Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission held its regular meeting on February 5, 2018. Members Flo Mallonee, Fred Ford, Randy Paul, and Dwight Hoffman were present, along with Township Engineer Tom Wilson and Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky; Chad Lebo was absent at roll call but arrived at 7:00 p.m. The brief session focused on updates to several land development and permitting matters, with no formal actions taken beyond routine business.
- Farhat Land Development Plan: Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky reported that developer Tony Trost is facing challenges obtaining a Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) from PennDOT and has a meeting scheduled with the agency. To keep the project on track, Trost provided a Form of Agreement extending the plan's approval period through the May Supervisors' meeting. The project has already secured its Erosion & Sediment (E&S) Permit and NPDES Permit.
- Rex Nightwine — Possible Subdivision: Nightwine was not present, but the commission discussed a potential subdivision. No formal action was taken.
- Ed Sutliff — Red Rose Motel: Sutliff was not present, but the commission discussed a proposal to place a shed on the Red Rose Motel property for use as an office — a zoning and property-use question that remains unresolved.
- Cedars Lot — Highway Occupancy Permit: The commission discussed difficulties in obtaining a HOP for the Cedars Lot, with no resolution reached.
Who was there
Flo Mallonee (PC Member) · Fred Ford (PC Member) · Randy Paul (PC Member) · Dwight Hoffman (PC Member) · Tom Wilson (Engineer) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor)
Meeting business
Approval of Minutes
Randy Paul motioned and Fred Ford seconded to approve the minutes from the January 3, 2018 Re-Org/Regular Meeting. Motion carried 3-0-1 with one abstention from Fred Ford.
Old Business
Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky spoke with Tony Trost regarding the Farhat Land Development Plan. They have a meeting with PennDOT and are facing challenges obtaining their HOP. Trost provided a Form of Agreement to extend the approval period through the May Supervisors' meeting; they have obtained their E & S Permit and the NPDES Permit.
New Business
Rex Nightwine was not present, but discussion took place about a possible subdivision.
Ed Sutliff was not present, but discussion took place regarding placing a shed on the property and using it as an office.
Discussion took place about a Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) and the challenges of one being approved for this lot.
Adjournment
Dwight Hoffman motioned and Randy Paul seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 PM.
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