Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on March 2, 2015, with Chairman Flo Mallonee presiding alongside Commissioners Dwight Hoffman, Randy Paul, and Fred Ford, Secretary Wendy Wentzel, Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky, and Engineer Steve Roe (filling in for Tom Wilson). The brief session, adjourning in under an hour, covered a subdivision recommendation, two development-related items, and the beginning of a SALDO review process.
- Janet Strohecker Subdivision recommended for approval (5-0): The Commission unanimously recommended the Supervisors approve the subdivision, contingent on solicitor review of the combined deeds and a waiver of the sidewalk requirement.
- Flight Source coverage variance approved (5-0): Bill Burch presented Flight Source's request to construct a new 31,250 sq. ft. storage building to replace aging structures, requiring an increase in maximum lot coverage from 30% to 45% for non-residential use. The Commission approved the waiver unanimously.
- Farhat Excavation — Highway Occupancy Permit on South River Road: Architect Tony Trost presented plans to install a stone parking lot for heavy equipment on South River Road. PennDOT required a letter from the Township acknowledging awareness of the project; Solicitor Warshawsky agreed to draft it. No formal vote was taken.
- SALDO review initiated: Solicitor Warshawsky directed commissioners to review articles 4–6 of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and its definition pages, and to return with proposed changes at a future meeting.
Who was there
Flo Mallonee (Chairman) · Dwight Hoffman (Commissioner) · Randy Paul (Commissioner) · Fred Ford (Commissioner) · Wendy Wentzel (Secretary) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Steve Roe (Engineer)
Meeting business
approval-of-minutes
Fred Ford motioned and Randy Paul seconded to accept the February 2, 2015 minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
old-business
Randy Paul motioned and Dwight Hoffman seconded to recommend approval of the subdivision by the Supervisors with two contingencies: combined deeds are subject to Solicitor review, and a waiver of the sidewalk requirement. Motion carried 5-0.
new-business
Architect Tony Trost presented Farhat Excavation's plan to construct a stone parking lot for heavy equipment on South River Road. A Highway Occupancy Permit was applied for with PennDOT, which requested a letter from the Township acknowledging awareness of the plans. Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky agreed to handle the letter on behalf of the Township.
Bill Burch submitted a letter and sketch plan for Flight Source to construct a new 31,250 square foot storage building to replace antiquated buildings, requesting a modification to increase maximum lot coverage from 30% to 45% for non-residential use. Fred Ford motioned and Randy Paul seconded to approve the waiver. Motion carried 5-0.
Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky recommended that commission members review articles 4-6 of the SALDO and return with any proposed changes. He also recommended reviewing the SALDO definition pages.
adjournment
Randy Paul motioned and Wendy Wentzel seconded to adjourn at 7:52 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
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