Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on October 1, 2012, at 7:00 PM with Chairman Fred Ford presiding. Members Randy Paul, Bob Artman, and Flo Mallonee were present; Steve Sipe was absent. Engineer Tom Wilson and Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky also attended. The session addressed two land development inquiries and formally accepted a Sheetz development plan for review.
- Piltz boundary line adjustment: Tony Trost presented a sketch plan for Kent and Barbara Piltz to purchase a 50-foot-wide add-on parcel from the Tobias acres on Farm View Drive. The commission determined a Boundary Line Agreement would suffice rather than a full subdivision, but required a narrative explaining why ordinance provisions may be excused, a legal description, county review, and payment of solicitor/engineer review fees and an application fee. No bond or financial security is needed.
- Bruner pole barn — stormwater guidance: Tony Trost sought direction on stormwater requirements for a proposed 40×60 pole barn. The commission directed that a waiver request and survey be submitted to the township.
- Sheetz development plan accepted for review: The commission voted unanimously (4-0) to accept a Sheetz plan for formal review, signaling an early-stage land-use process for a potential Sheetz location in the township.
- SALDO update: The Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance was listed under old business with no action taken.
Who was there
Fred Ford (Chairman) · Randy Paul (Planning Commission Member) · Bob Artman (Planning Commission Member) · Flo Mallonee (Planning Commission Member) · Tom Wilson (Engineer) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor)
Meeting business
Minutes
Randy Paul made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Bob Artman. Motion carried 4-0.
Business from the Floor
Tony Trost presented a sketch plan for Kent and Barbara Piltz on Farm View Drive to purchase a fifty-foot-wide add-on parcel from the Tobias acres. The commission determined a Boundary Line Agreement would be sufficient, requiring a narrative explaining why ordinance provisions may be excused, a legal description, and solicitor/engineer review fees. No bond or financial security is needed, but a County review and application fee are still required.
Tony Trost asked for direction on storm water issue requirements for the Bruner building application. A waiver request will be submitted along with a survey to the township.
New Business
Randy Paul made a motion to accept the Sheetz plan for review, seconded by Flo Mallonee. Motion carried 4-0.
Adjournment
Bob Artman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Randy Paul. Motion carried 4-0.
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