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The Planning Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the Municipal Building at 253 Municipal Dr. and via Teams as a virtual meeting. A public notice was published in the Daily Local News on December 22, 2025.
The agenda was posted on the Township website and at the Township building on March 9, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. Tom Parr. Salute to the Flag.
Roll Call – In attendance were Tom Parr, Bill Schew, Jim Benko, Mike Irwin, Brett Klukan and Cheryl Spaulding.
Township Staff and Consultants in attendance were Don Vymazal, Township Manager; Lowell Leaman, Arro engineer; Jonathan Long, Planning Commission Solicitor; Board of Commissioners’ Liaison to the Planning Commission Mark Evans; and Elizabeth Nagy, Planning Commission Secretary.
Approval of February 17, 2026, meeting Minutes- Being no questions or discussion Mr. Schew entertained a motion for approval as submitted, moved by Jim Benko and seconded by Cheryl Spaulding. Mike Irwin abstained. With no objections the motion carries 4-0.
Agenda Items: McLucas Subdivision- 4103 Edges Mill Rd.- Appearing on behalf of the applicant was John Robinson of JMR Engineering, engineer for the applicant and the applicant, John McLucas. Mr. Robinson gave a brief overview of the project in which the applicant proposes to subdivide the 11.5-acre lot into 2 parcels. Lot 1 would be comprised of approximately 10.2 acres and lot 2 would be approximately 1.3 acres. The applicant has requested 3 waivers which consist of the permitting of only 1 flag lot as opposed to 5 lots; not installing curbing due to being a low traffic and having no other curbing in the area; and not installing sidewalks due to being a low traffic area and no other sidewalks in area. The applicant agrees to revise the current maintenance agreement to include the other lots. After discussion Mr. Parr made a motion to recommend the applicants request for relief for the Flag lot, no curbing along driveway and Edges Mill Rd. and not providing sidewalks on Edges Mill Rd. as submitted. Moved by Bill Schew and seconded by Jim Benko. With no objections the motion carries 6-0.
Mr. Parr entertained a motion to recommend the subdivision plan for approval. Moved by Brett Klukan and seconded by Mike Irwin. With no objections the motion carries 6-0.
Caln Township Zoning Ordinance draft – Nancy Sarcinello of Sarcinello Planning & GIS discussed possible changes to the ordinance draft with the Commissioners. There was a discussion regarding the definition of a Micro-Hospital on page 32. Mr. Klukan would like either the word “each” removed or the “and/or” at the end of (A). Nancy will edit the draft and forward to the Board for review. She anticipates the review will be returned by the end of March, the grant deadline is 6/30/26. Brian Nagle appeared on behalf of First Blackhorse, 1401 Blackhorse Hill Rd. to express his recommended changes to the draft ordinance. He submitted his proposed changes to the Commissioners. There was a discussion on how the suggested changes would benefit his client in the land development process. Per Mr. Long if the suggested changes are not implemented then the applicant could challenge the ordinance or request a variance. The Commissioners need more time to consider his proposal since
it was submitted in the meeting, and they have not had a chance to review. Tom made a motion to recommend sending draft 3 of the Zoning Ordinance dated 2/10/26 to the Board of Commissioners contingent upon satisfying any recommendations by the County. Moved by Cheryl Spaulding and seconded by Bill Schew. With no objections the motion carries 6-0. Mr. Parr entertained a motion to refer the amendment proposal made by First Blackhorse to the Township Engineer and Zoning Officer for review. Moved by Cheryl Spaulding and seconded by Bill Schew. With no objections the motion carries 6-0.
Communications – None
Discussion Items – Caln Clean up- The Commission members will attend 5/2/26.
Old Business – None
Upcoming Developments – None
New Business - None
Best Planning Practices – None
Adjournment – With no further agenda items or Commission business, Mr. Parr made a motion to adjourn the meeting, moved by Bill Schew and seconded by Mike Irwin. Poll of members: with no objections the motion passes 6–0. The meeting adjourned at 8:11 P.M.
Subdivision and Land Development Timeclock Dates:
Almadanat-114 Stonebridge Ln-Subdivision-March 16, 2026
Sheetz-3807 Lincoln Hwy-Land development-March 16, 2026
Habitat for Humanity-1103 Foundry St-Land development-April 19, 2026
McLucas-4103 Edges Mill Rd-Subdivision-March 28, 2026
To the best of my knowledge, this summarizes the minutes of February 17, 2026, Planning Commission
meeting.
Elizabeth Nagy
The Planning Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the Municipal Building at 253 Municipal Dr. and via Teams as a virtual meeting. A public notice was published in the Daily Local News on December 22, 2025.
The agenda was posted on the Township website and at the Township building on March 9, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. Tom Parr. Salute to the Flag.
Roll Call – In attendance were Tom Parr, Bill Schew, Jim Benko, Mike Irwin, Brett Klukan and Cheryl Spaulding.
Township Staff and Consultants in attendance were Don Vymazal, Township Manager; Lowell Leaman, Arro engineer; Jonathan Long, Planning Commission Solicitor; Board of Commissioners’ Liaison to the Planning Commission Mark Evans; and Elizabeth Nagy, Planning Commission Secretary.
Approval of February 17, 2026, meeting Minutes- Being no questions or discussion Mr. Schew entertained a motion for approval as submitted, moved by Jim Benko and seconded by Cheryl Spaulding. Mike Irwin abstained. With no objections the motion carries 4-0.
Agenda Items: McLucas Subdivision- 4103 Edges Mill Rd.- Appearing on behalf of the applicant was John Robinson of JMR Engineering, engineer for the applicant and the applicant, John McLucas. Mr. Robinson gave a brief overview of the project in which the applicant proposes to subdivide the 11.5-acre lot into 2 parcels. Lot 1 would be comprised of approximately 10.2 acres and lot 2 would be approximately 1.3 acres. The applicant has requested 3 waivers which consist of the permitting of only 1 flag lot as opposed to 5 lots; not installing curbing due to being a low traffic and having no other curbing in the area; and not installing sidewalks due to being a low traffic area and no other sidewalks in area. The applicant agrees to revise the current maintenance agreement to include the other lots. After discussion Mr. Parr made a motion to recommend the applicants request for relief for the Flag lot, no curbing along driveway and Edges Mill Rd. and not providing sidewalks on Edges Mill Rd. as submitted. Moved by Bill Schew and seconded by Jim Benko. With no objections the motion carries 6-0.
Mr. Parr entertained a motion to recommend the subdivision plan for approval. Moved by Brett Klukan and seconded by Mike Irwin. With no objections the motion carries 6-0.
Caln Township Zoning Ordinance draft – Nancy Sarcinello of Sarcinello Planning & GIS discussed possible changes to the ordinance draft with the Commissioners. There was a discussion regarding the definition of a Micro-Hospital on page 32. Mr. Klukan would like either the word “each” removed or the “and/or” at the end of (A). Nancy will edit the draft and forward to the Board for review. She anticipates the review will be returned by the end of March, the grant deadline is 6/30/26. Brian Nagle appeared on behalf of First Blackhorse, 1401 Blackhorse Hill Rd. to express his recommended changes to the draft ordinance. He submitted his proposed changes to the Commissioners. There was a discussion on how the suggested changes would benefit his client in the land development process. Per Mr. Long if the suggested changes are not implemented then the applicant could challenge the ordinance or request a variance. The Commissioners need more time to consider his proposal since
it was submitted in the meeting, and they have not had a chance to review. Tom made a motion to recommend sending draft 3 of the Zoning Ordinance dated 2/10/26 to the Board of Commissioners contingent upon satisfying any recommendations by the County. Moved by Cheryl Spaulding and seconded by Bill Schew. With no objections the motion carries 6-0. Mr. Parr entertained a motion to refer the amendment proposal made by First Blackhorse to the Township Engineer and Zoning Officer for review. Moved by Cheryl Spaulding and seconded by Bill Schew. With no objections the motion carries 6-0.
Communications – None
Discussion Items – Caln Clean up- The Commission members will attend 5/2/26.
Old Business – None
Upcoming Developments – None
New Business - None
Best Planning Practices – None
Adjournment – With no further agenda items or Commission business, Mr. Parr made a motion to adjourn the meeting, moved by Bill Schew and seconded by Mike Irwin. Poll of members: with no objections the motion passes 6–0. The meeting adjourned at 8:11 P.M.
Subdivision and Land Development Timeclock Dates:
Almadanat-114 Stonebridge Ln-Subdivision-March 16, 2026
Sheetz-3807 Lincoln Hwy-Land development-March 16, 2026
Habitat for Humanity-1103 Foundry St-Land development-April 19, 2026
McLucas-4103 Edges Mill Rd-Subdivision-March 28, 2026
To the best of my knowledge, this summarizes the minutes of February 17, 2026, Planning Commission
meeting.
Elizabeth Nagy
