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Commission approves 8‑foot fence for retention pond at Harrisburg Area Community College
Summary
The commission granted a variance allowing an 8‑foot fence (with a short 4‑foot section for training operations) around a HACC retention pond, citing safety and liability concerns; HACC officials said the lower section enables hose drainage during training exercises.
The Harrisburg Planning Commission approved a variance allowing an 8‑foot fence around a retention pond on the Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) campus that is used in connection with an adjacent fire‑training facility.
Jeff, planning bureau staff, told the commission that an 8‑foot fence exceeds the six‑foot maximum in the institutional district and therefore requires hearing‑board approval. Staff recommended approval, citing…
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