Hempfield planning commission forwards multiple subdivision, residential and commercial plans to supervisors

The Hempfield Township Planning Commission on June 3 voted unanimously to forward a slate of subdivision, residential and commercial plans to the Board of Supervisors or for technical review.

At the meeting, Chair Dana Smith opened the session and the commission began by approving the minutes from its May 6 meeting. Member John Kertes moved and Brian Prenovitz seconded the motion to approve; the vote was 6-0.

Joseph Vidakovich of Jones Consultants presented PA-26-16, a proposal to consolidate three lots into one. Vidakovich said public utilities are available; member Chuck Washburn moved and John Kertes seconded forwarding the lot-consolidation plan to the Board of Supervisors. The motion carried 6-0.

Vidakovich also described PA-26-17, a lot-line revision in the Valley Green development in which a property owner, Mr. Howard, would acquire approximately one acre of vacant land from a neighboring parcel. Township staff member Dan Schmitt requested that a newly installed sewer line be shown on the plan; Vidakovich said the sewer information had just been received and would be added. The commission voted 6-0 to forward the revision to supervisors.

The commission voted to send Valley Green Phase 3 (PA-26-15) on for technical review. Vidakovich said Phase 3 will be on the north side of the road, partially behind Phase 1; a sanitary easement will run behind Lot 146R and erosion-and-sediment controls for the area were completed with Phase 1. Scott Maritzer moved and Chuck Washburn seconded the motion; the vote was 6-0.

Christopher Hamm of KDH Consulting Engineers presented PA-26-18 (Scenic Green), a proposed 22-unit development of 11 patio-home buildings in two styles, accessed by a single in-and-out road with a cul-de-sac and a continuous sidewalk. Hamm noted several variances previously requested and shown on the plan. The commission voted 6-0 to forward Scenic Green for technical review.

For commercial projects, Robert Deglau (Allstate Mapping) and applicant Zane Stout described PA-26-13, a new warehouse proposed off Woodward Drive Extension. Township staff member Matthew Pernelli said the township received a letter of progress and the applicant will upload a new plan once third-party contingencies are cleared; Stout said they are coordinating a road name with a neighboring business for 911 addressing. The commission moved the item to supervisors pending completion of contingencies, 6-0.

Tyler Finely of Kimley‑Horn summarized PA-26-14, the Carvana Hempfield South Inspection Center, reporting that no major changes remain but several third-party contingencies are still in process. The commission forwarded that plan to supervisors pending resolution of contingencies; the vote was 6-0.

The commission also noted the Hoffer Land Development Plan (PA-25-32) remains tabled until July pending the outcome of a June 9 Zoning Hearing Board matter.

All motions at the meeting carried by 6-0 votes. Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.

What happens next: plans forwarded to the Board of Supervisors may receive final action or additional conditions; plans sent for technical review will return to the commission or township staff after outstanding engineering and third‑party contingencies are resolved.