Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on June 6, 2016, with members Flo Mallonee, Dwight Hoffman, Randy Paul, and Chad Lebo present; Fred Ford and Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky were absent. Engineer Steve Roe attended. The session focused on several sketch plan reviews and a pending stormwater management policy decision that the commission deferred for further study.
- Flight Source stormwater concern: Resident Larry Michaels asked about the planned location of Flight Source on the DONCO property and raised concerns about stormwater runoff. The commission confirmed that no official Stormwater Management plan has been submitted to the township for the project.
- Sawdey additional driveway sketch plan: Rick and Nicole Sawdey presented a sketch plan for an additional driveway. Engineer Steve Roe reviewed the plan and discussed an option to remove the existing driveway and curb the opening, which would keep impervious coverage under 1,000 square feet and avoid triggering a stormwater management plan requirement. Curbing and sidewalk costs would be borne by the property owners.
- Schreffler subdivision inquiry: Ernie Schreffler sought information on subdividing 1½ acres from his 4.21-acre property. Discussion covered the need for a shared maintenance agreement for the right-of-way among Schreffler, the buyer, and the Hentzes, and the requirement of 150 feet of township or state road frontage for a buildable lot. Engineer Roe will consult the solicitor for further guidance.
- Doughboys expansion sketch plan: Tony Trost presented a sketch plan for Doughboys to add a micro-brewery structure and a new restaurant building with parking for 80 vehicles. The commission discussed entrance configurations and handicap parking; the future of the original building remains undetermined.
- Stormwater management policy deferred: The commission reviewed three options for a township-wide stormwater management approach under the SALDO but decided further review was needed and took no action.
Who was there
Flo Mallonee (Planning Commission Member) · Dwight Hoffman (Planning Commission Member) · Randy Paul (Planning Commission Member) · Chad Lebo (Planning Commission Member) · Steve Roe (Engineer)
Public comments
Meeting business
Approval of Minutes
Randy Paul motioned and Dwight Hoffman seconded to accept the minutes from April 4, 2016. Motion carried 4-0.
Public Comment
Larry Michaels asked about the exact location of Flight Source, and was informed it will be on the DONCO property. His concern was stormwater runoff; no official stormwater management plan has been received by the township for Flight Source.
New Business
Engineer Steve Roe reviewed the sketch but was unsure about gravel placement. One option discussed was removing the existing driveway and curbing the opening, which would keep impervious coverage under 1,000 square feet and avoid requiring a stormwater management plan. Curbing and sidewalks are the expense of the property owners.
Ernie Schreffler is considering selling 1½ acres of his 4.21-acre property. The new landowner, Schreffler, and the Hentzes would equally maintain the right-of-way, and a maintenance agreement must be updated before a mortgage can be given. The lot requires 150 feet of township or state frontage to be buildable; Engineer Roe will reach out to the solicitor for more information.
Tony Trost presented a sketch plan for Doughboys to expand by adding a structure for a micro-brewery and a new restaurant building. Parking for 80 vehicles is planned. There was discussion about different entrance ways and handicap parking; the future of the original structure is undetermined.
The commission discussed the three stormwater management options for the SALDO but decided further review of the options was needed. No action was taken.
Adjournment
Chad Lebo motioned and Dwight Hoffman seconded to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
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