SALDO Hearing
Summary
Halifax Township held a brief SALDO (Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance) hearing on July 23, 2012, convening at 6:35 p.m. and adjourning just nine minutes later. Supervisors Kenneth Bechtel (Chairman), Brad Bruner, Ken Hoover, and Randy Paul were present, with Gary Shultz absent. Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky presented the proposed amendments for public comment ahead of formal adoption at the regular meeting immediately following.
- Third SALDO amendment in two years: The revision was driven primarily by updated Dauphin County flood plain maps and incorporates corresponding changes to the township's Flood Plain Management provisions.
- Outside agency review entered into record: A July 2, 2012 review letter from Janine Park of the Tri County Regional Planning Commission was read into the record; comments from the Dauphin County Planning Commission staff were also incorporated into the final draft.
- Additional definition changes: Beyond flood plain updates, the amendment revises the mobile home park section regarding safe passage on streets and excludes agricultural and accessory buildings under 6,000 square feet from land development requirements.
- No public comment received: No residents attended the hearing. Randy Paul asked for clarification on the scope of changes beyond the flood plain ordinance, which the solicitor provided.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Supervisor, Chairman) · Brad Bruner (Supervisor) · Ken Hoover (Supervisor) · Randy Paul (Supervisor) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor)
Meeting business
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Chairman Bechtel stated the purpose was to hear concerns on the proposed amended SALDO, developed by the Planning Commission, Engineer, and Solicitor. Solicitor Warshawsky presented three exhibits: proof of publication, a July 2, 2012 review letter from Janine Park of Tri County Regional Planning Commission, and the agenda. He noted this was the third SALDO amendment in two years, necessitated by Dauphin County Maps and incorporating Flood Plain Management changes, with minor typographical corrections from the version authorized at the June 11, 2012 meeting. Supervisor Paul asked for clarification on scope beyond the Flood Plain Ordinance; the Solicitor noted definition changes regarding mobile home park safe passage on streets and exclusion of agricultural/accessory buildings up to 6,000 square feet from land development requirements.
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Supervisor Bruner moved to adjourn at 6:44 p.m., seconded by Supervisor Hoover; motion carried 4-0.
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