Planning Commission

7:00 PM – 7:38 PM 6 present 5 motions

Summary

The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on September 3, 2014, with Chairman Flo Mallonee presiding alongside members Fred Ford, Randy Paul, Dwight Hoffman, and Bruce Warshawsky. Township engineer Tom Wilson was also present. The brief 38-minute session centered on a lot consolidation plan and several resident inquiries.

  • Schlegel lot consolidation recommended for approval (5-0): The Commission unanimously recommended approval of David and Shirley Schlegel's plan to combine two lots, contingent on compliance with engineer Tom Wilson's September 2, 2014 review memo addressing site-related comments.
  • Two subdivision waivers granted (4-0): The Commission recommended waiving the preliminary plan procedure (Section 404) and the contour interval requirement (Section 405.1.13) for the Schlegel plan.
  • Monuments required before recording (4-0): Physical monuments and/or markers must be placed on-site before the Schlegel plan can be recorded; the Board will not require future curbing or sidewalks on the property.
  • Septic issue at 1059 North River Road: Resident Doug Newman sought information about a property with a failing septic system. The solicitor advised the property would need to be re-perked and re-probed to current specifications and agreed to follow up with the Sewage Enforcement Officer.
  • Home catering business inquiry: A resident at 369 Dunkel School Road looking to start a catering business with a second kitchen was directed to contact engineering firm Light-Heigel for township guidance.
  • Camp Hebron activity: Engineering firm Scully and Loy contacted Tom Wilson regarding activity at Camp Hebron; Wilson directed them to attend a future Planning Commission meeting or submit a formal plan.

Who was there

Flo Mallonee (Chairman) · Fred Ford (Planning Commission Member) · Randy Paul (Planning Commission Member) · Dwight Hoffman (Planning Commission Member) · Bruce Warshawsky (Planning Commission Member) · Tom Wilson (Planning Commission Engineer)

Public comments

Doug Newman — Attended to get information on property at 1059 North River Road in Halifax. The Solicitor stated there is an issue with the septic system and the property would need to be re-perked and probed to meet current specs. The Solicitor will contact the SEO and get back to Mr. Newman.
Solicitor (unnamed) — Brought to the commission's attention that a woman at 369 Dunkel School Road wants to start a catering business and install a second kitchen. Corey had instructed her to contact Light-Heigel. Also noted that Scully and Loy contacted Tom Wilson regarding Camp Hebron; Tom suggested they attend a Planning Commission meeting or present a formal plan.

Meeting business

Approval of Minutes

Approval of Minutes from August 4, 2014

Randy Paul made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Fred Ford. Motion carried 4-0.

4-0 Approve the minutes as written
Moved by Randy Paul

Business from the Floor/Public Comment

Doug Newman – 1059 North River Road Septic Issue

Doug Newman attended to get information on a property at 1059 North River Road. The Solicitor noted an issue with the septic system requiring the property to be re-perked and probed to meet current specs. The Solicitor will contact the SEO about the issues and follow up with Newman.

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Old Business

David and Shirley Schlegel – Combine Two Lots / Plan Approval

Randy Paul motioned to recommend approval of waivers for Section 404 (Preliminary Plan Procedure) and Section 405.1.13 (contour interval requirement), carried 4-0. The Schlegel plan was recommended for approval contingent upon compliance with Tom Wilson's September 2, 2014 memo (Comments B.1, B.4, B.5 as modified by Item 3, and Comments C.1, C.2), carried 5-0. A third motion required monuments and/or markers to be physically placed before the plan may be recorded and waived future curbing or sidewalk requirements, carried 4-0.

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4-0 Recommend approval of waiver A.1. Section 404, Preliminary Plan Procedure and A.2. Section 405.1.13, Contour interval requirement
Moved by Randy Paul
5-0 Recommend approval of the Schlegel Plan contingent upon compliance with Tom Wilson's September 2, 2014 memo regarding Comment B.1, B.4 and B.5 as modified by Item 3, and compliance with Comments C.1 and C.2
Moved by Randy Paul
4-0 Recommend that monuments and/or markers must be physically placed on site before the Plan may be recorded and the Board will not require any future curbing or sidewalk
Moved by Randy Paul

Public Comment

Catering Business at 369 Dunkel School Road / Camp Hebron Inquiry

The Solicitor reported that a woman at 369 Dunkel School Road wants to start a catering business with a second kitchen; Corey had instructed her to contact Light-Heigel. Tom Wilson reported that Scully and Loy contacted him regarding activity at Camp Hebron; he suggested they attend a Planning Commission meeting or present a formal plan.

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Adjournment

Dwight Hoffman made a motion to adjourn at 7:38 p.m., seconded by Randy Paul. Motion carried 4-0.

4-0 Adjourn at 7:38 p.m.
Moved by Dwight Hoffman

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