Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission held its regular monthly meeting on December 5, 2022, called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Jake Gruver. All five members were present — Jake Gruver, Randy Paul, Flo Mallonee, Chad Lebo, and Dwight Hoffman — along with Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky, HRG Engineer Alex Greenly, and Ben Warner of Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. The meeting was brief, adjourning at 7:40 PM, with most items being ongoing work from prior sessions.
- Lake Tobias Wildlife Park aviary approved: The commission unanimously recommended approval (5-0) of the Lake Tobias Wildlife Park aviary land development plans, subject to administrative comments from HRG, Inc. outlined in their December 1, 2022 letter.
- Fire & Ice Smokehouse & Creamery permit questions: The commission questioned whether a Highway Occupancy Permit exists for the Fire & Ice Smokehouse & Creamery property and requested proof of a 1987 permit. Stormwater management and a property easement remain outstanding issues.
- Stormwater ordinance and terminology updates still in progress: Work continues on the master list of definitions for the new stormwater management ordinance, and the broader effort to update planning terminology has not yet concluded.
Who was there
Jake Gruver (Chairman) · Randy Paul (Vice-Chairman) · Flo Mallonee (Member) · Chad Lebo (Member) · Dwight Hoffman (Secretary) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Alex Greenly (Engineer (HRG)) · Ben Warner (Tri-County Regional Planning Commission)
Meeting business
APPROVE MINUTES
Vice-Chair Randy Paul motioned and Flo Mallonee seconded to accept the November 7th, 2022 meeting minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Vice-Chair Randy Paul motioned and Dwight Hoffman seconded to recommend approval of the land development plans with administrative comments from HRG, Inc., per their letter dated December 1, 2022. Motion carried 5-0.
The Planning Commission raised questions about the Highway Occupancy Permit and requested that Fire & Ice Smokehouse & Creamery provide proof of the 1987 Highway Occupancy Permit. Additional outstanding issues include stormwater management and an easement on the property.
The master list of definitions for the new stormwater management ordinance is still in progress.
Updating terminology is still in progress.
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