Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on November 2, 2015, with Chairman Flo Mallonee presiding alongside members Dwight Hoffman, Randy Paul, and Wendy Wentzel; Fred Ford was absent. Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky and Engineer Steve Roe were also present. The meeting addressed two commercial development proposals and continued work on ordinance revisions.
- Flight Source warehouse expansion approved (4-0): The commission accepted plans to demolish an existing warehouse and replace it with a larger 125' × 250' facility.
- Sheetz building redesign recommended for Board of Supervisors approval (4-0): Representatives Charlie Suhr and Steve Lynch explained that a required vestibule addition changed the building's size and design, though parking spaces, gas pumps, and zoning remain unchanged. Underground storage tank requirements also changed. The commission recommended approval with the condition that no plans be recorded until construction is complete, at which point an "As Built" would be submitted for compliance review, potentially requiring a recorded Memorandum.
- SALDO revisions discussed but deferred: The commission continued reviewing proposed changes to definitions in Sections 301, 501, 505, 508.10, and 513 of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, with input from the engineer and solicitor. No vote was taken — the commission agreed to defer action until all five members are present.
Who was there
Flo Mallonee (Chairman) · Dwight Hoffman (Member) · Randy Paul (Member) · Wendy Wentzel (Member) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Steve Roe (Engineer)
Meeting business
Approval of Minutes
Randy Paul motioned, seconded by Dwight Hoffman, to approve the minutes of the October 5, 2015 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
Old Business
Plans were presented to demolish an existing warehouse and build a larger 125' x 250' warehouse. Wendy Wentzel motioned, seconded by Randy Paul, to accept the plans submitted by Flight Source. Motion carried 4-0.
Charlie Suhr and Steve Lynch spoke on behalf of Sheetz. The building size and design were revised due to a required vestibule, reducing the overall building size. Parking spaces, gas pumps, and zoning remained unchanged, but underground storage tank requirements changed. Randy Paul motioned, seconded by Wendy Wentzel, to recommend the Board of Supervisors approve the changes but defer recording of subsequent plans until an "As Built" is submitted and reviewed for compliance. Motion carried 4-0.
Discussion continued on definitions in Sections 301, 501, 505, 508.10, and 513, with recommendations from Engineer Steve Roe and Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky. It was decided that no action would be taken unless all Commission members are present to vote on changes.
Adjournment
Randy Paul motioned, seconded by Dwight Hoffman, to adjourn at 8:48 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
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