Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission held its regular meeting on August 7, 2023, with Chairman Jake Gruver presiding and all five members present: Jake Gruver, Randy Paul, Chad Lebo, Dwight Hoffman, and Don Hentz. Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky, Tri-County Planning Commission representative Ben Warner, and engineer Alex Greenly also attended. The brief session ran just over an hour, focusing on a corner lot development review and continued work on a solar energy ordinance.
- U & Me Properties corner lot plans accepted (5-0): The commission unanimously approved the development plans submitted by U & Me Properties for a corner lot.
- Solar ordinance discussion continued: The commission reviewed draft provisions covering impervious area limits, a maximum ground-mount height of 10 feet at the base, screening requirements, right-of-way rules, a minimum lot size of 5 acres, and setback requirements. No vote was taken; the ordinance remains a work in progress.
- Stormwater and terminology ordinances deferred: Updates to the stormwater management ordinance and a terminology modernization effort were both held, with no solicitor comments expected until September 2023.
- Agenda order clarified: The commission agreed to accommodate applicants presenting development plans by letting them go first, effectively prioritizing New Business over Old Business when presentations are scheduled.
- Sycamore Ridge status questioned: A member asked about the current status of the Sycamore Ridge development plan, but no definitive answer was provided.
Who was there
Jake Gruver (Chairman) · Randy Paul (Planning Commission Member) · Chad Lebo (Planning Commission Member) · Dwight Hoffman (Planning Commission Member) · Don Hentz (Planning Commission Member) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Ben Warner (Tri-County Planning Commission Representative) · Alex Greenly (Engineer)
Meeting business
APPROVE MINUTES
Randy Paul motioned and Chad Lebo seconded to approve the July 5, 2023 Planning Commission meeting minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Randy Paul motioned and Chad Lebo seconded to accept the U & Me Properties Corner Lot Plans. Motion carried 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion continued on the Solar Ordinance, focusing on impervious area, ground mount maximum of ten feet at base, screening requirements, right-of-way, minimum five acres, and setback requirements.
DISCUSSION
A question was raised about whether New Business or Old Business should come first on the agenda; it was decided to accommodate individuals presenting plans by letting them go first. A question was also raised about the status of the Sycamore Ridge Plan.
ADJOURNMENT
Dwight Hoffman motioned and Randy Paul seconded to adjourn at 8:08 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
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