Planning Commission

7:00 p.m. – 7:27 p.m. 6 present 3 motions

The Halifax Township Planning Commission held its regular meeting on October 3, 2022, called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Jake Gruver. All five commission members were present — Jake Gruver, Randy Paul, Flo Mallonee, Chad Lebo, and Dwight Hoffman — along with Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky. The brief 27-minute meeting focused primarily on preparatory work for separating the township's Stormwater Management Ordinance from the broader SALDO.

  • Stormwater Management Ordinance separation: Commission members were directed to review the proposed separation of the Stormwater Management Ordinance from the SALDO (Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance) as a stand-alone document ahead of the November 7, 2022 meeting. Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky and the HRG Engineer are to provide a draft of the Stormwater Management Plan before that meeting.
  • 2023 meeting dates approved: The commission voted 5-0 to approve the Planning Commission's meeting schedule for 2023, on motion by Chad Lebo and seconded by Randy Paul.
  • Public comment — Sycamore Ridge concerns: David Haas addressed the commission, introducing himself and expressing concerns about the Sycamore Ridge Land Development. No formal action was taken in response.

Jake Gruver (Chairman) · Randy Paul (Vice-Chairman) · Flo Mallonee (Planning Commission Member) · Chad Lebo (Planning Commission Member) · Dwight Hoffman (Secretary) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor)

David Hause — Mr. Haas introduced himself to the Planning Commission, advised of his service to his country, and expressed concerns about Sycamore Ridge Land Development.

APPROVE MINUTES

Approve Minutes from September 7th, 2022

Vice-Chair Randy Paul motioned and Flo Mallonee seconded to accept the September 7th, 2022 meeting minutes. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Chad Lebo abstaining.

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4-0-1 Accept the September 7th, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Moved by Randy Paul

OLD BUSINESS

Separating SALDO, Updating Terminology, and Timeline

Planning Commission members were asked to review the separation of SALDO and the stand-alone Stormwater Management Ordinance in preparation for the November 7th, 2022 meeting. The Solicitor and Engineer will provide a draft copy of the Stormwater Management Plan.

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NEW BUSINESS

Approve Meeting Dates for 2023

Chad Lebo motioned and Vice-Chair Randy Paul seconded to approve meeting dates for the 2023 Planning Commission. Motion carried 5-0.

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5-0 Approve meeting dates for 2023 Planning Commission
Moved by Chad Lebo

ADJOURNMENT

Adjournment

Flo Mallonee motioned and Dwight Hoffman seconded to adjourn at 7:27 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

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5-0 Adjourn at 7:27 p.m.
Moved by Flo Mallonee

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