Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission held its regular monthly meeting on February 3, 2025, with Chairman Jake Gruver presiding. All five commission members were present — Jake Gruver, Randy Paul, Chad Lebo, Don Hentz, and Dwight Hoffman — along with Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky and Engineer Alex Greenly. The commission worked through a full agenda of land development business, advancing two ongoing projects and accepting two new applications for review.
- Hale Land Development granted conditional approval (5-0). After continued review, the commission unanimously approved the project conditionally based on Review Letter 4. Moved by Chad Lebo, seconded by Randy Paul.
- Kings Storage Facility extension recommended (5-0). The commission unanimously voted to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve a time extension for the Kings Storage Facility project. Moved by Chad Lebo, seconded by Dwight Hoffman.
- Rise Street Beverage plans accepted for review (5-0). A new application from Rise Street Beverage was accepted for formal review, with discussion focused on parking. Moved by Randy Paul, seconded by Don Hentz.
- Sweigard Subdivision plans accepted for review (5-0). Plans for the Sweigard Subdivision were accepted for formal review, with discussion focused on road frontage. Moved by Chad Lebo, seconded by Randy Paul.
- Sign Ordinance draft review continued. The commission discussed revisions to the draft Sign Ordinance, targeting conditional approval at the March 3, 2025 meeting.
- Anderson Land Development was listed on the agenda but received no discussion.
Who was there
Jake Gruver (Chairman) · Randy Paul (Planning Commission Member) · Chad Lebo (Planning Commission Member) · Don Hentz (Planning Commission Member) · Dwight Hoffman (Planning Commission Member) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Alex Greenly (Engineer)
Meeting business
APPROVE MINUTES
Randy Paul motioned and Dwight Hoffman seconded to approve the Reorganizational and Regular Meeting Minutes from January 7th, 2025. Motion carried 3-0-2.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion focused on changes to be made to the Sign Ordinance draft, with the goal of conditional approval at the next meeting on March 3rd, 2025.
Discussion continued with Review Letter 4. Chad Lebo motioned and Randy Paul seconded to give conditional approval. Motion carried 5-0.
Chad Lebo motioned and Dwight Hoffman seconded to recommend extension approval to the Board of Supervisors. Motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Randy Paul motioned and Don Hentz seconded to accept the plans for review. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion focused on parking.
Chad Lebo motioned and Randy Paul seconded to accept the plans for review. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion focused on road frontage.
ADJOURNMENT
Randy Paul motioned and Dwight Hoffman seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
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