Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on April 3, 2017, convening at 7:00 PM and adjourning at 7:36 PM. Commission members Flo Mallonee, Fred Ford, Dwight Hoffman, and Randy Paul were present, along with Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky; Chad Lebo and Engineer Tom Wilson were absent. The brief session centered on advancing revisions to the township's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) and fielding a subdivision inquiry from prospective property buyers.
- SALDO private road/driveway revisions forwarded to supervisors (4-0): The commission unanimously approved revised language for the private roads and driveways section of the SALDO, recommending it for adoption by the Board of Supervisors. Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky was directed to have the final draft ready for the Board's April 10 meeting.
- Plan intake checklist under development: The commission discussed creating a standardized checklist for the Township Secretary to use when receiving new subdivision or land development plans. Once plans are formally accepted, the next Planning Commission meeting starts a 90-day clock for approval, conditional approval, or an extension request. Solicitor Warshawsky is drafting the checklist.
- Subdivision inquiry — Konich Road farm: Christy and Kevin Lepore appeared before the commission seeking guidance before purchasing a farm on Konich Road. They plan to subdivide the parcel containing the barn and house from the remaining farmland, then build a new home on the farm portion. Commission members answered their questions and outlined the steps needed to proceed.
Who was there
Flo Mallonee (Commission Member) · Fred Ford (Commission Member) · Dwight Hoffman (Commission Member) · Randy Paul (Commission Member) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor)
Public comments
Meeting business
Approval of Minutes
Randy Paul motioned and Fred Ford seconded to accept the minutes from March 6, 2017. Motion carried 3-0 with one abstention.
Business from the Floor/Public Comment
Christy and Kevin Lepore attended to gather information before purchasing a farm on Konich Road. They plan to subdivide the parcel with the barn and house from the farm and build a new home on the remaining portion. Commission members answered their questions and provided the information needed to proceed.
Old Business
The Commission continued work on the SALDO Private Road/Driveways section. Randy Paul motioned and Dwight Hoffman seconded to accept the revised changes and recommend approval by the Board of Supervisors; motion carried 4-0. Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky will have the final draft ready for the April 10, 2017 Board of Supervisors meeting. Discussion also covered creating a checklist for the Township Secretary to use when receiving new plans, with Solicitor Warshawsky working on providing these.
Adjournment
Randy Paul motioned and Fred Ford seconded to adjourn at 7:36 pm. Motion carried 4-0.
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