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August 18, 2022 Planning Commission Agenda- August 18, 2022 Planning Commission Agenda Information Packet
- Montar Group LLC Self-Strorage Facility Preliminary-Final Plan Set dated July 21, 2022
- Montar Group LLC Self-Storage Facility Planning Commission Agenda Information Packet Excerpt
- 1670 Church Road Padda Property LLC Preliminary-Final Plan Set dated July 18, 2022
- 1670 Church Road Padda Property LLC Agenda Information Packet Excerpt
- Ridge Farm Final Plan Phase 1B Plan Set last revised July 21, 2022
- Ridge Farm Final Plan Phase 1B Agenda Information Packet Excerpt
Planning Commission
The South Whitehall Township Planning Commission is a seven-member board comprised of Township residents. Each of the members are appointed by the South Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners and serve four-year terms or until they are replaced by the BOC. They serve voluntarily without pay.
Planning Commission Members
- David Wilson | Chairman (Term expires 12/2022)
- Brian Hite | Vice Chairman (Term expires 4/2026)
- Trevor Dombach | Member (Term expires 4/2024)
- Timothy Dugan | Asst Secretary (Term expires 4/2026)
- Todd Fahringer | Member (Term expires 6/2027)
- Diane E. Kelly | Member (Term expires 7/2022)
- Mark Leuthe | Member (Term expires 7/2025)
- Anthony Tallarida | Assistant Engineer
- Jennifer Alderfer, Director of Legal Affairs | Solicitor
If you are interested in serving on this Commission, please click on the Volunteer Board Member Application link below to print out, complete, and return to South Whitehall Township as directed on the form. There is (0) vacancy at this time.
Volunteer Board Member Application Form
Letter of Intent for Board Reappointment Form
Please send any communications for the Planning Commission to David Manhardt, Director of Community Development.
About the Board
The great bulk of the subject matter studied by the Planning Commission pertains to the suitability of land development and subdivision plans; however, it also reviews proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, proposed changes to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan revisions, rezoning petitions, and conditional use applications.
The subject matter to be considered by the Planning Commission is advertised in the newspaper, as a Public Notice in the classified ads section, two weeks, and again one week, before the meeting. Public Notices are also posted on this web site. As a courtesy, ten days before a meeting, the Township will attempt to send property owners within 300 feet of a proposed land development a copy of the Public Notice by mail.
Subdivision and Land Development applications must be submitted by the published cut-off date. Resubmitted plans may be received after the published cut-off date, with the prior agreement of staff and Township Engineer. There can be no guarantee, however, that plans submitted will be deemed sufficient for a review by the Planning Commission. Also, circumstances such as: the volume of plans to be considered, the availability of a quorum, or bad weather can affect the possibility of having a review on the desired date. The members do their best to accommodate expeditious review; however, most plans require more than one meeting before a recommendation can be rendered.
The Planning Commission is advisory to the Board of Commissioners. After it completes its own deliberations, the Planning Commission forwards its recommendation on to the Board of Commissioners for final disposition.
The Planning Commission’s annual reports to the Board of Commissioners can be found here:
Meeting Schedule and Information
All meetings are open to the public.
This Board meets at 7:00 PM in the Public Meeting Room of the Township Municipal Building , 4444 Walbert Avenue and virtually via the link on the event or through the Planning Commission GoToMeeting Room. The Planning Commission generally meets on the second Thursday of each month; but there may be cancellations of regularly scheduled meetings or extra meetings scheduled for emergency purposes and heavy case loads.
Meeting Recordings: Meeting recordings can be accessed by visiting the South Whitehall Township Planning Commission Meeting Recordings Playlist. You may also access the recordings by clicking on the specific event below and following the link found on the event page.
Meeting Documents: Recent Planning Commission meeting documents are available in the calendar list below. All meeting documents since February 2020 can be found in the "Planning Commission Documents" folders located at the upper left corner of this page.
Meeting Dates and Information:
Planning Commission Meeting (Application Cut-Off Date 8/1/24)
- Date: 09/12/2024 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Location: Municipal Building
4444 Walbert Avenue
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104
Access the meeting recording here.
Planning Commission Meetings are held in person at the Township Municipal Building at 4444 Walbert Ave. They are also streamed on-line via the link found below.
Learn more about the Planning Commission HERE.
The Public Meeting Rules can be found HERE.
Public Notice:
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of South Whitehall Township will meet in the Township Municipal Building located at 4444 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday September 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a public meeting to discuss the following, and any other business brought before the Board. The meeting will also be streamed live through GoToMeeting. Due to the limitations of the facility, public comment may or may not be available for remote viewers. To access though your computer, go to https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/757430189. To access the meeting through your phone, dial 1-224-501-3412 and, when prompted, enter 757 430 189.
PCFLV, INC – MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM EXPANSION - REMOVED FROM AGENDA
MAJOR PLAN 2024-104
REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAN REVIEW
An application to develop a property located at PINs 547659984029 & 54765999681. The plan proposes to construct a 1,440 square foot expansion to their exiting administrative offices on a 1.07-acre tract located at 4501 Crackersport Road. The proposed expansion will consist primarily of a multi-purpose room used for various operational functions and special events/activities specific to the organization, with a smaller portion of the proposed expansion programmed to be used as storage space for program supplies, etc. The property is zoned HC - Highway Commercial. Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. is the equitable owner and applicant.
PALMEIRO REALTY LLC
WAIVER FROM LAND DEVELOPMENT 2024-702
REQUEST FOR PLAN REVIEW
An application to develop a property located at 4850 Crackersport Road, PIN 547669050330. The property currently consists of two existing buildings (1 residential and 1 commercial) with existing parking areas for both uses on 1.1 acres. The applicant intends to develop proposed additions to the existing commercial (veterinarian) building with a reconfigured new parking area and driveway. Access to the existing parking lot will be abandoned as it is situated on the adjoining property. The site is served by both existing public water and sanitary sewer laterals. No new connections are proposed. The property is zoned HC - Highway Commercial. Palmeiro Realty LLC is the equitable owner and applicant.
Palmeiro Realty LLC Crackersport Road - 2024-702
ALLENTOWN CAT CLINIC PARKING LOT EXPANSION
MAJOR PLAN 2023-102
REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAN REVIEW
An application to develop the property located 4090 W Tilghman Street PIN 548606528477. The plan proposes the expansion of the existing parking lot from 14 spaces to 24 spaces on the .7-acre parcel. Additionally, they are proposing to relocate a light pole, add additional lighting and pave an existing gravel area in the rear of the building for employee parking. The property is zoned HC - Highway Commercial. David & Michele Paul are the equitable owners and applicants.
Allentown Cat Clinic Parking Lot Expansion - 2023-102
DORNEY PARK SIDEWALKS HAMILTON BOULEVARD
PROFESSIONAL STAFF CONSULTATION 2023-405
REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAN REVIEW
An application to develop the property located at 3830 Dorney Park Road, PIN 548641880188. This project was a condition of the Dorney Park 2024 Project. The sidewalk project connects the intersection of Haines Mill with the existing sidewalk at the driveway entrance to Dorney Park. This project is being presented as a “Direction and Discussion” item because the ultimate approval and changes are under the purview of PennDOT. The design shall include a sidewalk running along Hamilton Boulevard, from its intersection with Haines Mill Road, westward approx. 1,500 feet to the Dorney Park entrances. The property is zoned CR – Commercial Recreation. Dorney Park LLC is the equitable owner and applicant.
Dorney Park Sidewalks Hamilton Boulevard - 2023-405
All properties are located in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Copies of plans, applications and supporting documents are available for public inspection upon request.
David Manhardt, Community Development Department