Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission held its reorganization and first regular meeting of 2019 on January 8, called to order at 7:00 PM and adjourned by 7:14 PM. All five members were present: Chairman Flo Mallonee, Vice Chairman Randy Paul, Chad Lebo, Dwight Hoffman, and Jake Gruver. The brief session re-established leadership for the new year and addressed two active land development matters.
- Flo Mallonee re-elected as Chair: Jake Gruver nominated Mallonee to continue as Chair, approved unanimously 5-0. All remaining officer positions were kept the same as 2018, also approved 5-0.
- Nightwine Subdivision plans accepted for review: The commission voted 5-0 to formally accept the Nightwine Subdivision plans, beginning the review process.
- SALDO revisions update: Engineer Tim DeWire reported that the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission submitted comments on proposed changes to the township's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. No action was taken.
- Farhat Land Development Plan to be withdrawn: DeWire reported that the Farhat LDP will be formally withdrawn by letter. Plans are instead being considered for a 6,000 square foot accessory building, with a determination still needed on whether the structure triggers Land Development Plan requirements pending review of the Stormwater Management Application and calculations.
Who was there
Flo Mallonee (Chairman) · Randy Paul (Vice Chairman) · Chad Lebo (Planning Commission Member) · Dwight Hoffman (Planning Commission Member) · Jake Gruver (Planning Commission Member)
Meeting business
REORGANIZATION
Jake Gruver nominated and Dwight Hoffman seconded Flo Mallonee as Chair; motion carried 5-0. Chad Lebo then moved, seconded by Randy Paul, to retain the remaining officers from 2018; motion carried 5-0.
REGULAR MEETING
Randy Paul moved and Chad Lebo seconded to approve the December 3, 2018 minutes. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Chad Lebo abstaining as he was not present at the December meeting.
Randy Paul moved and Chad Lebo seconded to accept the Nightwine Subdivision plans for review. Motion carried 5-0.
Engineer Tim DeWire reported that the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission submitted their comments on the proposed changes to the SALDO.
Engineer Tim DeWire stated the Land Development Plan will be formally withdrawn by letter. Plans are being considered for a 6,000 square foot accessory building, with a determination needed on whether it falls under Land Development Plan requirements after reviewing the Stormwater Management Application and calculations.
ADJOURNMENT
Randy Paul moved and Jake Gruver seconded to adjourn at 7:14 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
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