Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on February 6, 2017, with all five members present: Flo Mallonee, Fred Ford, Dwight Hoffman, Randy Paul, and Chad Lebo, joined by Engineer Frank Lentz and Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky. The meeting focused on two policy discussions — a potential change in building code inspection services and ongoing revisions to subdivision rules for private roads — though no formal action was taken on either item.
- Alternate UCC Inspector: Supervisor Scott McBurney reported that LTL Consultants had been appointed as the township's Alternate Uniform Construction Code inspector. LTL provided a fee schedule and building project checklist, and prefers to represent the township directly on project sites rather than having residents contact them — a different approach than current inspector Light-Heigel. Formalizing the arrangement would require a Board of Supervisors resolution, and LTL was scheduled to attend the February 13 supervisors meeting.
- Subdivisions on private roads: Commission members continued a lengthy discussion on SALDO provisions governing subdivisions on private roads and lanes. No action was taken; the topic was expected to come to a vote at the next Planning Commission meeting.
- Public comment: Halifax resident Neal Laudenslager, a Penn State engineering student, introduced himself and explained his attendance was part of a course assignment requiring a report on Planning Commission proceedings.
Who was there
Flo Mallonee (Member) · Fred Ford (Member) · Dwight Hoffman (Member) · Randy Paul (Member) · Chad Lebo (Member) · Frank Lentz (Engineer) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor)
Public comments
Meeting business
Approval of Minutes
Randy Paul motioned and Dwight Hoffman seconded to accept the minutes from January 4, 2017. Motion carried 4-0 with one abstention from Fred Ford.
Business from the Floor/Public Comment
Neal Laudenslager, a Halifax resident and Penn State Main Campus student, introduced himself and explained his attendance was part of an engineering course assignment requiring a report on Planning Commission meetings. He plans to attend the next meeting as well.
New Business
Supervisor Scott McBurney reported that LTL Consultants met with the Township regarding appointment as the Alternate UCC. LTL provided a fee schedule and building project checklist, and prefers to work through the Township rather than having residents contact them directly. A resolution would need to be adopted for this change, which would require Light-Heigel to comply; LTL will attend the February 13, 2017 Board of Supervisors meeting.
Commission members continued a lengthy discussion on the SALDO section regarding subdivisions on private roads and lanes. No action was taken; the topic will be revisited at the next Planning Commission meeting for a vote.
Adjournment
Fred Ford motioned and Randy Paul seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 PM. Motion carried 5-0.
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