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Commission discusses DHL queuing problem and seeks clearer truck/bus terminal definitions
Summary
After an inspection delay at a DHL security gate, members concluded the primary issue was operational (staffing/mixing of cars and trucks) but also agreed to refine truck/bus terminal definitions and create distinct drop‑lot/vehicle‑storage uses to improve enforceability.
Kate (S4) raised a site inspection at a DHL facility where staff and vehicles were queuing together, causing a 30–45 minute delay at the security gate. Commissioners and staff examined whether the problem was a plan/design deficiency or an operational issue (guard staffing and gate procedures). The commission concluded the incident appeared operational—lack of separation between trucks and cars and guard procedures—rather than a direct code violation requiring ordinance change for that site.
Separately, staff recommended refining the township’s definitions for truck and bus terminals so enforcement can distinguish permanent terminals (which should include office space) from drop lots or vehicle storage lots. S2 described instances where operators treated a lot as a vehicle home while the principal structure and office were located elsewhere; refining definitions and enumerating uses (drop lot, vehicle storage, terminal) would improve enforcement clarity. Members asked staff to draft definition changes for attorney review.
Next steps: staff will draft clarified definitions for truck/bus terminals, drop lots, and vehicle storage and return with suggested ordinance language for solicitor review.
