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EXECUTIVE SESSION: 6:45
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
HANOVER BOROUGH FINANCE AND PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE MEETING
Committee meetings of Hanover Borough Finance and Personnel shall be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council
Chambers, Administration Building, 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania. (Enter through the Side
Alley door and proceed up the [3] stairs and to the left). Any person who needs accommodation in order
to gain access to or participate in the meetings should call 717-637-3877 at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting they desire to attend.
1. Call to Order
1.01 Call Meeting to Order: 7:00 PM
1.02 Moment of Silence in remembrance of Retired Hanover Fire Commissioner Jim Roth
2. Public Comment
2.01 Chair Statement by Community Media
2.02 Hear Citizens concerning items presented in the Borough Finance and Personnel Agenda
3. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any
4. Presentations and Appreciation
4.01 Police Appointments:
a. Motion to Appoint Sergeant Joshua P. Brady to the rank of Lieutenant
b. Motion to Appoint Officer Louis A. Loucks to the rank of Sergeant
4.02 State of the County Presentation:
a. Julie Wheeler, York County Commissioners
5. Consent Agenda
5.01 Minutes: Approval of Minutes of June 17, 2026
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5. Consent Agenda (continued)
5.02 Finance Reports:
a. Approve Bills for Payment
b. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
c. Accept Report of Monthly investments
6. Planning Commission
6.01 301 Eisenhower Drive – Wawa Food Market & Fueling Station:
a. Approve Resolution No. for Preliminary/Final Subdivision & Land Development Plan for “301
Eisenhower Drive – Wawa Food Market & Fueling Station”
7. Department of Water Resources
7.01 Eagle Rock Residential Development - Community Water System Extension:
a. Approve Request for Public Improvement Bond Reduction per PA MPC Section 509.
7.02 Stage I Drought Contingency Plan:
a. Update from Supervisor of Water Treatment Plant Anschuetz
7.03 York Water Company: (Final action)
a. Approve notification in writing to DEP for intention to terminate the connection with York Water
Company
8. Public Works, Facilities and Enhancement
8.01 Eisenhower Drive Signalization Upgrade Project
b. Award the “Eisenhower Drive Signalization Upgrade Project” bid to apparent low bidder
in the amount of $ , conditioned upon the satisfactory review and acceptance of all
supporting documents and forms by staff and the Borough Solicitor. (Bid Results will be available
for Council 7/22/2026)
9. Finance, Personnel and Administration
9.01 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility Change Orders: (Final action)
a. Ratify Approval of PCO #019 in the amount of $9,639.00 as recommended by the Architect and as
per staff report.
b. Ratify Approval of PCO #020 in the amount of $9,308.00 as recommended by the Architect and as
per staff report.
c. Ratify Approval of PCO #021 in the amount of $6,004.00 as recommended by the Architect and as
per staff report.
9.03 44 Frederick Street Change Order #22: (Final action)
a. Approve PCO #022 in the credit amount of $61,433.00 as recommended by the Architect and as
per staff report.
9.03 44 Frederick Street Change Order #23: (Final action)
b. Approve PCO #023 in the credit amount of $593,775.00 as recommended by the Architect and as
per staff report.
9.04 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility: (Final action)
a. Authorization for Staff to advertise for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility “Indoor Firing
Range Equipment Installation / Fit Out” Project.
9.05 Purchasing Policy Resolution:
a. Approve Resolution No. _____ for approval of a Bid Procurement, Contracts and Purchasing Policy
to include procurement through Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN).
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10. Reports of Council Members, Council Committees and Other Public Bodies
11. Correspondence and Information
12. Additional Public Comment
12.01 Hear Citizens concerning all other items relating to the Finance and Personnel Committee
13. Management Reports
13.01 Project Updates with Director of Public Works Grimm and Director of Planning and Engineering Mains
14. Announcements, if any
• Please plan to exit the building within 15 minutes following adjournment so staff may secure the building and
depart for the evening.
15. Adjournment
AUGUST 2026 BOROUGH COUNCIL & COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
*Shade Tree Commission: Monday, August 3, 2026, 9:00 AM
*Planning Commission: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 6:30 PM
*Public Safety Committee: Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:30 PM
*Library Board of Governors: Thursday, August 13, 2026, 12:15 PM
*Zoning Hearing Board: Monday, August 17, 2026, 6:00 PM
*Recreation Board Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 5:30 PM
Finance & Personnel Committee: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 7:00 PM
Hanover Borough Council: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 7:00 PM
* Authority, Board and Committee Meetings will be cancelled if there is no business. Please advise the Borough Secretary if you will be
unable to attend any meetings.
COMMITTEE GOALS:
a. Ensure that the Borough makes best use of available funds for projects that provide a long-term benefit for the Borough’s residents
and the financial viability of the Borough’s operations.
b. Reject any unbudgeted, non-emergency projects that negatively impact the Borough’s budget in the current operating year.
c. Strive for the Borough’s annual budget to be balanced each year.
d. Seek out partnerships with our neighboring municipalities which may create lower costs of doing business through improved buying
power as a result of scaled usage base.
e. Evaluate opportunities to monetize existing Borough services to customers outside the Borough to generate revenue opportunities
which may develop the ability to lower the cost of services for Borough residents.
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MINUTES OF THE 5.01 Consent: June 17, 2026 Minutes
HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
June 17, 2026
Vice-President Rupp called the Borough of Hanover Council Finance & Personnel Committee meeting to order
Wednesday evening, June 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Hanover Borough Public Administration Building, 33 Frederick
Street, Hanover, PA, as advertised.
Attendance:
The following Council Members were present: Vice-President Rupp, Mr. Bubb, Mr. Funk, Mrs. Funk, Mr. Hegberg, Mr.
Riston, Mr. Roland, and Mr. Scott; Mayor Hormel; Solicitor Shultis; Borough Manager Lewis; Secretary Ellison; and
Staff Members Assistant Borough Manager Adler, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Anschuetz, Director of Utility
Operations Arnold, Chief of Police Bunty, Fire Chief Clousher, Public Works Director Grimm, Director of Planning and
Engineering Mains, Chief Code Enforcement Officer Miller, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Purkins,
Wastewater Treatment Supervisor Redding, Director of Finance Shelton, Director of Water and Wastewater Treatment
Thomas, and Deputy Fire Chief Wysocki.
Council Member Mr. Fuentes, Council President Kress, and Junior Council Members Day and Stitt were not in attendance.
Community Media was present to conduct a video and audio recording of the meeting via Zoom presentation for all
citizens to have access.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Vice-President Rupp asked Community Media to play a statement regarding the nature of Public Comment.
Sandy Moul: Ms. Moul stated that she submitted a Right to Know request regarding financial documents, and noted that
in the past Council meetings included itemized financial details which she wants them to be presented in that manner
again. She commended Linda Sullivan for her work at the Guthrie Memorial Library, saying that she will be missed. She
then stated that she had heard a rumor that Mr. Guthrie’s name was to be removed from the Library, to which Manager
Lewis replied that those rumors are unfounded.
Robert Holt: Mr. Holt complained about lack of conversation with the public during public commentary. He then criticized
the Borough for having the 206 York Street item and the Salary Resolution in the Consent agenda, as well as the policy
for ratifying change orders for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility Project.
Vice-President Rupp invited any participants via Zoom to offer public comments.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Solicitor Shultis stated that a Hanover Borough Council executive session was held Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM involving the following items under Sections 708a (1), (4) and (5) of the Sunshine Act:
• Salary Resolution regarding an existing Hanover Borough employee
• Two matters of litigation:
O The Borough of Hanover vs Linda L. Bostian and Satellite and Multi-Service Corporation, case pending
in the Court of Common Pleas of York County, docket number 2024-MT-000081
o Rebecca Rios vs Chad E Martin and Hanover Borough, pending in the United States District Court for
the Middle District of Pennsylvania, docket number 1:24-CV-01399
PRESENTATIONS AND APPRECIATION
Recognition of the Retirement of Linda Sullivan by Mayor Hormel:
Mayor Hormel reported that Hanover Public Library employee Linda Sullivan was presented a certificate of appreciation
for her 20+ years of dedicated service, upon her recent retirement, at the June 11th Library Board of Governors meeting
Mayor Hormel gave an overview of Ms. Sullivan’s tenure at the Guthrie Memorial Library, and highlighted her skilled
ability to mend books, which assisted in saving the Borough $12,000 for the 2026 year.
Minutes of the Hanover Borough Council Finance & Personnel Committee
June 17, 2026
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York County Rail Trail Authority and Hanover Trolley Trail Update:
Gwen Loose, Executive Director of the York County Rail Trail Authority, and Brandon Wingert, Vice-Chairman of the
York County Rail Trail Authority, reviewed the history of the Authority from its inception with the Heritage Rail Trail.
They noted that the Authority consists of 11 members that serve for five-year terms appointed by the York County Board
of Commissioners. They clarified that the purpose of the committee is for planning, and that they contract out for
Engineering work. They gave a brief overview of the Hanover Trolley Trail’s timeline starting from the initial agreement
in 1977 between the County of York and Metropolitan Edison through the second section which was opened in Hanover
and Penn Township in 2020, with the purchase of 8.5 miles of trails.
Mr. Wingert stated that Quality of Life projects draw people to Hanover. He then reviewed the new portion of the trail
that starts at Moul Field and runs through Gitts Run Rd on to Jacob’s Creek. He noted that there is currently no trailhead,
but that the Authority is working on a trailhead that comes off of Route 116, containing 20-24 parking spaces, and that the
cost is approximately $1-1.5 million. He stated that the next stretch will run from Jacob’s Mill to Iron Ridge, then to
Menges Mills. He explained that the eventual goal is to connect the Hanover Trolley Trail to the Rail Trail in Spring
Grove. He then explained the Memorandum of Understanding between York County Rail Trail Authority and each
municipality regarding maintenance of the trails.
Photos of community groups were displayed along the trails and locations that were developed or restored. It was
explained that there were necessary repairs for erosion that needed to be complete before the trail could be developed
beside Oil Creek. An application was submitted to the Penn Environmental Center and the Hanover Trolley Trail was
awarded the Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence.
CONSENT AGENDA
Vice-President Rupp asked if any Council members wished to discuss any of the consent agenda items before the vote.
It was moved by Mrs. Funk, seconded by Mr. Hegberg to move the approval of Consent Agenda items 5.01 through 5.07,
to the Council agenda for consideration.
5.01 Minutes: Approval of Minutes of May 10, 2026
5.02 Finance Reports:
a. Approve Bills for Payment
b. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
c. Accept Report of Monthly investments
5.03 Sewer Credit Requests:
a. 775 Broadway, Mary C. Gessel and Bonnie A. Burnett, $456.56
b. 343 North Franklin Street, Alexis Isern, $395.80
5.04 Water Supply Sustainability Policy - Agreements:
a. Approve the execution of a Water Supply Capacity Agreement, in accordance with
Resolution No. 1447 of 2025, for “Wellspring Wesleyan Church” (Penn Township), 2
Single Family Residential Service Connections.
5.05 AFSCME Blue Side Letter Agreement:
a. Approve an AFSCME Blue Side Letter Agreement for Public Works Overtime
Equalization
5.06 206 York Street: (Final action)
a. Consideration of a Settlement Agreement regarding 206 York Street
5.07 Salary Resolution:
a. Approve amended Salary Resolution to add Police Administrative Operations Manager
Mr. Scott requested that item 5.02 be removed from the consent agenda and asked for clarification on items 5.05 and 5.07.
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June 17, 2026
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It was moved by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Roland, to move the approval of Consent Agenda items 5.01, 5.03, 5.04 and
5.06, to the Council agenda for consideration.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Scott asked about the Finance Reports in item 5.02, inquiring as to whether it would be possible to find a better price
on health insurance. Manager Lewis asked Director Shelton to address Mr. Scott’s questions.
Director Shelton explained that the Borough participates in BeneCon, a healthcare pool, which returns a rebate to the
Borough if expenses do not exceed a certain amount as it is a self-pay pool. He reported that around $300,000 was returned
in 2025, and previous years have seen a return of up to $500,000. He explained that the plan benefits the Borough overall,
and is the lower cost option.
Director Grimm addressed item 5.05 for the AFSCME Blue Side Letter Agreement, explaining that this agreement is for
overtime equalization, which formalizes a process that the Borough already follows regarding overtime allotment, which
can occur for staffing needs such as special events or emergency situations.
Mr. Scott asked for an example, and Director Grimm responded that the Street Fair and Halloween Parade typically require
staffing that would incur overtime or after-hours work. He explained that this agreement assures that there would be no
favoritism, and that overtime would be allotted starting with seniority of qualified employees and would rotate through
qualified staff for a fair distribution of overtime. Mr. Roland added that paying overtime is a better option than hiring extra
personnel, as it overall saves the Borough money.
Mr. Scott stated his support of item 5.07 for amending the Salary Resolution but stated that he believes the public would
benefit from an explanation of the item.
Manager Lewis explained that the position is currently a Union position, and that the current employee is retiring. She
further stated that the Borough is seeking to change the position from a Union position to Non-Union when hiring for a
replacement.
Mrs. Funk asked if the position is a No-Longevity position, and Manager Lewis affirmed as such.
It was moved by Mr. Roland, seconded by Mrs. Funk to move the approval of Consent Agenda items 5.02, 5.05, and 5.07
to the Council agenda for consideration.
Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION
404-408 S. High Street:
It was moved by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mr. Hegberg, to move the approval of a Resolution for Preliminary/Final
Subdivision Plan for “404-408 S. High Street” to the Council agenda for consideration.
Motion Carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Changes to Civil Service Rules:
It was moved by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mrs. Funk, to move the approval of changes to Fire Department Civil Service
Rules to the Council agenda for consideration.
Motion carried.
Minutes of the Hanover Borough Council Finance & Personnel Committee
June 17, 2026
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FINANCE, PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION
44 Frederick Street Change Orders:
It was moved by Mr. Hegberg, seconded by Mr. Funk, to ratify the approval of PCO #018 in the amount of $2,261.00 as
recommended by the Architect and as per staff report.
Motion carried.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG):
Director Mains explained that there is no action needed for this agenda item, and that bid results will be provided at the
Council meeting next week as they will be opened on Friday. He explained that there will be a public meeting held to
ensure public understanding of the project.
Resolution for Tax Certification Fees:
It was moved by Mr. Riston, seconded by Mr. Funk, to move the approval of a Resolution for Tax Certification Fees and
Duplicate Bill Fees to the Council agenda for Consideration.
Mr. Riston inquired as to the reason behind the resolution, and Solicitor Shultis explained that the rates proposed are
common throughout the commonwealth for identical services. He noted that the Tax Office had already been charging
these fees, and that the Resolution is catching up with the increase.
Motion carried.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS, COUNCIL COMMITTIES, AND OTHER PUBLIC BODIES
There were none provided.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Robert Holt: Mr. Holt criticized Borough Council, stating that that he believes Council Members do not know what they
are voting on. He then complained about the wording on the agenda not being specific enough, and about semi trucks
parking and idling on the side of the road and in parking lots, stating that truckers should not be operating vehicles at night
in parking lots near residential areas. He then cited that the Borough’s Ordinances prohibit the feeding of wild animals,
and complained about people feeding rabbits and squirrels while there is a statewide quarantine for the New World
Screwworm. He then criticized the height of the YWCA building.
Vice President Rupp attempted to ask Mr. Holt to wrap up his commentary, as it was running beyond the time limit, and
he continued to speak over her as she explained that his time was up.
Vice-President Rupp invited any participants via Zoom to speak during public comment. None were presented.
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Communications Manager Meyers distributed packets to Council containing several items including flyers for the July
Fourth celebrations, a Borough Newsletter that contains a spread for the July Fourth celebration, and a sponsorship flyer
for the event.
She then explained that the Communications department provides interdepartmental support, citing her visit to Codorus
Days with recycling center display, the consumer confidence report, development of the Police Hiring flyer, visiting
schools for Job Fairs, and the support of community liaisons such as Main Street Hanover and the Rail Trail Authority.
She highlighted partnerships with the Parks and Recreation Department, such as the YMCA Summer Program, and the
methods of outreach such as in-person events, the Borough website’s pages, and the Borough’s social media presence.
Minutes of the Hanover Borough Council Finance & Personnel Committee
June 17, 2026
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In the packet she provided Council, she included a children’s coloring book and the annual report to share methods of
outreach that the Communications department provides that engage both younger and more mature audiences.
She invited all to visit the Snacktown Street Fair on July 11th and National Night Out on August 4th, and reiterated her
reminder to all about the July 4th, America 250 | Hanover event.
Mayor Hormel noted that Sept 22nd is the Guthrie Memorial Library’s Evening of Equinox at the Warehime Meyers
Mansion as a ticketed fundraiser event, and noted that the Reptile event at the Library had to book a second day because
tickets sold out.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice-President Rupp then requested all attendees to exit the building within 15 minutes following adjournment so that
staff may secure the building and depart for the evening.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mr. Scott to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Kara Ellison
Borough Secretary
JULY 2026 BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
*Governance and Policy Committee: Monday, July 6, 2026, 6:00 PM
*Public Works, Facilities and Enhancement Committee: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6:30 PM
*Water and Sewer Committee: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 7:00 PM
Finance & Personnel Committee: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 7:00 PM
Hanover Borough Council: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 7:00 PM
* Committee Meetings will be cancelled if there is no business. Please advise the Borough Secretary if you will be unable to attend
any meetings.
6.01 Planning Commission: 301 Eisenhower Drive - Wawa Food Market & Fueling Station
Borough of Hanover
York County, PA
An Equal Opportunity Borough
Department of Planning & Engineering
Memorandum
DATE: 08 July 2026
MEMO: Wawa Food Market & Fueling Station (301 Eisenhower Drive)
Preliminary/ Final Subdivision & Land Development Plan
FROM: Tammy Snyder - Project Manager
Department of Planning and Engineering
1. Summary:
The Department of Planning and Engineering (the “Department”) has coordinated with the Planning
Commission and the Borough’s third party engineering consultant to conduct a thorough review of a
Preliminary / Final Subdivision & Land Development Plan for the proposal of a Wawa Fueling Station &
Food Market to be located at 301 Eisenhower Drive.
Findings / Background Information:
The owner is intending to construct a Wawa Fueling Station and Food Market on a portion of the former
Rite Aid store, located at 301 Eisenhower Drive. The project seeks to generally split the parcel in half and
develop the aforementioned Wawa on one of the two lots.
After several months of discussions, revisions and negotiations, at the 01 July 2026 meeting of the
Planning Commission, it was recommended that Council conditionally approve the Land Development
Plan. The conditions of approval are fully articulated in the Resolution of Plan Approval. There will be
additional efforts and discussions (and a legal agreement) related to the future of an existing access
driveway (located near the Eisenhower and Wilson signalized intersection). This project does not
propose utilizing that access at this time.
Necessary Action:
Following the findings of the Planning Commission, it is recommended that Council review the plan,
address any questions or concerns they may have with the proposal and then take specific action on the
Subdivision & Land Development Plan to either deny it (if specific and citable sections in the Subdivision
and Land Development Ordinance have not been met), approve (wholly), or concur with the Planning
Commission’s recommendations and approve the plan with conditions (referring to the attached DRAFT
Plan Approval Resolution to document those specific conditions).
Borough of Hanover
33 Frederick Street | Hanover, PA 17331
t: 717.637.3877 | f: 717.637.2805
Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov | www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov
RESOLUTION FOR PRELIMINARY / FINAL SUBDIVISION &
LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL
HANOVER BOROUGH, YORK COUNTY, PA
RESOLUTION NO. ______
PRELIMINARY / FINAL LAND SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT PLAN
301 EISENHOWER DRIVE
HANOVER, PA 17331
Whereas a Preliminary/Final Subdivision & Land Development Plan for 301 Eisenhower
Drive, Hanover, PA 17331, was submitted on behalf of Hanover Eisenhower Developers LLC;
by Dynamic Engineering Consultants, requesting the review and approval of the
Preliminary/Final Subdivision & Land Development Plan for Hanover Eisenhower Developers
LLC; and
Whereas said application was last reviewed by the Hanover Borough Planning Commission on
July 1, 2026, and received a recommendation for conditional plan approval; and
Whereas the following reviews have been prepared for the aforementioned land development
plan:
1. Rettew, Final Land Development Plan Review letter dated January 27, 2026, February
27, 2026, May 1, 2026, and June 29, 2026.
2. York County Planning Commission Office, “Report to Municipality of Review of Final
Subdivision Application,” letter dated January 27, 2026.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the Borough Council of Hanover Borough, this 22nd day of
July 2026, said Application for Preliminary / Final Subdivision & Land Development Plan
approval is APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. Plans. Preliminary / Final Subdivision & Land Development Plan, to construct a
Wawa Food Market and Fueling Station for Parcel (67-000-DD-0056.J0-00000)
as prepared and designed by Dynamic Engineering Consultants., subject to the
diagrams, details, and general plan notes as more fully depicted within the
aforementioned land development plan set below:
Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan set:
Sheet 1: Cover Sheet dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 2: Aerial Map dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 3: General Notes dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 4. General Notes dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 5. Demolition Plan dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 6. Site Plan dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 7. Grading Plan dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 8. ADA Grading Plan dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 9. ADA Grading Plan dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 10. Drainage Plan dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026)
Sheet 11. Utility Plan dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 12. Utility Profiles dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 13. Utility Profiles dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 14. Landscape Plan dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 15. Landscape Notes & Details dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised
06/08/2026).
Sheet 16. Lighting Plan dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 17. Lighting Notes & Details dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised
06/08/2026).
Sheet 18. Lighting Notes & Details dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised
06/08/2026).
Sheet 19. Vehicle Circulation Plan (Fire) dated 11/19//2025 (most recently revised
06/08/2026).
Sheet 20. Vehicle Circulation Plan (Refuse) dated 11/19/2025 (most recently
revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 21. Vehcile Circulation Plan (WB-50) dated 11/19/2025 (most recently
revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 22. Vehicle Circulation Plan (Tanker) dated 11/19/2025 (most recently
revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 23. Construction Details dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised
06/08/2026).
Sheet 24. Construction Details dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised
06/08/2026).
Sheet 25. Wawa Construction Details dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised
06/08/2026).
Sheet 26. Wawa Construction Details dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised
06/08/2026).
Sheet 27. Wawa Construction Details dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised
06/08/2026).
Sheet 28. PCSM Plan dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 29. PCSM Notes dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 30. PCSM Details dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 31. PCSM Details dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 32. Phase I E&S Plan dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 33. Phase II E&S Plan dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 34. E&S Notes dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 35. E&S Details dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised 06/08/2026).
Sheet 1 (of 1) Minor Subdivision Plan dated 11/19/2025 (most recently revised
06/08/2026).
Conditions of Preliminary / Final Subdivision & Land Development Plan Approval. The
above Plan approval is granted subject to the following conditions:
a. Submission of a Willingness to Serve letter (for both water and sanitary sewer) and payment of all
applicable fees (e.g., Hanover Borough Water Supply Allocation and Sustainability Policy,
Resolution No. 1447, Sanitary Sewer Tapping Fees, etc.), per SALDO Section 320-283E.7.c.
b. Execution and signature of all certificates, as provided on the plans, prior to recordation of
the plans, per SALDO Section 320-33.A and 310-19.B.
c. Submission of all appropriate covenant documents per SALDO Section 320-33. B.4, subject
to review and approval of the Borough Solicitor.
d. Approval of a Public Improvements cost estimate and submission of both Financial Security
and a Financial Security Agreement, per PA MPC Section 509 and SALDO Section 320-34
and 320-71, subject to review and approval of both the Borough Solicitor and Borough
Engineer.
e. Approval of Sanitary Sewer and Water System Construction plans by the Department of
Water Resources third party engineer, per SALDO Section 320-44 and 320-45.
f. Dedication of appropriate park and recreational facilities or payment of a “fee in lieu” that is
commensurate with the Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Library Services needs to address the
park and recreation facilities requirements per SALDO Section 320-64.
g. Revision of the plan to include the date, final action, and conditions of approval by the
Borough Council, for any and all approved modification requests, all to be clearly noted on
the Cover Sheet.
h. Submission of an Access, Use and Maintenance Agreement for the future connection to the
remaining lands (i.e., Tract No. 2), subject to review and approval of the Borough Solicitor.
i. Submission of an Access, Use and Maintenance Agreement for the stormwater management
facilities proposed to be located on Tract No. 2, subject to review and approval of the
Borough Solicitor, per SALDO Section 310-18.C.2.
j. Submission of a Temporary Construction Easement for the work that is proposed to extend
onto the adjacent Tract No. 2, subject to review and approval of the Borough Solicitor.
k. Approval of all earthmoving activities, by both the PA DEP and the York County
Conservation District, per SALDO Section 310-13.D, 320-19.D.(5), pursuant to Title 25,
Chapter 102, including Authorization to Discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with
Small Construction Activities.
n. Execution of an agreement between the Borough and the Owner for the further (post
development) evaluation and potential mitigation of traffic-related safety concerns, as noted
in the Borough Engineer’s review letter(s), for the existing driveway located on the
proposed Tract No. 2.
In conjunction with the Plan Approval by Borough Council, with conditions as noted above, this
Resolution shall also document the granting of the submitted Subdivision and Land Development
Ordinance modification and waiver requests, by Borough Council, for this project. They include
and are limited to.
a. A waiver of SALDO Section 320-26 requirement to provide a separate “preliminary”
plan, ahead of a subsequent final plan submission.
b. A waiver of SALDO Section 320-28.4.b.6 requirement to provide an Environmental
Impact Study.
c. A modification of SALDO Section 320-41.D.4.e requirement that wall packs not be
utilized to illuminate parking areas.
d. A modification of SALDO Section 320-41.D.4.i requirement that canopy lighting not
exceed 20 feet.
e. A modification of SALDO Section 320-41.D.4.k requirement that canopy lighting not
exceed 30-foot candles.
f. A waiver of SALDO section 320-52.A.1 requirement that the landscape plan be
provided by a certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional.
g. A modification of SALDO section 320-55.C.1.a requirement that 5% of the parking area
be landscaped, that one (1) tree be provided within the landscape island, and that the
maximum landscape island size be 750 square feet.
h. A modification of SALDO section 320-56 requirement that building base landscaping be
provided around the permitter of the building.
A copy of this Resolution mailed to the Applicant on July 23, 2026, shall serve as the required
notice pursuant to 53 P.S. §10508(1).
Resolved and Approved this 22nd day of July 2026
Borough of Hanover Council:
Attest:
By: _______________________________ By:________________________________
Borough Secretary Council President
ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS:
I/We,_________________ , as the Applicant/agent, and/or I/we, Dynamic Engineering, on
behalf of, Hanover Eisenhower Developers LLC, 301 Eisenhower Drive, Hanover, PA 17331 in
Hanover Borough, York County, do hereby acknowledge and accept the Preliminary/Final Land
Development Plan Approval issued by the Hanover Borough Council and accept the conditions
contained therein as recited above.
Owner Signature: Owner Printed Name:
____________________________________ _________________________________
Witness: Date:
_____________________________________ ____________________________________
LAND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
● PERMITTING
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TRAFFIC● SURVEY● PLANNING & ZONING
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D JUSTIN A. GEONNOTTI
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7.01 Department of Water Resources: Eagle Rock Residential Development Bond Reduction
Department of Planning & Engineering (DPE)
Hanover Borough, York County, PA
An Equal Opportunity Borough
Memorandum
From: P. Eric Mains, PE - Director
Department of Planning & Engineering
Re: Reduction of Public Improvements Bonding
Eagle Rock Residential Development
Date: 09 July 2026
1. Executive Summary
The Department of Planning & Engineering (the “Department”) is assisting the Department of Water
Resources in processing a request for reduction of financial security, associated with the installation of
an extension of the Borough’s community water system.
2. Background
The Borough has previously approved the expansion of the Hanover Municipal Water Works distribution
system to serve the Eagle Rock Residential Development. As part of that approval process for this
development, financial security was secured to guarantee the proper completion of the required public
improvements (i.e., water system). As required by the Borough, the Developer had originally posted a
bond in the amount of $ 828,360.50. It was subsequently reduced to $ 409,359.90 with Reduction
Request No. 1. As work has continued to progress, the Developer is now seeking to have the bond
amount further reduced to $ 95,270.50 to reflect work completed to date. The Developer submitted a
formal request for bond reduction (Bond CIC1942299) on 26 June 2026.
3. Findings
Water Resource Department staff have conducted a thorough review and inspection of the noted water
system bond items. They have concluded that all stipulated improvements were completed to our
satisfaction and meet all applicable Borough standards and specifications. No exceptions have been
noted by staff regarding the requested reduction. As part of the future dedication effort, items such as
leak detection, as-built plans, title, etc. will all be addressed. This reduction does not preclude any
necessary repair or replacement efforts prior to that future dedication effort.
Department of Planning & Engineering
Borough of Hanover 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331
t: 717.637.3877 f: 717.637.2805
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Department of Planning & Engineering (DPE)
Hanover Borough, York County, PA
An Equal Opportunity Borough
4. Recommendation
In accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) Section 509 and given the
satisfactory completion of the water system items noted in the original bond estimate, it is
recommended that Borough Council authorize the partial release of financial security in the amount of
$314,089.40 to the Developer.
Department of Planning & Engineering
Borough of Hanover 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331
t: 717.637.3877 f: 717.637.2805
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7.02 Department of Water Resources: Stage I Drought Contingency Plan Update
The Borough of Hanover
York County, PA
An Equal Opportunity Borough
Memorandum
From: Kevan Anschuetz
Filter Plant Supervisor
Re: Raw Water
Date: July 10, 2026
Summary:
The Dept. of Water Resources Division of Water Treatment is tasked with managing the
raw water supply. This consists of Lawernce Baker Sheppard Dam (LBS), Sheppard and
Meyers Dam (Sheppard) and Slagle Run pump station.
Findings / Background Information:
The current weather conditions have not provided an abundance of rain this year. This
has left us with a 5.02-inch deficit of rain. The Filter Plant actively manages all three raw water
sources daily to mitigate the potential of the Water Resources Division being in a drought
situation. Our Drought Contingency Plan uses percentages of total capacity of both dams and
the time of the year (historical rainfall seasons) to generate a stage chart. LBS is our larger
dam and is a significant portion of this percentage. Sheppard is a much smaller portion of this
percentage. Filter Plant recognizes this and has been operating on Sheppard Dam since
February 17, 2026, to allow LBS to fill as much as possible. During this same time, we have
been utilizing Slagle Run pump station as well.
Starting on May 2nd our stage chart indicated that if the overall capacity of both dams
was to reach 75% the Dept would enter Stage 1. This did not happen as we were using
Sheppard during that period. Then on July 3rd our stage chart percentage started to trend
downwards to 45% as historically this is when rain events occur more often. On July 9th the
Filter Plant started using LBS Dam along with Slagle Run and stopped using Sheppard as it had
reached 46% capacity. This allows the Department to stay ahead of the Stage 1 Drought
Contingency Plan.
The Filter Plant estimates that if the current weather pattern persists by August 1st
overall capacity will most likely be 73.32% and Stage 1 will be 67.78%
The Borough of Hanover
33 Frederick Street| Hanover, PA 17331
t: 717.637.3877 | f: 717.637.2805
info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov | www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov
7.03 Department of Water Resources: York Water Company
Department of Water Resources (DWR)
Hanover Borough, York County, PA
An Equal Opportunity Borough
Memorandum
From: Tony Thomas – Director (Water / Wastewater
Treatment) Department of Water Resources
To: Hanover Borough Council
Subject: Interconnection with York Water
Date: 10 July 2026
1. Executive Summary
The Water Resources Department is seeking to disconnect the water lines that connect
our system with York Water.
2. Background
This interconnection has been in place since 2008; however, it has never been opened
or used. It was intended strictly for emergency purposes, such as a severe drought, a
catastrophic water main break, a major fire, or a similar extraordinary circumstance.
During our most recent DEP inspection, we were issued a violation because no permit
exists for this emergency interconnection. After consulting with GFT (Gannett Fleming), it
was determined that even if resources were dedicated to pursuing a permit, approval f
developing alternative water sources. would likely not be granted. York Water uses a
different disinfection process than our system, and mixing water from the two sources
could potentially create toxic byproducts, rendering the water unsuitable for human
consumption. We are currently in the process of identifying other water sources.
3. Next Steps.
Water Resources has until July 19th to respond to DEP in writing with our intention to
terminate this connection.
Department of Water Resources
Borough of Hanover 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331
t: 717.637.3877 f: 717.637.2805
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8.01 Public Works, Facilities and Enhancement: Eisenhower Drive Signalization Upgrade Project
PUBLIC WORKS
Memo
To: Borough Council
From: A. J. Grimm, Public Works Director
Date: July 10, 2026
Re: GLG Eisenhower Dr and Home Depot Intersection Bid Notice
Background:
The intersection on Eisenhower Drive at the Home Depot entrance is a signalized intersection. The
traffic signals are suspended by wire span. As newer and larger signals were added to the span over
the years, the weight increased and caused the wire span to sag. These signals, while still hung at the
legal height, have been hit multiple times by jockey trucks and roll-off trucks that do not properly stow
their loads before transporting. The existing traffic poles do not allow for any higher adjustment and also
need replaced. This is a dangerous condition in need of remedy.
Project:
o Eisenhower Dr Signal Modernization Project (Eisenhower Dr at Home Depot) would
include the following:
▪ Intersection design, survey and engineering
▪ Replace wire span with mast arm mounted new signal lights
▪ Replacement of mounting poles with updated LED street lighting
▪ Detection system replacement
▪ Battery back-up for power outages
▪ The GLG grant was awarded to Hanover Borough to assist with this project.(80%
of the project up to $320,000)
Status:
o Project is currently out for bid. Bids are due July 14
o The apparent low bid will be presented to council at either the July Finance meeting or the
regular July meeting of the Borough Council, dependent upon the confirmation of the bid.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that Council accept the apparent low bid.
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9.01 Finance, Personnel and Administration: 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility Change Orders
Department of Planning & Engineering (DPE)
Hanover Borough, York County, PA
An Equal Opportunity Borough
Memorandum
From: P. Eric Mains, PE
Director Planning & Engineering
Re: 44 Frederick Street – Public Safety Facility Change Orders
Date: 09 July 2026
1. Summary:
The Dept. of Planning and Engineering (the “Department”) is managing various aspects of the Capital
Building Campaign projects, notably the Phase II Public Safety Facility Project. As part of that and
following up on the Project Change Order (PCO) policy adopted by Council, the Department is providing
this summary to outline the PCOs that were/are processed.
2. Findings / Background Information:
The following PCOs were processed during this period;
Project Change Order No. 019: $ 9,639.00 for the addition of a “mini-split” air conditioner system to
the IT Room.
Justification – As the design for the IT infrastructure is now complete, and learning from actual room
conditions at 33 Frederick, it is proposed to add a mini-split air conditioning system to the IT / Server
room at the new Public Safety Facility to ensure that the equipment has optimal conditions. The
various storage and server devices in this space generate heat and the concern is that it could exceed
what the traditional air conditioning system can provided (without “freezing out” other areas to lower
the temperature). Installing now is the most cost effective solution as the walls are open and ductwork,
electrical supply and condensate waste lines can all be easily run.
Project Change Order No. 020: $ 9,308.00 for the modification of bar joists in the vicinity of the new
elevator shaft.
Justification – As the construction of the new elevation shaft progressed, it became apparent that in
order to properly “seat” the existing bar joists onto the new CMU (concrete masonry unit) walls, field
modifications were necessary to ensure full support of the member on the bearing surface.
Project Change Order No. 021: $ 6,004.00 for the modification of bar joists in the vicinity of the new
Vehicle Evidence Bay.
Justification – Much like the Change Order noted above, as the construction of the new Vehicle
Evidence Bay progressed, it again became apparent that in order to properly “seat” the existing bar
joists onto the new CMU (concrete masonry unit) walls, field modifications were necessary to ensure
full support of the member on the bearing surface. This item may be subject to an additional reduction
Department of Planning & Engineering
Borough of Hanover 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331
t: 717.637.3877 f: 717.637.2805
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Department of Planning & Engineering (DPE)
Hanover Borough, York County, PA
An Equal Opportunity Borough
in total cost (due to a pending credit from the steel fabricator). If this occurs, the final cost will be noted
in the Change Order to be signed.
Project Change Order No. 022: ($ 61,433.00) credit for the removal of portions of the masonry “site
walls” along the perimeter of the police vehicle parking area.
Justification – When excavation work began for the foundation(s) of the new security site walls, which
are a CMU core and a brick facade, it was realized that the large foundation was going to conflict with
several utilities in the vicinity (at Doss and Exchange Place alleys). Multiple other options were
considered such as relocating the wall segment, reducing the footer size, or supporting the wall with
micro piles vs. a traditional footer. The only cost- effective solution was to remove the masonry wall
from the scope and construct the proposed security fencing in this area (which has only tube style
footers that can occur between the utilities in conflict). This reduced the labor, materials and effort
needed to construct a section of the rear perimeter. There is no reduction in the level of security
provided by the site wall(s).
Project Change Order No. 023: ($ 593,775.00) credit for the removal of Firing Range Equipment from
the scope of the eciConstruction contract.
Justification – Following Council’s previous approval of Change Order 014 to include the Firing Range
Equipment within the main contract scope, staff coordinated with the Office of Budget and the state’s
RACP grant team to document the addition. However, integrating this equipment into the existing RACP
project presented significant logistical hurdles. Because several major donor contributions are
structured over multiple years, they extend past the hard deadline for the RACP grant completion.
Forcing this addition into the current grant framework would have required the Borough to completely
rewrite all detailed state financial forms (RDAs), risking severe delays to our incoming RACP
reimbursement funding.
To protect the Borough’s cash flow and ensure absolute compliance, staff consulted with the Borough
Solicitor and determined the most defensible path forward is to remove the Firing Range Equipment
from the RACP scope and bid it out as a separate, standalone project. This strategy fulfills all public
procurement requirements while keeping our primary RACP documentation entirely unaffected.
Furthermore, to eliminate unnecessary costs and save time, the Department prepared the bid package
entirely in-house and will manage the bidding phase without outside consultants. Bids will be received
through August, with a recommendation for a contract award brought before Council at the August
voting meeting.
3. Necessary Action:
Council should review these change orders and then ratify the action taken by staff, pursuant to the
Change Order Policy as adopted by Borough Council.
Department of Planning & Engineering
Borough of Hanover 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331
t: 717.637.3877 f: 717.637.2805
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9.04 Finance, Personnel and Administration: 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility Indoor Firing Range
Department of Planning & Engineering (DPE)
Hanover Borough, York County, PA
An Equal Opportunity Borough
Memorandum
From: P. Eric Mains, PE
Director Planning & Engineering
Re: Public Safety Facility - Indoor Firing Range Equipment Installation / Fit Out
Date: 09 July 2026
1. Summary:
The Dept. of Planning and Engineering (the “Department”) is managing various aspects of the Capital
Building Campaign projects, notably the Phase II Public Safety Facility Project. As part of that and
following up on the July Project Change Order memo (Agenda Item No. 9.01), the Department is providing
this memo to summarize necessary action in order to maintain the current project schedule and
compliance with RACP requirements, while ensuring that the critically needed indoor firing range is
constructed and the donor commitments are realized.
2. Findings / Background Information:
Following Council’s previous approval of Change Order 14, to include the Firing Range Equipment within
the main contract scope, staff coordinated with the Office of Budget and the state’s RACP grant team to
document the addition. However, integrating this equipment into the existing RACP project presented
significant logistical hurdles. Because several major donor contributions are structured over multiple
years, they extend past the hard deadline for the RACP grant completion. Forcing this addition into the
current grant framework would have required the Borough to completely rewrite all detailed state
financial forms (RDAs), risking severe delays to our incoming RACP reimbursement funding.
To protect the Borough’s cash flow and ensure absolute compliance, staff consulted with the Borough
Solicitor and determined the most defensible path forward is to remove the Firing Range Equipment from
the RACP scope and bid it out as a separate, standalone project. This strategy fulfills all public
procurement requirements while keeping our primary RACP documentation (and scope) entirely
unaffected. Furthermore, to eliminate unnecessary costs and save time, the Department prepared the
bid package entirely in-house and will manage the bidding phase without outside consultants. Bids will
be received through August, with a recommendation for a contract award brought before Council at the
August voting meeting. The anticipated bid schedule is as follows;
Project Bid Opening – 21 August 2026
Department of Planning & Engineering
Borough of Hanover 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331
t: 717.637.3877 f: 717.637.2805
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Department of Planning & Engineering (DPE)
Hanover Borough, York County, PA
An Equal Opportunity Borough
Project Award (by Council) – 26 August 2026
Project Start (Notice to Proceed) – 11 September 2026
Project Completion – 01 March 2027 (to align with the overall Project Construction schedule)
3. Necessary Action:
Council should review the summary above and formally take action to authorize staff to publicly bid the
project (per Borough procurement and contracting policy) and present a responsive, apparent low
bidder at the August meeting of Council for consideration.
Department of Planning & Engineering
Borough of Hanover 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331
t: 717.637.3877 f: 717.637.2805
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9.05 Finance, Personnel and Administration: Purchasing Policy Resolution
HANOVER BOROUGH
YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER, YORK
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING THE BORUGH TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE KEYSTONE PURCHASING NETWORK
WHEREAS, Hanover Borough, York County, Pennsylvania (the “Borough”), is a
municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
and
WHEREAS, the Keystone Purchasing Network (“KPN”) is a cooperative purchasing
program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, KPN is a program of the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, No. 16 and
is an educational agency established by law passed by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1971; and
WHEREAS, as a public agency, KPN derives its bidding authority from Pennsylvania law,
which extends that right and responsibility to local jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, as a public education agency, KPN must follow bidding laws applicable to
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, membership in KPN is free to the Borough; and
WHEREAS, the Borough is authorized by the Commonwealth Procurement Code to
participate in cooperative purchasing agreements such as those administered by KPN; and
WHEREAS, membership in KPN will assist the Borough in obtaining competitive bidding
in a large array of categories ranging from supplies to furniture and from facilities to technology.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council of Hanover Borough
resolves as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals to this Resolution are incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
2. The Borough hereby resolves to join the Keystone Purchasing Network. The Chairman may
authorize any Borough staff member to complete the online KPN membership application.
3. All provisions of previous resolutions or ordinances which are contrary to this Resolution are
expressly repealed.
4. A copy of this Resolution may be provided to KPN upon request.
5. If any word, phrase, sentence, part, section, subsection, or other portion of this Resolution
or any application thereof to any person or circumstance is declared void, unconstitutional,
or invalid for any reason, then such word, phrase, sentence, part, section, subsection, or
other portion, or the proscribed application thereof, shall be severable and the remaining
provisions of this Resolution and all applications thereof, not having been declared void,
unconstitutional, or invalid, shall remain in full force and effect.
6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
DULY ADOPTED, pursuant to the authority granted to the Borough under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in lawful session duly assembled on the _____ day of
_____________________, 2026.
HANOVER BOROUGH
__________________________
Attest: Tim Kress, President
_______________________
Borough Secretary
11.
Correspondence
&
Information
JULY 2026
My Land Development and/or Subdivision Plan
Facilitating communication
and exchange of ideas
F Has Been Approved By The Local Municipality
Now What?
Once a plan has received final approval from the
A
in local municipal planning municipality the plan needs to be processed
through the county for recordation. In order to do
that, the following steps will need to be taken –
In This Newsletter
Q
Appointments are strongly urged to be made with a
municipal planner before bringing the plan signed by
- LGAC/YCPC Actions s the municipal governing body for signature to the York
County Planning Commission (YCPC) at 28 East
- York County Comprehensive Plan Market Street, York. The plan to be signed is reviewed
by the municipal planner for consistency with the
- Municipal Spotlight
preliminary/final plans previously reviewed by the
YCPC. If the plan has been signed by the local
- Open Space & Land Protection Grant
municipality within the last 90 days, the YCPC will sign
- Comute PA off on the plan. Once that has been accomplished, the
YCPC-signed plan will then be hand delivered to the
- Grant Project Cycle Project county’s Recorder of Deeds Office located on the first
floor of the county office building. New legal
- History of Fawn Grove descriptions that need to be recorded as a result of this
plan should accommodate the plan when delivered to
the York County Assessment and Tax Claim Office and
Municipal Planning Highlights (July)
Recorder of Deeds Office.
Land Development Reviews
The Recorder of Deeds office will review the plan to
As one could expect, as the York County
make sure that the notary statement is accurate, signed
Planning Commission reviews approximately
250 subdivision/land development plans in a and in order.
given year, there are a number of types of Once the Recorder’s Office has approved the notary
commercial development that stand out.
stamp the plan will be delivered to the York County
Recently we reviewed a plan to locate a hotel Assessment and Tax Claim Office, also located on the
in Hanover Borough. Additionally, we have first floor of the county office building. They will make
recently reviewed plans for a Raising Cane’s sure that four things are addressed.
Restaurant in West Manchester Township, a
Carvana Inspection and Sales Center in - Ownership names must match the record of
Conewago Township, 7 Brew Coffee ownership of record.
establishments in both Manchester and - The municipality has signed off on the plan within the
Shrewsbury townships, a new Mavis Tire
90-day time period required above.
place in Fairview Township, and an O’Reilly
Auto Parts store in Dover Township. - The surveyor’s stamp has been sealed and signed by
the surveyor.
As York County continues to move forward - The YCPC has signed off on the plan.
we’ll continue to review and process
proposed development, focused in areas If a new or additional Uniform Parcel Identification
identified for growth. (UPI) number is required those numbers will be
assigned. Existing UPI numbers will be verified.
The plan must then be taken back to the Recorder of
Deeds office for payment of plan and any necessary
deed recordation.
LGAC/YCPC
Proposed Ordinance/ ACTIONS
Recommended Actions
Plan/Map Amendments Staff LGAC YCPC
YCPC Project 26-032 - Lower Chanceford Twp Zoning Ordinance Amend Not Adopt Not Adopt Not Adopt
Text: Complete Update
YCPC Project 26-033 - East Hopewell Twp Zoning Ordinance Amendment Adopt Not Adopt Adopt
Text: Wineries
YCPC Project 26-034 - East Hopewell Twp Zoning Ordinance Amendment Adopt Not Adopt Adopt
Text: Special Event Venues
YCPC Project 26-035 - York Twp Zoning Ordinance Amendment Not Adopt Not Adopt Not Adopt
Map: Industrial (I) to Residential - High Density (RH) and Mixed Residential
Commercial (MRC)
YCPC Project 26-036 - Shrewsbury Twp Zoning Ordinance Amendment Not Adopt Not Adopt Not Adopt
Text: Data Centers
YCPC Project 26-037 - Spring Garden Twp Zoning Ordinance Amendment Not Adopt Not Adopt Not Adopt
Map: Residential Suburban Zone (R-1) to Apartment-Office Zone (AO)
YORK COUNTY ACCEPTING COMMENT AND
HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING
York County Comprehensive Plan Amendments
The York County Planning Commission would like to
announce an opportunity for review and comment on
proposed amendments to the York County
Comprehensive Plan. The Pennsylvania Municipalities
Planning Code (MPC) requires each county in
Pennsylvania to adopt a comprehensive plan. A
comprehensive plan serves as a tool for communities to
help shape their future through developing strategies for
managing land, improving quality of life, and protecting
natural and historic resources. They are built with
community input and provide elected leaders and other
decision-makers with a guiding document on which to
base decisions. York County’s Comprehensive Plan
consists of nine (9) components, four (4) of which are
being updated as part of this proposed amendment.
AMENDMENTS
How can you participate?
The YCPC will be accepting comments on the Draft Plan amendments for 45 days from June 5,
2026, through July 20, 2026. A draft of the York County Comprehensive Plan amendments will be
available for review online at ycpc.org/195/Public-Participation and at the office of the York
Planning Commission located on the third floor of the Public Administration at 28 East Market Street,
York, PA 17401.
Anyone with comments, questions, or concerns about the draft York County Comprehensive Plan
amendments should contact: Roy Livergood via email at rlivergood@ycpc.org or call (717) 771-9870
ext. 1756.
Municipal Spotlight
Cross Roads Borough
Cross Roads Borough was granted the petition for incorporation on October 16, 1899 by President
Judge John W. Bittenger. Judge Bittenger’s decision stated that the Borough was a “settlement built
around five roads, making it a very public place.” The intersection of these five roads is now deemed
“Cross Roads Square.”
Judge Bittenger listed the following improvements within the newly created Borough: two general
stores, a post office, a temperance house of entertainment for the public, a cabinet and undertaker
shop, a tobacco packing house, three cigar manufacturers, a butcher shop, a wheelwright shop, two
ice cream manufacturers, two doctors, a Justice of the Peace, a telegraph operator, lineman,
carpenters, a stone mason, a painter and a church.
Cross Roads Methodist Episcopal Church was built in 1898. Cross Roads Borough’s municipal
meetings and voting are currently held in this church, now known as Cross Roads
United Methodist Church.
Judge Bittenger had included in his decision in favor of Cross Roads incorporation, that one of the
purposes of organizing new municipalities was to promote the educational needs of the community.
Asa result, the Cross Roads Educational Association was formed. The Association decided to build a
“two roomed school building, 32 feet wide by 48 feet long, with a second floor to be used as a social
hall and meeting place for organizations. The “School House” is still standing but is currently a single-
family residence.
Cross Roads Borough held a Seventy-Fifth Anniversary celebration on August 10, 1974. Three local
newspapers carried a number of articles regarding the town’s activities, radio stations announced the
event, and television station WGAL broadcast portions of the parade in its newscast. The celebration
grew into a big event!
In the late 1980’s, as a result of the deaths of three long-time farmers within a few years,
three major farms were the subject of significant development activity. Portions
of each of those farms remained in agricultural use, but many residential lots
were created. This brought many new faces to the Borough.
Cross Roads, like the other towns of southern York County, became
a “bedroom community.”
In 1998, Borough Council authorized the planning of a centennial
celebration in 1999. On July 31, 1999, a centennial celebration
comparable to the Seventy-Fifth Anniversary was held. Another
big parade!
The Borough is a different place than the town of one hundred
years ago. Lands that had been fields for two hundred years are
now residential lots. New families are moving into the Borough.
Gone are the days when everyone knew everyone else. But the
new residents are becoming a big part of our community.
Cross Roads Borough is a friendly community, with an
interesting past and a promising future.
York County Open Space
and Land Protection
Grant Program
Accepting applications 7/1-9/30
On July 1, 2026, York County Open Space and Land Preservation Grant
Program will begin accepting applications for land acquisition, planning
and improvements (Marcellus Shale Legacy Funds) projects. York County
municipalities and non-profits may apply.
Since 2020, 1,376 acres of land has been protected in
part from York County Open Space grant funds for land
acquisition. Projects range from less than one acre
(Krebs Park expansion - Glen Rock Borough) to 370 acres
(portion of Camp Tuckahoe property in York County).
Grant funds have been awarded to 14 planning projects,
including master site plans, feasibility studies and
comprehensive plan updates.
In 2022, improvements grants (Marcellus Shale Legacy
Funds) are also managed through the OS Grant Program.
To date, 49 improvement projects all around York County
have been supported through these funds.
For more information
WWW.YORKOPENSPACE.ORG
Learn about York County’s commitment to protect open space
to strengthen the quality of life for York County residents
Review grant program guidelines
Request a grant application
Register for the virtual Grants Workshop
York County Open Space
and Land Protection
Grant Program
2025 Grant Cycle Project Highlights
Land Acquisition
Lancaster Conservancy
Eagle View: 180 Acres
The awarded funds support the
purchase of Eagle View, a 180-acre
parcel in Chanceford Township. Eagle
View’s pristine forest offers stunning
views of the Susquehanna River and
allows for future recreational use. Eagle
View is one of several ecologically
significant properties along the
Susquehanna River corridor that have
been acquired and permanently
protected.
Planning
Fairview Township
Zoning Ordinance
This award supports an update to the
Fairview Township Zoning Ordinance,
particularly the Scenic River Overlay and
regulations regarding agriculture, the
environment, and green technologies.
Improvement
Dallastown Borough
Dallastown Lions Club
This award supports replacement of five
roofs at Dallastown Lions Club Park.
Dallastown Lions Club park serves as a
vital community resource, offering 20
acres of inclusive recreational amenities,
including picnic pavilions, a band shell,
BBQ pit, handicap-accessible playground,
and two youth baseball facilities shared
with the local high school, that benefit
residents and visitors of all ages
throughout the year.
HISTORY OF FAWN GROVE, PA
Fawn Grove, PA, was established in the early 19th century, named for its abundant deer
population and officially incorporated in 1881.
Early Settlement Fawn Grove began with the granting of a lease by Richard Webb to Samuel
Hugo and Amos Waters for a tract of land near the intersection of the Baltimore and York roads
in August 1821. The area was known for its sporting grounds for young deer, leading to the name
"Fawn Grove," inspired by the nearby grove of trees. The town's early development was marked
by the establishment of a post office, with Amos Waters serving as the first postmaster.
Incorporation and Growth Fawn Grove was officially incorporated as a borough in 1881. The
survey for the town was conducted by John S. McElwain, and Dr. John A. Hawkins became the
first Burgess (mayor) of the borough. The community grew steadily, reflecting the typical
patterns of small-town development in Pennsylvania during the 19th century.
Transportation and Railroads A significant aspect of Fawn Grove's history is the New Park and
Fawn Grove Railroad, which was incorporated on May 11, 1905. This railroad connected Fawn
Grove to Stewartstown and was completed in 1906. The railroad played a crucial role in the
local economy, facilitating the transport of goods and people. However, it was ultimately
abandoned in 1935, a victim of the Great Depression and the rise of road transportation.
Modern Era Today, Fawn Grove is a small borough in York County, with a population of
approximately 475 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the York–Hanover metropolitan area and
continues to maintain its small-town charm while being influenced by the broader
developments in the region. Fawn Grove's history reflects the broader trends of American small
towns, including early settlement patterns, the importance of transportation infrastructure, and
the challenges faced during economic downturns.
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