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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & MEETING
NOTICE OF HEARING
The Washington Township Supervisors on Monday, November 2, 2020, at approximately 7:00 p.m. will hold a public hearing at the Washington Township Municipal Building, 13013 Welty Road, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, to consider the following:
Application by Accent Developers, LLC for a Conditional Use to remove the age restriction on the development in Spring Valley Estates. The applicant is requesting the approval of this Conditional Use in accordance with Section 360-66(f) of the Code of Washington Township. The properties are located in the Residential (R-1) Zoning District, along Mystic Rock Lane South, Waynesboro, PA 17268.
The public is invited to attend. If you require accommodations to participate in this process, please contact the Township Secretary at 13013 Welty Road or call 717-762-3128.
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AND THE WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Please take notice that the Township of Washington Board of Supervisors shall be holding a public hearing in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code Act of 1968, P.L. 805, No. 247, as amended (53 P.S. 10101 et seq.). The purpose of the hearing shall be to gather public comment concerning proposed amendments to the Code of Washington Township and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of the Borough of Waynesboro and Washington Township on November 2, 2020, at approximately 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Township Offices, 13013 Welty Road, Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Immediately after the public hearing the Board shall consider enactment of the proposed amendments during a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board to be held at the same location.
Please take further notice that copies of the proposed amendments may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof from the Township Secretary at the Township office building or on the Township’s web page at www.washtwp-franklin.org. If you are a person that requires accommodation to participate, please contact the Township office at 13013 Welty Road, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania 17268, or call 717-762-3128.
The title and brief summary of the proposed Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan Amendments without the attached exhibits, are as set forth below.
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON
FRANKLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, FRANKLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON.
The introductory paragraphs set forth the legal authority for amendment.
ARTICLE 1. Section 1. The zoning of 8267 Harper Dr. Waynesboro, PA 17268, shall be changed from Commercial (C) to Low Density Residential (R-1). The area to be rezoned Low Density Residential (R-1) is depicted in the EXISTING AND PROPOSED ZONING BOXES on the attached Exhibit “A”.
ARTICLES 2, 3 AND 4. Articles 2, 3 and 4 contain savings, severability, and effective date clauses
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
The following amendments to the Washington Township Comprehensive Plan
will be considered by the Washington Township Board of Supervisors.
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Amends the Future Land Use Plan, Figure 4-1, and the Future Land Use and
Target Areas Plan, Figure 4-2, to reflect the proposed zoning changes as set forth
in Article 1, Section 1, of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments above.
Possible Future Place for Washington Township Supervisor’s Office and Washington Township Police
The anticipated future site for the Washington Township Municipal Office and the Washington Township Police Department
The Washington Township Board of Supervisors recently acquired property at 11898 Buchanan Trail East in anticipation of a new office building. This property was purchased from Alma Oyer. Thank you Ms. Oyer, for your generosity!
To read the article in the Record Herald
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Masks Must be Worn At the Washington Township Office
Masks must be worn when conducting any type of business or attending meetings at the Washington Township Supervisor’s Office. We encourage you to continue doing business by phone, emails and faxes as well as using our drop box whenever possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Washington Township Park Information
Park Information: All of Washington Township Park bathrooms are open and
pavilion rentals as well as Rouzerville Community Center reservations are being taken.
We are NOT sanitizing the play equipment, tables or benches. Please remember social distancing
when in the parks and at your event. Everyone is required to follow CDC and DOH guidelines.
Red Run Park Miniature Train VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to drive the train.
The Township is still in need of volunteer train engineers and conductors to keep the Red Run Express running on weekends at Red Run Park. The Township will assist and pay for your child abuse history clearance and criminal record check.
If you are interested in making young folks happy by providing free train rides for them, please contact Vern Ashway at the Township office at 717-762-3128. The Township will provide the needed training to operate the train.
Fire Police Needed
Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue are in need of Fire Police. Anyone interested in becoming a Fire Police man or woman, Please contact the Blue Ridge Fire Department by visiting our Website, or calling the station at 717-794-2323
Watch the Blue Ridge Fire Department website for more information on public meetings to address any questions you may have.