Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on December 3, 2012 at 7:00 PM with a full complement of members: Chairman Fred Ford, Bob Artman, Randy Paul, Flo Mallonee, Bruce Warshawsky, and Tom Wilson. The commission addressed several pending land development matters and forwarded a notable stormwater policy recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. All motions passed unanimously.
- Sheetz land development extension: The commission recommended granting Sheetz an extension to January 18, 2013 for continued review of its land development plan. HRG (Herbert, Rowland and Grubic, Inc.) will distribute copies of the Transportation Impact Assessment for the Halifax Sheetz to all Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors members.
- Piltz/Tobias plan amendment: Following the recent death of Mr. Tobias, the solicitor advised that the existing plan must be amended to remove his name and show Mrs. Tobias's name. The commission recommended approval of the associated waivers, contingent on payment of the required fee.
- Stormwater exemption recommendation: The commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors ask the conservation district to allow an exemption from stormwater management requirements for impervious surface additions up to 10% of the lot area or 10,000 square feet, whichever is less, provided total impervious coverage limits under the ordinance are maintained.
- Solar energy and wood burner ordinances discussed: The commission discussed a solar energy ordinance and issues related to wood burners but took no formal action on either topic.
- Planning Commission resignation: Kenneth Bechtel announced that Steve Sipe had resigned from the Planning Commission.
Who was there
Fred Ford (Chairman) · Bob Artman (Planning Commission Member) · Randy Paul (Planning Commission Member) · Flo Mallonee (Planning Commission Member) · Bruce Warshawsky (Planning Commission Member) · Tom Wilson (Planning Commission Member)
Public comments
Meeting business
Approval of Minutes
Bob Artman motioned to approve the November 5, 2012 minutes with a correction: under "Bruner," change "Land Development Plan" to "Storm Water Management Plan." Seconded by Randy Paul; motion carried 4-0.
Old Business
HRG, on behalf of Sheetz, requested an extension to January 18, 2013. Bob Artman motioned to recommend the extension agreement, seconded by Randy Paul; motion carried 4-0. HRG will send copies of the Transportation Impact Assessment for Halifax Sheetz to all Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors members.
It was noted that Mr. Tobias passed away recently. The Solicitor stated the plan must be amended to remove Mr. Tobias' name and show Mrs. Tobias' name. Randy Paul motioned to recommend approval of the waivers subject to payment of the fee, seconded by Bob Artman; motion carried 4-0.
The Solar Energy ordinance and wood burner issues were discussed, along with modification of the SALDO's stormwater management provisions. Bob Artman motioned to recommend that the Board of Supervisors comment to the conservation district to allow an exemption of stormwater management requirements for impervious surface up to 10% of lot area or 10,000 square feet (whichever is less), provided total impervious coverage under the ordinance is maintained. Seconded by Randy Paul; motion carried 4-0.
Public Comment
Ken Bechtel reported that the Township received Steve Sipe's resignation. The next Planning Commission meeting was set for January 8 at 7 p.m.
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