Patrick Catena

The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval for the Kosky Plan of Lots subdivision and the Lafayette 180 Planned Shopping Center, including a modification request for double frontage access. The Commission accepted several new applications, including the Smith Henney Lot Line Adjustment, the Hastings Masterplan revisions, and the Hastings Phase 5 subdivision. Additionally, a representative from the Hastings Neighborhood Association provided testimony regarding community concerns about infrastructure, including road conditions, traffic safety, tree preservation, and lighting in relation to ongoing and proposed development phases.

The commission reviewed and discussed the second revision to the Kosky Plan of Lots, which involved a minor subdivision application, and the Lafayette 180 Planned Shopping Center land development application. The agenda also included considerations for the acceptance of the Smith Henney Lot Line Adjustment Plan for a minor subdivision, the Hastings Masterplan Revisions for a preliminary land development application, and the Hastings Phase 5 project for a major subdivision application.

The board recognized an officer for his long-term service and reviewed operational reports from the library, volunteer fire department, and emergency medical services. Key discussions included the township's paving program contracts, a grant-funded traffic signal installation project, and the status of several infrastructure developments, including the 515 Millers Run Road project and Fairview Park. The board also addressed administrative matters such as the generator procurement for the municipal building, solar panel feasibility, and police recruitment updates. New business involved approving a minor subdivision and consolidation application for the school district, awarding contracts for road paving, rejuvenation, and cape seal programs, and passing a resolution for an Act 537 plan revision. Additionally, the board approved a conditional offer of employment for a new public works department staff member.

The commission reviewed and recommended for approval the preliminary and final minor subdivision and consolidation plan for the South Fayette Township School District. Discussions were held regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 240, Zoning, specifically affecting the R-1 Rural Residential and PED Planned Economic Development districts, though no action was taken. Additionally, the board formally accepted applications for the second revision to the Kosky Plan of Lots and the Lafayette 180 Planned Shopping Center land development project.

The meeting agenda includes Old Business and New Business sections. Old Business involves a review and discussion of S-01-2026 Second Revision To The Kosky Plan Of Lots, which is a Preliminary and Final Minor Subdivision Application concerning the subdivision/consolidation of three lots at the corner of Newbury Drive and Millers Run Road. Also under Old Business is the review and discussion of SP-01-2026 Lafayette 180 Planned Shopping Center, a Preliminary and Final Land Development Application involving the same parcels. New Business focuses on the review and consideration for acceptance of three applications: S-02-2026 Smith Henney Lot Line Adjustment Plan (Minor Subdivision Application), PP-01-2026 Hastings Masterplan Revisions (Preliminary Land Development Application), and F-01-2026 Hastings Phase 5 (Preliminary And Final Major Subdivision Application). The agenda concludes with Open Discussion and Adjournment.