Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on July 1, 2019, with members Jake Gruver, Randy Paul, Chad Lebo, Dwight Hoffman, and Flo Mallonee (arriving late) present, along with Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky and Engineer Tim DeWire. The brief session focused on one new land development application and several ongoing planning matters, adjourning by 7:40 PM.
- Graceful Acres Stable and Parking Lot land development plans accepted for review by a 4-0 vote, moving the project into the commission's formal review process.
- DCNR Ibberson Lands construction plans received: The township received construction plans from DCNR for the Ibberson lands; Engineer Tim DeWire will review them to determine whether any action is needed.
- Stormwater management and SALDO separation discussed: Randy Paul asked when stormwater management regulations would be separated from the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky indicated he would work with the engineers, with a report expected at the August meeting.
- Sign ordinance was discussed informally during floor comments, but no formal action was taken.
Who was there
Jake Gruver (Planning Commission Member) · Randy Paul (Planning Commission Member) · Chad Lebo (Planning Commission Member) · Flo Mallonee (Planning Commission Member) · Dwight Hoffman (Planning Commission Member) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Tim DeWire (Engineer)
Meeting business
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After an initial motion by Jake Gruver (seconded by Chad Lebo) was tabled, a second motion by Chad Lebo (seconded by Jake Gruver) to approve the May 6, 2019 minutes passed 3-0 with two abstentions from Randy Paul and Dwight Hoffman. Flo Mallonee arrived late but participated in the final vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Chad Lebo moved (seconded by Jake Gruver) to accept the Graceful Acres Stable and Parking Lot Land Development plans for review. Motion carried 4-0.
COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR
The Township received construction plans from DCNR for the Ibberson lands; Engineer Tim DeWire will review them. Randy Paul asked about separating Stormwater Management from the SALDO, and Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky will work with the engineers, with a report at next month's meeting. Multiple side discussions took place regarding a sign ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT
Jake Gruver moved (seconded by Dwight Hoffman) to adjourn at 7:40 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
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