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.FAYETTE TOWNSHIP COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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List of Tables vi .. List of Figures vi1
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BACKGROUND STUDm
. . 1.0 Existing Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 . 1 Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,.,*. . . . . . .il ' . Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . 3
1.4 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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1.5 Summary ..........................................
2.0 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Classification of Major Thoroughfares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2.1
2.1.1 Rural Major Arterials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.1.2 Rural Minor Arterials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . 2.1.3 Local Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 .
2.2 Signalized Intersections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.3 Traffic Volumes and Accident Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.4 Public Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.5 Road Conditions Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Community Facilities and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.6 Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l o
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3.1 Municipal Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
3.3 Library Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3.2 Recreation Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
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3.4 Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.4.1 Police Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3.4.2 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5 Public School System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Community Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.1 Wastewater System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4.2 Water Supply and Distribution System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Solid Waste Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Stormwater Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Environmental Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.1 Environmentally Sensitive Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.5 5.1.6 5.1.7 5.1.8
Geologic Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Groundwater Contamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Steep Slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Wetlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4 Floodplains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Historical and Archaeological Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Soil Suitability for Septic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Prime Farmland Soils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Demographics and Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.1 Population Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.1.1 Population Growth Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 6.1.2 Age and Sex Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.2 Economic Base Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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6.3 Housing Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.3.1 Number and Type of Housing Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 6.3.2 Occupancy Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 6.3.3 Rental Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 6.3.4 Housing Value . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 6.3.5 Projected Housing Growth . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.0 Regional Impact Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . 39
7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Decatur Township, Mifflin County . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . 39 West Beaver Township, Snyder County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 West Perry Township, Snyder County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Monroe Township, Juniata County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . 42 Delaware Township, Juniata County . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . , 42 Walker Township, Juniata County . . . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Fermanagh Township, Juniata County . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Summary ..........................................
COMMUNITY GOALS AND OBJECTWES
8.0 Community Goals and Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8.1 8.2
Public Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Township Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8.2.1 Police Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 8.2.2 Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 8.2.3 Water Supply and Distribution System . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 8.2.4 Wastewater Treatment . . . . . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1 8.2.5 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 8.2.6 Solid Waste/Recycling . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1
8.3 Township Policies . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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8.4 Community Goals and Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8.4.1 Future Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 8.4.2 Transportation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 8.4.3 'Public Facilities and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 8.4.4 Public Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
PLANTWIG RECOMMENDATIONS
9.0 Future Land Use Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8
Forested Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Agricultural Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Residential Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Industrial Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Commercial Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Institutional Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Recreational Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
10.0 Transportation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10.1 Traffic Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 10.2 Road Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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State Roadways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Township Roadways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
10.3 Road Construction Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 10.4 Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
11.0 Public Facilities and Services Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
11.1 Municipal Buildings and Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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11.2 Park and Recreation Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
11.2.1
11.2.2 11.2.3 11.2.4
Parks and Recreation Commission/Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Park Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Parkland Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Recreational Facility Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
11.3 Police Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 11.4 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
12.0 Public Utilities Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
12.1 Wastewater Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c . . . . . . . . . 88 12.2 Water Supply and Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 12.3 Solid Waste Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 12.4 Stormwater Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
13.0 Implementation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
13.1 Summary of Planning Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
13.1.1 13.1.2 13.1.3 13.1.4
Future Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Public Facilities and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Public Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
13.2 Ten-Year Capital Improvements Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 13.3 Comprehensive Plan Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 13.4 Comprehensive Plan Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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'1-1 Existing Land Use - Fayette Township 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2- 1 Fayette Township Automobile Accidents, 1986-199 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Recreational Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fayette Fire Company Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Public School Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Age and Sex Composition of Fayette Township 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Housing Units in Fayette Township 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Fayette Township Housing Unit Projections 1980-2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Fayette Township Area 1950-2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 6-2 6-3 6-4 - -*
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Summary of Survey Respondents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Evaluation of Township Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Township Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Township Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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9- 1 Comparison of Existing and Proposed Future LandUses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Traffic Flow Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Priority Ratings for Township and Road Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Recommended Community Park Acreage 1990-2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Fayette Township Regional 20 10 Recreational Facility Demands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Space Standards for Community Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Space Standards for Neighborhood Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Projected Regional Police Service Demand 190-2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 .
Recommended Distribution Standards for Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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m Existing Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Transportation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Public Sewer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Public Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 Environmentally Sensitive Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Soil Suitability for Septic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Prime Farmland Soils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Regional Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Future Land Use Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Transportation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Public Utilities Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C Road Conditions Survey
Federal Highway Administration Classification System Average Daily Traffic Counts
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Despite being Juniata County’s most populous municipality, Fayette Township is
predominantly rural, with agricultural and forested land uses dominating the landscape. The
Township has never had a Comprehensive Plan before this document and does not have zoning
or subdivision and land development ordinances. c E
In the absence of previously prepared planning studies, a great deal of time has been
spent in the collection of background materials and the formulation of community goals and
objectives in the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan. These two components provide the
framework upon which the planning recommendations and implementation program are based.
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character of the Township while maintaining or improving the levels of service of facilities,
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The future land use map shows Fayette Township continuing as a rural municipality, with
forested and agricultural land uses accounting for 91.2 percent of the Township. Residential
lands are expected to dominate the remainder of the Township, with some area for commercial
and industrial expansion also provided. Key recommendations in the future land use plan
include the preparation and adoption of zoning and subdivision and land development ordinances.
These ordinances are needed as important implementation tools for many of the planning
recommendations.
The transportation plan includes an approach for developing a long-range road
improvement program. Many of the Township’s roads are in excellent condition, as identified
in the road conditions survey included in Appendix C. The road improvement program is based
upon existing road conditions and existing and projected development patterns, which have been
used as the most accurate means of estimating traffic volumes on Township roads. Therefore,
higher priority has been given to improving roads where development is expected to be the
greatest.
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The public facilities and services plan is based upon projected demands based upon the
population projections in the background studies and expected population centers identified in
the future land use plan. The emphasis of the plan is the maintenance or improvement of
existing levels of service. Alternatives are presented for providing local police service and
improving regional parks and recreation facilities.
The public utilities plan addresses the provision of adequate public utilities to promote
the general health and welfare of existing and future Township residents. Public water and
sewer extensions are projected into areas where residential, commercial and industrial growth
are anticipated. Projected needs for capacity expansions are based on population projections.
The future land use, transportation, public facilities and services, and public utilities plans
and the implementation program are all major components of the Comprehensive Plan. The
future land use plan is based on the Township's goal of maintaining rural character while
providing for reasonable growth and therefore takes into account much of the data collected and
developed in the background studies. The remaining four components of the Plan have been
developed in support of the background studies and future land use plan. All the components
are highly interrelated and the effectiveness of the overall Comprehensive Plan is dependent on
the implementation of each component.
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EXISTING LAND USE
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1.0 EXISTING LAND USE
A comprehensive study and mapping of existing land use is
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effectively guide future development patterns. A land use study provides a picture of existing
patterns and, together with other factors, outlines restrictions and opportunities for future land
use planning. Figure 1-1 illustrates existing land use patterns in Fayette Township. Table 1-1
shows the area in acres under each land category.
TABLE 1-1 Existing Land Use Fayette Township
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Land Use Type
Residential .
Forested Commercial Industrial Institutional RecreationaYOpen-Space Agricultural
Area (acres) I Percent of Total
1,079.6 12,977.0
50.9 423.7
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1.1 FOREST
The largest singIe Iand use type in the Township is forested (12,977 acres - 50.9%). The
largest contiguous forested area (10,700 acres) is located in the northern portion of the Township
where steep slopes and thin soils comprise the area. State Game Lands #lo7 are located in the
forested northwest section of the Township. The remaining forested areas (2,277 acres) are
dispersed throughout the southeast quadrant of the Township.
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1.2 AGRICULTURE
The second largest land use type in Fayette Township is agriculture. Agricultural land
use accounts for approximately 10,565.4 acres or 41.5 percent of the Township. The
agricultural land use is dispersed throughout the southern portion of the Township where the
most fertile soil and gently rolling landscape are located.
Fayette Township's agriculture tends to be concentrated in places with prime agricultural
soils, which are mapped in Chapter 5 of this Plan. Prime soils, defined as land that is best
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third of the agricultural acreage in the Township. This area is most likely to support
economically viable agriculture over the long-term. Prime farmland will be one of the important
factors in developing the future land use plan.
1.3 RESIDENTIAL
The third largest land use type in the Township is residential - 1079.6 acres - 4.2 %.
This category is dominated by single family dwellings. The two greatest concentrations of single
family residential land are located in the villages of McAlisterville and Cocolamus. However,
single family residential properties are fairly well dispersed throughout the middle and southern
portions of the township.
Nearly three quarters of the housing units in Fayette Township are single family detached
homes. Another 13.0 percent of the housing units are mobilehomes. The remaining 12.4
percent includes duplexes, apartments and other multi-family units.
1.4 MISCELLANEOUS
The remaining four land use types include the following categories:
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development is primarily located in McAlisterville although
the Township. Commercial
commercial uses are found
elsewhere in the Township, The wood products industry dominates industrial lands in Fayette
Township. The largest recreational area in the Township is the Lost Creek Golf Course with
165.0 acres.
1.5 SUMMARY
It is likely that forested, agricultural and residential land uses will continue to dominate
Fayette Township for the foreseeable future. Some conversion of forested and agricultural land
to other uses is likely to occur during the planning period. The Community Goals and
Objectives and Planning Recommendations portions of the Plan will identify and offer
suggestions for guiding land use development and conversions into land uses best suited for the
future of the Township.
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TRANSPORTATIQN
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2.0 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
The Fayette Township transportation system consists of Sta..: and Townshj owned
roadways. Figure 2-1 illustrates the road system. The system of relatively narrow, winding
roadways connecting to wider state highways is typical of many rural areas. While this system
appears to be functioning well under current traffic loads, increasing traffic arising from regional
development is likely to put a strain on the transportation system.
2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF MAJOR THOROUGHFARES
The Fayette Township street system is classified as rural under the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation (PADOT) system of roadway classifications. Based on the
importance and function, the streets of a rural road system are further classified as major
arterial, minor arterial, collectors, and local streets. This system, as shown in Figure 2-1,
follows the classification system of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PADOT),
which, in turn, is based on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) classification system.
Roadway classifications are as follows and are further described in Appendix A.
Major Arterials - Limited access highways that are important in the inter-regional
transportation system, with a major portion of the vehicular movements consisting of through
traffic.
Minor Arterials - Highways that are important in the regional transportation system and,
while carrying mostly regional traffic, serve some local or Township origins and destinations.
Collectors - Roadway that serves primarily local traffic, providing the connection between
the residential and commercial developments to the minor arterial system.
Local Roads - Roadways that serve local traffic and connect to collector or minor arterial
system.
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2.1.1 Rural Major Arterials
There are no major arterials within the Township.
2.1.2 Rural Minor Arterials
State Route (SR) 35 transects the Township and serves traffic in the east-west direction.
SR 235 bisects the Township and carries traffic in the north-south direction. Both State routes
are classified as rural minor arterials and intersect in McAlisterville, dividing the Township into
four quadrants. McAlisterville's location at the crossroads has led to its development as the
focal point of the community and as the area within the highest population density in the
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2.1.3 Rural Collectors
Rural collectors can be divided in four quadrants with the state routes serving as quadrant
boundaries. SR 1003 and SR 1004 serve the traffic in the northwestern quadrant of the
Township while SR 1005 serves the northeast quadrant. The southwestern quadrant is serviced
by SR 2007 and SR 2011. State Routes 2008, 2012, 2013 and 2015 serve the local traffic in
the southeastern quadrant.
2.1.4 Local Roads
All Township maintained roads are considered as local roads under the Federal Highway
Administration classification system.
2.2 SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS
There is one signalized intersection in the Township. The signal is located at the
intersection of State Routes 35 and 235 in McAlisterville as shown on Figure 2-1.
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Traf$c volume counts are taken periodically on major thoroughfares by PADOT. The
counts are dither the results of actual mechanical counts or an estimating process known as the
Roadway Tanagement I System ( R M S ) . The counts are part of an ongoing traffic volume
counting pggram undertaken by PADOT. Figure 2-1 shows the Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 5)
volumes at key locations for 1991. All available ADT counts for various roadway segments are
shown in Appendix B. State roadway ADT's include both directions of travel and include all 4
types of v&icles.
jr I The following table shows the number of accidents for the past five years on state routes
within Fa ette Township. This datum is from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Center fogsighway Safety Traffic Accident History Report. No information is available on the
specific &ations of these accidents.
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1986-1991 ':I
State Route Number'
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1002 1003 1004 1005 2007 2008 201 1 2012 2013 2015
Total Number of Accidents
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2.4 PUBLIC PARKING
The Township has no municipal parking lots or metered parking spaces. Public parking
is primarily provided in off-street private lots and along the curbside in McAlisterville. The
ballfield in McAlisterville is also used for public parking when major events require additional
parking.
2.5 ROAD CONDITIONS SURVEY
A field survey of road conditions throughout the Township was conducted in January
Each road was evaluated for width, surface type and surface conditions. A table 1992.
summarizing the survey findings is found in Appendix C.
. The table in Appendix C lists the.width, surface type,and surface condition-of al1,roads
in the Township. If changes were noted along the roadway, multiple entries are included
showing where the conditions changed. Roads identified as being in good condition lacked
potholes and were oftentimes recently resurfaced. Fair condition roads had more cracks or
potholes, but not enough to require a complete resurfacing of the roadway. Poor condition
roadways had many potholes and were commonly gravel roads.
The majority of the roads in the Township are in good or fair condition. Sixty-six (66)
road segments or roads listed in Appendix C are given this rating. This number is evenly
divided between roads in good or fair condition. Only three roads were given a poor condition
rating. These included: Little Evandale Road (T545), Quarry Road (T448), and Vanormer
Road (T539). All these roads are gravel for at least a portion of their length.
Road width varies significantly within Fayette Township. Widths vary between twelve
(12) feet on Church Avenue (T601), Little Evandale Road (T545), and Vanormer Road (T539)
and twenty-five (25) feet on SR 35.
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2.6 SUMMARY
Fayette Township's roadways are in fairly good condition at the present time and no
major deficiencies have been defined. However, this may change as the Township and region
develop and traffic levels increase. The Planning Recommendations section of the Plan will
include suggestions for reducing accidents, improving road conditions and facilitating better
traffic flow through the Township.
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
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3.0 COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES c
The following sections describe the community facilities and services provided to the
residents of Fayette Township. An inventory was conducted of municipal buildings and
properties, recreational facilities, school facilities, fire and police buildings, and library facilities.
This inventory is presented in text and tabular form. A discussion of regional facilities is 1
provided in Chapter 7.
3.1 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY
The municipal building is located on approximately 2.75 acres of land on Bunkertown
Road (T458). The building houses municipal office space, as well as equipment storage and
maintenance space. There appears to be ample expansion room on the property if building
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The Township also owns one acre of real estate 700 feet northwest of the intersection
with State Route 1003 and Fairview Road (Township Route 533). In the past the property was
used as a shale pit. Even though the shale pit still exists, the Township is not currently utilizing
the property as a source of shale or fill.
3.2 RECREATION FACILITIES
Fayette Township inhabitants have access to eight recreation areas within the Township.
These recreational areas are listed in Table 3-1. The table also includes a list of facilities in
each location. Together, the recreation areas provide roughly 197 acres of recreation space
within the Township.
The planning recommendations will include an analysis of existing recreational facilities
and their relationship to the estimated existing and future demands of residents. Specific
recommendations for new parks, facilities and/or programs will be included, as well as several
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Cocolamus
McAlisterville
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TABLE 3-1 FAYETTE TOWNSHIP
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Facility Ownership Trails Baseball Field
y 7.0 X East Juniata Jr./ Sr. High School
Juniata Co. School District
X Fay& Township Elementary
Juniata Co. School District
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Cocolamus Picnic Grove
Private 15.5 I Cocolamus
Juniata Horse and Saddle club
Private 14 X
Private 3.7 X Lost Creek
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Lost Creek Golf course
Private 165.0
McAliskxville Senior Citizens Center
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Source: Juniata County Planning Commission
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3.3 LIBRARY FACILITIES
The Juniata County Library is located in Mifflintown. The library is available to all
Fayette Township residents. A library assistant goes to the Senior Citizens Center in
McAlisterville periodically to show films, initiate discussions and provide entertainment. There
are no current plans to build a new library in the Fayette Township area. )
3.4 EMERGENCY SERVICES
Emergency services include police, fire and ambulance protection. These services are
an important amenity to the health and safety of the community.
I ,3.4.1 Police Protection
Police protection for Township residents is provided by the Pennsylvania State Police for
Mifflin and Juniata Counties. The State Police station is located on Ferguson Valley Road,
Yeagertown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, approximately 20 miles from McAlisterville.
3.4.2 Fire Protection
The Fayette Fire Company serves the residents of the Township. The volunteer fire
company is located in McAlisterville. Currently membership is approximately 30 people. The
volunteer fire company also provides ambulance service.
Table 3-2 is a list of the equipment owned by the fire company.
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Ford Pump 750 GPM Pumper with a 100 gallon tank
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1973
1978
1984
Source: Fayette Fire Company
The need for new equipment is based on the amount of outdated and malfunctioning
equipment in use. The current and near future needs are to replace the malfunctioning air packs
(self-contained breathing apparatus), the 1973 Ford Pumper with rusting steel tank and numerous
engine repairs and the 1984 Ford Ambulance. Funds for purchasing new equipment include
donations from computerized mass mailings and membership sponsored dinners.
. Dispatching for ambulance service is provided through the County Central Dispatch
Center located in Mifflintown. Seven of the nine county fire companies provide ambulance
service. The closest ambulance service to the emergency is determined by the Central Dispatch
Center, thereby, providing the fastest ambulance service available.
3.5 PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
The Juniata County School District provides public education for Township students.
Schools include the Fayette Elementary (McAlisterville), Susquehanna Elementary,
Thompsontown-Delaware Elementary, and the East Juniata High School (Cocolamus). The
enrollments at the various schools are given in Table 3-3. The enrollment figures given here
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School Location
Fayette Elementary Mc Alisterville Susquehanna Elementary Susquehanna Thompsontown-Delaware Township
East Juniata High School Elementary Thompsontown
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COMMUNITY UTILITIES
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4.1 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
The public sewer service area in Fayette Township is limited to an area within a one mile
radius from the center of McAlisterville. The treatment plant is located along Benner Road
southwest of McAlisterville. Figure 4-1 is a map of the wastewater collection system in the
Township.
The collection system includes approximately 29,500 feet of 8 inch collector sewers,
2,650 feet of 8 inch interceptor sewers and 1,700 feet of 10 inch interceptor sewers. There are
no major extensions of the system planned in the foreseeable future. There have been only
about 20 residential connections to the system in the last three years.
The treatment plant was built in 1974. It has a capacity to treat 130,000 gallons per day
(GPD). Current (1992) flows average 62,000 GPD. The McAlisterville Joint Authority is
currently in the midst of a $235,000 upgrade of the plant, including the addition of aerators, a
sludge holding tank and filters. These improvements are being made so the PADER ammonia
nitrogen discharge limits can be met on a more regular basis. The discharge from the plant goes
into Little Lost Creek.
4.2 WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
c The public water service area is approximately the same as the public sewer service area.
A map of the major distribution lines is found on Figure 4-2. The system has a distribution
capacity of 65,000 GPD. Current usage averages 62,000 GPD. Despite the fairly small
difference between these two numbers, there are no current plans to increase the capacity of the
system.
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The supply sources for the system include two wells and two springs located about one
mile north of McAlisterville. There is a 60,000 gallon storage tank and a 30,000 gallon
reservoir located within three quarters of a mile from downtown McAlisterville. The distri-
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Enlargement Scale: 1” = 900’
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Enlargement Scale: 1" = 900'
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' bution system includes approximately 32,350 feet of line. The system is owned and maintained
by the McAlisterville Area Joint Authority.
4.3 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Each resident is responsible for contracting with a licensed solid waste hauler for trash
removal. The Township regulates solid waste management practices through the municipal
waste ordinance. The ordinance prohibits residents from dumping waste in unapproved places,
provides for annual licensing of haulers by the Township supervisors and includes standards for
the storage, transport and disposal of solid waste.
There are a few recycling drop-off locations at churches and other similar establishments,
but none are sponsored or funded by the Township. Some interest has been expressed in
establishing a Township recycling program. There are no current plans to initiate such a system.
There are two private recycling facilities in Fayette Township operated by Donald Elsasser and
Michael Kramer.
4.4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
There is no stormwater collection and discharge system in Fayette Township except along
some state roadways. In addition, stormwater management is not regulated by ordinance in the
Township. Despite the lack of regulations, no specific stormwater problem areas have been
identified to date.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
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5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Geologic Limitations
Ten geologic units/formations are found in Fayette Township. These formations traverse
the Township in a southwesterly to northeasterly direction (See Figure 5-1). Each of the
formations underlie approximately equal portions of the Township and are composed primarily
of resistant ridge forming sandstone and nonresistant limestone and shale in the valley portions.
The formations in the Township are generally described as follows:
Reedsville Formation consists of various shades of gray shale, some siltstone and
few sandstone layers near the top.
Bald Eagle Formation is composed of olive gray and reddish gray, fine-to-coarse-
grained sandstone and some conglomerate.
Juniata Formation is composed of brownish to grayish red sandstone and some
siltstone and shale.
Tuscarora Formation consists of light to medium gray sandstone and minor
interbedded shale.
The Clinton Group is composed of light gray shales and some minor interbedded
siltstone and sandstone with horizons of hematatic sandstone of siltstone.
Bloomsburg and Mifflintown Formations (undivided) consists of gray shales and
mudstone with interbedded limestone and sandstone.
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LEGEND - Juniata Formation Bald Eagle Formation Reedsville formation Tuscarora Formation Clinton Group Bloomsburg and Mifflintown Formations wills Creek Formation Old Port and Onondaga Formations Keyser and Tonoloway Formations Hamilton Group
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Formation is composed of greenish gray calcareous and
shale and argillaceous limestone with interbeds of grayish red shale
and fine-grained sandstone.
Keyser and Tonoloway Formations (undivided) consists of laminated limestones
and argillaceous limestone.
e Old Port and Onondaga Formations consists of dark gray limestone, shaley
limestone, and calcareous and noncalcareous shale with a quartz sandstone unit.
0 Hamilton Group is composed of various shades of siltstone, olive-gray silty
claystone, and fine-grained siliceous sandstone and dark-fissile shale.
Source: Groundwater Resources of the Juniata River Basin, Pennsylvania Water Resource Report 54, 1982, Department of Environmental Resources.
The portions of the Township underlain by carbonate bedrock (limestone) are susceptible
to sinkhole development. Surface water accumulating in small areas is an indicator of where
ground subsidence or sinkholes are likely to occur. There is no mapping currently available of
sinkholes in Fayette Township.
Groundwater well yields vary with respect to topographic location, bedrock formations
and structure. Valley well yields are two to three times higher than yields located in
mountainous areas. Highest well yields occur predominately within limestone and dolomite
rock, followed by sandstone and shale in that order.
Natural groundwater quality is generally
tend to produce moderately hard to hard water
Wells in the Clinton Group produce water high
adequate for most uses. Limestone formations
while sandstone rock is known for soft water.
in naturally occurring iron and manganese.
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5.1.2 Groundwater Contamination
Groundwater contamination has occurred at four wastewater facilities according to the
PA DER, Bureau of Water Quality Management. The four facilities: East Juniata High School,
Cocolamus Creek Supply, Graybill’s Car Wash and McAlisterville Area Sewage Treatment
Plant, have been placed on DER’s regular inspection list. Each of these facilities are in various
stages of clean-up.
The McAlisterville Sewage Treatment Plant has periodic effluent violations with the
discharge to Little Lost Creek. The treatment system is currently being upgraded with extended
aeration filters being added to comply with DER’s regulations.
Graybill’s Car Wash has experienced settling/holding tank overflow. According to DER,
there was no known stream contact although the discharge could have reached the tributary to
Cocolamus Creek.
Cocolamus Creek Supply’s discharge was towards Cocolamus Creek. The discharge was
from a malfunctioning septic tank/sand filter. The system has been repaired.
East Juniata High School’s discharge violation was to Cocolamus Creek. The wastewater
facility is regularly being inspected by DER.
According to DER regional office personnel, possible groundwater contamination may
have O C C U K ~ ~ in several incidents. These include small oil/milk spills, improper manure storage
and manure irrigation, malfunctioning septic systems, leaking underground petroleum storage
tanks and runoff from washing of heavy equipment into nearby streams.
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5.1.3 Steep Slopes
~ Steep slopes are defined as all areas with greater than 15 percent slope. These areas are
identified as sensitive because they are erosion prone, have thin soil and construction in these
areas is difficult. Steep slopes are shown on Figure 5-2.
Approximately 11,860 acres (46%) of Fayette Township has slopes greater than 15
percent. The largest single concentration is the forested area north of Mountain Road. The
southeastern portion of the Township is another area with a lot of steeply sloping land. The
areas with steep slopes trend in an east-west direction, following the geologic formations shown
on Figure 5- 1.
5.1.4 Wetlands
The National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) mapping prepared by the U. S o Fish and Wildlife
Service has identified many wetland areas within the Township. These areas provide wildlife
habitat, flood protection, surface water quality improvement and a variety of other important
functions. They are shown on Figure 5-2. The wetlands shown on Figure 5-2 are only those
identified on the NWI maps outside floodplains. There are numerous other wetlands not shown
on the maps within floodplains. All wetlands should be delineated and mapped as their
surrounding areas are developed.
5.1.5 Floodplains
Approximately 1,625 acres (6.4%) of the Township fall within the 100-year floodplain.
Approximately three-tenths mile of Lost Creek and 1.3 miles of Little Lost Creek were studied
by detailed methods for the 100 year floodplain. Cocolamus Creek, Tennis Run, Laurel Run,
Big Run and the remaining portions of Lost Creek and Little Lost Creek were studied by
approximate methods. Areas of detailed study were identified as areas of known flood hazards
and areas of potential development and base flood elevations were determined. Areas delineated
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using approximate methods were identified as lower development potential or minimal flood hazards. No base flood elevations were determined for the approximate study methods.
The 100 year floodplains are delineated on Figure 5-2. These areas can be expected to
be inundated when a combination of abundant surface water, ample soil moisture and high water
table supply runoff more than can be accommodated in the normal stream channel. )
5.1.6 Historical and Archaeological Sites
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Bureau for Historic Preservation,
has indicated there are no recorded archaeological sites within the Township. However, the
Township does contain many areas that have a high probability of containing as yet undiscovered
archaeological resources. Sensitive archaeological areas include relatively flat areas near streams
and springs, especially stream and spring junctions and areas with fertile, well-drained soils.
Potentid resources in the Township range from the Paleo-Indian period to the historic period.
5.1.7 Soil Suitability for Septic Systems
Figure 5-3 shows soil types potentially unsuitable for septic systems; potentially suitable
for conventional in-ground systems; and potentially suitable for elevated sand mounds. The map
is based on soil survey mapping, not field investigations, and should be used for planning
purposes only.
The largest category is soil potentially suitable for elevated sand mounds. These soil
types are fairly well distributed throughout the Township, although large concentrations are
found north of Mountain Road (T527). These areas typically have bedrock or an elevated water
table between two and five feet from the surface with slopes less than 12 percent. The most
common soil types that fall under this category include Laidig, Hazleton-Dekalb, Edam-Weikert
and Momson soils.
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The second largest category is soil potentially unsuitable for septic systems. Once again,
these soils are fairly well distributed throughout the Township. They are typically found on
steeply sloped areas (more than 25%), or in floodplain or other low lying areas. The limiting
zone for these soils is within two feet of the surface. Common soil types include Rubble Land,
Hazleton-Dekalb, Atkins, Brinkerton and Klinesville soils.
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The largest concentratiofi is found east of Route 235 and south of Route 35. Another large area
, is located between Mountain and Rockland Roads in the western end of the Township. The soil ' types are typically deep and well drained, with a limiting zone greater than five feet from the
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surface. Typical soil types include Morrison, and Mertz soils. Much of this area is also prime ~
farmland soils, so there is likely to be some conflict between demands for agricultural and
residential lands.
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irime farmland, as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is the land that is
best sui h ed to producing food, feed, forage, fiber and oilseed crops. It has the soil quality,
son and water supply needed to economically produce a sustained high yield of crops
ted and managed using acceptable farming methods. Prime farmland produces
the highkst yields with minimal inputs of energy and economic resources, and farming it results
in the l&st damage to the environment. Prime farmland may be in crops, pasture, woodland,
or otheqiland, but not in urban and built-up land or water areas. It must either be used for
producirig food or fiber, or be available for these uses. Prime farmland soils are usually
classifid as capability Class 1 or 2 on a scale of 1 to 8.
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rly well dispersed throughout the Township. The largest concentrations are found
south g d east of McAlisterville and through the valleys in the southern half of the Township :
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(See Figure 5-4). If a,gricultural preservation is determined to be a priority of Township
residents these areas should be targeted for preservation.
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CHAPTER 6
DEMOGRAPHICS AND HOUSING
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6.0 DEMOGRAPHICS AND HOUSING
A study of population data is crucial in making decisions involving the physical,
economic and social development of the Township. A quantitative and qualitative analysis of
the population is necessary in the formulation of reasonable projections of future population
levels and needs. This chapter includes a look back into historic population changes in the
Township and forward into population projections for prospective changes in the next twenty
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.years.
Attractive housing and well maintained residential neighborhoods are some of the most
important assets of any community. Another important feature of the local housing market is
the variety of housing types and prices. Information presented at the end of this chapter includes
an inventory of the existing housing stock in the Township and a projection of future housing
needs.
6.1 POPULATION PROFILE
6.1.1 Population Growth Trends
Fayette Township has experienced an average growth rate per decade of 14.85 percent
for the past four decades. The most rapid growth in this time period took place during the
1970's, when the Township's population grew by 532; an increase of 23.7 percent. This is
approximately twice the growth rates of the 1950's, 1960's and 1980's. The 1970's was also
a period of rapid growth for the region and Juniata County. Table 6-1 shows the historic growth
rates for Fayette Township, its surrounding municipalities, and Juniata County.
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Municipality
Fayette Township .
Delaware Township
Given the relative long-term uniformity of population growth, it is reasonable to assume
that historic growth rates will continue into the future. In order to provide some flexibility in
future planning, future population projections are given as ranges. The projections shown in
Table 6-1 reflects a 10 to 15 percent growth rate for each of the next two decades. This range
was selected because it closely reflects the historic growth rate of the Township and region.
Actual future growth rates will be dependent on a variety of factors including zoning, sewer and
water availability and economic conditions. Planning recommendations will be based
1950’ 1960’ 1970’ 1980’ 1990’ 2000 2010
1,730 1,917 2,165 2,679 3,002 3,300-3,4562 3,63&3,97d (+10.8%) (+12.9%) (+23.7%) (+12.0%) (+lo-15%) (+1615%)
995 971 1,082 1,408 1,440 1 ,47S3 1,491’ (-24%) (+11.4%) (+30.1%) (+2.3%)
TABLE 6-1
1,620
1,599
1,620
HISTORIC AND PROJECTED POPULATION GROWTH OF THE FAYETTE TOWNSHIP AREA
1950-2010
1,755 1,767 (+8.3%) (+0.6%)
1,868 2,216 (+16.8%) (+ 18.6%)
1,789 1,842* (+10.4%) (+3.0%)
Ferrnanagh Township 1,297 1,855
(+4.8%) +7.9%)
Walker Township
Decatur Township (Mifflin Co.)
W.Beaver Township (Snyder Co.)
W. Perry Township (Snyder Co.)
Regional Total
Juniata County
668 I 717 1 768 (+7.3%) (+7.1%)
10,790 11,779 13,120
15,243 15,874 16,712
2,406’ 2,523’ 2,249 2,097
2,070’ 1,651
2,124 I 2,331 I 2,5403 (+20.2%) (+9.7%)
2,513 2,735 2,983’
849 I 969 I 1 ,077’ (+ 10.5%) (+14.1%)
15,287 16,692 16,996 17,140
19,188 20,625
Source: ’ US. Census Bureau * Gannett Fleming, Inc. ’ PADER Division of State Water Plan NA = Not Available
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on the projected ranges given here. If actual growth is outside the projected ranges, the Plan
should be revised accordingly.
6.1.2 Age and Sex Distribution
The age and sex distribution of the population is a key factor in projecting growth and
the types of services best suited for the majority of residents. A balance of age groups is
necessary to support a healthy growth rate. A high percentage of young adults in their
childbearing years may result in rapid growth. Conversely, a high percentage of senior citizens
can result in slow growth and increases in the demands related to this age group. The age and
sex distribution of the Township's 1990 population is shown on Table 6-2.
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The overall population of Fayette Township has aged slightly since 1980. The percentage
of persons under 18 decreased from 29.5 percent to 26.4 percent, while the percentage of
persons over 65 increased from 11.9 percent to 13.5 percent. Despite this trend, which is
common throughout Pennsylvania, Fayette Township still has a fairly young population.
The Township's largest age group (ages 20-44) is the group most often involved in new
,' household formation and childbirth. The second largest group is the school age group (ages
0-19). Approximately two-thirds of the Township's population fall in these two groups.
Therefore, the Township should be able to maintain its historic rate of between 10 to 15 percent
with limited in-migration.
Another important aspect of this analysis is that public services and facilities should be
geared toward the school age and young adult age groups. This will be taken into account in
the planning recommendations portion of the Plan.
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15 - 19
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TABLE 6-2
AGE AND SEX COMPOSITION OF FAYETTE TOWNSHIP
1990
14.5 13.8
14.4 16.4
AGE GROUP I MALE (PERCENT) I FEMALE (PERCENT)
40 - 44
School Age Group
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7.5 6.6
0 - 5
45 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 64
8.0 I 7.8
6.7 6.7
9.1 8.9
4.4 6.2
6 - 9 I 7.2 I 5.8
65 - 74
75 - over
7.4 8.2
4.4 6.9
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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6.2 ECONOMIC BASE PROFILE
In the absence of available 1990 census data related to employment and income, estimates
of 1991 income levels have been obtained so that some conclusions related to the economic base
of Fayette Township can be drawn. \
Fayette Township’s median household income has doubled in each of the past two
decades. The 1970 median household income of $7,653 was slightly less than Pennsylvania’s
($8,153) in 1970. Both income levels have risen about 200 percent in the past 20 years and
should therefore be approximately equal today.
Per capita income has increased faster (+377.6%) than household income in Fayette
Township since 1970. Although adequate data are not available to fully evaluate the large
discrepancy .between the growth rates of per capita and household income, the decreasing
household size discussed later is a major factor, as there are fewer potential income sources in
each household today.
In summary, income levels in Fayette Township have tended to parallel those of
Pennsylvania as a whole. Based upon available data, economic conditions in Fayette Township
have remained fairly stable over the past 20 years and should continue to do so, barring the loss
. of major employers.
6.3 HOUSING ANALYSIS
6.3.1 Number and Type of Housing Units
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 1,192 housing units in the Township
in 1990. The majority of these housing units are single family detached dwellings. Another
13.0 percent are mobilehomes. The remaining 12.4 percent are various multi-family type
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HOUSING UNITS IN FAYETTE TOWNSHIP 1990
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Mobilehome 1 155 I 18
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6.3.2 Occupancy Status
The Township's occupancy rate for its 1,192 dwelling units in 1990 was 92.8 percent.
This rate has increased slightly from the 1980 occupancy rate of 90.8 percent. The majority of
the vacant units (79.1%) are seasonal or occasional use dwellings such as hunting cabins. If
these units were not counted Fayette Township would have an unusually low vacancy rate of
only 1.5 percent.
Occupancy rates do not typically change greatly with time in rural areas like Fayette
Township. Therefore, it is reasonable to use the average rate of 91.8 percent for future
conditions. This estimate is used in the projection of future housing demand in section 6.3.5.
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6.3.3 Rental Units
According to U.S. Census Bureau information, 273 of the Township's 1106 occupied
housing units are rental units (24.7%). This is high in comparison to Juniata County (22.6%)
but lower than Pennsylvania (29.4%). It appears that the demand for rental units in Fayette
Township has increased slightly over the past ten years. Assuming that this trend will continue,
the future land use plan must allow ample land for moderate increases for multi-family units.
6.3.4 Housing Value
Census data from 1990 shows the median housing value in Fayette Township was
$53,800. This is an increase of 63.5 percent since 1980, or an average annual increase of
slightly more than five percent. Fayette Township's 1990 median housing value is slightly
higher than, that of Juniata County ($51,700) but is significantly less than Pennsylvania's
($69,700).
The 1990 median rent in Fayette Township was $171. Rents increased at a slightly lower
rate (55.4%) than housing value during the 1980's. Unlike housing values, median rent in
Fayette Township was lower than that in Juniata County ($184) and Pennsylvania ($322).
. 6.3.5 Projected Housing Growth
Using historic population and housing data from various sources, projections can be made
for future housing demand. Due to a national trend of a decreasing number of persons per
household, the housing growth rate is almost always higher than the population growth rate. In
Fayette Township's case, the decennial housing growth rate is projected to be about six percent
higher than the population growth rate.
An important calculation in the projection of future housing demands is the rate of
decrease of the number of persons per household. This rate has historically decreased slightly
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less than five percent per decade in Fayette Township. Therefore, a decennial decrease of 4.9
percent was used to estimate future conditions. When combined with the population projections
and occupancy rates presented earlier in this chapter, estimates of future housing demands have
been prepared (see Table 6-4).
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If the projections in Table 6-4 prove to be accurate, between 430 and 580 housing units
will be constructed in the next 20 years. Similarly, if historic trends continue, approximately
130 to 250 of these units will be rental units.
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FAYETTE TOWNSHIP HOUSING UNIT PROJECTIONS 1980 - 2010
Sources: ' U.S. Census Bureau Gannett Fleming, Inc.
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CHAPTER 7
REGIONAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
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7.0 REGIONAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
7.1 INTRODUCTION
Fayette Township is surrounded by seven municipalities in Juniata, Mifflin and Snyder
Counties. Several of these municipalities are somewhat isolated from Fayette Township by large
tracts of state-owned land to the north. However, development and infrastructure changes within
any of the surrounding municipalities have a potential impact on Fayette Township. This chapter
contains a summary of pertinent, available information from each of the surround townships and
an analysis of their impact on Fayette Township. A map of the region is included as Figure 7-1.
7.2 DECATUR TOWNSHIP, MEFLIN COUNTY
The portion of Decatur Township that borders Fayette Township is completely owned by
the state, either as part of State Game Lands 107 or Bald Eagle State Park. There are no roads
connecting the two townships in this area. In addition, since the boundary is the ridge top of
Shade Mountain, the municipal boundary is also a watershed divide, so drainage and stormwater
issues are separated at the boundary.
Decatur Township is a rural municipality, much like Fayette. Most of the development
that has taken place has occurred along the PA Route 522 corridor, located parallel to the
municipal boundary about 1 miles from Fayette Township.
Due to the public ownership of the land along the municipal boundary and the physical
boundary of Shade Mountain, these two municipalities are fairly well isolated from each other.
However, each municipality should be kept abreast of each other’s planning activities to ensure 1 t
uniformity and to share problem solving techniques for rural governmental issues.
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(13i development in this area.
West Beaver Township adjoins Fayette Township for a very short distance about one mile
, west of where Route 235 leaves Fayette Township to the north. The adjacent portion of West
Beaver Township is all part of Bald Eagle State Forest. Like Decatur Township, the municipal * I
boundary is the ridge top of Shade Mountain. PA Route 235 is the only road connecting the two
townships.
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'around McClure, a village located about 1% miles northwest of the portion of the Township that
.. ' adjoins Fayette Township. Since this area is physically divided from Fayette Township by Shade
Mountain and the lack of,roads, there is little potential for a development impact on Fayette
7.4 WEST PERRY TOWNSHIP, SNYDER COUNTY
The majority of the joint boundary between West Perry and Fayette Townships is dso
joint boundary. Beaver Springs is a village in Spring Township at the junction of PA Routes
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As with Fayette Township's other northern neighbors, there is little potential development
impact on Fayette Township due to public ownership of land, location of Shade Mountain and
limited roadway accessibility. The only potential area for private development along the joint . I _
boundary is the area along Fayette Township's northeastern boundary.
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p 7.5 MONROE TOWNSHIP, JrnVIATA COUNTY
Monroe Township borders Fayette Township to the east. The two municipalities are
connected by PA Route 35. Monroe Township is a rural municipality and there are no known
development activities that would have a significant impact on Fayette Township. Monroe
Township does not have its own Comprehensive Plan, zoning ordinance or subdivision and land
development ordinance.
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Unlike the other municipalities discussed thus far, Delaware Township has a
Comprehensive Plan (1975), a zoning ordinance (adopted 1975), and a subdivision and land
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forested land uses. This is reflected in the current zoning ordinance, as the area is zoned rural-
agricultural which allows agricultural and horticultural uses, single family detached dwellings
and other related activities.
The plan also proposes the extension of public sewer service along PA Route 333 from
Thompsontown to service the East Salem area. The northern extent of this proposed extension
is approximately one mile from the Fayette Township boundary. Since this area is at a lower
elevation than the southern portion of Fayette Township, there is a potential of connecting a part
of Fayette Township to the Thompsontown sewer system if the need arises. To date, much of
this area is sparsely populated.
The Comprehensive Plan does not mention any planned transportation improvements that
would have a significant impact on Fayette Township. PA Route 235, which enters Fayette
Township south of McAlisterville, is classified as a connector roadway designed to service
traffic from rural roadways and connect to higher volume arterial roads (Le. Rt. 322). The
same classification is given to the road in Fayette Township.
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The subdivisionlland development and zoning ordinances for Delaware, Walker and
Fermanagh Townships are all similar in terms of specific requirements and zoning districts. If
planning ordinances are adopted in Fayette Township, some effort should be made to provide
uniformity throughout the region.
7.7 WALKER TOWNSHIP, JUNIATA COUNTY )
Walker Township also prepared their current Comprehensive Plan in 1975, revised their
zoning ordinance in 1988 and revised their subdivision/land development ordinance in 1979.
The Township is currently in the process of preparing an Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan.
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As with Delaware Township, the portion of Walker Township adjacent to Fayette
Township is projected for continued agricultural use in the Comprehensive Plan and is zoned
rural-agricultural. The permitted uses in this zoning district are the same as they are in
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extensions in the vicinity of Fayette Township. The closest projected service area is along Rt.
322 to the west of Fayette Township.
The only state road that joins the two municipalities (SR 2007) is in the southwestern
corner of Fayette Township. There are no major improvement plans along this roadway.
Similarly, there are no known improvement plans along Vanwert Road, the only township road
that joins the two municipalities.
7.8 FERMANAGH TOWNSHIP, JtTNIATA COUNTY
Fermanagh Township’s Comprehensive Plan was prepared in 1975, its zoning ordinance
adopted in 1981, and its subdivision/land development ordinance adopted in 1981.
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along the Fayette Township boundary. The portion of the Township roughly north of Mountain
Road is in a forest district, which permits agriculture, forest, parks and other public uses, single
family detached dwelling sand similar uses. The portion south of Mountain Road is zoned rural
agriculture. The permitted uses in this district are the same as they are in Delaware Township.
The Comprehensive Plan does not include any recommendations for extending public
sewer and water beyond their existing (1975) extents. The proposed limits of these utilities
extend only about two miles from the Juniata River, which is nearly 2.6 miles from Fayette
Township. Therefore, combined with the agricultural and forest zoning, there is little potential
for major development projects near the joint municipal boundary.
The major roads that join the two municipalities are Mountain Road, SR 1002 and SR
35. Fermanagh Township's portion of Mountain Road (Slim Valley Rd.) and SR 1002 are both
classified as feeder roads, while SR 35 is classified as a connector. No major improvement projects are planned along any of these roadways.
7.9 SUMMARY
Fayette Township is located at the center of a large rural agricultural and forested area.
Based upon available planning documents and interviews with key officials, there are no
significant development or improvement projects in the region which will have a major impact
on Fayette Township. However, due to the similarities between the seven regional
municipalities, it is important to maintain communications between the municipalities to ensure
compatibility along joint boundaries and in planning regulations. The planning recommendations
and implementation program portions of the plan include various means of improving regional
communications and reducing costs through regional cooperation.
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CHAPTER 8
COMMUNITY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
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8.0 COMMUNITY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
8.1 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Fayette Township officials indicated a desire to maximize public input into the
Comprehensive Plan preparation process. To accomplish this goal, community surveys were
mailed in October, 1991 to approximately 1,200 households and businesses in the Township.
In addition, public meetings were held throughout the planning process to gather additional input
from the public.
A total of 241 surveys were returned for a response rate of 20.9 percent. Each survey
response was individually tabulated. Multiple choice questions were entered into a computer
database for tabulation and the written responses were tabulated by hand.
According to the survey results, 76 percent of respondents live in Fayette Township, 18
percent both reside and operate a business and 3 percent operate a business in the Township.'
When asked why they chose to live or operate a business in the Township, the majority
answered atmosphere (61 %), low tax rates (58%), location relative to employment (37%), and
housing cost (36%). (See Table 8-1)
For the majority of survey respondents (27%), the primary wage earner works outside
Juniata County, Another 26 percent of respondents are retired. Only 22 percent work in
Fayette Township, while 18 percent work outside the Township but inside Juniata County.
The most common source of information about Township programs for respondents is
the newspaper (79%). Nearly one half (49%) cited neighbors as another significant source of
this information. Radio (30%) and mailings (24%) were other significant sources of Township
information.
Percentages do not always add up to 100 percent since some respondents did not answer every question.
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MISCELLANEOUS SUMMARY OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS
QUESTIONS
Reside or Operate a Business in the Township
Reside Operate Business Both
Primary Reasons to Reside or Operate Business in Township
Location relative to place of employment Educational system Housing cost Housing availability Access to shopping and facilities Property resale value Tax rates Recreation facilities Atmosphere Other
Where Residents Primary Wage Earner Works
Within Township Within Juniata County Retired Other More than one location checked
Source(s) of Information about Township Programs Newspaper Radio TV Cable TV Neighbors Mailings Other
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76 3 18
37 17 36 11 7 9 58 3 61 20
22 18 26 27 4
79 30 1 1
49 24 5
SOURCE: FAYETTE TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY SURVEY, NOVEMBER 1991.
Note: Percentages may not equal 100 because not all questions were answered.
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The following report is a summary of the information gathered through the community
survey and public meetings. The information is used to develop insight into the residents’
opinions about their community and provide the basis for the development of community goals
and objectives.
8.2 TOWNSHIP SERVICES
The first section of the survey requested an evaluation of 10 Township services on a scale
of one to five, with five being excellent and one being poor. The responses are summarized in
Table 8-2. Most services received fair to good ratings. A fair rating should be interpreted as
acceptable, but in need of improvement.
Fire and ambulance services received by far the highest number of good or excellent
ratings (74 and 71 percent respectively). This indicated that residents are pleased with the level
of service provided by the Fayette Fire Company. The public school system also received a
high percentage of good to excellent ratings (66%). Similarly, solid waste collection services
received a high rating (60% good to excellent). The last category where more than one half of
the respondents gave good to excellent ratings (54%) was local road maintenance. However,
a significant portion of respondents (34%) rated local road maintenance as fair.
The service receiving the highest percentage (63%) of fair to poor ratings was police
protection. It is imp-?ant to note that most of these responses (40%) were under the fair
category. The stormwater management system also received generally poor ratings, with 45%
of respondents giving a fair to poor rating. Therefore, police protection and stormwater
management are the two services perceived as being most in need of improvement. Other
services, such as parks and recreation, water supply and sewage treatment were primarily rated
as fair and in some need of improvement.
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SERVICE
11 Fire Protection
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Note: Percentages may not equal 100 because all questions were not answered.
RATING KEY: 1 = poor; 2 =unsatisfactory; 3 =fair; 4 = good; 5 = excellent
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8.2.1 Police Protection
Several specific written comments were made regarding police protection services. Three
respondents noted that the Township should have at least a part-time police force since the state
police cannot commit enough officers to adequately cover the area. Another resident mentioned
a need for a policemen to patrol/visit Fayette Elementary to prevent potential mischief and drug
related problems. Another resident felt that a state police barracks in Juniata County could help
the situation.
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Although parks and recreation facilities received only fair overall ratings, 53 percent of
respondents felt that existing facilities are adequate. When given a list of options for choosing
which new facilities respondents would support (See Table 8-3), more youth programs (38%),
more facilities at existing parks (35 %) and an indoor recreation center (29 %) were the leading
responses. Written responses on parks and recreation facilities included a need for facilities to
benefit all ages, a place for single young adults and a perceived need to fix up the Township’s
existing park.
8.2.3 Water Supply and D‘ktribution System
The majority of respondents either support the extension of public water service (43%)
or have no opinion (24%). The existing primary water supply for respondents is a private well
(57%). Only 39 percent of respondents currently have public water service. Written comments
regarding public water service included the following:
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QUESTIONS
Adequate Roadway System for Existing Levels YeS No No Opinion
For Future Levels YeS No No Opinion
Extension of Public Sewer Service YeS No No Opinion
Extension of Public Water Service YeS No No Opinion
Sourc;! of Current Wastewater' Treatment Public Sewer On-lot System Other
Source of Drinking Water Public Water Private Well Other
Support Township Recycling Program YeS No No Opinion
Adequate Recreational Facilities YeS No No Opinion
Support Establishment of Recreational Facilities Indoor recreation center Township parks More facilities at existing parks More youth programs More adult programs Other
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82 12 3
25 51 21
47 27 22
43 31 24
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39 57 3
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8.2.4 Wastewater Treatment
As with public water service, most residents (47%) support or have no opinion (22%)
regarding the extension of public sewer service. Respondents were almost evenly dividcd
between having an on-lot septic system (56%) and public sewer service (42%). The only written
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ic Almost all respondents (82%) feel that Fayette Township roadways are adequate for
existing traffic levels. However, the majority of respondents (51 %) feel that existing roadways
will not be adequate for the traffic levels in the year 2010. Written comments regarding the
transportation system include the following:
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received in support of a recycling program. Other written comments were that collection costs
are too high and suggestions that billing be made on a per bag versus a per household basis.
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When asked which type of future development is preferred by residents, the answers were
as follows (See Table 8-4):
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Preference of Development Increase Commercial-retail Commercial-wholesale Office Industrial Single family residential
Other Multi-family residential
Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Yes No No Opinion
Yes No No Opinion
Adoption of SubdivisiodLand Development Ordinance
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SOURCE: FAYETTE TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY SURVEY, NOVEMBER 1991.
Note: Percentages may not equal 100 because not all questions were answered.
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commercial-wholesale - 17 % e
e office - 11% e other - 10%
single family residential - 40%
multi-family residential - 12 %
The most common response given under the "other" category was "no more
development. 'I Aside from the preference for single family homes, residents apparently perceive
a need for more employment generating land uses.are summarized here as the community's goals
and objectives for the next ten to twenty years. The goals are not prioritized in this section.
Some prioritization will be done in the implementation section of the Plan.
Written responses centered around a need for increased planning and the need to better
regulate hog/poultry activities in residential areas. Other comments included questioning of the
need for a zoning ordinance, a need to adequately enforce subdivision and zoning ordinances,
and a need to protect the rights of farmers.
Respondents favor the development of a zoning ordinance by more than a two to one
A similar preference was given to the development of subdivision ratio (60% to 25%).
regulations (54% to 27%).
8.4 COMMUNITY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the public participation process is to provide a foundation for the future
development of Fayette Township. The input from the community survey and public meetings
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8.4.1 Future Land Use
0 Maintain the rural character of the Township through the following actions: - Extend public water and sewer service only to those areas with identified
problems or where population density necessitates their provision.
- Adopt and enforce zoning and subdivision/land development regulations
- Protect environmentally sensitive areas including floodplains, wetlands and c steeply sloped areas.
e Encourage a managed expansion of employment generating land use types, including commercial and industrial development.
Regulate poultry/hog agribusiness activities to minimize conflicts with adjacent land uses.
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8.4.2 Transportation System
0 Improve the paving maintenance and plowing services by developing a multi-year plan for scheduling improvements.
e Develop standards for new roads to ensure their adequacy for future traffic conditions.
0 Make roadway improvements where safety problems are identified.
e Improve the condition of roadways listed as fair or poor in the road conditions survey (appended).
8.4.3 Public Facilities and Services
0 Investigate the establishment of a Fayette Township police department.
0 Maintain support for fire and ambulance services to maintain the current level of service.
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Improve parks and recreation facilities by expanding existing programs and increasing facilities at existing parks.
Investigate establishment of an indoor recreation facility/program.
Support the school district in its efforts to maintain its current level of service.
8.4.4 Public Utilities
Extend public water and sewer service to those areas with problems or as population density and development require
Prepare an Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan to closely document existing problems and plan for future growth.
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Establish stormwater management regulations for new development and rectify existing problem areas.
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9.0 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN
The future land use plan designates portions of the Township for the future development
or use of forested, residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational and agricultural
lands. These land use types have been distributed throughout the Township to ensure its
continued development as a pleasant, safe and attractive place to live and work. Existing land
use patterns, environmental constraints, utility availability, growth projections, community goals
and objectives, and sound planning principles have been combined to formulate the future land
use plan.
The future land use plan should be viewed as a guide for future growth and development
in the Township and is intended as a flexible guide for the future uses of land. It is not a
detailed prediction of the future uses of land in the years 2000 or 2010. All areas in the
Township are designated as land use types which may be different than their current uses but
not all will be developed during the planning period. In addition, the map is somewhat
generalized and does not reflect the land use of every lot. It should be reviewed periodically
by the Township and revised, if necessary, to keep pace with changing development patterns and
trends.
The future land use map is not a zoning map and should not be construed for this
purpose. A proposed zoning ordinance is being prepared as part of the planning process which
may, or may not, be adopted by the Supervisors. If adopted, the zoning ordinance will serve
as the legal means of enforcing the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan.
The community goals and objectives developed for future land use are as follows:
0 Maintain the rural character of the Township through the following actions:
- Extend public water and sewer service only to those areas with identified
Adopt and enforce zoning and subdivision/land development regulations
problems or where population density necessitates their provision -
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- Protect environmentally sensitive areas including floodplains, wetlands and
steeply sloped areas
e Encourage a managed expansion of employment generating land use types,
including commercial and industrial development
Regulate poultry/hog agribusiness activities to minimize conflicts with adjacent
land uses
Achieve a balance between the rights of farmers and adjacent landowners
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These goals and objectives provide the framework for the future land use plan. The
recommendations included here are designated to achieve these goals given the existing
environment and pertinent federal, state and local regulations.
The future land use map (Figure 9-1) shows the proposed future distribution of land use
types and Table 9-1 lists the areas included under each land use category. The map also shows
the 100-year floodplain. M'hile some portions of the floodplain have already been developed,
future development of the floodplain should be severely restricted to protect property owners and
provide adequate stormwater management.
9.1 FORESTED LANDS
Over one half (50.9 percent) of the Township is currently forested. Much of this area
is remote, steeply sloped, poorly suited for septic systems and is not well suited for more
intensive development. Therefore, most of this area is projected to continue as forested land
throughout the planning period.
Fayette Township's three surrounding Juniata County municipalities (Delaware,
Fermanagh and Walker Township) with zoning each have a forest district with similar
regulations. The district regulations generally allow forest, agriculture, parks, churches and
single family detached dwellings. The minimum lot size is 80,OOO square feet (approx. 2 acres)
in all three municipalities. Given that all three townships regulate these areas similarly and that
the regulations are consistent with the intended uses of the forested areas shown on the future
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TABLE 9-1 COMPARISON OF EXISTING AND PROPOSED FUTURE LAND USES
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land use map, Fayette Township officials should consider adopting similar regulations as part
of the zoning ordinance.
9.2 AGRICULTURAL LANDS
Approximately 40 percent of the Township is currently in agricultural land use. About
one third of this land meets the USDA definition for prime farmland. Prime farmland areas
should be preserved to the maximum extent possible as they are the areas most able to produce
crops on a profitable basis over the long-term. Understanding that agriculture is important to
Fayette Township’s economy and its continued existence as a rural municipality, most of the
existing agricultural lands are projected to continue as such throughout the planning period.
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As with many land use types, there are potential conflicts between agricultural and
residential uses. Some effort has been made in the future land use plan to cluster non-
agricultural uses, thereby partially isolating them from agricultural lands. Additional controls,
such as nutrient management regulation, building set-backs and buffer yards can also be effective
tools in minimizing these conflicts. The designation of agricultural security areas and/or the
purchase of development rights can also be effective tools for preserving farmland while partially
separating agricultural and new residential uses. Township officials must be careful not to adopt
regulations that overly restrict the normal farming practices of existing farming operations as
prohibited by Pennsylvania’s Right to Farm Law (PA Act 133).
The zoned municipalities surrounding Fayette Township each have a rural agricultural
district which permits agriculturally related uses, single family detached dwellings and similar
low density uses. Minimum lot size in all three municipalities is 40,000 square feet (approx.
1 acre). These regulations are generally consistent with the intent of the future land use plan
and should be considered for implementation of the agricultural land use recommendations.
Township officials may also want to consider additional nutrient management or bufferyard
requirements as long as they do not effectively zone out specific agricultural uses.
9.3 RESIDENTIAL LANDS
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reasonable housing types. The housing projections presented in Chapter 6 show that 433 to 583
housing units should be built in Fayette Township within 20 years to keep up with the projected
population growth. If the existing breakdown of housing types is a reasonable match for market
demand, then the future demands for differing housing types is as follows:
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two family - 2.4% (10 - 14 units)
multi-family - 7.7% (33 - 45 units)
mobilehomes - 13.0% (56 - 76 units)
other - 0.9% (4 - 5 units)
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The major area for residential development on the future land use map surrounds
McAlisterville due to existing residential development in the area and availability of public sewer
and water. There are approximately 250 acres of undeveloped land outside the floodplain
proposed for residential development. Using the typical minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet
taken from the surrounding municipalities zoning ordinances and an assumption that only 75
percent of the land will be available for lots (excluding roads, parks, stormwater ponds, etc.),
there is ample space for approximately 545 units within the proposed residential area. Since this
represents more than 90 percent of the maximum projected housing units over 20 years, the land
use plan should provide ample opportunity for meeting the Township's fair share allocation.
This is especially true, considering that additional residential units will also be constructed within
the forested and agricultural areas on the future land use map. High density development such
as apartments or mobilehome parks may even take place in the commercial, industrial or
agricultural areas, depending on the regulations in the zoning ordinance.
9.4 INDUSTRIALLANDS
A relatively small 1.7 percent (423.7 acres) of the Township is under industrial use. The
wood products industry dominates this land use category, taking advantage of the significant
regional forest reserves. The largest single industrial property is the quarry located along Route
235.
In keeping with the township's goal of providing more employment generating land uses,
an additional 191.3 acres has been added to the existing industrial lands. The largest addition
is located in the southern Oakland Mills area as an addition to the existing industrial lands. The
new industrial area is fairly well buffered to the north and south by the 100 year floodplain, has
existing industrial land to the east and agricultural land to the west. One potential limitation for
the land is the unavailability of public sewer or water. Although the soil mapping does show
that much of the site is potentially suitable for elevated sand mound type systems, some type of
public utility service may be needed depending on the volume of water or wastewater generated.
Oakland Mills should be investigated closely for the need and feasibility of public sewer service
in the sewage facilities planning process due to the amount of existing development, small lot
sizes and age of many structures (see Chapter 12).
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In addition to the industrial lands shown on the future land use map, there may be
additional industrial opportunities in the forest district if regulated like Fayette Township’s
surrounding municipalities. All three municipalities allow the production of forest products and
forest industries within their forest districts as a special exception in the zoning ordinance. This
method of regulation would be consistent with the goals of this Plan if the special exception
criteria are sufficient to protect the sensitive forested areas.
9.5 COMMERCIAL LANDS
There are only 50.9 acres of commercial land in Fayette Township at this time.
Consistent with the goal of providing additional employment generating land use types, an
additional 70 acres has been added to this category.
Once again, a significant portion of this area is in the Oakland Mills area and may be
limited for development by the availability of utility services. The area was selected due to the
amount of existing commercial development, the potential availability of adjacent lands, a lack
of conflicting adjacent land uses and location along the Township’s most heavily travelled
roadway (SR 35).
Understanding the potential limitations for this area, additional land for commercial
development is provided in downtown McAlisterville and west of McAlisterville at the
intersection of SR 35 and Musser Road (T-563). These two locations provide for the conversion
of residential home sites to commercial use in an existing commercial/residential environment
and the development of new commercial land adjacent to existing commercial uses. These
locations are readily accessible to both public water and sewer and are both located along a high
traffic volume roadway (SR 35). When combined with the proposed commercial lands in
Oakland Mills, there should be ample commercial opportunities for the growing population of
the Township.
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9.6 INSTITUTIONAL LANDS
Institutional lands include municipal property, schools, churches and other similar
public/semi-public uses. There are currently 87.4 acres (0.3 percent) of institutional property
in Fayette Township. No new institutional lands are proposed although these land use types are
typically compatible with a wide variety of other uses and may be developed as necessary in
many areas of the Township. Therefore, they can be developed without being inconsistent with
the future land use plan.
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9.7 RECREATIONAL LANDS
The primary recreation lands in the Township include the Lost Creek Golf Course,
community park and ballfields in McAlistemille, and the Cocolamus Picnic Grove. Chapter 11
contains specific recommendations for the future development of parks and recreation facilities.
Therefore, while no new recreational lands are shown on the future land use map, they may be
developed if consistent with the recommendations in Chapter 11.
9.8 SUMMARY
The future land use plan provides additional residential, commercial and industrial
development areas while maintaining the Township’s rural character in accordance with the
community goals and objectives. The effective implementation of this plan is dependent on the
adoption of zoning and subdivision regulations and the implementation of the recommendations
in the other components of the plan.
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Fayette Township's transportation system is a rural one, clearly designed to meet the
needs of a small community. However, the combination of state and local roadways provide
excellent east-west travel and an acceptable degree of north-south travel, given the rural nature
of the area. More than eight of ten (82%) of residents feel that the existing roadways are
adequate for existing traffic levels, but a lesser percentage (46%) feel they are adequate or have
no opinion on their adequacy for travel in 20 years. Transportation goals and objectives
developed during the planning process are as follows:
0 improve the paving maintenance and plowing services by developing a multi-year
plag for scheduling improvements 0 develop standards for new roads to ensure their adequacy for future traffic
conditions
make roadway improvements where safety problems are identified
improve the condition of roadways listed as fair or poor in the road conditions
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Several transportation systems deficiencies are identified in the background studies and
community goals and objectives chapters. The material presented here is designed to identify
potential problems, and alleviate existing deficiencies and improve the overall system. Several
alternatives for financing the improvements are given in the implementation program.
10.1 TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS
PADOT estimates traffic flow increases on an annual, 10-year and 20-year intervals.
These estimates show that traffic on minor arterials and collectors in the Township should
increase by 15 percent in ten years and 30 percent in 20 years. Using these estimates, traffic
projections have been prepared for those roadways for which current counts are available from
PADOT. The projected counts are listed in Table 10-1 and are shown on Figure 10-1.
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TABLE 10-1 TRAFFIC FLOW PROJECTIONS
2475-4084 599-1790
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Given the relatively low 1991 traffic counts, the projected increases are moderate and
should not present major congestion problems. However, without transportation system
improvements the safety of local roadways will most likely decrease. These projections and
available accident information (see Table 2-1) will be used to prioritize the improvements given
here.
10.2 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
10.2.1 State Roadways
The only state roadways in Fayette Township not identified as being in good condition
(fair) in the road conditions survey (Appendix C) are SR 2011 and SR 2015. Both are macadam
roadways with a number of potholes and surface cracks that prevented them from being
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classified as being in good condition. Township officials should urge PADOT to improve these
roads so the condition of all state roadways in the Township is consistent.
SR 2015 should ge given a higher priority given the higher traffic volume on this
roadway and somewhat poorer condition. There were three accidents on SR 2015 between 1986
and 1991, all involving motorists hitting fixed objects. No specific information regarding the
locations or causes of these accidents is available so no specific safety improvements can be I
recommended.
SR 2011 is a low volume roadway in an almost total agricultural setting. The relatively
high volume of trucks and farm vehicles utilizing this road has probably contributed to its
deterioration to its currently fair to good condition. Therefore, it does waiiant improvement so
it can continue to provide an adequate surface for these vehicles. Since there has been only one
accident on this road in the past five years (1986-1991) there does not appear to be a need for
major safety improvements at this time.
The majority (73.7%) of accidents on Fayette Township's state roads between 1986 and
1991 occurred on SR 35 and SR 235, the Township's two highest volume roadways. Most of
the accidents occurred on SR 35 (80 or 79.2%) and nearly one-half of these involved motorists
hitting fixed objects. There is a positive trend toward a decreasing number of accidents on SR
35, although the number of accidents warrants further study of their cause and the necessary
safety improvements to further reduce the number of accidents. The decreasing accident trend
is not occurring on SR 235, as there have been three to four accidents annually on this road for
the past five years. Nearly half of these accidents were motorists hitting fixed objects, followed
closely by angle collisions. There has been a disturbing increase of fatal accidents (one in each
of the past two years) which should be investigated and any necessary safety improvements
implemented.
Two of the Township's state roads (SR 1005 and SR 2008) have unusual configurations
resulting in multiple, nearly 90 degree bends. These alignments should be straightencd as
development occurs along them to improve visibility and reduce the potential for future
accidents.
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There are no traffic or accident count data available to prepare a detailed evaluation of
Township roads. Therefore, the road conditions survey and land use/development information
gathered in the background studies are the primary tools for making recommendations. The
Township road system is in amazingly good condition, given its rural nature and the total length
of Township roads. Given the excellent condition of many rural roadways, the road conditions
evaluation used here is very stringent in comparison to other rural townships.
The Township road identified as being in the worst condition is Vanormer Road (T-539).
Vanormer Road is one of the municipality's narrowest (12 feet) roadways and is both macadam
and gravel, depending upon the specific location. The poorest condition segments are those that
are gravel. Land uses along the road are forested and agricultural, with small residential lots
limited to the paved section adjacent to SR 235. The remaining portion of the road should be
widened and paved as it develops or if conditions continue to deteriorate.
Another Township road in need of improvement is Quarry Road (T-491). This road is
also identified in the road survey as being in fair to poor condition, depending upon the exact
location. The primary reason for the poor condition of this roadway is its primary use as the
main access way to SR 235 for heavy trucks leaving and entering the limestone quarry. The
portions of the road beyond the quarry's main access points are in discernably better condition
than the remainder of the road. The Township should pursue a joint agreement with the quarry
owners to maintain the road in better condition, thereby improving travel for other vehicles on
the roadway, improving safety and reducing the dust and mud from being transported or blown
off-site.
Another road identified as being in fair to poor condition is Little Evandale Road (T-545)
along the Township's eastern border. This 12 foot wide dirt/gravel roadway serves little purpose
as a Township road and does not connect to any known municipal roads in Monroe Township.
Therefore, officials should give serious consideration to abandoning this road and allowing it to
revert to private ownership.
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The gravel roads in the northern portion of the Township are both in fair to poor
condition. These include Bunkertown Road north of Jamison Road and Landis Road. Philips
Hill Road and Ridge Road are two other northern roadways identified as being in fair to poor
condition. While both roads are macadam, they are both in need of repair. Despite their
relatively poor condition, all are given a low priority due to their isolated locations and relatively
few homes served (13 total).
The remainder of the Township roads are identified as being in fair or good condition
in the road conditions survey (Appendix C ) . A priority rating system for upgrading the roads
in fair condition has been developed based upon several factors:
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High priority has been given to roadways with high development density and high traffic
volumes on intersecting roadways. All roads given a high priority rating are macadam, have
between 10 to 27 residential lots and are between 12 to 18 feet wide. The total length of all
roads with a high priority rating is approximately 8.4 miles. See Table 10-2 and Figure 10-1
for a listing and mapping of the priorities given to all Township roads. These roads should be
placed at the top of a long-range repaving/repair list that identifies planned road improvement
projects over a three to five year period.
A medium priority is given to the roadways with a fewer number of residential lots,
lower traffic volumes on intersecting state roads or no connection to a state road. Most roads
in this category are macadam, are typically 14 feet wide and have between one and eight
residential lots along the portion in fair condition. The total length of all roads with a medium
priority rating is approximately 9.3 miles.
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Roadway
Church Avenue (T-601)
Fairview Road (T-533)
Mountain Road (T-527)
PRIORITY RATINGS FOR TOWNSHIP ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Number of ADT of Intersectin2 State Surface3 Width‘ Length’ Priority Residential’ Lots Route Type (miles)
15 4084 (SR 35) 1790 (SR 235) M 12 0.15 High
17 383 (SR 1003) 599 (SR 235) M 14 1.82 High
30 None M 16 2.35 High
Town Ridge Road (T-509)
Vanormer Road (T-539)
Benner Road (”-507)
Liberty Road (T-450)
Dagen Road (T-537)
Dressler Road (T-493)
Hornberger Road (T-600)
Jamison Road (7’-541)
McAlister Road .(T-604) Orchard Road (“-442)
Quarry Road (T-491)
S hellenburger Road (T-497)
Sunnyside Road (T-608)
8 1790 (SR 235) 319 (SR 2008) M 14 1.14 High
22 599 (SR 235) M/G 12 2.90 High
5 1790 (SR 235) 127 (SR 2011) M 14 1.67 Medium
6 319 (SR 2008) M 18 0.45 Medium
4 383 (SR 1003) 511 (SR 1004) G 14 0.53 Medium
7 1178 (SR 2013) 319 (SR 2008) M 14 1.36 Medium
6 3094 (SR 35) M 17 0.30 Medium
6 None M 14 0.76 Medium
9 None M 17 0.15 Medium
2 1662 (SR 235) M 14 0.38 Medium
M 14 0.61 Medium 1 1662 (SR 235)
7 1178 (SR 2013) 319 (SR 2008) M 18 1.44 Medium 8 None M 14 0.23 Medium
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Sunset Drive (T-535) 5 639 (SR 1002) 319 (SR 1003) M 17 0.57 LOW
Bunkertown Road (T-458) 4 None G 14 0.53 LOW
Flint Road (T-463) 0 383 (SR 2007) G 13 0.30 LOW
Hower Road ("-505) 4 127 (SR 201 1) M 14 0.68 LOW
Landis Road (T-468) 2 None G 16 0.53 LOW
McMeen Road (T-436) 1 None M 16 0.38 LOW
Mountain View Road (T-454) 2 None M 18 0.14 LOW
Oak Drive (T-426) 2 None M 16 0.61 LOW
Philips Hill Road (T-456) 2 None M 15 0.23 LOW
Ridge Road (T-422) 5 None G 16 1.14 LOW
Singer Hill Road (T-428) 4 None M 15 0.68 LOW
St. Johns Road (T-466) 2 None M 16 0.61 LOW 1
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Notes: 1. Number of residential lots is based on land use as mapped in 1992 and 1991 Township tax maps. 2. ADT's taken from PADOT Roadway Management System for 1991. "None" is given when the road section does not intersect a state road. 3. M = Macadam, G = Gravel. 4. Widths given are averages as measured for the road conditions survey in 1992. 5. Length refers to the portion of the road identified as needing repair.
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Low priority ratings are given to rural roadways with few residences and estimated low
traffic counts. These roads do not typically intersect state roadways, or if they do, they intersect
them at locations with low traffic volumes. The roads in this category have less than four
residential lots, are commonly gravel and are between 13 and 18 feet wide. While significant
to the overall transportation system, these roads can be placed near the end of a long-term
pavinghmprovement program unless developed at a higher density or their condition worsens
significantly. The total length of all roadways in this category is 7.8 miles.
The roads identified and rated in Table 10-2 should be improved according to their
priority ratings. A three to five year improvement program should be implemented and the
information in Table 10-2 regularly updated so the long-range plan can become an ongoing
program. When improved, roads should be brought up to the specifications in the
subdivision/land development ordinance. A similar system can be implemented for snow
plowing, giving higher priority to roads with more housing units and intersecting high volume
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The Township is considering adoption of a subdivision and land development ordinance
as part of the overall planning process. The draft ordinance currently under consideration
contains road construction standards in sections 404 to 408. If adopted as initially proposed,
local access roads are to be constructed with 18 to 20 foot widths with 4 to 8 foot shoulders.
If these standards are adopted, the standards in the ordinance should be used as the minimum
standards when upgrading existing Township roads. This will minimize the narrowing of roads
at the intersections of new and existing roadways. When implemented as part of the long-range
improvement program, all Township roads will eventually be brought to consistent construction
standards. The upgrade process will be jointly shared by the Township and developers.
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are proposed on roadways in fair or poor condition to bring all roads to the same condition.
Priorities are given based on existing road conditions and estimated existing traffic volumes.
Road construction standards are also recommended to standardize the condition of all Township
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Municipal governments are charged with providing their residents with public facilities
and services necessary to protect the health and welfare of their residents and promote their
social and cultural well-being. The buildings, parks and services necessary to meet this mandate
and the goals of the community are the focus of this component of the Plan.
The primary goals established in the planning process related to public facilities and
services included:
e improve parks and recreation facilities by expanding existing programs and
increasing facilities at existing parks
investigate the feasibility of establishing an indoor recreation facility/program
investigate the establishment of a Fayette Township police department
maintain support for fire and ambulance services to maintain the current level of
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support the school district in its efforts to maintain its current level of service
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11.1 MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY
Municipal buildings and property in Fayette Township include the 275 acre tract where
the municipal building is located and a one acre tract along Fairview Road (T-533) that used to
be a source of shale for the Township.
It does not appear that there is any need for expansion of either of these two properties
and the municipal building tract should be large enough for any expansion of the municipal
building in the foreseeable future. There are no recommendations here that would necessitate
such an enlargement.
There are recommendations in this chapter for the potential municipal purchase or lease
of parkland within the planning period. There is also the potential of locating police facilities
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in the Township. Therefore, it is likely that municipal lands will increase during the planning
period.
11.2 PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES
There are eight parks or recreation facilities in Fayette Township comprising
approximately 200 acres of land. The two major public parks in Fayette Township are Lost
Creek Community Park and the ballfield complex north of McAlisterville on SR 1004. They
are owned and maintained by the McAlisterville Park Association and the McAlisterville Area
Youth Sports Association. Both are non-profit organizations interested in providing recreational
facilities to the general public. The Township should cooperate with these organizations to
ensure the long-term availability of the facilities.
11.2.1 Parks and Recreation Commission/Committee
The outright purchase of new parkland by the Township would be expensive and may be
unnecessary given the limited demands of the Township's relatively small population. This is
true for many of the municipalities in the region. An alternative is the establishment of a
regional parks and recreation commission to pool the demands and financial resources of several
municipalities. The initial task of the commission should be to prepare a plan that quantifies
recreation demands, evaluates the adequacy of existing facilities and includes a capital
improvements program for park purchase and development. The commission would also be
responsible for developing and managing recreation programs.
In the event that municipal officials are unable to establish such a commission, the
responsibility for providing adequate recreation facilities and programs falls upon the individual
municipalities. If this occurs, the Fayette Township Supervisors should consider establishing
a parks and recreation committee as an advisory board for recreation oriented issues. This
committee could be given the responsibility for coordinating with the existing park and sports
associations, identifying needs for physical improvements, developing recreation programs and
securing adequate volunteers or personnel to run the recreation programs. These residents could !
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The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has established a parkland
classification system and standards to assess the adequacy of a municipality's parkland.
Generally speaking, recreation land can be divided into neighborhood, regional and community
parks. These parks vary in terms of size, facilities and service area. The following sections
describe the standards for each park type and projections for parkland acreage necessary to serve
future population levels in Fayette Township and the region.
Reeiond Parks
The NRPA classifies regional parks as areas of 200 or more acres with natural qualities
suited for outdoor oriented passive recreation such as hiking, picnicking, fishing, hunting, etc.
These areas should be within one hour of the service population and ten acres should be
provided for each lo00 persons served.
Using the year 2010 projects for Fayette Township and the seven other adjoining
municipalities inventoried in chapter 6 (18,476 total), the projected demand for regional parkland
is 185 acres. Local lands meeting the NRPA definition for regional parks include the 7,000 acre
State Game Lands 107 and a 15,000 acre portion of Bald Eagle State Forest, both of which are
located along Fayette Township's northern border. Considering that these two facilities
represent a small percentage of the land available at the 24 state parks and numerous state forests
and state game lands within a one hour drive, Fayette Township residents are blessed with an
abundance of regional park facilities.
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Community Parks
The NRPA identifies community parks as being 25 or more acres, including both areas
for intense recreational facilities, such as athletic fields, and other areas suited to walking,
biking, picnicking and related activities. The MWA recommends that five acres be piovided
for each 1,OOO residents served and that the service area be limited to less than a two mile
radius. However, given the low population density in the Fayette Township area, it appears
reasonable to drop the service area requirement and base the suitability on the acreage multiplier.
Table 11-1 shows the recommended community park acreage for Fayette Township and the
region.
Based on the NFWA standards, it appears that Fayette Township's 3002 to 3970 (2010
projection) residents may not generate enough demand to justify developing a 25+ acre park.
However, if a joint recreation commission is developed, there may be enough demand generated
by 2010 for up to four such parks.
Neighborhood Parks
The NRPA recommends that neighborhood parks be located within one half mile of their
service population and that one to two acres be provided for each 1,000 residents.
Neighborhood parks should range between five to 20 acres, depending on land availability and
service population. Once again, due to low population densities, the service area radius
recommendation will not be used in this plan. Neighborhood parks are typically used for
intensive recreational activities such as field games, court games, crafts, playground apparatus,
skating, picnicking, etc.
There are six facilities in Fayette Township (see Table 3-2) that meet the definition of
a neighborhood park. These facilities include 33.4 acres and are found in the Cocolamus,
McAlisterville and Oakland Mills areas. Utilizing the NRPA acreage multipliers, the current
and year 2010 demands for neighborhood park acreage are three to eight acres respectively. The
two school district properties, Lost Creek Community Park and the ballfield complex comprise
17.9 acres. The problem with assessing the adequacy of Fayette Township neighborhood parks
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TABLE 11-1
Municipality - County
Fayette Township - Juniata County
Delaware Township - Juniata County
Fermanagh Township - Juniata County
Monroe Township - Juniata County
Walker Township - Juniata County
Decatur Township - Mifflin County
West Beaver Township - Snyder County
West Perry Township - Snyder County
Regional Total
Juniata County Municipalities Total
RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY PARK ACREAGE 1990-2010
1990 2000 2010
Recommended Recommended Recommended Population Park Acreage' Population Park Acreage' Population Park Acreage'
3002 15.0 3300 - 3450 16.5 - 17.2 3630 - 3970 18.2 - 19.8
1440 7.2 1478 7.4 1491 7.4
2249 11.2 2406 12.0 2523 12.6
1800 9.0 195 1 9.8 2070 10.4
233 1 11.6 2540 12.7 2707 13.5
2735 11.9 2983 14.9 3160 15.8
2166 10.8 1255 6.3 1390 7.0
969 4.8 1077 5.4 1165 5.8
16,692 83.5 16,990-17,140 85.0 - 85.7 18,136-18,476 90.7 - 92.4
10,822 54.1 11,675-11,825 58.4 - 59.1 12,42 1- 12,76 1 62.1 - 63.8
Sources: 1. U.S. Census Bureau 2. Gannett Fleming, Inc. 3. PADER Bureau of State Water Plan 4. NRPA Standard of 5 acres/lOOO residents
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is that none of the parks are publicly owned. In addition, the availability of the school district
property, is limited to items when school activities are not active. Given this limitation, the
Township should pursue the purchase, lease or other long-term assurances of availability of
these, or other recreational facilities, to meet the demand for neighborhood parks.
11.2.3 Parkland Acquisition \
Much of the regional parkland acquired in the future will likely be through the mandatory
dedication/fee-in-lieu portion of the various subdivision and land development ordinances.
Although the funds collected are not likely to be substantial, this method should provide a means
to collect recreation monies without committing tax dollars. Specific standards for land accepted
for park development should be included within a Fayette Township ordinance and the fee should
reflect the current market value of the land to be developed. This will ensure that the dedicated
parks can be developed in an appropriate manner and that adequate funds will be available for
park purchase/development. Specific recommendations for the recreation dedication portion of
the subdivision ordinance will be included in the Implementation Plan.
It may prove difficult to obtain five or more acres as a single parcel for park development
given the average subdivision size in Fayette Township. If this should be the case, dedicated
parcels should be along property boundaries to allow for additional land as the adjacent land is
developed. This will prevent the municipality from being burdened with a large number of very
small parks that service very small numbers of residents.
11.2.4 Recreational Facility Development
One of the most difficult questions facing a municipality in the area of parks and
recreation is what facilities to place in parks. The responses to the community survey showed
a desire for more facilities at existing parks and more sponsored recreational programs. The
Township or regional parks and recreation commission recommended earlier in the plan should
develop program appropriate for the ages of Township and regional residents (see Chapter 6).
These programs should be reviewed regularly by the commission and revised as necessary. All
programs and park facilities should be advertised to residents via a region-wide newsletter or the
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newspaper. The existing indoor school facilities should be utilized to their fullest potential by
offering programs for all ages throughout the year.
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typically found in neighborhood and community parks is discussed below. A complete inventory
of all facilities in the table should be conducted prior to assessing the needs for new parks.
Inclusion of the facilities in this table is in no way a recommendation for their development in
or around Fayette Township. Table 11-2 is a list of special facilities for which standai-ds were
readily available for the park and recreations commission's consideration. The information in
the table seems to indicate that there are adequate facilities in the Township but some deficits
within the region. However, the limited availability of many of the private facilities in the
Township must be considered in evaluating facility adequacy.
Tables 11-3 and 11-4 show space standards for community and neighborhood parks. The
acreages shown can be altered to reflect available acreage or special desires of area residents.
Once again, the facilities listed may be changed to reflect facilities already available to area
residents. The tables are included here to provide sample breakdowns for facilities development
in community and neighborhood parks.
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TABLE 11-2
Facility
Baseball Diamonds
Softball Diamonds
Standard' Projected3 Existing2 Projected3 Existingl
1/5,000 1 3 2 - 3 5
1/5,000 1 See Above 2 - 3 6
(#/residents) Township Demand Township Facilities Regional Demand Regional Facilities
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Tennis Courts
Basketball Courts
Volleyball/Badminton Courts
Soccer/Football Fields
1/2,000 2 2 6 - 7 4
1/5,000 1 2 2 - 3 6
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SPACE STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY PARKS
Facility or Unit
Play apparatus area - preschool Play apparatus area - older children Paved multipurpose courts Tennis complex Sports fields Senior citizens' complex Open or "free play" area Archery range Swimming pool Outdoor theater Ice rink (artificid) Family picnic area Outdoor classroom area Off-street parking
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Landscaping (buffer and special areas) Undesignated space (10 %)
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Area in Acres
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20.46 acres
Source: Urban Planning and Design Criteria, DeChiara and Koppelman, 1982.
TABLE 11-4 SPACE STANDARDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
Facility or Unit ~~
Play apparatus area - preschool Play apparatus area - older children Paved multipurpose courts Senior citizens' compIex Quiet areas and outdoor classroom Family picnic area Outdoor classroom area Off-street parking
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TOTAL I 7.15 acres
Source: Urban Planning and Design Criteria, DeChiara and Koppelman, 1982.
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11.3 POLICE PROTECTION [ d All of the municipalities in the Fayette Township region (see figure 7-1) rely on the
Pennsylvania State Police to provide police protection services to their residents. The barracks
serving the region is located in Yeagertown, nearly 25 miles northwest of McAlisterville.
Depending on the locations and availability of state troopers, response time to the Township can
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evaluated in the community survey. Many residents expressed a desire to establish at least part-
time police protection for the area or have a state police barracks closer to the area.
Establishing an effective municipal police force, either part- or full-time is likely to be
very expensive, especially for a municipality the size of Fayette Township. It is not unusual for
police protection to utilize 40 to 50 percent of a municipality’s general fund budget. In light of
the potential expense, and considering the lack of police protection in the surrounding
municipalities, it appears that the most feasible approach is to institute a regionalized police
force if local police services is to be established. There are two possible approaches to
providing this service -- a joint police department and contracted police protection. Under a
joint police department, each participating municipality appoints a representative to a board
which determines the amount of coverage needed in each municipality and staffing is provided
appropriately. The sharing of administrative and operating costs reduces the cost to each
individual municipality. Under a contract program, one municipality establishes and oversees
the police department and contracts with the other municipalities for it’s services. Locally,
Mifflin and Mifflintown Boroughs share a police officer, as do Walker Township and Port Royal
Borough. Both arrangements are on a contract basis.
The service area for a regional police force is up to the discretion of the local public
officials. However, it would appear that the municipalities identified in Chapter 7 north of
Fayette Township are so isolated from the Township by Shade Mountain and the lack of
connecting roadways that another means of police protection should be considered for that area.
For the purposes of this study the potential service area will include Fayette, Delaware, Walker,
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Table 11-5 shows current and projected police service demands for the proposed service
area. These projections are based on the FBI recommendation of a minimum of one officer per
1,OOO residents in a rural area. Based on these statistics, the existing regional demand could
support about 12 police officers and this demand should increase to 14 officers within 20 yeus.
A joint police department would be run by a board containing representatives from each
of the member municipalities. These board members will be responsible for establishing the
level of service to be provided within their municipality, thereby controlling the cost to their
residents. The municipalities will also be responsible for reimbursing the department for
necessary costs incurred beyond the estimate provided beyond the initial estimate.
A contract police department would be under the control and direction of the municipal
Any degree of shared control of budget approval, governing body providing the service.
appointment of the chief, or other major policy matters is up to the providing municipality.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both approaches. Joint departments have the
advantage of being controlled by all participating municipalities and are typically less prone to
major controversies between member municipalities. However, they can be difficult to establish
because of the degree of intermunicipal cooperation necessary. Contract departments can be
established more easily, but are controlled by only the one providing municipality. This municipality must be open and responsive to input from the other municipalities for the program
to work effectively over the long-term. Either approach could work effectively for Fayette
Township.
The regional approach should provide full time protection and services less expensively
than maintaining individual full-time (or possibly part-time) departments. This allows
municipalities that do not have the potential workload to justify developing a local police
department to have local police protection. This is the case for most, if not all, of the
municipalities discussed here.
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Monroe Township 1800 1.8 195 l3 2.0 20703 2.1
1 Thompsontown Borough 582 0.6 5so3 0.6 5503 0.6
TABLE 11-5
Population
PROJECTED REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE DEMAND 1990-2010
Recommended Police Force’
(officers) Population Municipality
Recommended Recommended Police Force’ Police Force*
(officers) Population (officers)
3300 - 3456
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Fayette Township I 3002l 1 3.0 3.3 - 3.4 3630 - 3970’ 3.6 - 4.0
2.4 25233 2.5 Fermanagh Township I 2249 1 2.2
Walker Township 233 1 2.3
Regional Total 11404 11.4 12235 - 12385 12.3 - 12.4 12971 - 13311 13.0 - 13.3
25403 I 2.5 I 27073 I 2.7 I1 Delaware Township I 1440 I 1.4 I 147g3 I 1.5 I 14913 I 1.5 II
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Local officials should give serious consideration to visiting the Northern York county
Regional Police Department (NYCRPD) facilities in Dover Township, York County to gain a
better understanding of how a regional department operates and should also investigate the
operation of the two local multi-municipal departments. In addition, the Department of
Community Affairs provides police service consulting services and may be willing to prepare
a police service feasibility study for the region. This report could summarize the estimated
demand, staffing and equipment needs, and cost of establishing a regional versus numerous
individual departments for the area.
One potential problem in developing a regional police department is where to house the
facilities. It should be located near the population center of the region and yet be accessible to
the entire service area. Based simply on the population of the theoretical member municipalities,
it appears that a location along SR 35 near the Fayette-Fermanagh Township line meets these
requirements. However, a more detailed analysis of available properties and projected demands
must be completed before a site is selected. It may even be necessary for satellite stations to
be established to adequately service the entire area.
11.4 FIRE PROTECTION
Fire and ambulance services received by far the highest number of good or excellent
ratings in the community survey. Therefore, it can be assumed that residents are pleased with
the level of service currently being provided by the Fayette Fire Company.
The National Board of Underwriters (NBU) recommends a maximum for mile radius for
The American Planning Association's "Small Town Planning service to a fire company.
Handbook" contains the standards presented in Table 11-6.
All of Fayette Township's developed area falls within the four mile radius, with the
exception of the easternmost portion of the Township. However, given the fire company's
accessibility to this area via SR 35 and intermunicipal cooperation, all areas of the Township
appear to be serviced most efficiently by the one fire company system.
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Land Use Type Engine or Pumper Company
Commercial-Industrial .75 - 1.0 miles
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Ladder Company
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RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION STANDARDS FOR FIRE PROTECTION
Low Density Residential 4.0 miles 4.0 miles
Medium-High Density Residential
2.0 miles 3.0 miles
Source: American Planning Association
The Township should support the Fayette Fire Company in order to maintain the current
level of service. This support can be financial, if necessary, or educational by helping the fire
company to inform residents of their equipment, volunteer and financial needs. This support
should allow the fire company to continue to provide an excellent level of service throughout
the planning period.
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CHAPTER 12
PUBLIC UTILITIES PLAN
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12. PUBLIC UTILITIES PLAN
The provision of adequate public utilities is a major key in ensuring the health and
welfare of residents. The utilities for which specific recommendations are given here include
wastewater, water, solid waste and stormwater control. The Township’s goals and objectives
for public utilities established in the planning process are as follows: )
Extend public water and sewer service to those areas with problems or as
population density and development require.
Prepare an Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan to closely document existing problems
and plan for future growth.
Establish a Township-wide recycling program.
Manage the increasing costs for solid waste collection services.
Establish stormwater management regulations for new development and rectify
existing problem areas.
12.1 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
The Township’s wastewater treatment plant services the McAlisterville area and has
current available capacity of about 68,000 gallons per day (GPD). No major capacity increases
are planned at this time.
The most effective way of identifying problem areas and assessing the need for extending
sewer service is to prepare an Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan. The focus of such a plan should
be the identification of malfunctioning systems, water quality problem areas with a concentration
on areas with numerous small lots including Oakland Mills and Cocolamus, and an alternatives
analysis for addressing problem areas. A 50-50 cost share is available from PADER for
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In the absence of a current Act 537 Plan, the recommendations are designed to provide
adequate sewer service for the anticipated new development quantified in the future land use plan
(see Chapter 9). The land use plan proposes the concentration of new development in the
McAlisterville area because of the availability of public water and wastewater services. The
plan recommends enough area for residential zoning around McAlisterville so most or all of the
projected 433 to 583 new households to be constructed in the next 20 years could be built within
reach of the existing sewage collection lines. It should be noted that this is considered an
unlikely scenario, since many of the new households will probably be constructed with on-lot
systems in agricultural or forested areas. Without a capacity increase, approximately 265 new
houses could be connected to the existing system. This is equal to the maximum projected
residential growth in 10 years or about one half of the projected residential growth for 20 years.
These numbers indicate that either a capacity increase will be needed in 10 to 20 years, or about
one half of new units will need to be constructed with on-lot systems. Preparation of an Act 537
Plan will provide a closer look at the need for additional capacity and the advisability of
continued reliance on on-lot systems for sewage treatment. The proposed expansion of the
existing water and wastewater service areas is shown on Figure 12-1.
No on-lot system problem areas have been identified during the preparation of this plan.
However, since a detailed look at such systems is beyond the scope of this study, many such
systems may exist. Their identification should be part of the Act 537 Plan.
12.2 WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
The water system in Fayette Township is owned and maintained by the McAlisterville
Area Joint Authority, as is the wastewater collection and treatment system. Unlike the
wastewater system, there is only about 3,000 GPD of available capacity in the water system.
There are no current plans to increase capacity.
. In order to adequately service the projected number of new homes in the McAlisterville
area significant additional water sources will have to be ,developed. According to the
information in Chapter 5 , well yields should be greatest h the valleys and the highest yields are likely to be found in the limestone formations in the Township’s &them region, followed by
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sandstone which is found in the Township's northern ridges, and shale, which predominates the
central and southeastern portions of the Township. Water from limestone formations is usually
hard, with a significant potential for contamination via large solution cavities. Sandstone rock
is known for soft water. Water from the Clinton Group is usually high in iron and manganese.
More detailed hydrogeological analysis, test wells and water quality samples will be needed prior
to developing additional water supply sources. Without development of additional water
capacity, public water service will probably become a limiting factor for future growth.
12.3 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Township adopted a municipal waste ordinance in 1986 that established a licensing
program for solid waste haulers operating in the Township, designated a disposal area in
accordance with the Juniata County Solid Waste Management Plan, and established waste
collection and disposal standards. The PADER has determined that the ordinance meets the
requirements of the current waste management reguIations.
One change the Township may want to consider is a change from the current approach
to establishing a contract with one or more haulers to collect waste from the entire Township
or regions within the Township. This should reduce redundancy in collection areas for haulers
and could reduce the fees paid by property owners. Municipal officials should consider this
option if residents feel existing fees are excessive and/or there are complaints related to the
efficiency of the current system.
Many residents expressed a desire to have a recycling program in the Township.
Considering the low population density, the most cost efficient approach is likely to be
establishment of a drop-off program, as opposed to contracting for curbside pick-up. Drop-off
locations could be established at the municipal building and, if demand warrants others, at the
Fayette Fire Company, churches, parks and other institutional establishments. However, if +he
Township proceeds with a contract collection they might want to add curbside collection of
recyclable materials.
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12.4. STORMWATER l"AGEMENT
There is no stormwater collection system or stormwater management regulations in
Fayette Township at this time. Despite the lack of controls, no specific stormwater problem
areas have been identified to date.
The likelihood for stormwater problems will increase as development continues. This
is especially true for the McAlisterville area, which is proposed for significant new development,
has substantial existing development and also has a 100-year floodplain running through the
middle of the area. Stormwater controls will be necessary if the lack of existing problem areas
is to be retained.
The subdivision and land development ordinance proposed for Fayette Township requires
that post-development runoff be maintained at pre-development levels. This will necessitate the
construction of detention basins and other controls in newly developing ireas. Adoption of this
ordinance, or a stormwater management ordinance with similar requirements is needed to
prevent the development of new stormwater management problem areas.
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IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
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13. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
Chapters 9 through 13 of this Plan include numerous recommendations for improvements
and changes for Fayette Township and the region. Some recommendations can be implemented
through the adoption of ordinances, while others will require capital expenditures. The intent
of the implementation program is to provide specific guidance or ordinance requirements and
to identify potential funding sources for capital projects.
13.1 SUMMARY OF PLANNING RECOMMENDATIONS
13.1.1 Future Land Use
The themes behind the future land use plan are provision of adequate housing
opportunities, encouFgement of economically stimulating development .!.* and I \ coqsistency * I , , * ' with surrounding municipalities. The key to fully implementing the recommendations is the adoption
of appropriate zoning and subdivision/land development ordinances.
The future land use map is inserted in the Plan as Figure 9-1. The map shows
McAlisterville as the continued center for residential and commercial development. Significant
areas in the Oakland Mills area are projected as commercial and industrial growth areas if
adequate provisions can be made for water and wastewater disposal. Most of the Township is
expected to remain as agriculture or forest.
Zoning Ordinance
A zoning ordinance designates various portions of a municipality for specific land use
types and establishes density limits within each area. Additional controls for signage and off-
street parking are also typically found in zoning ordinances.
The daily enforcement of a zoning ordinance is handled by a zoning officer. Fayette
Township will have to hire such as person on a part-time basis when a zoning ordinance is
adopted. In addition, a zoning hearing board (ZHB) must be established in conformance with
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Article 9 of the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). The ZHB must also appoint a solicitor
to assist with legal matters. The Township must make appropriate budget provisions for the
operation of the zoning hearing board and zoning officer. The Township can establish
reasonable fees to administer the ordinance, but these fees cannot be used for legal expenses of
the ZHB, engineering, architectural or other expert witness costs. Examination of the budgets
from Delaware, Fermanagh and Walker Townships should provide officials with a close estimate )
of the funding required from the general fund for enforcing a zoning ordinance.
One method of reducing enforcement costs, improving uniformity and providing more
efficient service is for the local municipalities to share the services of a single zoning officer.
This should not prove difficult, given the similarity of the local zoning ordinances, upon which
the proposed Fayette Township Zoning ordinance will be based. A single full-time zoning
officer will be less expensive for all municipalities than the potential for four part-time
employees.
As discussed above, the Fayette Township zoning ordinance should be based on the
models provided through the surrounding municipal zoning ordinances. The three existing
ordinances are virtually the Same terms of the districts. Each include the following.
e Rural Agricultural District
e Forest District
e Residential Low Density District
e Industrial-Commercial District
e Floodplain District.
The recommendations in the future land use plan can be implemented with virtually the L'
same districts. The only major suggested change is the division of the industrial-commercial
district into two separate districts. This will provide much better control over the development
types in these areas. Additional consideration should also be given to broadening the residential
types permitted in the residential district as well as reviewing the permitted uses, special
exceptions and conditional uses permitted in each district.
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In reviewing the uses contained in the ordinance officials should be aware that they must
allow for all reasonable uses and cannot legally specifically or effectively prohibit any reasonable
use through zoning. Potentially detrimental uses should be permitted in the most suitable areas
with adequate regulation to protect the public welfare.
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Supervisors following a public hearing, review by the Juniata County Planning Commission and
a 45 day public review period in accordance with Article 6 of the MFC.
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A subdivision and land development ordinance provides standards for the development
types permitted in a zoning Ordinance or for all subdivisions and land developments in the
absence of zoning. The ordinance is intended to establish uniform development standards \ I ) throughout a municipality .
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appropriate agencies and plan approval by the Board of Supervisors. The Township may assess 1 L.1
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Supervisors following a public hearing to take place after review by the Township and County
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improvement projects outlined in Chapter 10 are on Township Roads. However, many projects
will involve local or joint local-PADOT funding. Some projects may be funded by private
sources. This section of the Implementation Program outlines various funding alternatives
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10.3. The following list includes funding mechanisms available for these highway
improvements.
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established as a special fund set aside for capital improvements. Funds could
come from a special tax or the use of excess revenues or both. For instance, a
specified amount of the Township's millage could be set-aside for this fund.
When this fund reaches a certain size, it could then be utilized to contribute to a
variety of capital improvement demands.
General Obligation Bonds - Another funding method that would provide
project flexibility would be general obligation bonds. Bond issues can be used
to finance projects in developed areas which would not be part of a transportation
partnership district, hence providing the Township with flexibility in undertaking
transportation projects.
Highway Transfer or Road Turnback Program - This program has been
sponsored by PADOT since 1981. Under this program, PADOT will bring a
road up to current specifications and then dedicate it to the participating
municipality. Annual maintenance fees are also included (up to $2,500/mile) by
PADOT. In most cases, the Township gets a new roadway and funding for
maintenance. The Township should give serious consideration to the
opportunities under this program given the number of state roadways in good
condition and the complexity of state-local cooperation in improvement projects.
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ECONS: Enerm Conservation. Coneestion Reduction and Safety Program
- This program is aimed at improving highway safety and reducing congestion.
The source of the funding is the Center for Program Development and
management, PADOT.
Local Share of Liquid Fuels Tax - This provides for a permanent
allocation of a part of the liquid fuels taxes collected by the state for
municipalities. Liquid fuels allocations may be used for any road related activity
including maintenance, repair, construction, or reconstruction of public roads or
streets. The funding source is the Bureau of Municipal Service, PADOT. In any
given year, at least a portion of the money could be used for transportation
facility projects.
TransDorbtion Partnershks - Under Act 47 of 1985, as amended, it
provided for the formation of "partnerships" between municipalities and, in most
cases, local developers and businesses. A formal partnership requires the
designation of a transportation development district in which all improvements
will take place and in which assessments may be charged. The Township may
find participation in this program as a means of obtaining funding for roadway
improvements.
Impact Fees - Until recently municipalities in Pennsylvania could not
collect impact fees for transportation or other public utility improvements.
However, Acts 203 and 209 of 1990 now provide legal justification for the
assessment of such fees. The Township and surrounding municipalities should
give some consideration to implementing such a system to supplement state and
other local sources, although the initial costs of establishing impact fees will
likely prove excessive for the individual municipalities.
The New law authorizes the use of impact fees for costs incurred for
improvements designated in the municipalities' transportation capital improvement
program attributable to new development, including the acquisition of land and 1
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related to road improvements within the service area or areas, including debt
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to serve existing developments to meet stricter safety, efficiency, environmental
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13.1.3 Public Facilities and Services
Parks and Recreation
There are two areas of emphasis in the parks and recreation recommendations. The first
is to ensure the long-term availability of parkland through lease, purchase or agreement with the
existing park owners. The second is establish a recreational committee, preferably on a regional
basis, to evaluate parks and recreation needs and to provide a better funding base for maintaining
a parks and recreation program.
The primary source of funding the recommendations is projected to be a mandatory
dedication/fee-in-lieu of component of the subdivision and land development ordinance. There
are two primary ways of establishing the fees for such an ordinance.
The initial step is to determine a reasonable mandatory dedication area. The information
in Chapter 11 shows that the NRPA recommends seven acres of parkland (community and
neighborhood) for each 1,OOO residents. Dividing one thousand persons by the current 2.7
persons per dwelling unit in Fayette Township, it requires 370.37 dwelling units to house 1,OOO
residents. This factor is then divided into the seven acre recommendation to show that about
0.02 acres of parkland should be provided for each new dwelling unit. The equations follow:
lo00 persons/2.7 persons per dwelling unit = 370.37 dwelling units
7 acres of parkland/370.37 dwelling units = 0.02 acres/dwelling unit
The 0.02 acre requirement should be included in the ordinance.
The first option for assessing a fee-in-lieu of dedication is to establish a fee per lot. This
has been the historical method of choice for many municipalities because it is easy to administer.
However, many municipalities’ fees do not come close to the actual value of land and do not
provide sufficient monies for the municipality’s needs. If this option is selected, a fee of at least
$100 per lot should be established and this number should be reviewed periodically to make sure
that it is in line with increasing property values.
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"Fair Market Value" formula for determining fee-in-lieu costs. This formula can be established
as follows:
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Development Costs Factor is a percentage of the total average lot price that
development actually costs on a per lot basis. This figure would include costs for
streets, sidewalks, curbing, and utilities. The actual percentage should be
established on a region-wide basis by the municipal engineers. c E,.
Average Lot Price would be determined by taking the arithmetic average of all
lot prices in the municipality for the previous year. The highest and lowest prices
would not be used to provide a more accurate average price. This figure would
be calculated annually.
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Ordinance would generate for a 20 lot residential subdivision. Lr! G
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Fair Market Value Ordinances
,4 acres reauired dedication x 0.75 Development x $lO.OOQ Average Lot Price 1 Acre Cost Factor
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In this example, the municipality would get an additional $1,000 over that received under
the existing ordinance using the fair market value system. However, actual 1992 lot sale prices
were not available for this report and the $lO,OOO figure was used as a reasonable estimate.
Therefore, the amount the municipality may receive may be different under a fair market value
recreation ordinance. The area municipalities should investigate fair market value as a means
of keeping par with land value and ensuring sufficient funding for public recreation lands
development and organization.
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The Municipalities Planning Code (Act 170) provides for recreation fees-in-lieu of land
dedication in Article V, Section 503, Section (11). To meet the provisions of this section of the
Municipal Planning Code, it is recommended that the Township adopt the appropriate sections
of the Comprehensive Plan as their official recreation plan and provide for use of recreation fees
in the specified three year period. If done on a regional basis, the townships may want to
consider breaking the region down into recreation zones to address the MPC’s emphasis on park
accessibility.
Another method of funding parks and recreation facilities is through the Recreational
Improvements and Rehabilitation Program (RIRA). This program is administered by the
Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs and provides a program of grant funds to local
municipalities to develop or acquire public parks and recreational facilities. Funds are available
on a 50/50 match basis, up to $200,000. The Township recently leased the ballfields located
north of McAlisterville to be eligible for monies under this program.
Police Protection
Chapter 11 contains a recommendation for establishing a regional police force via a joint
department or contracted services. The first steps in implementing this recommendation involve
the identification of the service area and a more detailed analysis of the options available.
Township officials should initiate a dialogue with the surrounding municipalities to
determine the local demand for local police protection. Once this is accomplished the
municipalities should petition the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to prepare a police 1
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feasibility study for the area. The participating municipalities should then evaluate the findings
of the report and establish the most efficient means of providing police protection services.
Fire Protection
Township residents enjoy an excellent level of service from the current system provided
by the Fayette Fire Company. The Township officials should maintain an open dialogue with
the fire company to keep abreast of their needs and to help inform residents of these needs. The
Township should also be willing to provide funding assistance if necessary to help maintain the
current level of service.
13.1.4 Public Utilities
Wastewater Management Svstem
The primary need for improving
prepare, and then implement, an Act 537
the existing wastewater management system is to
Sewage Facilities Plan. Funding is available from
PADER on a 50/50 matching basis. The financial commitment on the Township's behalf is
likely to be in the $lO,OOO to $15,000 range. The Township should be aware that they must
first pay the full amount for the Plan and then be reimbursed following its completion.
Water SuDply and Distribution System
Public water supply appears to be the major limiting factor in the proposed development
area. The existing system is near capacity and adequate supply for the estimated number of
homes to be constructed is not available. The McAlisterville Area Joint Authority will need to
evaluate and establish additional water supply sources fairly early in the pIanning period.
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Stormwater Management System
The primary recommendation for improving stormwater management is adoption of the
proposed subdivision and land development ordinance with its requirement for maintaining post-
development runoff at pre-development rates. If the subdivision ordinance is not adopted a
separate stormwater management ordinance with similar requirements should be adopted.
13.2 TEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
A number of recommendations for physical improvements in the Township and region
have been set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. The process recommended for the
implementation of these project proposals is known as capital improvement programming. It
involves the scheduling of public improvements over a period of time with consideration being
given to the financial capabilities of the community in the establishment of project priorities.
Substantial benefits can be derived from the use of such a systematic approach to
planning public improvement projects because the individual projects can be made to coincide
with both the Township objectives and its financial capabilities. The schedule of improvements
resulting from this approach serves as a guide in making sound annual budget decisions and in
achieving the optimum utilization of available funds. Sharp changes in the tax structure and
indebtedness of the Township can be avoided and an advance selection of the most economical
means for financing each project can be made.
Some of the projects listed will involve financial participation from the surrounding
municipalities, private developers and PA DOT. Financial alternatives for many projects are
outlined in this chapter. Many projects are projected to continue throughout the ten year
planning period, while others may also extend beyond the time allotted in Table 13-1.
Table 13-1 presents the recommended ten-year capital improvements program from the
Township. The capital improvements program should be evaluated and revised each year. This
will allow projects to be reevaluated for consideration on a continually evolving 10-year capital
improvements program.
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Transportation
Public Facilities & Services
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1992-1993
Adopt Subdivision/Land Development Ordinance
Prepare and Adopt a Zoning Ordinance
Hire a Zoning Offiwr (preferably joint) . Establish Zoning Hearing Board
Improve/Widen Church Avenue
ImprovJWide Vanormer Road
Improvelwiden Fairview Road
Establish parks & recreation commission
Initiate intermunicipal discussions on renional palice
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1994-1995
Review effectiveness of zoning and subdivision ordinances and make appropriate changes
ImprovdMaintain Road
ImprovWiden Town Ridge Road
ImprovJWiden Dressler Road
Improve Liberty Road
Complete regional police study and implement recommendations
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1996- 1997
Improve Shellenburger Road
ImprovJwiden Benner Road
Improve Hornberger Road
ImprovelWiden Quarry Road
ImprovJwiden Sunnyside Road
Improvmiden Jamison Road
Conduct Water Supply Study (MAJA)
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ImprovelWiden McAlister Road
IrnprovelWiden Dagen Road
ImprovNiden Orchard Road
Irnprovmiden Thompson Road
Improve Sunset Drive
ImprovNiden Bunkertown Rd.
ImprovelWiden Hower Road
Improve Landis Road
Improve Mountain View Road
ImprovelWiden Philips Hill Rd.
Improve St. Johns Road
Develop Additional Water SUDD~Y Sources (MAJA)
2000-2001
Improv&iden Flint Road
Improve McMeen Road
Improve Oak Drive
Improve Ridge Road
Improve/Widen Singer Hill Road
Improve Vanwert Road
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13.3 PLAN APPROVAL
Section 301.3 and 302 of Article I1 of Act 170, Municipalities Planning Code, sets forth
the procedures that need to be followed to provide for review and adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan.
) Adoption of the plan begins with the Fayette Township Planning Commission. Under
Section 302, the commission is required to hold at least one public meeting on the Plan prior
to forwarding the Plan to the county planning agency, local school district, and contiguous
municipalities at least 45 days prior to a public hearing on the Plan. These agencies then have
45 days to provide review and comment on the proposed Plan. Township Supervisors should
then review all comments on the Plan and must hold at least one public hearing on the Plan.
Comprehensive Plan adoption involves a resolution approved by a majority of the Supervisors.
Within 30 days of adoption of the Plan, the Supervisors forward a copy of the approved
Comprehensive Plan to the Juniata County Planning Commission.
13.4 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAINTENANCE
The Comprehensive Plan will be useful only if it is regularly used and updated. For this
to occur, the following functions need to be performed on an annual basis to review and update
the Plan.
0 Annually evaluate the Comprehensive Plan and, if necessary, make modifications
to the Plan to ensure that it remains a useful document to help make day-to-day
decisions about the future growth and preservation of the Township and region.
0 The township planning commission should submit an annual written report to the
Township Supervisors summarizing its conclusions on the evaluation of the
Comprehensive Plan, a summary of the past year’s major activities, and a
summary of the upcoming year’s major projected activities and crucial issues that
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APPENDIX A
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
This Appendix contains definitions and characteristics of highway facilities in rural setting based on their functional classifications. It presents information, in revised form, from the Federal Highway Administration publication Highway Functional Classification: Concepts, Criteria, and Procedures(2).
Definitions of Urban and Rural Areas
Urban and rural areas have fundamentally different characteristics with regard to density and type of land use, density of street and highway networks, nature of travel patterns, and the way in which these elements are related. Consequently, urban and rural functional systems are classified separately.
Urban areas as discussed herein are considered those places within boundaries set by the State and local officials having a population of 5,000 or more. Urban areas are further subdivided into urbanized areas (population of 50,000 and over) and small urban areas (population between 5,000 and 50,000). For design puqoses, the population forecast for the design year should be used. (For legal definition of Urban Area, see Section 101 of Title 23, U.S. Code.)
Rural areas are those areas outside the boundaries of the urban areas.
Functional Categories
The roads making up the functional systems differ for urban and rural areas. The hierarchy of the functional systems consists of principal arterials (for main movement), minor arterials (distributors), collectors, and local roads and streets: However, in urban areas there are relatively more arterials with further functional subdivisions of the arterial category: whereas in rural areas there are relatively more collectors with further functional subdivisions of the collector category.
Functional System for Rural Areas
Rural roads consist of facilities outside of urban areas. The rural functional classification system includes: principal arterials, minor arterials, major and minor collectors, and local roads.
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Rural PrinciDal Arterial System
The rural principal arterial system consists of a network of routes with the following service characteristics:
1. Corridor movement with trip length and density suitable for substantial statewide or interstate travel.
2. Movements between virtually all urban areas with populations over 50,000 and a large majority of those with populations over 25,000.
3. Integrated movements without stub connections except where unusual geographic or traffic flow conditions dictate otherwise (e.g., international boundary connections or connections to coastal cities).
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routes that might warrant multi-lane improvements; in the majority of States, the principal arterial system includes most existing rural freeways. c
The principal arterial system is stratified into the following two design types: (1) Freeways - divided highways with full control of access, and (2) Other Principal Arterials - all f-*
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Rural Minor Arterial System
The rural minor arterial road system, in conjunction with the rural principal arterial system, forms a network with the following service characteristics:
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2. Integrated interstate and inter-county service.
3. Internal spacing consistent with population density, so that all developed areas of the State are within reasonable distances of arterial highways.
4. Corridor movements consistent with items 1-3, with trip lengths and travel densities greater than those predominantly served by rural collectors or local systems.
Minor arterials therefore constitute routes, the design of which should be expected to P L'
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Rural Collector System
The rural collector routes generally serve travel of primarily intra-county rather than statewide importance and constitute those routes on which travel distances are shorter than of arterial routes. Consequently, more moderate speeds may be typical. To define rural collectors more clearly, this system is sub-divided according to the following criteria:
) Major Collector roads. These routes (1) serve areas of the county not on arterial routes, larger towns not directly served by the higher systems, and other traffic generators of equivalent intra-county importance, such as school districts, county parks, and important agricultural areas; (2) link these places with nearby larger towns or cities, or with routes of higher classification; and (3) serve the more important intra-county travel corridors.
Minor Collector Roads. These routes should (1) be spaced at intervals consistent with population density to accumulate traffic from local roads and bring all developed areas within reasonable distances of collector roads, (2) provide service to the remaining small communities, and (3) link the locally important traffic generators with the remote rural areas.
Rural Local Road System
The rural local road system primarily access is to land adjacent to the collector network and serves travel over short distances. Local road mileage of course, constitutes all rural mileage not classified as principal arterial, minor arterial, or collector road mileage.
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AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC COUNTS
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Segment Length (Mil&*
Average Daily Traffic Count
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APPENDIX B
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC COUNTS FAYETTE TOWNSHIP
1991
Segment Number' SR
0035 0640 0650 0660 0680 0690 0710 0730 0750 0800 0810 0840
0.231 0.279 0.617 0.425 0.524 0.380 0.178 .
0.468 0.246 0.435 0.379
32 17 3341 3465 3217 3866 3465 4084 3094 2475 3504 3504
2007 01 10 0140
0.423 0.232
383 383
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0010 0040
0.468 0.514
127 127
201 1
0010 0040 0050
0.546 0.359 0.258
3 19 3 83 383
1003
1004 0.606 0.150
511 1087
0010 0030 ~-
0010 0030
0.477 0.417
259 259
1005
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0010 0070
0.453 0.622
319 3 19
2008
0350 0390 0400 0470
0.489 0.334 0.641 0.434
1662 1790 599 599
0235
0.347 0.266
1178 1178
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Segment Number'
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Segment Length
0.066 0.142 0.040 0.425 0.419
0.515 0.511
Average Daily Traffic Count
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26 243 447 575 575
447 447
639
Source: PADOT
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APPENDIX C
ROAD CONDITIONS SURVEY
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ROAD NAME
Apple Road (T470)
Beaver Street (T607)
Eknner Road (T507)
Billyville Road (T561)
Bunkertown Road (T458)
Church Avenue (T601)
Church Avenue (T601)
Dagen Road (T537)
Dagen Road ("537)
Dressler Road (T493)
Fairview Road (T533)
Fairview Road (T533)
Flint Road (T463)
Foundry Road (T556)
Bunkertown Road (T458)
EXHIBR C FAYETIE TOWNSHIP ROAD CONDITIONS
ROAD CONDITIONS WIDTH SURFACE SURFACE
BETWEEN ROAD AND ROAD (FEET) TYPE CONDITION
18 M G
17 M G
14 M F
20 M G
Jamison Road (T541) SR0035 16 M G
Jamison Road (T.541) Vanormer Road (T539) 14 G F/P
17 M G
SRO235 SR0035 12 M F
Bridge SR1004 16 M F
14 G F
14 M F
SR1003 Sunnyside Road (T608) 14 M F
Sunnyside Road (T608) Bunkertown Road (T458) 16 M G
13 G F
16 M G
KEY:
Surface Type: M =macadam, G=gravel Surface Condition: G=good, F=fair, P = p r
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EXHIBIT C FAYETIT TOWNSHIP ROAD CONDITIONS
(Cont'd)
ROAD NAME
Hilltop Road (T448)
Hornberger Road (T600)
Hower Road ("505)
Hower Road (T505)
Jamison Road (T541)
Keller Road ( T S 13)
Landis Road (T468)
Laurel Run Road (T418)
Leonard Road (T602)
Liberty Road ("450)
Little Evandale Road (T545)
Long Road (T461)
Lost Creek Road (T424)
McAlister Road (T.604)
McMeen Road (T436)
ROAD CONDITIONS WIDTH SURFACE SURFACE
BETWEEN ROAD AND ROAD (FEET) TYPE CONDITION
14 M F
17 M F
SR2011 Leonard Road (T602) 14 M F
Leonard Road (T602) SR0035 15 M G
14 M F
15 M G
16 G F/P
16 M G
15 M G 18 M F
12 G P
18 M G
17 M G
17 M F
18 M F
KEY:
Surface Type: Surface Condition: G=good, F=fair, P = p r
M = macadam, G =gravel
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Orchard Road (T442)
Philips Hill Road (T456)
Potter Road ("472)
Quarry Road (T491)
Red Bank Road (T543)
Rockland Road (T531)
Shellenburger Road (T.497)
Quany Road (T491)
Ridge Road (T422)
KEY:
14 M F
14 M F/P
16 M G
Hilltop Road (T448) SR0235 14 M F/P
Township Boundary Hilltop Road (T448) 14 G F
18 M G
16 G F/P
16 M G
18 M F
Surface Type: M=macadam, G=gravel Surface Condition: G=good, F=fair, P = p r
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KEY:
ROAD CONDITIONS f _ WIDTH SURFACE RbAi)NAME- I -. BETWEEN ROAD AND ROAD (FEET) TYPE
Singer Hill-Road (T428) 14 M
Smith Road (T.452) 18 M
SR0035 25 M
SR0235 20 M
SR0235 Mountain Road (T527) Township Boundary 20 M
SR1002 20 M
SR1003 SR0035 Sunset Drive (T535) 18 M
SR1003 Mountain Road (T527) Lost Creek 18 M
SR1004 18 M SR1005 16 M
sR2007 18 M
SR2008 16 M
SR2011 18 - M
sR2012 17 M
SR2013 20 M
SURFACE CONDITION
-F -
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
F
G
G
Surface Type: Surface Condition: G=good, F=fair, f?=poor
M =macadam, G =,gravel
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ROAD NAME
SR2015
SR2015
St. Johns Road (T466)
Sunnyside Road (T608)
Sunskt Drive (T535)
Sunset Drive (T535)
Thompson Road (T430)
Town Ridge Road (T509)
Town Ridge Road (T509)
Vanormer Road (7539)
Vanwert Road ("489)
Water Avenue (T603)
Whitehall Road (T558)
Vanormer Road (T539)
.. . - - . . . _ . . 1 .- , - .. .. .'.
KEY:. .
ROAD CONDITIONS -
WIDTH SURFACE SURFACE BETWEEN ROAD AND ROAD (FEET) TYPE CONDITION
sR35 SR2013 17 M F
SR2013 Township Boundary 17 M G
16 M F
14 M F
Lost Creek Road (T424) SR1003 17 M F
Township Boundary Lost Creek Road (T424) 18 M G
SR2008 3,000 ft. west 18 M G
McAlister Road (T.604) 6,000 ft. east - 14 M F
14 G F
Foundry Road (T556) SR1005 12 G F/P
SR1005 sR235 16 M F
17 M F
16 M G
18 M G
Surface Type: M=macadam, G=gravel Surface Condition: G = ~ o o d - F=fair. P = m r