Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on August 4, 2014, with members Fred Ford, Randy Paul, Dwight Hoffman, and Flo Mallonee present, along with Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky. Engineer Tom Wilson was absent. The session focused on subdivision reviews and an early look at a sizable development proposal from Camp Hebron, adjourning at 8:08 PM.
- Schlegel Plan accepted for review (4-0): A reverse subdivision combining two lots into one was accepted for formal review.
- Nancy Reed Subdivision waivers recommended (4-0): The commission recommended approval of all eight requested waivers per engineer Tom Wilson's August 4 review memo.
- Nancy Reed Subdivision plan conditionally approved (4-0): The commission recommended approval of the plan contingent on a professional surveyor certifying it, as specified in Wilson's review memo.
- Ramona Long/Rode Subdivision discussed, no action taken: The Rodes proposed buying part of a neighboring property to create a side yard for a storage building. The solicitor raised setback concerns given the building's size, and the commission discussed stormwater management, septic-to-well distance, and lot size requirements under the current SALDO. Flo Mallonee reviewed plan submission requirements with the applicants.
- Camp Hebron development preview: Representatives described plans to demolish an existing barn and build a combined barn and riding arena totaling approximately 13,500 square feet. The commission advised that a Land Development Plan and Stormwater Management Plan will be required, along with a formal review by the Dauphin County Conservation District.
Who was there
Fred Ford (Planning Commission Member) · Randy Paul (Planning Commission Member) · Dwight Hoffman (Planning Commission Member) · Flo Mallonee (Planning Commission Member) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor)
Public comments
Meeting business
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Randy Paul made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Fred Ford. Motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
This is a reverse subdivision combining two lots into one. Fred Ford made a motion to accept the plan for review, seconded by Randy Paul. Motion carried 4-0.
Randy Paul made a motion to recommend approval of waivers 1-8 per Tom Wilson's review memo of August 4, 2014, seconded by Dwight Hoffman; motion carried 4-0. Fred Ford then made a motion to recommend approval of the plan contingent upon Tom Wilson's review memo, which states the applicant should have a professional surveyor certify the plan, seconded by Randy Paul; motion carried 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
The Board discussed the Rodes' proposal to buy part of a neighboring property to create a side yard for a storage building. Concerns were raised about storm water management, setback requirements given the building's size, distance between the septic and well, and lot size requirements per the current SALDO. Flo Mallonee informed the Rodes of the plan submission requirements.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Representatives from Camp Hebron presented plans to tear down an old barn and construct a new barn and riding arena under one roof, encompassing approximately 13,500 square feet. The Board indicated a Land Development Plan and Storm Water Management Plan would be needed, and the Dauphin County Conservation District would need to conduct a formal review.
ADJOURNMENT
Randy Paul made a motion to adjourn at 8:08 p.m., seconded by Fred Ford. Motion carried 4-0.
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