Hopewell Township

The Planning Commission meeting included discussions and Q&A regarding the SolAmerica Solar System at Orwig Road, including follow-up studies on noise and glare. The Stewartstown Authority WWTP Headworks Building upgrade was discussed, including requests for waivers. There was a review of Chapter 15 Motor Vehicles & Traffic Parts 2, 3, 4 & 9 to work on a comprehensive update. Public comments were heard, including inquiries about data centers.

The Planning Commission meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. A final subdivision plan for Jonas F. & Hannah Yoder Miller was reviewed and passed on for approval, contingent upon zoning official review and plan modifications. A preliminary/final land development plan for a SolAmerica Solar System was discussed. Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for Wireless Communication Facilities were proposed and passed on for favorable recommendation. Resolution No. 12-2025, concerning the Fee Schedule for Wireless Communications Facilities, was approved. A brief description of the Draft 2025 Southern York County Regional Comprehensive Plan was given, and the Chair will write a letter with comments for the Board of Supervisors.

The Planning Commission meeting included discussions on the Richard G. Jr. & Sarah L. Miller Final Subdivision Plan, focusing on a request for a waiver concerning the slope of the private drive and other waivers to be addressed. Concerns were raised about potential stormwater issues along Bowers Road. The consideration of the project was tabled pending the applicant's decision to resubmit with additional information. A public comment was made regarding the availability of information online prior to the meeting.

The Planning Commission meeting covered several key items. The election of officers for 2025 took place. A rezoning request from Dalfen Industrial was discussed and approved, contingent on further discussions with PennDOT. A Vanguard application was conditionally approved, pending solicitor approval and resolution of open comments. Finally, a SALDO amendment addressing private roads was approved.

The Hopewell Township Planning Commission meeting of April 20, 2021, approved the minutes from the January 19, 2021, meeting. Key decisions included recommending approval of the final minor subdivision plan for John Huenke on Forbes Drive, subject to several conditions including public improvement guarantees, stormwater management, and recreation fees. Several waivers to the Hopewell Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance were also approved.