations that affect the development and maintenance of sidewalks. Lastly, the sidewalk master plan identifies deficiencies in existing regulations with regard to sidewalks and identifies priority areas where sidewalks should be built.

Halfmoon Township: 

Halfmoon Township Small Area Plan – In 2017, the Halfmoon Township Small Area Plan Steering Committee completed a draft Small Area Plan (SAP) for the eastern portion of the Township. The draft SAP used previous work from the Halfmoon-Patton Area Plan and the Centre Region Comprehensive Plan as the foundation to identify more specific land uses in the SAP Study Area. There are six primary goals in the SAP: 1. Maintain the Township’s rural character. 2. Provide connectivity for walking, biking, and transit. 3. Provide a variety of residential housing types. 4. Provide adequate and appropriate open land. 5. Adhere to sound environmental practices. 6. Adhere to the concept of higher density in the eastern end of the SAP Study Area. The Steering Committee for the Small Area Plan met on a regular basis from January to November to work through various issues. Representatives from the CRPA, the CCMPO, the State College Borough Water Authority (SCBWA), and the University Area

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Joint Authority (UAJA) reviewed whether there are sufficient public services to serve higher density development on the eastern end of the Township. The Steering Committee also conducted a Town Hall meeting in early November 2017, which attracted more than 60 residents. The Steering Committee incorporated input from residents and forwarded the draft SAP to the Township Board of Supervisors for future action.

Harris Township: 

Conservation Design Regulations – In 2015, the Harris Township Planning Commission finalized its Designated Rural Areas Project, which provided guidance on how growth and development should be accommodated outside the Regional Growth Boundary. This project envisioned the creation of four new zoning districts that would replace the Township’s existing rural districts. In 2016, CRPA staff assisted the Harris Township Planning Commission as it drafted Conservation Design Subdivision Regulations. These regulations define how residential development can occur in the proposed Designated Agricultural Area. Conservation Design Subdivision Regulations require the preservation of open space, which must include important natural, environmental and cultural resources, whenever residential development is proposed. The amount of open space that must be preserved is related to the density of residential development proposed. These draft regulations were finalized in 2017 and the Planning Commission held several open houses to gather feedback from the public. Overall, community input on the regulations was generally positive. The Planning Commission will continue to work on drafting the remaining rural ordinances in order to propose a comprehensive rezoning package to the Board of Supervisors sometime in 2018.

The Board of Supervisors and the Township Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting in April 2018 to determine the next steps in the process. This may include the Township filing a request to expand the Regional Growth Boundary (RGB) and Sewer Service Area (SSA). 

Amended Fire Regulations – Halfmoon Township amended its Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) to require developers to provide for adequate fire protection through a combination of available fire hydrants, automatic fire sprinkler systems, and/or water storage tanks.



Amended Threshold for Traffic Impact Studies – Halfmoon Township amended its SALDO such that a Traffic Impact Study will only be required for subdivisions with more than 25 dwelling units. The Township Engineer is authorized to require other studies where deficiencies exist on Township roads where the total number of dwelling units in a proposed project is 25 or less. Residential and nonresidential projects that directly access state routes must be forwarded to PennDOT for review. This amendment substantially reduces the burden on small developments that have a minimal impact on Township roads.



Amendments to Rural Preservation Design (RPD) Standards – Halfmoon Township continued to work on alternatives to improve the Township’s Rural Preservation Design (RPD) standards. This ordinance provision requires the preservation of open space when properties are subdivided, and a number of options are available to the subdivider. The Township would like to continue to preserve open space; however, the RPD standards have, in practice, proven to be confusing for Township staff and those subdividing property. This project will continue into 2018.

Agribusiness and Agritainment Regulations – Harris Township’s Designated Rural Areas Project identified the need for agribusiness and agritainment regulations in the Township in order to provide the farming community with the ability to diversify their operations and remain viable. In 2017, the Township Planning Commission worked on drafting an ordinance that would regulate agriculture related retail, educational, and entertainment uses. These regulations would apply to the new agricultural zoning district, which should be drafted and proposed at some point in 2018.



Village Commercial District Regulations – The Boalsburg Small Area Plan recommended the creation of new zoning regulations for the existing commercial corridor located along Boal Avenue in order to provide development potential for the existing parcels and to promote redevelopment within the corridor. Using the recommendations within the



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plan, CRPA staff worked with the Harris Township Planning Commission to draft regulations for a Village Commercial District, which would replace the existing General Commercial District along Boal Avenue. The district regulations provide setbacks that encourage development to be oriented towards Boal Avenue, include improved landscaping standards, and ensure that bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided in order to improve accessibility. These regulations were further refined in 2017 and will likely be considered for adoption by the Harris Township Board of Supervisors in early 2018. 

Off-Street Parking Regulation Revisions – The ability to provide adequate off-street parking was identified as a major inhibitor of redevelopment in the proposed Village Commercial district, which would apply to properties within the Boal Avenue Corridor. The Harris Township Planning Commission reviewed the existing off-street parking regulations and proposed a number of amendments, including a reduction in the size of off-street parking spaces as well as revised parking requirements, where possible, to be based on square footage rather than the number of employees. The Board of Supervisors will consider these regulations, along with the proposed Village Commercial District, in early 2018.

offer affordable housing opportunities, and provide public gathering places. In response to considerable public input on Patton Crossing and the proposed MXD2 regulations, the Board of Supervisors established an advisory committee comprised of residents, Planning Commission members, the developers, and Township staff. The goal is to resolve any contentious issues of the proposal, such as building height and setbacks, and to provide a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. Work will continue in 2018. 

Increased Occupancy for a Limited Class of Developments in the Toftrees Planned Community – Patton Township was asked to amend its occupancy regulations in the Planned Community district to allow up to five unrelated people to occupy a single residential unit. The request was precipitated by The Station development, which included cottage -style dwellings with two to five bedroom units. The ordinance permits the increased occupancy only within residential use areas of the Toftrees Planned Community, and contains additional provisions related to minimum and maximum lot size, percentage of 5-bedroom units allowed, fire protection sprinklers, and others.



Solar Energy Systems Ordinance  CRPA staff and the Patton Township Planning Commission worked to develop an ordinance to regulate solar energy systems. The ordinance contains general regulations related to location within various zoning districts, property line and roof setbacks, and requirements for notification of the University Park Airport when proposed systems are of a certain size, capacity, and also within 5 miles of the end of the runway. The ordinance also contains specific provisions to regulate the use, whether accessory or primary. These include requirements to minimize glare on adjacent properties and to present the Township with a glare study where applicable, warning signage, screening/ buffering, and others.



Open Space Task Force – In 2015 and 2016, the Patton Township Open Space Task Force (OSTF) worked to identify and prioritize a list of properties for the Township to consider for purchase as public open space. In 2017, the Township acquired two open space properties, which included 149.7 acres in the Gray’s Woods Planned Community and a 30 acre conservation/trail easement in Toftrees West.

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Mixed Use 2 Overlay District/Patton Crossing – Patton Township received a rezoning request and a conceptual plan for a mixed use development at 1752 North Atherton Street, the site of the former Penn State Mobile Home Park. The proposed Patton Crossing development included a grocery store, hotel, commercial/office buildings, commercial/residential buildings, several multi-family residential structures, and an associated clubhouse. The Township has no zoning districts that permit the type of large mixed-use development proposed. The Township Planning Commission supported the concept plan, and the Township staff proposal was to rezone the site and simultaneously apply a new overlay district: Mixed-Use Overlay District 2 (MXD2). The proposed MXD2 is intended to support a mix of land uses near existing residential and commercial areas, promote bicycle and pedestrian connectivity, support the use of public transit, encourage shared parking, promote aesthetically pleasing developments with consistent themes,

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The Gray’s Woods property is located near the Gray’s Woods Park and the Brynwood neighborhood. The Toftrees West property includes an easement that will encompass the former Bellefonte Central Railroad bed from Alto Lane to the western end of the Toftrees property, and also includes vistas and unusual landforms adjacent to the trail. Use regulations and a management plan, similar the Haugh Family Preserve, will be added to the Township Code. SUPPORT TO THE GOVERNING BODIES, PLANNING COMMISSIONS, AND OTHER COMMITTEES Planning and zoning activities in the Centre Region require transparency and consensus to be most effective. A substantial investment of staff time is necessary to prepare for and attend public meetings, and to formulate sound recommendations to advisory committees and support for decisions by governing bodies. During 2017, CRPA staff prepared for, attended, and participated in a substantial number of meetings with various authorities, boards, commissions, governing bodies, and other entities. The staff at the CRPA provides support or serves as a resource to the following entities: College Township  

Council Planning Commission

Patton Township   

State College Borough   

Board of Supervisors (as needed) Planning Commission (as needed) Zoning Ordinance Update Steering Committee Sourcewater Protection Ordinance Work Group

Halfmoon Township   

Council (as needed) Planning Commission (as needed) Transportation Commission

Centre Region Council of Governments (COG)    

General Forum Transportation and Land Use Committee Public Services & Environmental Committee Other COG Committees as required

Centre Regional Planning Commission (CRPC) Transportation        

Ferguson Township    

Board of Supervisors Planning Commission Open Space Task Force

CCMPO Coordinating Committee CCMPO Technical Committee PennDOT Planning Partners Meeting PennDOT Results Oriented Planning Catalyst Team PennDOT Safety Work Group PennDOT Pedestrian and Pedalcycle Advisory Committee (PPAC) PennDOT Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Bicycle-Pedestrian Policy Study Work Group Centre Region Bicycle Advisory Committee (CRBAC)

Other   

Source Water Protection Agreement Project Management Team Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County (CBICC) Spring Creek Watershed Association

Board of Supervisors Planning Commission Small Area Plan Steering Committee

Harris Township   

Board of Supervisors Planning Commission Open Space Committee

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Population and Growth Trends Since the adoption of the 2013 Centre Region Comprehensive Plan, the CRPC Annual Report has included a section reserved for implementation metrics, trends, and indicators. The Implementation Element of the 2013 Comprehensive Plan established the use of metrics to assist in measuring the Region’s success in completing and achieving the plan’s goals and objectives. Due to the nature of most Comprehensive Plan goals and implementation actions, as well as the availability of data, establishing metrics that could be re-evaluated on an annual basis has proven difficult. Moving forward, the CRPC Annual Report will include an update on the Centre Region’s population and development trends. Where possible, metrics for specific implementation actions will be included when adequate data is available to provide a quantitative analysis. POPULATION CHANGE Based upon recent population estimates provided by the United States Census Bureau, the Centre Region population grew by an estimated 3,950 people, or 4.3% between 2010 and 2016. This represents a population increase of less than 1% per year. Between 2010 and 2016, fall enrollment at Penn State’s University Park Campus increased by 2,444 students, or 5.45%. With the exception of State College Borough, all of the Centre Region municipalities experienced some level of

population growth during this time period, based on the Census Bureau estimates. Ferguson Township is estimated to have experienced the greatest numeric increase in population, while Harris Township experienced the greatest percentage increase. LOCATION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT The Centre Region Comprehensive Plan includes numerous goals, objectives, and policies that reinforce the Region’s desire to guide the majority of new growth into areas inside of the Regional Growth Boundary. Utilizing building permit data for new construction, the percentage of building permits issued for properties inside and outside the Regional Growth Boundary can be calculated. While zoning ultimately guides where growth can occur, the location of new development is best measured with building permit data. Building permit data from 2004 through 2017 was provided by the Centre Region Code Administration office and was compiled by CRPA staff. Data is unavailable for years prior to 2004. In addition to calculating where growth is occurring in relation to the Regional Growth Boundary, the type of growth (residential vs. non-residential) can also be calculated using building permit data. Residential and non-residential building permit data is available from 2004 to 2017.

Estimated Population July 1, 2016*

2010 Population**

% Change 2010-2016

College Township

10,289

9,521

8.1%

Ferguson Township

19,350

17,690

9.4%

Halfmoon Township

2,792

2,667

4.7%

Harris Township

5,635

4,873

15.6%

Patton Township

15,988

15,311

4.4%

State College Borough

41,992

42,034

-0.1%

Centre Region

96,046

92,096

4.3%

*U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program **U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census CRPC Annual Report – 2017

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Between 2004 and 2017, approximately 90% of building permits for new construction were issued for properties located inside the Regional Growth Boundary. As shown above, the percentage varied from year-to-year, with a high of 94% and a low of 83%. The majority of building permits issued during this timeframe were for residential uses, including new single-family residential homes, townhomes, and apartments. As shown below, 3,037 building permits were issued for new residential construction between 2004 and 2017—approximately 95.9% of all new construction building permits issued during the time period. Building permits for new construction can help illustrate the effectiveness of growth management strategies employed in the Centre Region. While other factors must also be considered, the majority of growth in the Centre Region is taking place within the Regional Growth

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Boundary based on the findings of this analysis. While this statistic shows where growth is occurring, it does not indicate the amount of land that is consumed to support that growth, which should also be considered. TRENDS IN NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT The Centre Region Comprehensive Plan includes goals, objectives, and policies that encourage a variety of housing types and prices in order to give current and future residents greater choice in both ownership and rental opportunities. The style of residential construction, along with the number of new dwelling units, can be calculated using building permit data for new construction. This provides a more accurate representation of the number of new units, since a single residential building permit might result in the construction of multiple dwelling units. For the purpose of this analysis, single-family residential dwelling refers to any unattach-

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ed dwelling unit, including modular homes and trailers. Townhomes include traditional townhomes as well as any dwelling that is attached to another dwelling, such as a duplex. Apartments generally include residential dwellings that are stacked vertically upon one another or are part of a mixed use structure, regardless of ownership type. Data on the type of residential housing (single-family, townhome, and apartment) is available from 2010 through 2017.

Between 2010 and 2017, the Centre Region saw the construction of approximately 3,304 new residential dwelling units. As shown below, construction of new dwelling units increased significantly between 2011 and 2012. Since 2012, the number of new residential dwelling units constructed each year has remained relatively steady, with the exception of 2014 and 2016, when considerably fewer units were constructed. The bar graph illustrates the number of new dwelling units that permits were obtained for by year.

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When examining the breakdown of new residential dwelling unit construction by type, building permits issued for single-family residential dwellings remained fairly steady between 2010 and 2017, while townhome and apartment construction varied greatly during the same time period. Construction of new apartments and townhomes greatly increased between 2016 and 2017. This large increase was primarily caused by new development projects in the Borough of State College and “The Station,” a student housing project under construction in Patton Township. The number of new dwelling units by type is illustrated in the line graph below.

This trend indicates that a variety of housing types have been constructed in the Centre Region between 2010 and 2017. While construction of certain unit types, such as townhomes and apartments, varied on an annual basis, the overall trend indicates that a near equal blend of unit types has been developed during the past eight years.

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2017 Regional Development Capacity Report The 2017 Regional Development Capacity (REDCAP) Report estimates the total amount of remaining development potential within the Regional Growth Boundary (RGB) and Sewer Service Area (SSA) of the Centre Region, assesses the ability of that potential to accommodate forecasted growth, and examines the capacity of the Region’s sewer system to support anticipated growth. The RGB and SSA are used to direct urban growth to where it is most appropriate, while preserving the rural character of areas outside the boundary. Areas inside the boundary are eligible for urban services—such as public sewer, public water, and public transportation— so directing growth there is the most efficient way to support efficient growth while controlling sprawl. The REDCAP Report attempts to determine whether there is sufficient development capacity afforded by the land inside the RGB and SSA to accommodate forecasted residential and non-residential growth until at least the year 2040. The horizon of 2040 provides consistency with future Comprehensive Plan update cycles and with the growth forecasting project completed for the Centre County Long Range Transportation Plan in 2009. The major findings list the total amount of vacant land and partially-developed land with plans for additional development, and the number of approved or potential dwelling units and non-residential square footage based on land development plans and existing zoning regulations. The findings are compared to growth forecasts for the Region in order to estimate whether sufficient

capacity exists, or whether it may be appropriate for the Region to consider an expansion of the RGB and SSA to provide for additional growth. The REDCAP Report also attempts to project whether the University Area Joint Authority (UAJA) will be able to provide sewer service to accommodate the forecasted development until at least 2040, or under a full buildout scenario of the land within the RGB and SSA. The development capacity estimates are used to forecast potential sewage flows in order to determine when the UAJA may reach its maximum permitted discharge capacity into Spring Creek, which would halt regional growth. One way the Region has attempted to extend the timeline for reaching the discharge limit is through the implementation of the Beneficial Reuse Project, which involves advanced wastewater treatment to produce high quality water through microstraining, microfiltration, and reverse osmosis. The production and distribution of Beneficial Reuse water effectively increases the discharge capacity of the Region by reducing the amount of nitrogen that is introduced into Spring Creek each day in order to meet fixed discharge limits. The 2017 REDCAP Report update also estimates the redevelopment potential of properties inside the RGB and SSA that have been considered for redevelopment, and that have at least a conceptual plan associated with them. The REDCAP Report does not attempt to estimate every hypothetical redevelopment, and only major redevelopments were considered. Properties that may potentially be redeveloped during the next five years

Development within the Regional Growth Boundary  Boalsburg Area 1971-2014

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were identified by relying on the professional judgment of local planning staff in each Centre Region municipality. The major findings of the 2017 REDCAP Report conclude that there is sufficient land to accommodate forecasted growth until at least 2040, without expanding the RGB and SSA. In addition, the findings conclude that the UAJA can support forecasted growth until at least 2040, but cannot accommodate a full buildout scenario of the land within the RGB and SSA under existing zoning regulations unless the total discharge capacity of the sewage treatment plant is expanded. The UAJA plans to increase the production of Beneficial Reuse water from 1.0 MGD to 2.0 MGD in the near future, which will allow for additional growth in the Region. Additionally, the REDCAP Report’s major findings conclude that potential redevelopment and rezoning activities anticipated in the next five years, if realized, would not have a significant impact on the UAJA’s ability to serve the Region. The vast majority of future growth in State College Borough is likely to be redevelopment

due to a lack of vacant land in the Borough. Proposed dwelling units and non-residential square feet of redevelopment projects that were not in the plan approval process by the end of 2017 were not considered in the overall REDCAP estimates of the Region’s ability to support growth; however, they were included as supplemental data in the report. The REDCAP Report is a tool municipal officials can use to identify regional development constraints, plan for growth, and amend existing policies and practices as appropriate, such as Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances (SALDO) or Zoning Ordinances—two of the most significant tools used in conjunction with the RGB and SSA to manage growth. The REDCAP Report is fully updated every five years. The first REDCAP Report was completed in 2012, and a minor update was completed in 2014. The 2014 update introduced some changes requested by municipal officials, and the current update includes additional changes to provide a better picture of the Region’s development capacity.

This map shows developable land within the Regional Growth Boundary and Sewer Service Area as of December 2017. CRPC Annual Report – 2017

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2017 Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update In February 2016, the Centre Region Council of Governments (COG) General Forum recommended that the University Area Joint Authority (UAJA) prepare an Act 537 Plan Special Study to potentially extend a Beneficial Reuse waterline from its existing terminus in College Township into Harris Township. The purpose of this waterline would be to provide reuse water to several potential users in Harris Township. In December 2016, the UAJA received approval of a Task Activity Report from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the proposed Special Study.

The UAJA’s Spring Creek Pollution Control Facility has hydraulic capacity to treat up to 9.0 million gallons per day (MGD) of wastewater; however, discharge to Spring Creek is limited to 6.0 MGD. The limited ability to discharge to Spring Creek resulted in the Beneficial Reuse Water System being selected as a disposal alternative in 2000. The Beneficial Reuse Water System treats wastewater to high purity standards so that it can be utilized by commercial and environmental customers throughout the Centre Region. While the Act 537 Plan provides a phased approach to distributing reuse water in Region, the UAJA was approached by the Mountain View Country Club in Harris Township about the possibility of utilizing Beneficial Reuse Water for golf course irrigation, resulting in the need to complete a Special Study. The Mountain View Country Club had previously used on-site groundwater wells as the source of irrigation water. These on-site wells were subject to new permitting requirements from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission following a change in ownership at the Country Club. CRPC Annual Report – 2017

In early 2017, CRPA staff assisted the UAJA and its consultants at Herbert, Rowland, and Grubic with drafting the 2017 Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update for the Extension of Beneficial Reuse Water Lines into Harris Township (Special Study). CRPA staff helped draft several sections of the plan update and created the various maps utilized throughout the document. Following the formal submission of the Special Study in May 2017, CRPA staff helped present the plan update to various COG committees and governing bodies and also coordinated the public comment period. The 2017 Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update evaluated the needs and alternatives to extend the UAJA’s existing reuse water system into Harris Township and identified several potential customers in the study area, including the Mountain View Country Club (golf course irrigation), Tussey Mountain Ski Area (snowmaking), and Boalsburg Technology Park. Other potential uses were also identified, including irrigation of playfields at Oak Hall Regional Park, irrigation of farm fields, filling of firefighting tanker trucks, and bulk fill stations. Beneficial Reuse water utilized by commercial and environmental customers helps reduce the amount of treated wastewater discharged by UAJA into Spring Creek, reduces the amount of water withdrawn from the upper end of the Spring Creek watershed, and helps support economic development in the Region. The study estimates the following peak daily usage for each potential customer: Potential Customer Mountain View Country Club Tussey Mountain Ski Area Boalsburg Technology Park

Average Peak Daily Usage 350,000 gallons per day (gpd) (spring and summer) 1,400,000 gpd (winter only, weather dependent) 200,000 gpd (assumed)

The 2017 Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update recommended that 27,600 linear feet of 12-inch waterline be installed in order to deliver reuse water to the Mountain View Country Club, Tussey Mountain Ski Area, and Boalsburg Technology Park. The study provides an implementation schedule which anticipates completion of this project in late 2018. The General Forum adopted the 2017 Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update on October 23, 2017. Page 23

Restated and Amended Source Water Protection Agreement As recommended by the COG Public Services and Environmental (PSE) Committee, the COG General Forum voted unanimously at its October 23, 2017 meeting to authorize the COG Chair to execute the Restated and Amended Source Water Protection Agreement to include the COG as a signatory to the agreement. For the first time, the COG is a formal participant to this agreement, and through the Centre Regional Planning Agency (CRPA) has a formal role at the table in helping to facilitate improved planning for potable water and wastewater management in the Centre Region. The Source Water Protection Agreement was initially prepared in 2003 to govern how and where Beneficial Reuse water would be used in the Region. The initial Agreement was signed by the College Township Water Authority (CTWA), the State College Borough Water Authority (SCBWA), and the University Area Joint Authority (UAJA). The original Agreement also formed a Project Management Team (PMT) consisting of representatives of Penn State University (PSU), the Centre Region COG, the CRPA, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and state representatives to participate in discussions. Although PSU, the COG, the CRPA, and PA DEP were not signatories to the original agreement, all were able to participate in PMT meetings. The Project Management Team (PMT) was reassembled in 2017 to evaluate and update the Source Water Protection Agreement. College Township Council initially made this request in a memo dated March 29, 2017 regarding the Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update for the Extension of Beneficial Reuse Water Lines into Harris Township. (Feature article on page 23.) The COG Public Services and Environmental (PSE) Committee provided

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines source water as “Surface water (streams, rivers, and lakes) or ground water (aquifers)… that serve as sources of drinking water... for public drinking water supplies and private water wells.” CRPC Annual Report – 2017

regional guidance during its April, July, August, and September meetings, and the PMT then met on its own to forge a revised agreement.

The SCBWA provides drinking water to a population of about 72,500 in the Centre Region and Benner Township.

By signing onto the Restated and Amended Source Water Protection Agreement, the COG is formally agreeing to provide a minor staffing commitment (from the CRPA) to facilitate four Project Management Team (PMT) meetings annually. In addition, the COG is agreeing to conduct two PMT meetings during regular Public Services and Environmental Committee meetings. The PMT conducted its first meeting on January 24, 2018.

The UAJA provides Beneficial Reuse water for the Kissinger Meadow Wetland and Slab Cabin Run. Page 24

Other Benefits of Signing the Restated and Amended Source Water Protection Agreement: 

Improved communication by using the COG Public Services and Environmental Committee as a venue for the water and sewer authorities to reach a wider range of municipal government officials and other stake-holders in the Centre Region on a regular basis, and for municipal governments to communicate with the authorities.



Strengthened working relationships between the authorities, municipalities, COG, and staff from the authorities and the CRPA.



Formalized participation by the COG in regular meetings with the water and sewer authorities to address mutual goals and participate in a more collaborative process to manage water resources in the Centre Region.

The protection of Class A trout streams is important to the local economy.

The quality of the Centre Region’s drinking water depends on how well groundwater in the Spring Creek watershed is protected. Map courtesy of the Spring Creek Watershed Commission; Spring Creek Watershed Association; ClearWater Conservancy; PSU Office of Physical Plant; and the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Partners—College, Ferguson, Harris, and Patton Townships; State College Borough; and Penn State University. Map produced by GeoDecisions/Gannett Fleming 2009

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The Role of ArcGIS Online (AGOL) ArcGIS Online (AGOL) is a collaborative webbased Geographic Information System (GIS) that allows the CRPA to create and share interactive maps, scenes, web apps, layers, analytics, and data. There is a growing trend to deliver data and geographic information via the internet. Interactive “web maps” and “web apps” have grown tremendously in popularity, usefulness, and importance. In the internet age, the public expects to find information quickly, easily, and in a concise, user-friendly manner… whether by home computer, tablet, or smart phone. Technological advances in Geographic Information System (GIS) software and applications have made it easier and more cost effective for government agencies to engage the public through interactive maps to provide: 

Education and awareness of local planning efforts



Transparency in government/planning process



An avenue for community input through apps and social media



Data delivery via interactive maps and web apps for consumption

In addition to providing information to the public, ArcGIS Online (AGOL) can leverage the CRPA’s GIS to benefit

staff in ways not possible in the past. Some of these benefits include: 

Eliminating the need to train staff and managers in GIS and provide GIS software for each of those individuals—which is time consuming, inefficient and COSTLY.



Using the CRPA’s GIS to develop web maps/apps to be shared and used internally, serving a wide variety of data without the need for training or expensive GIS hardware/software for end users.



Sharing or consuming data among municipal partners, now or in the future.

The CRPA began utilizing AGOL technology in 2017 as another asset of its current GIS. Examples of projects available on the CRPA’s AGOL webpage include: 

Centre Region Bike Map



Long Range Transportation Planning



Zoning and Overlay District mapping for all the Centre Region municipalities



Story map of the Halfmoon Township Small Area Plan

The CRPA’s goal is to continue to use this powerful GIS tool into 2018 and beyond.

Explore the interactive maps on the CRPA’s AGOL page and be sure to check for more projects in the future:

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Transportation Planning Activities Federal law requires local and state officials in all U.S. urbanized areas with populations of more than 50,000 persons to maintain cooperative, continuous, and comprehensive long-range transportation planning programs, working through “metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs)”. The Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO), working in cooperation with PennDOT, is responsible for transportation planning and programming funds for surface transportation projects in Centre County. As the lead staff support agency for the CCMPO, the CRPA works cooperatively with other agencies to complete planning activities on behalf of the CCMPO. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ACCOMPLISHMENTS PennDOT Connects – In December 2016, Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Leslie Richards instituted a new policy focused on having PennDOT, MPO staff, and

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municipal officials work together to solicit community input earlier in PennDOT’s project development process. The purpose of the new PennDOT Connects policy is to identify opportunities to accommodate all modes of transportation, and to identify other community needs and issues prior to including a project on an MPO’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The new policy emphasizes the importance of having community plans and planning efforts in place to document needs and issues. CRPA staff provided presentations about the PennDOT Connects policy to several entities in early 2017; participated in training conducted by PennDOT regarding implementation; and met with PennDOT staff to establish procedures for implementing the policy in Centre County. During 2017, PennDOT Connects collaboration meetings were conducted with municipal staff for over ten projects, including the Route 150/Phoenix Avenue

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Intersection Safety Project in Bellefonte Borough and Spring Township and the Route 26/45 Intersection Safety Project in Ferguson Township. Repurposing of Earmarked Federal Transportation Funds – The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act of 2015 included a provision to “repurpose” unexpended earmarked funds authorized in previous federal transportation bills. In February 2017, the CCMPO approved the repurposing of $2.1 million in unexpended earmarked funds to complete the I-99/Route 322 Repaving project in Patton and College Townships. As part of the administrative action to add this funding to the Centre County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), PennDOT also provided funding from other sources to advance high-priority projects that had been candidates for the repurposed funds, including smallscale safety improvements at the I-99/I-80 Exit 161 (Bellefonte) Interchange, a safety study at the Route 26/ Route 150 intersection in Howard Township, and a new local bridge start. Route 322/144/45 Corridors Data Refresh – The Route 322/144/45 Corridors project is intended to be a successor to the South Central Centre County Transportation Study (SCCCTS), which was terminated in March 2004 due to a statewide transportation funding shortfall. In late January 2017, the PennDOT Central Office committed $3 million in discretionary state funds to update and “refresh” the foundation data originally collected for SCCCTS, and in February 2017, the CCMPO approved the addition of this “spike” funding to the TIP. The funding is only for the data refresh; funds were not committed for an evaluation of alternative solutions to address transportation needs. Atherton Street Drainage/Repaving Project – In 2017, work began on the second section of PennDOT’s Atherton Street Drainage/Repaving project—between Aaron Drive in Ferguson Township and Park Avenue in State College Borough. Construction activities in 2017 were focused on utility relocation work, which must be completed before the construction work associated with replacing the drainage pipes and repaving the roadway can begin. To alert municipal officials about future road construction in the Atherton Street corridor and related traffic implications, the CRPA prepared a schedule of activities for the Atherton Street project for 2018 and 2019—based on information provided by PennDOT— and presented this information to the CCMPO, the CRPC, the COG Transportation and Land Use (TLU) Committee, and the COG General Forum. CRPC Annual Report – 2017

Major Highway Projects in Centre County – In preparation for the development of the 2019-2022 Centre County TIP, staff initiated discussions with PennDOT District 2-0 in early 2017 about options for advancing the I-99/I-80 Interchanges and the Route 322/144/45 Corridors projects. In June 2017, the CCMPO Technical and Coordinating Committees discussed options for securing funding and directed staff to investigate whether a portion of the CCMPO’s base allocation of TIP funding could be used to complete certain parts of the projects as a way to leverage discretionary funding for the remaining phases of work. At the Coordinating Committee’s September 2017 meeting, PennDOT announced plans to submit an application for discretionary federal funds from the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Program for a portion of the cost of the I-99/I-80 Interchanges project. As a demonstration of its commitment, the CCMPO agreed to allocate a portion of Centre County’s base TIP funding to pay for required upgrades on Route 26 (Jacksonville Road), should grant funding for the project be awarded. The CCMPO also voted unanimously to sign on to the “Drive Forward” Coalition—an advocacy partnership with the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County (CBICC), Penn State University, Centre County and municipal governments, and other economic development and business organizations working to encourage the Governor, the PA Secretary of Transportation, and other decision-makers to fund both the I-99/I-80 Interchanges and the Route 322/144/45 Corridors Project. CRPA staff will assist by providing Drive Forward website content; promoting the coalition’s efforts via the CCMPO website, e-mail, and social media; and direct outreach to stakeholders and interested parties. (Feature article on page 31.) Other Centre County Transportation Projects – CRPA staff participated in the planning and design stages of several highway and bridge projects in Centre County, including: 

Route 322 Potters Mills Gap Project



Route 64/550 Intersection Safety Project in Walker Township



Route 26/45 Intersection Safety Project in Ferguson Township



I-80 Exit 161 (Bellefonte Interchange) Ramp Safety Improvements Project in Spring and Marion Townships Page 28

Staff also participated in PennDOT Engineering and Environmental Scoping Field Views and Design Field Views for several bridge projects in Centre County, and began coordinating with PennDOT and its consultant team about tasks to be completed for the Route 322/144/45 Corridors (former SCCCTS) Data Refresh project.

provided assistance to College Township related to the archaeology phase of the Bikeway Connector project, and a ribbon cutting event is anticipated in May 2018. CRPA staff also consulted with the Bellefonte Historic Railroad Society (BHRS) regarding the status of its Historic Rail Diesel Car project.

2019-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) – CRPA staff worked with PennDOT and CATA to prepare and present the Preliminary Draft Highway and Transit Elements of the 2019-2022 TIP to the CCMPO Technical and Coordinating Committees in November 2017.

PennDOT conducted a statewide solicitation for 2018 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside projects during July-September 2017. The CRPA helped publicize the application round via the CCMPO website, e-mail, and social media; and staff held two informational sessions about the application process to assist potential project sponsors.

Bicycle Friendly CommunitySM Status – In November 2016, the League of American Bicyclists named the State College-Centre Region a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly CommunitySM (BFCSM). The League’s “Report Card” about the BFCSM redesignation was presented to the COG Transportation and Land Use (TLU) Committee in January 2017, and the full Feedback Report was presented in February. At its February 2017 meeting, the TLU Committee provided input to CRPA staff about actions that could be taken to address some of the League’s comments.

Bellefonte to Milesburg Trail (B2MT) Consultant Selection – CRPA staff assisted in the consultant selection process for the Bellefonte to Milesburg Trail (B2MT) Feasibility Study being advanced by Centre County. Staff participated in the evaluation and ranking of proposals, the interview process for four prospective consultant teams, and the development of a recommendation to the Centre County Board of Commissioners about a consultant team to be retained to complete the study.

Bicycle Friendly CommunitySM is a service mark of the League of American Bicyclists and is used with permission.

TRANSIT PLANNING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Program – PennDOT’s Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Program provides funding for programs and projects defined as “transportation alternatives,” including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility, community improvement activities, environmental mitigation, recreational trail projects, and safe routes to school projects.

Supplemental Transit Planning Funds – In late 2016, PennDOT provided the CCMPO with $20,000 in additional federal transit planning funds. CRPA staff discussed potential projects with Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) staff, and it was determined that the supplemental funds would be used to complete a rider survey. PennDOT then provided an additional $15,000 in supplemental planning funds, for a total of $35,000, allowing the rider survey to be fully funded using 80% federal dollars.

In January 2017, PennDOT announced that $1 million in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding was awarded to Patton and Ferguson Townships for construction of the Valley Vista Drive Shared Use Path, which will parallel Valley Vista Drive between Carnegie Drive in Patton Township and the Tudek/Circleville Bikepath in Ferguson Township. CRPA staff assisted Patton and Ferguson Township staff with the selection process for the design consultant and review of the preliminary design. Construction is anticipated in 2019. The Puddintown to Orchard Bikeway Connector project in College Township and the West College Avenue Streetscape Improvements project in Ferguson Township were both bid and constructed in 2017. CRPA staff CRPC Annual Report – 2017

CATA/Centre County Office of Transportation Services (CCOT) Travel Training Project – During 2016, CRPA staff and representatives from CATA and the Centre County Office of Transportation Services (CCOT) completed the pilot phase of a travel training initiative for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. In 2017, the project moved into the implementation phase, during which individual participants were trained, the results recorded, and the training approach adjusted accordingly. Feedback on the training process was incorporated into a final project report, along with comments from the CATA Board of Directors and CCOT staff. In April 2017, CRPA staff delivered a one-hour presentation on the Travel Training Program to the Pennsylvania Public Page 29

Transportation Association (PPTA) Spring Conference. The final project report was submitted to PennDOT, and all surplus training materials and files were turned over to CATA staff for continuation of the project.

group for a PennDOT/University of Pittsburgh project: “Evaluating Bicycle, Pedestrian, Transit, and Economic Data Collection Needs and Measures of Effectiveness in Pennsylvania.”

Articulated Bus Utilization Study – CRPA staff provided project management for CATA’s Assessment of Articulated Bus Utilization. Staff participated in bi-weekly conference calls; forwarded responses to data requests to the consultant team; circulated draft chapters of the report to CATA staff for review and comment; reviewed invoices for consultant team expenses; and provided project status reports to the CATA Board of Directors. In addition, CRPA staff worked with the consultant team to conduct interviews of four peer communities to obtain information on operating articulated vehicles in university communities, and to conduct six on-site sessions with key stakeholders. As part of this project, CRPA staff assisted in preparing a table of high-density residential complexes that are currently served by CATA or proposed for future development that can be used as part of the local planning process. (Feature article on page 32.)

Automated Vehicle Summit – CRPA staff attended the first annual Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Summit in September 2017. Staff also participated in a pair of automated vehicle webinars hosted by the University of North Carolina (UNC) Highway Safety Research Center.

Transit Signal Priority (TSP) Presentation – Based on CATA’s experience with a Transit Signal Priority (TSP) system in the Centre Region, CRPA staff delivered a presentation about TSP at the Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association (PPTA) Spring Conference. CATA Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Mapping – CRPA staff worked with the CRPA’s GIS Planner and the Centre County GIS Department to compile an assortment of base-level mapping data and files for use by CATA. Staff also worked with the CRPA’s GIS Planner to facilitate the geo-coding of CATA’s current bus stop shapefile. CATA 2017 Triennial Review – CRPA staff prepared and submitted to CATA all requested documentation specified by the Grantee Information Request and Review Package for the Planning/Program of Projects, Public Comment on Fare Increases and Major Service Reductions, and Title VI sections of CATA’s Triennial Review so that these could, in turn, be submitted to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). In response to FTA comments, CRPA staff finalized corrections to CATA’s Title VI program in cooperation with CATA staff. Pennsylvania State Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) – As a representative of Pennsylvania’s public transit agencies, CRPA staff participated on the working CRPC Annual Report – 2017

Transit Site Plan Reviews – During 2017, CRPA staff provided a review of public transit considerations for the following land development plans : 

Sheetz – Colonnade Boulevard, Patton Township



Valley Vista Drive Improvement Project – Patton Township



Mountain View Country Club Hotel – Harris Township



Decibel Duplexes – Patton Township



Nittany Valley Sports Centre – Patton Township



Pine Hall Traditional Town Development (TTD) – Ferguson Township



The Station – Patton Township



Helix – Patton Township



Mount Nittany Middle School – College Township



The Residences at College and Atherton – State College Borough



West Cherry Lane Multi-Use Building – Ferguson Township



Mount Nittany Medical Center – College Township



The Village at Penn State – Patton Township



100 Walker Drive Parking Expansion – College Township



Dreibelbis Street Hotel – College Township



North Atherton Street, Section 152 – Ferguson Township



Westerly II – State College Borough

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Major Highway Projects The CCMPO’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) 2044 includes a listing of “Projects for Future Consideration,” which includes high-priority, high-cost projects which do not have funding to proceed. Two major highway improvement projects are listed in this category of the LRTP:

and other interested organizations to focus on completing the I-99/I-80 Interchanges and Route 322/144/45 Corridors missing highway links in Centre County. The partnership would include a commitment of funds by the CCMPO and other stakeholders to:



a. Develop and sustain advocacy efforts.



Route 322/144/45 Corridors [former South Central Centre County Transportation Study (SCCCTS)] Inactive since 2004 I-99/I-80 Interchanges ○ I-99/I-80 Section B18 High Speed Interchange ○ I-80/SR 26 Section A18 Local Access Interchange ○ Route 26 (Jacksonville Road) Betterment Inactive since 2009

In response to interest by local officials and other stakeholders in restarting work on these projects, the CCMPO discussed various policy options and in September 2017, voted unanimously to: “Support the formation of a partnership with federal and state legislators, municipal and County governing bodies, Penn State University,

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b. Pursue alternative sources of funding for the projects. c. Commit TIP funding to complete relevant tasks and/or elements of the two projects that will retain value and leverage funds to advance the projects.” In October 2017, the CCMPO joined forces with PennDOT, the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County (CBICC), Penn State University and other stakeholders to form a community coalition to advocate for the projects. Led by the CBICC, the Drive Forward coalition is focused on building community support for the improvements and calling attention to the need to commit funding to restart and complete both projects.

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During 2017, PennDOT took two major steps to reactivate the projects: 1. Committed $3 million in funding to “refresh” the information previously collected between 1999 and 2004 to establish the need for improvements in the Route 322/144/45 Corridors in south central Centre County. The previous SCCCTS project was stopped in 2004, before a preferred alternative to address needs was identified. The “data refresh” represents the first step in reactivating work on this project, and includes the collection of updated traffic and travel pattern data, crash information, and the documentation of community and environmental features in the study area. 2. Prepared and submitted an application for $43 million in discretionary federal funding through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) pro-

gram to help finance the completion of the I-99/I-80 Interchanges project. The INFRA grant application was submitted in early November 2017. The total project cost is $183 million, and the remaining funding would come from federal and state funds provided by PennDOT. In September 2017, the CCMPO voted to commit up to $8 million in funding from the Centre County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to complete the Route 26 (Jacksonville Road) Betterment, one of three integral parts of the Interchanges project. The community coalition will continue its advocacy efforts in 2018 through the Drive Forward initiative, and PennDOT and the CCMPO will continue to consider actions to reactivate and complete these two high-priority highway improvement projects.

Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) Assessment of Articulated Bus Utilization In order to meet future growth in passenger demand while managing increasing operating costs, CATA evaluated the potential use of articulated buses against the Authority’s current and future operations, maintenance practices, routing, amenities, and community preferences. CATA and the CCMPO secured supplemental transit planning funds to conduct the Assessment of Articulated Bus Utilization. This project, staffed by a consultant team from Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning of Rockville, MD—and managed by CRPA transportation planning staff—began in mid-January 2017. The project team completed five key phases of the assessment: 

Literature review of documented experience in operating and maintaining articulated buses



Operating environment review assessing CATA’s current and predicted future operations—including its facility under construction—for suitability in terms of articulated vehicles



Stakeholder interviews to gauge community preferences, as well as any prevalent concerns



Peer community assessment to look at how similar university communities utilize articulated vehicles



Recommendations to determine whether these buses are appropriate for CATA’s service area, and if so, where and how they might be effectively deployed

A draft final report was released to CATA and CRPA transportation planning staff in late August 2017, and was accepted by the CATA Board of Directors at its October 2017 meeting. CRPC Annual Report – 2017

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Centre Region Bicycle Education Programs In October 2016, the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) redesignated the Centre Region as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly CommunitySM (BFCSM). Communities are judged in five categories, often referred to as the Five Es: Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, and Evaluation & Planning. A community must demonstrate achievements in each of the five categories to be considered for an award at the Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond Level. Bicycle Friendly CommunitySM is a service mark of the League of American Bicyclists and is used with permission.

the local bicycling community and bicycle shop staff who volunteered their time. The classes covered a range of topics, including a learn to ride class for toddlers which utilized Strider balance bikes, a bicycle street skills class to teach adults how to ride confidently on roadways, and a Biking in the Centre Region 101 class, which familiarized attendees with bicycle facilities in the Centre Region and local and state laws.

The Bronze Level BFCSM award recognizes the Centre Region’s commitment to improving conditions for bicycling through investments in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure and pro-bicycling policies. For years, the Centre Region’s municipal officials, Penn State University, local businesses, and stakeholder groups such as CentreBike have been raising awareness about bicycling and improving bike facilities. In an effort to provide more bike education programs in the Region, the CRPA partnered with Centre Region Parks and Recreation (CRPR) to offer bicycle education classes to the community in 2017. Our first year was a success. Fifteen classes were held, and 147 individuals attended. All of the classes were taught by members of

The Region hosted its first Kidical Mass event in June 2017.

Spring 2017 Centre Region Kidical Mass Participants CRPC Annual Report – 2017

Photo by Kaisha Quaid

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Classes were also offered on bike touring, mountain biking, how to pick a bike, and bike maintenance. In addition, the Region hosted its first ever Kidical Mass event to encourage families to ride together. For more information on any of these classes or to recommend additional bike education efforts, please contact CRPA Transportation Planner Trish Meek

Photo by Trish Meek

Fall 2017 L’il Strider Graduates

Audience

Number of Classes

Total Attendees

Biking in the Centre Region 101

Adults

2

31

Bicycle Street Skills

Adults

2

8

Bike Maintenance 101

Adults

4

42

Bike Touring 101

Adults

1

12

How to Pick a Bike

Adults

2

16

Kidical Mass

Families

1

12

L'il Strider Class

Children

2

17

Adults

1

9

Program

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Plans Reviewed COLLEGE TOWNSHIP Map ID

Plan Name and Location

Plan Type

Development Type

# of Units/ Square Footage

Total Site Acreage

*

100 Walker Drive Parking Expansion, Walker Drive

Land Development

N/A

N/A

1.50

*

Clair Subdivision, Trout Road

Subdivision

N/A

2 lots

178.18

1

Christ Community Church of State College, 200 Ellis Place

Land Development

Institutional

34,547 sq ft

15.02

2

Dreibelbis Street Hotel, Dreibelbis Street

Land Development

Commercial

88,000 sq ft

2.49

3

Giant at Hills Plaza, South Atherton Street

Land Development

Commercial

52,024 sq ft

18.93

*

Hewitt Replot, Mulberry Lane

Subdivision

Residential

2 lots

0.63

*

Hoffman Land Consolidation, Hillview Avenue

Subdivision

Residential

1 lot

0.67

4

Houserville Elementary School, Scholl Street

Land Development

Institutional

70,847 sq ft

15.00

5

Innovation Park Building H, 310 Innovation Boulevard

Land Development

Office

31,038

118.80

*

Philip I. Jury Land Development Plan, 733 Puddintown Road

Land Development

Residential

1 unit

1.34

6

Lynn Lee Farms at Shiloh Road, 1060 Shiloh Road

Land Development

N/A

2 lots

110.00

7

Nittany Square Phase 3, 1044 Benner Pike

Land Development

Office

2,954 sq ft

3.22

*

PSU Agricultural Digester

Land Development

Institutional

15,252 sq ft

1,607.58

*

PSU Beaver Stadium West Parking Lot

Land Development

Institutional

N/A

424.70

8

Ruetgers & Struble Road Partnership Subdivision, Struble Road

Subdivision

N/A

3 lots

28.97

9

Subdivision of Tax Parcel 19-4-80A, 501 Decibel Road

Subdivision

N/A

2 lots

66.81

10

Subdivision/Replot of Parcels 19-17-144 & 19-17-145, 1000 East Branch Road

Subdivision

N/A

3 lots

6.36

11

UAJA Biological Odor Control Project, 1576 Spring Valley Road

Land Development

N/A

21,500 sq ft

25.30

*

UAJA Subdivision/Replot, 1576 Spring Valley Road

Subdivision

N/A

2 lots

67.52

* Minor Alterations and Revisions are not shown on the map.

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FERGUSON TOWNSHIP Map ID

Plan Name and Location

Plan Type

Development Type

# of Units/ Square Footage

Total Site Acreage

140 sq ft

3.92

*

Aaron Plaza Minor Alteration, 434 Aaron Drive

Minor Alteration

Commercial

*

Accuweather Parking Expansion, 385 Science Park Road

Land Development

N/A

N/A

6.33

*

Animal Medical Hospital, 1500 North Atherton Street

Minor Alteration

Office

N/A

2.57

*

Discovery Space Museum, 1224 North Atherton Street

Minor Alteration

Institutional

N/A

1.73

12

Guenot Subdivision, 2245 West Gatesburg Road

Replot

N/A

4 lots

120.47

*

Hummel Subdivision, Ridge Road

Replot

N/A

3 lots

5.74

*

Lands of Ralph F. Wheland & Pauline E. Cooper, 3563 Tadpole Road

Replot

N/A

4 lots

345.36

13

Science Park Plaza, Science Park Road

Land Development

Office

18,529 sq ft

2.71

13

Science Park Plaza Resubmission, 441 Science Park Road

Land Development

Office

19,667 sq ft

8.77

*

Step by Step Minor Alteration Plan, 106 Village Drive

Minor Alteration

Commercial

N/A

12.30

*

Thistlewood Lot 9, 280 Treetops Drive

Minor Alteration

Single-Family

N/A

1.54

*

Thistlewood Lot 12, 250 Treetops Drive

Minor Alteration

Single-Family

N/A

1.99

Subdivision

Single-Family

27 units

11.47

Land Development

Multi-Family/ Office

12 units/ 10,100 sq ft

12.82

# of Units/ Square Footage

Total Site Acreage

3 lots

99.47

# of Units/ Square Footage

Total Site Acreage

5 lots

9.06

N/A

4.80

14 15

The Landings PRD Section 3A, Park Center Boulevard West Cherry Lane Multi-Use Building, West Cherry Lane

HALFMOON TOWNSHIP Map ID 16

Plan Name and Location Lands of Thomas & Cynthia Hall, 2541 Halfmoon Valley Road

Plan Type Subdivision

Development Type N/A

HARRIS TOWNSHIP Map ID

Plan Name and Location

Plan Type

Development Type

17

Benjamin Heights, Torrey Lane

Subdivision

Single-Family

*

Bisbee Site Plan, 250 Elks Club Road

N/A

N/A

* Minor Alterations and Revisions are not shown on the map.

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HARRIS TOWNSHIP (CONTINUED) Map ID

Plan Name and Location

Plan Type

Development Type

# of Units/ Square Footage

Total Site Acreage

*

Gates Building Lot, Torrey Lane

Subdivision

Residential

1 lot

4.50

*

Laurel Meadow Lot 7 Site Plan, 155 Laurel Meadow Lane

N/A

Single-Family

N/A

10.35

*

Liberty Hill Revised PRD Phase 1, Earlystown Road

Land Development

Single-Family

N/A

27.42

*

Liberty Hill Revised PRD Phase 2, Earlystown Road

Land Development

Single-Family

N/A

16.25

*

Liberty Hill Revised PRD Phase 3, Earlystown Road

Land Development

Single-Family

N/A

1.76

18

Mountain View Acres, Shingletown Road

Subdivision

Single-Family

12 lots

27.71

*

Mountain View Country Club Hotel Revised Final Plan, 310 Elks Club Rd

Land Development

Commercial

N/A

152.53

*

Springfield Commons Revised PRD, Torrey Lane

Land Development

Single-Family

N/A

7.80

19

The Gates Phase 3 Revised, Discovery Drive

Land Development

Townhomes

33 units

36.09

19

The Gates Phase 4, Discovery Drive

Land Development

Townhomes

35 units

36.09

20

University Winery, Misty Hill Drive

Land Development

Commercial

10,000 sq ft

10.00

20

University Winery, Misty Hill Drive

Subdivision

N/A

2 lots

11.43

Land Development

Single-Family

2 units

39.42

Subdivision

N/A

2 lots

25.20

# of Units/ Square Footage

Total Site Acreage

24 units

9.64

21 22

Waldenheim Prelim Land Development Plan, Crestview Avenue Weener Minor Subdivision, 1023 Torrey Lane

PATTON TOWNSHIP Map ID

Plan Name and Location

Plan Type Land Development

Development Type

23

Aeropointe Place Phase 2A, Bernel Road & Fox Hill Road

*

Gray Buffalo General Partnership Replot, Subdivision 5788 West Buffalo Run Road

Replot

24

Helix Lot 3R, Toftrees Avenue

Land Development

Multi-Family

*

Lot Addition for Parcels 18-301-4 & 18-301-41B, 5703 West Buffalo Run Rd

Subdivision

Replot

23

Nittany Valley Sports Centre Phase 1A Bernel Road & Fox Hollow Road

Land Development

Recreational

23

Nittany Valley Sports Centre Phase 2A Subdivision, Bernel Road & Fox Hill Road

Subdivision

N/A

Duplex Units

2 lots 208 units

13.84

4 lots

101.63

68,473 sq ft

19.40

2 lots

29.96

* Minor Alterations and Revisions are not shown on the map.

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PATTON TOWNSHIP (CONTINUED) Map ID

Plan Name and Location

Plan Type

Development Type

# of Units/ Square Footage

Total Site Acreage

23

Nittany Valley Sports Centre Lot 3 Nursing Home, Bernel Rd & Fox Hill Rd

Land Development

Multi-Family

20,400 sq ft

3.91

25

Oakwood Presbyterian Church Addition, 1865 Waddle Road

Land Development

Institutional

11,700 sq ft

2.00

*

Gray's Woods Open Space Lot 3

Subdivision

Replot

2 lots

147.00

*

Gray's Woods Park Phase 1, Grays Woods Boulevard

Land Development

N/A

N/A

43.46

26

Re Farm Café, 1000 Fillmore Road

Land Development

Commercial

15,495 sq ft

44.12

*

Replot of Tax Parcels 18-21-12B & 18-21-12C, Toftrees Avenue

Subdivision

Replot

2 lots

28.33

*

Replot of Tax Parcels 18-2-29M & 18-2-29L, 2400 Bernel Road

Subdivision

Replot

2 lots

3.28

*

Russell Rossman Jr. Lot Consolidation, 597 West Hillside Avenue

Subdivision

Consolidation

1 lot

0.61

*

Saddle Rock Lots 31R & 32RRR Replot, 600 Siltop Lane

Subdivision

Replot

4 lots

120.62

*

Saddle Rock Lot 31R & 42 Replot, Siltop Lane

Subdivision

Replot

2 lots

147.00

27

The Station, 801 Toftrees Avenue

Land Development

Multi-Family

162 units

21.76

*

Toftrees PC Master Plan Update, Toftrees Avenue

N/A

Master Plan

N/A

N/A

*

Toftrees PC Phase 7 Sidewalk Amendment, 1759 Woodledge Drive

Land Development

N/A

N/A

2.09

28

The Village at Penn State Phase 3, Presidents Drive & Lions Hill Road

Land Development

Single-Family

8 units

50.00

*

Walmart Online Grocery Pickup, 1665 North Atherton

Land Development

Commercial

N/A

23.63

*

Windswept Farms Replot, 1000 Fillmore Road

Subdivision

Replot

2 lots

26.70

# of Units/ Square Footage

Total Site Acreage

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH Map ID

Plan Name and Location

Plan Type

Development Type

29

Bellaire Avenue Apartments, 709 Bellaire Avenue

Land Development

Multi-Family

40 units

0.99

30

Corl Street Elementary School, Corl Street

Land Development

Institutional

64,101 sq ft

4.74

*

Friedman Lot Consolidation, 366 East College Avenue

Subdivision

Lot Consolidation

1 lot

0.72

*

Penn State Recital Hall Renovation, Allen Road & Fischer Road

Land Development

Institutional

9,460 sq ft

60.00

* Minor Alterations and Revisions are not shown on the map.

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STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH (CONTINUED) Map ID

Plan Name and Location

Plan Type

Development Type

# of Units/ Square Footage

Total Site Acreage

*

Penn State Rotary Press Dewatering System, 501 University Drive

Land Development

Institutional

2,812 sq ft

60.00

*

Penn State Steam Services Building, Burrowes Road & College Avenue

Land Development

Institutional

33,264 sq ft

600.00

31

Pugh Centre, 138 East Beaver Avenue

Land Development

Multi-Family/ Commercial

55 units/ 5,487 sq ft

0.62

32

Radio Park Elementary School Additions & Renovations, 800 West Cherry Lane

Land Development

Institutional

165,450 sq ft

26.10

33

The Residences, 338 West College Avenue

Land Development

Multi-Family/ Commercial

243 units/ 48,159 sq ft

1.07

*

Trombley Real Estate & Parkway Plaza Replot, South Atherton Street

Subdivision

Replot

2 lots

0.06

34

Westerly II Student Housing, 301 Waupelani Drive

Land Development

Multi-Family

38 units

3.46

* Minor Alterations and Revisions are not shown on the map.

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2017 Development Plan Reviews 26 ! 2643 Gateway Drive State College, PA 16801 814-231-3050

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Woodycrest/ Oakwood

Deerbrook Graysdale

322 BUSINESS

Bathgate Springs

25 !

Saw Mill Acres

29 !

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Marysville

Vallmount

College Heights

Park Hills Circleville Road

16

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33

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Stormstown

Greenbriar

14 !

Brackenridge

Good Hope Farms

Haymarket

26

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Centre Hills Village

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Overlook Heights

Park Forest Village

26

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Penn Hills

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220

99

Toftrees

Spring Creek Estates

150

Linden Hall

Oak Hall

Aspen Heights

State C o l l eg e B o r o u gh

34 !

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Scenery Park

Tusseyview

Huntridge Manor

Harris Acres Fairfield

State College South

18 20! ! 45

Shingletown

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Kaywood

Boalsburg

21 !

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Bear Meadows

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26

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LEGEND Development Plans Municipal Boundary Regional Growth Boundary/Sewer Service Area Gamelands/State Forest

Centre Regional Planning Agency Staff Director Jim May, AICP Transportation Planning Staff Tom Zilla, AICP, Principal Transportation Planner Trish Meek, AICP, Senior Transportation Planner Greg Kausch, Senior Transportation Planner Local and Regional Planning Staff Mark Boeckel, AICP, Principal Planner Mark Holdren, AICP, Senior Planner Greg Garthe, Senior Planner Michael Patroski, Senior Planner Colleen Barrett, AICP, Sustainability Planner Steve Arnold, GIS Planner Front Office Staff Lyssa Cromell, Office Manager

Centre Regional Planning Agency 2643 Gateway Drive, Suite 4 State College, PA 16801 (814) 231-3050

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