Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on July 6, 2011, with Chairman Fred Ford presiding alongside members Bob Artman, Mark Reed, and Randy Paul; Steve Sipe was absent. Engineer Tom Wilson and Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky also attended. The two-hour session dealt with a resident's garage building inquiry, closeout requirements for the Harman Stove subdivision, and continued revisions to the township's subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO).
- David Baker garage inquiry: Baker asked about requirements for a proposed 20×80 garage. Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky explained that buildings up to 1,000 sq. ft. must comply with stormwater regulations, while structures of 2,000 sq. ft. or more require a full land development plan. Engineer Tom Wilson cited SALDO Section 508.10, noting that exemptions require no adverse erosive flow conditions. Baker ultimately decided to apply for a building permit for a structure under 1,000 sq. ft.
- Harman Stove subdivision closeout requirements (approved 4-0): On a motion by Bob Artman, seconded by Randy Paul, the commission directed Harman Stove to submit three items before the project can be closed out: (1) a full set of revised subdivision/land development plans labeled "As Built," (2) a letter detailing changes from the originally approved plans and the reasons for those changes, and (3) a letter requesting full release of financial security.
- SALDO revisions: The commission agreed to remove "amusement park" language from the definition of land development and discussed mobile home park setbacks, lot sizes, permit fees, and licensing. The parking section was deferred to the next meeting.
Who was there
Fred Ford (Chairman) · Bob Artman (Planning Commission Member) · Mark Reed (Planning Commission Member) · Randy Paul (Planning Commission Member) · Tom Wilson (Engineer) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Carolyn Nye (Secretary)
Meeting business
Approval of Minutes
Mark Reed made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Randy Paul. Motion carried 4-0.
Business from the Floor
David Baker inquired about building a 20x80 garage. Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky noted buildings over 1,000 sq. ft. must comply with storm water regulations, and over 2,000 sq. ft. requires a land development plan. Engineer Tom Wilson cited SALDO Section 508.10 regarding exemptions and adverse erosive flow conditions. Baker opted to submit a building permit application for a building under 1,000 sq. ft.
New Business
Bob Artman made a motion to recommend Tom Wilson's three recommendations: (1) a full set of revised Subdivision/Land Development Plans labeled "As Built," (2) a letter highlighting changes from the approved plans and reasons for the changes, and (3) a letter requesting full release of financial security based on the revised plan. Seconded by Randy Paul, motion carried 4-0.
Old Business
The Board reviewed the SALDO and agreed to remove amusement park language under the definition of land development. Discussion covered mobile home park setbacks and lot sizes, as well as permit fees and licensing. The parking issue will be reviewed and brought back to the next meeting.
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