Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on October 7, 2013 at 7:00 PM with all five members present — Chairperson Flo Mallonee, Fred Ford, Bob Artman, Randy Paul, and Dwight Hoffman — along with Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky and Engineer Tom Wilson. The session focused on two land development matters, both of which received unanimous recommendations for approval to the Board of Supervisors.
- Stormwater management plan — Dennis Gallagher: After Gallagher addressed all of Engineer Tom Wilson's review comments from September 30, the commission unanimously recommended approval of the SWM plan to the Board of Supervisors.
- DONCO revised plan — Lenker Final Phase II and III: The commission reviewed the revised subdivision and land development plan presented by developer Gary Lenker, Attorney Mark Silver, and Engineer James Snyder. Neighboring property owner Mike Sweigard and his attorney Kathleen Misturak-Gingrich appeared in opposition, raising concerns about stormwater volume on the Sweigard property. Snyder responded that post-development flow rates for 10-, 25-, and 100-year storms would actually be lower than pre-development rates, and that water from both properties was being swaled. Fred Ford noted the plan addressed all of the township engineer's comments, conformed with the 1992 SALDO, and was an improvement over the original. The commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors.
Who was there
Flo Mallonee (Chairperson) · Fred Ford (Planning Commission Member) · Bob Artman (Planning Commission Member) · Randy Paul (Planning Commission Member) · Dwight Hoffman (Planning Commission Member) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Tom Wilson (Engineer)
Meeting business
Approval of Minutes
Fred Ford moved to approve the July 1, 2013 minutes as written, seconded by Randy Paul. Motion carried 5-0.
New Business
Dennis Gallagher completed all of engineer Tom Wilson's review comments from September 30th. Fred Ford moved to recommend approval of the stormwater management plan to the Board of Supervisors, seconded by Randy Paul. Motion carried 5-0.
The revised Final Lenker Phase II and III plan was reviewed with Attorney Mark Silver, engineer James Snyder, and developer Gary Lenker presenting. Mike Sweigard and his attorney Kathleen Misturak-Gingrich opposed the plan, raising concerns about water volume on the Sweigard property; Snyder responded that post-development flow rates for 10-, 25-, and 100-year storms would be less than pre-development rates and that water from both properties was being swaled. Fred Ford noted the plan addressed all of township engineer Tom Wilson's comments, conformed with the 1992 SALDO, and was improved over the original. Fred Ford moved to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors, seconded by Bob Artman. Motion carried 5-0.
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