Call to Order
Approve Minutes
- Of meeting held November 13, 2023
Reports
Appearances
Old Business
- a. Recreation Park Status and Scheduling – new Calendar
- b. Status of projects discussed in 2023
New Business
- a. Reorganization
- b. Annual Report for 2023
- c. Projects to work on in 2024
Public Comment
Adjourn
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The Zoning Hearing Board of Straban Township will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, commencing at 7:00 p.m., at the Straban Township Municipal Building, 1745 Granite Station Road, Gettysburg, PA, for the purposes of conducting the annual organization meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board to elect its officers and then to conduct a zoning hearing to consider the following application:
A Zoning Hearing Application, dated November 27, 2023 and filed on December 4, 2023 by Helicopter Applicators, Inc. (the “Applicant”) relative to certain real property located at 1670 York Road, Gettysburg, Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, and further identified as Adams County Tax Parcel ID No: 38G12-0048—000. The real property, which is the subject of the zoning hearing, is zoned and located within the Economic Development – Commercial District (EC-1), as established by the Straban Township Zoning Ordinance. The Applicant proposes to construct an accessory storage building that is 11,200 square feet in area, and requests the grant of a variance to Zoning Ordinance Section 140-12.H. requesting relief from the required installation, at the time of development and construction of the accessory building and any related improvements, of U.S. Route streetscape enhancements to include street lighting, building highlighting, street trees, sidewalks, building landscaping, business signage, and trash storage.
2024 Appointment of Officers – Chair and Secretary
Approval of Minutes from the January 4, 2023 meeting
Setting Compensation of Working Supervisors –
Tony M. Sanders – Road Crew
Working Supervisor – (snow plowing or office personnel)
Mileage Rate for 2024 per IRS – 67 cents per mile
Filing of the treasurer’s bond with the board of auditors
Adjournment
Pledge & Call to Order
2024 Appointments
2024 Schedule of meeting dates held at 1745 Granite Station Road, Gettysburg
Holidays Observed
Office Hours
Solicitors, SEO, Engineers and Code Enforcement Officer 2024 fees
Mileage Rate
Voting Delegate to the State Associations Annual Convention
Reappointment (1) Recreation Board
Reappointment (1) Zoning Hearing Board
Adjournment
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Pledge & Call to Order
Public Comment (Agenda items – 5 minutes)
Approval of Minutes
- Of meeting held Monday, December 4, 2023
Approve Bills
- December 14, 2023 and December 31, 2023
Appearances
Old/New Business:
- 1. Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2024-01 amending definitions and provisions relating to Solar Energy Systems and accessory structures and amending the Zoning Map to create an Overlay District for Solar Energy Systems
- 2. Consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-03 appointing Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC as the CPA Firm to perform the 2023 Audit
- 3. Consider advertising the 2024 meeting and workshop schedule of the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission and Recreation Board
- 4. Consider hiring Higher Information Group to digitize the township SALDO files not to exceed $20,000.00
- 5. Consider moving 25% of the funds received from Real Estate Transfer Tax in 2023 to the Land Conservation Fund
- 6. Consider adoption of Resolution No. 2024-04 amending the Township’s Fee Schedule
- 7. Consider approving annual update of Phasing Schedule pursuant to Development Agreement with Greater Gettysburg Investment Group, LP/Gettysburg Commons
Land Use Review
- Granite Lake – Preliminary Subdivision Plan (250 Natural Springs Road) – Must act by 01/03/24
- Helicopter Applicators, Inc. – Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan (1670 York Road) – Must act by 01/18/24
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Approve Minutes
- Of meeting held Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Land Use Reviews (Preliminary/Final Plans)
- 1. Granite Lake – Preliminary Subdivision Plan – (250 Natural Springs Road) – Must act by 01/03/2024
- 2. Union Square – Final Preliminary/Final Land Development and Lot Consolidation Plan (Hunterstown Road) – Must act by 02/14/24
- 3. Crownstone Dealership – Preliminary Subdivision and Land Development Plan (3140 York Road) – Must act by 03/22/24
- 4. Granite Hill Solar Electric Facility – Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan – Must act by 03/15/24
- 5. Helicopter Applicators, Inc. – Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan (1670 York Road) – Must act by 01/18/24
Appearance
- 1. Brian and Pamela Redding – Solar land Lease already in place based on current zoning
- 2. Anthony Yonnone, Matt Short, and Alviez Chagan (SolAmerica Energy) – opportunity to offer suggestions for improvements to the language of the amendment
- 3. Donald P. Miller – Solar Energy System Overlay
Old/New Business
- Review of proposed Ordinance/Zoning Map Revisions concerning solar with an overlay district
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Pledge & Call to Order
Public Comment (Agenda items – 5 minutes)
Approval of Minutes
- Of meeting held Monday, November 6, 2023
Approve Bills
- November 16, 2023 and November 30, 2023
Appearances
Old/New Business:
- 1. Consider adoption of the 2024 Budget
- 2. Consider setting the Reorganizational meeting for Board of Supervisors for Tuesday, January 2, 2024 and the Township Auditors for Wednesday, January 3, 2024 and authorize advertisement of these meetings
- 3. Consider authorizing the advertisement for the intent to appoint a certified or competent public accountant or firm to perform the 2023 Audit
- 4. Consider Supervisor request to be part of the township dental policy for the time period 12/1/2023 to 11/30/24
- 5. Consider adopting Stipulations to allow use of light towers at the Straban Township Recreation Park to be incorporated into the Recreation Park Rules and Regulations
- 6. Consider purchase of three (3) replacement side bars for the large soccer goal at a price of $1,139.97
- 7. Consider authorizing the Recreation Board to begin negotiations for a possible land purchase for additional park area within the township
- 8. Consider authorizing the Adams County Office of Planning and Development and the Straban Township Planning Commission to review and comment on proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments relating to Solar Energy Systems and accessory structures and amending the Zoning Map to create an Overlay District for Solar Energy Systems
- 9. Consider advertisement for a public hearing on Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map amendments for Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 6:45 p.m.
- 10. Consider adoption of Resolution No. 2023-09 authorizing the filing of a Declaration of Taking and Condemnation to acquire a fee simple interest in certain property situated in the Township of Straban
- 11. Consider adoption of the revised Straban Township Parks and Recreation Plan
Land Use Review
- MCD 4 LLC – Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan (1115 York Road) – Must act by 12/14/23
- Granite Hill Solar, LLC – Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan (various locations) – Must act by 12/15/23
- Amblebrook Development – Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan (Phase D) – Must act by 12/10/23
- Peterson, Dianne S. – Final Minor Subdivision Plan for Lot Addition (3276 Old Harrisburg Road) – Must act by 12/05/23
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Approve Minutes
- Of meeting held Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Land Use Reviews (Preliminary/Final Plans)
- 1. Granite Lake – Preliminary Subdivision Plan – (250 Natural Springs Road) – Must act by 01/03/2024
- 2. MCD 4 LLC – Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan (1115 York Road) – Must act by 12/14/23
- 3. Union Square – Final Preliminary/Final Land Development and Lot Consolidation Plan (Hunterstown Road) – Must act by 02/14/24
- 4. Crownstone Dealership – Preliminary Subdivision and Land Development Plan (3140 York Road) – Must act by 03/22/24
- 5. Granite Hill Solar Electric Facility – Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan – Must act by 12/15/23
- 6. Amblebrook Development – Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan – Phase D – Must act by 12/10/23
- 7. Peterson, Dianne S – Final Minor Subdivision Plan for Lot Addition (3276 Old Harrisburg Road) – Must act by 12/05/23
- 8. Helicopter Applicators, Inc. – Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan (1670 York Road) – Must act by 01/18/24
Appearance
Old/New Business
- Zoning Map/Ordinance Revisions
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Call to Order
Approve Minutes
- Of meeting held September 18, 2023
Reports
Appearances
Old Business
- a. Recreation Park Status and Scheduling
New Business
- a. Pursue additional recreation areas within the township
Public Comment
Adjourn
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Pledge & Call to Order
Public Comment (Agenda items – 5 minutes)
Approval of Minutes
- Of meeting held Monday, October 2, 2023
Approve Bills
- October 13, 2023 and October 31, 2023
Appearances
Old/New Business:
- 1. Consider awarding the bid for the sale of the 2008 Ford F550 Truck
- 2. Consider authorizing the signature on the Contract with Atlantic Transportation Systems, Inc. (ATS) for maintenance of traffic control signals
- 3. Consider authorizing the advertisement of the proposed 2024 Budget
- 4. Consider seasonal closing of Culp Road beginning the week of November 20, 2023 and opening the week of March 11, 2024
- 5. Consider adopting Resolutions and authorizing McMahon & Assoc. to prepare the grant applications and supporting documentation for the PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund Program (“MTF”) grant and the Commonwealth Financing Authority Multimodal Transportation Fund Program in connection with Camp Letterman Drive
Land Use Review
- Granite Hill Solar Land Holdings, LLC – Minor Subdivision Plan (25 Pond Bank Road) – Must act by 12/15/23
- Helicopter Applicators – Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan (1670 York Road) – Must act by 01/18/24 (waiver request only)
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