Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission held its reorganization and regular meeting on January 5, 2016, convening at 7:00 PM and adjourning by 7:38 PM. Chairperson Flo Mallonee presided alongside members Fred Ford and Dwight Hoffman; Randy Paul was absent. Secretary Wendy Wentzel, who stepped down from the Planning Commission to pursue other interests, recorded the minutes. With only one development inquiry and a deferred ordinance update, the meeting was brief.
- Officers retained for 2016: The commission voted unanimously to keep all members in the same leadership roles held in 2015, with Flo Mallonee continuing as Chairperson.
- Middle Road residential addition reviewed: Mike Snody and Dave Esh appeared to discuss a proposed addition to an existing home on Middle Road. The property spans two parcels totaling 19 acres, with the addition planned on a 5.5-acre parcel. No formal vote was taken; the commission directed Snody to submit a stormwater management application with volume controls and a site plan.
- SALDO update deferred: Continued work on the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) was postponed to the February 2016 meeting.
Who was there
Flo Mallonee (Chairperson) · Fred Ford (Planning Commission Member) · Dwight Hoffman (Planning Commission Member) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Steve Roe (Engineer) · Wendy Wentzel (Secretary)
Meeting business
Reorganization
Fred Ford motioned, seconded by Dwight Hoffman, to retain the same officers in their 2015 roles (Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary). Motion carried 3-0. Flo Mallonee then took over as Chairperson for 2016.
Approval of Minutes
Fred Ford motioned, seconded by Dwight Hoffman, to accept the minutes from December 7, 2015. Motion carried 3-0.
New Business
Mike Snody and Dave Esh discussed adding an addition to an existing house on Middle Road, measuring 34' front, 40' side, 48' rear, and 24' up the side. The parcel is 5.5 acres of a 19-acre two-parcel property. Snody will need to submit a stormwater management application showing volume controls and a site plan.
Old Business
Work on the SALDO was postponed until the February 2016 meeting. No further discussion was noted.
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