Christopher Shaffer

This Land Use Assessment evaluates the appropriateness of the 229-acre commercial zoning district along the Cape Horn–Windsor Road corridor in Windsor Township. It identifies that the current commercial zoning is oversized for market conditions, highlights a significant housing shortage and demand for diverse housing types, and notes soft retail and office markets contrasted with strong small-bay industrial demand. The assessment concludes that the corridor's strategic direction should involve rezoning to a housing-led, walkable mixed-use Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) with targeted employment, incorporating missing-middle and multi-family housing, neighborhood-scale retail nodes, upper-floor office, and limited small-bay flex industrial to address housing needs, align with market realities, and manage transportation impacts.

The Board meeting included discussions on tax exemptions, potential scheduling impacts from winter weather for the Community Center project, and the Clean & Green Assessed Value Report. Key actions included the approval of subdivision plans for Covenant Moravian Church, several payment applications for Community Center construction, security camera and door access quotes, a Land Use Corridor Assessment, and a security reduction for Kensington Remaining Lands. The Board also ratified resolutions regarding right-of-way transfers and Act 537 Plan revisions for Prospect Place. Furthermore, they held discussions on zoning ordinance amendments for data centers, appointed a new Sewage Enforcement Officer, revised the Employee Handbook regarding the use of accumulated time for retiring employees, and approved the 2026 lawn care quote.

Key discussions centered on correspondence, including a potential tax exemption for the Red Lion Grange, which required confirming eligibility information similar to the school district. The Board also reviewed updates from the Fire & Emergency Rescue Services Association concerning reports and a pending simulator repair, and received the monthly report and 2025 yearly statistics overview from the York County Regional Police Department. A significant portion of the meeting involved concept plans for the Buser property development, presenting two options—one favoring residential/commercial units requiring a Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) overlay, and the other proposing a large warehouse requiring rezoning to Industrial. The Board took these concepts under advisement, noting public concern over traffic impacts from either development scenario. Additionally, the Board approved payment applications for the Community Center project, approved a Data Center Ordinance redline review, authorized an increase in the quarterly sewer bill rate to $130, approved the purchase of an undercarriage washer, and appointed a new Elected Auditor to fill a vacancy.

This meeting, which included both reorganizational and regular business, primarily focused on official appointments and assignments. Key actions included appointing officers such as the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary/Treasurer, Solicitor, Engineer, and Sewage Enforcement Officer. Various supervisors were appointed to boards and commissions, including the Zoning Hearing Board, Recreation Commission, and the York County Regional Police Department. Supervisor assignments were finalized for entities like the Planning Commission and Tax Bureau. Resolutions were adopted concerning the Fee Schedule, the appointment of an auditor for 2025 financial records, and the payment of interim bills. Other business involved approving a time extension for the Kendale Heights Detention Pond Change Order, acknowledging receipt of an addition to an Agricultural Security Area, approving resolutions related to a proposed subdivision's Planning Module approval, authorizing a surety reduction for Shawnee Manor, and authorizing collection if the letter of credit for LMES Enterprises expires without renewal. During public comment, inquiries were made regarding potential improvements at the Mt. Pisgah and Freysville Road intersection and the placement of a speed monitor sign on Freysville Road.

The meeting covered correspondence items, including a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection review for a Minor Permit Modification for Modern Landfill, which is expected to extend its life by 3.5 years. The Board addressed road safety concerns regarding Freysville Road, noting no Township liability as it is a state road. Updates were provided on LSA Grant applications by local fire companies for a fire truck replacement, land acquisition, and building enhancements. Significant discussion occurred regarding stormwater issues impacting Windsor Borough, with suggestions to contact the York County Conservation District. The Board conditionally approved the Prospect Place Preliminary Subdivision Plan, subject to obtaining necessary outside agency approvals and adherence to specified engineering comments, including granting two stormwater ordinance waivers. The board adopted Ordinance #2025-12-01, the Recreational Vehicle Ordinance. Further discussion involved the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance concerning Data Centers, specifically regarding their placement within commercial zones. The 2026 Proposed Budget was adopted, maintaining the Real Estate Tax millage rate but increasing the Fire Tax and quarterly sewer bills. Payments and time extensions for Community Center construction change orders were approved. Additionally, resolutions were approved concerning the Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update and an Intergovernmental Agreement related to the elimination of Pump Station B. Other business included approving a Stormwater Maintenance Agreement, a Stormwater Ordinance waiver, a Well Isolation Agreement, and accepting a three-year Preventative Maintenance proposal for the HVAC system at the Administration Building.