Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on October 3, 2016, with all five members present: Flo Mallonee, Fred Ford, Dwight Hoffman, Randy Paul, and Chad Lebo, along with Engineer Frank Lentz and Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky. The brief session, lasting just over an hour, covered two subdivision matters and a public discussion about the commission's role in fostering economic development in the township.
- Economic development outreach discussed: Jake Gruver and Dean Miller of Armstrong Valley Winery urged the commission to take a more proactive role in economic development — sharing information, educating the public, and guiding residents with development questions rather than simply reacting to applications. The Chairperson noted a Task Force was being formed and directed them to contact Supervisor Scott McBurney to join.
- Doug Landis subdivision recommended for approval (5-0): The commission unanimously recommended Board of Supervisors approval of the Landis subdivision, contingent on the applicant satisfying all five conditions in Engineer Frank Lentz's September 28, 2016 memo.
- Ernest Schreffler subdivision accepted for review (5-0): Plans for a new Schreffler subdivision were accepted for formal review.
- Private road subdivisions under study: The commission directed Engineer Frank Lentz to research how other municipalities handle private access ways serving more than one parcel, with no decision yet on whether to permit such arrangements in Halifax Township.
Who was there
Flo Mallonee (Planning Commission Member) · Fred Ford (Planning Commission Member) · Dwight Hoffman (Planning Commission Member) · Randy Paul (Planning Commission Member) · Chad Lebo (Planning Commission Member) · Frank Lentz (Engineer) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor)
Public comments
Meeting business
Approval of Minutes
Fred Ford motioned and Randy Paul seconded to accept the minutes from September 7, 2016. Motion carried 5-0.
Business from the Floor/Public Comment
Jake Gruver and Dean Miller of Armstrong Valley Winery followed up on a town meeting held at Halifax High School regarding economic development. They asked how the Planning Commission could be more proactive in sharing information, educating the public, and guiding those with economic development questions. Chairperson noted a task force was being formed and directed them to contact Supervisor Scott McBurney to join.
Old Business
Randy Paul motioned and Fred Ford seconded to recommend Board of Supervisors approval contingent upon items 1 through 5 of the September 28, 2016 memo from Engineer Frank Lentz being met. Motion carried 5-0.
New Business
Randy Paul motioned and Fred Ford seconded to accept the subdivision plans for review. Motion carried 5-0.
Discussion
The Commission asked Engineer Frank Lentz to research how other municipalities handle private access ways serving more than one parcel. The Planning Commission needs to determine whether to allow more than one access on private roads.
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