Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on October 1, 2018, at 7:00 PM with all five members present: Flo Mallonee, Jake Gruver, Randy Paul, Dwight Hoffman, and Chad Lebo, along with Engineer Tim DeWire and Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky. The brief meeting focused on endorsing a stormwater infrastructure funding application, accepting a new subdivision for review, and addressing regulatory gaps around private roads and flag lots.
- PENNVEST drainage funding endorsed: The commission unanimously authorized its chairman to sign a letter supporting the Strawberry Alley and Division Street Drainage Improvement Project for a PENNVEST state funding application, and recommended the Board of Supervisors execute all necessary documentation for the township's participation.
- Nightwine Subdivision accepted for review: A subdivision plan submitted by Nightwine was formally accepted into the review process (5-0).
- Private road loophole to be closed: The commission voted 5-0 to recommend closing an ordinance loophole that allowed developers to use private roads to circumvent subdivision standards.
- Flag lots referred to the Board of Supervisors: Randy Paul moved, seconded by Dwight Hoffman, to have the Board of Supervisors consider a policy on flag lots. No vote tally was recorded — the item was referred rather than decided by the commission.
- Farm brewery inquiry outside township jurisdiction: Jim Booth presented plans for a farm brewery on Mountain Road near Matamoras, but discussion revealed the property lies within Reed Township, not Halifax Township, ending the commission's involvement.
Who was there
Flo Mallonee (Member) · Jake Gruver (Member) · Randy Paul (Member) · Dwight Hoffman (Member) · Chad Lebo (Member) · Tim DeWire (Engineer) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor)
Public comments
Meeting business
Approval of Minutes from July 9, 2018
Randy Paul motioned and Jake Gruver seconded to approve the July 9, 2018 meeting minutes; passed 5-0. Randy Paul also motioned, seconded by Dwight Hoffman, to authorize the Chairmen to execute a letter endorsing the Strawberry Alley and Division Street Drainage Improvement Project for PENNVEST funding and to recommend the Board execute all necessary documentation for the Township's participation; passed 5-0.
Business from the Floor/Public Comment
Jim Booth presented plans for a farm brewery in the Matamoras area on Mountain Road. After discussion, it was determined that the proposed location is in Reed Township, not Halifax Township.
New Business – Nightwine Subdivision
Jake Gruver motioned and Randy Paul seconded to accept the Nightwine subdivision plans for review; passed 5-0.
Discussion - Private Roads/Flag Lots
After discussion, Chad Lebo motioned and Jake Gruver seconded to close the loophole on private roads; passed 5-0. Randy Paul motioned and Dwight Hoffman seconded to have the Board of Supervisors consider flag lots.
Adjournment
Jake Gruver motioned and Dwight Hoffman seconded to adjourn at 8:11 PM.
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