Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on April 2, 2012 at 7:00 PM with Chairman Fred Ford presiding. Members Flo Mallonee, Randy Paul, Bob Artman, Tom Wilson, and Bruce Warshawsky were present; Steve Sipe was absent. The session centered on land development reviews and advancing several ordinance updates.
- Harman Plan financial security release: The commission unanimously recommended the Board of Supervisors release $8,250 in financial security for completed stormwater facilities, per the Engineer's March 27, 2012 memorandum, while retaining $9,130 pending site stabilization and a Dauphin County Conservation District release. The Solicitor was directed to draft a Memorandum of Understanding binding the applicant and any future owner to obtain an approved Land Development Plan before any further development on the site.
- Camp Hebron expansion inquiry: Lannie Millette explained that Camp Hebron leases lots to individuals — ten cottage foundations, thirteen mobile home foundations, and five open lots with water and sewer — and asked about allowing more permanent structures such as cottages. The Solicitor indicated the project would require both an Erosion & Sediment Plan and a Land Development Plan. No action was taken.
- Paul Wirrick — building on parent's property: Wirrick asked about constructing a house on his parents' parcel and was told the property cannot be subdivided and a full Land Development Plan would be required.
- Flood plain maps and ordinances: The county provided updated flood plain maps and calculations. The commission discussed establishing a new Flood Plain Permit with fees and a revised Building Permit Ordinance. The Engineer and Solicitor were asked to look into reimbursement of professional fees for flood plain administration.
- Ordinance work deferred: The Energy Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, and a proposed cell tower ordinance were all deferred to regular meetings rather than dedicated workshops. Discussion also touched on incorporating public sewer hookup requirements into the SALDO.
Who was there
Fred Ford (Chairman) · Flo Mallonee (Planning Commission Member) · Randy Paul (Planning Commission Member) · Bob Artman (Planning Commission Member) · Tom Wilson (Planning Commission Member) · Bruce Warshawsky (Planning Commission Member) · Carolyn Nye (Township Secretary)
Public comments
Meeting business
Approval of Minutes
Randy Paul made a motion to approve the March 5, 2012 minutes as written, seconded by Flo Mallonee. Motion carried.
Business from the Floor
Paul Wirrick asked about regulations for building a house on his parent's property. He was informed the property cannot be subdivided and a Land Development Plan would be required.
Old Business
Lannie Millette explained that Camp Hebron leases lots to individuals who place their own units on them, with ten cottage foundations, thirteen mobile home foundations, and five open lots with water and sewer. The Camp would like to allow more permanent structures such as cottages. The Solicitor stated the project would require an Erosion & Sediment Plan and a Land Development Plan.
Tom Wilson reviewed the plan and recommended reducing the financial security for stormwater facilities by $8,250.00, with the remaining $9,130.00 held for site stabilization and Dauphin County Conservation District release. Flo Mallonee motioned to recommend the Board of Supervisors follow the Engineer's March 27, 2012 memorandum, release $8,250.00, retain $9,130.00, and have the Solicitor draft a Memorandum of Understanding between the applicant, any subsequent owner, and the Township. Seconded by Bob Artman; motion carried.
The County provided new Flood Plain Maps and calculations. A Flood Plain Permit with fees and a new Building Permit Ordinance will need to be established. The Engineer and Solicitor will investigate reimbursement of professional fees for flood plain administration.
Flo Mallonee suggested working on the Energy Ordinance at the regular meeting instead of holding a specific workshop.
The Sign Ordinance can be worked on at a regular meeting. The Solicitor suggested also developing a cell phone tower ordinance. Discussion continued regarding public sewer hookup requirements and incorporating them into the SALDO.
Adjournment
Flo Mallonee made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Bob Artman. Motion carried.
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