On the agenda: Fredericksburg July — Data Center (Aug 7)
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BETHEL TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 21, 2026
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Bethel Township Planning Commission was held at 7:00 p.m. at
the Bethel Township Building, 3015 South Pine Grove Street, Fredericksburg, Pa with the following people
present.
Dale Snader
Dave Brubaker
Christine Spangler
Tim Showers
Kathleen Sheroky
Matthew Mack
Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Recording Secretary
Mack Engineering
Approximately 18 audience members were in attendance.
COMMENTS
Kevin Snader asked for permission to speak during the discussion regarding Fireman’s Park Driveway
Permit.
Jodie Hasbrouck commented regarding improving the Intersection of Blue Mountain Road and State Route
22. Possibly with protected left and right turns. Suggests that Bell & Evans do a road study.
Dennis Boehmer commented on the sewage for 181 Market Drive.
MINUTES 6/16/2026 – David Brubaker made a motion to approve the June 16, 2026 minutes, as
presented. Christine Spangler seconded. All voted in favor.
OLD BUSINESS
Northern Lebanon High School / Middle School Renovations
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Stormwater Management Plan Revision. Pending.
Traffic Impact Study (TIS) – Pending.
Airport Road, sidewalk:
Chairman Dale Snader reported the following:
The Board of Supervisors have approved the Airport Road Sidewalk Project in three phases. The 800’ of
sidewalk is split into 3 sections. The middle section requires a permit, which will take about 6 months to
get. This section of macadam, walking path, will have temporary lines painted on it. The other 2 sections
that meet up with existing sidewalks will be done by Bell & Evans, using their $71,000 that was going to
be used for the Transportation Center Sidewalk that fell through, and should be done by the time school
starts. Project to start Monday, 7/27/2026. At the August School Board Meeting, the Board will hopefully
approve writing a check to Bethel Township for $58,000 in lieu of the school doing the work. The money
can be used anywhere within Bethel Township.
Lebanon 22 Solar Projects – Pending.
Jeff Brubaker (2288 South Pine Grove Street) – Minor Subdivision & Land Development Plan /
Sewage Planning Exemption – Pending additional mapping by Chrisland Engineering.
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Accept Time Extension Requested, 10/14/2026.
Tim Showers made a motion to accept time extension 10/14/2026. Dave Brubaker
seconded. All voted in favor.
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Sewage Facilities Planning Module Exemption.
No Action Taken
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SALDO, Section 22-403.C.(5)(a)
Waiver is Tabled
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SALDO, Section 22-402. A.(7)
Waiver is Tabled
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SALDO, Section 22-502.D
Waiver is Tabled
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SALDO, Section 22-510.C(10)(b)
Waiver is Tabled
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SWMO, Section 23-111(9)(a)
Waiver is Tabled
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SWMO, Section 23-111(9)(A)
Waiver is Tabled
Bell & Evans Legionaire Drive – Preliminary / Final Land Development Plan
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Accept Time Extension Requested, 2/09/2027.
Christine Spangler made a motion to accept time extension 2/09/2027. Dave Brubaker
seconded. All voted in favor.
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SALDO, Section 22-403
Waiver is Tabled.
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SALDO, Section 22-403.C.(5)(a)
Waiver is Tabled.
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SALDO, Section 22-510.C(10)(a)(b)
Waiver is Tabled.
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SALDO, Section 22-512.3.A.
Waiver is Tabled.
Fireman’s Park PennDOT Letter – Driveway Use Discussion
Kevin Snader questioned the status of where the Planning Commission is at with helping the Fire
Company talk to PennDOT regarding the Driveway Use at Fireman’s Park. Planning Commission is
waiting to hear back from Bell & Evans, who are exploring other options, including discussions with their
attorneys.
Bell & Evans – Transportation Center Sidewalk
This item is being replaced by the Airport Road Sidewalk Project.
Draft – Data Center Ordinance
Jackie Hollenbach to update in August.
Possible changes to the Stormwater Ordinance
Jackie Hollenbach to update in August.
Bell & Evans – Plant 2 Parking Expansion
Alex Kinzey discussed plan revisions. Utilities, subsurface water basin/adding parking lot on top, sidewalk
to Halloween store has been installed, potable water will come from FSWA. Mike Bracrella discussed
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parking for additional Team Members and an increase in traffic onto Blue Mountain Road. Due to this
increase, Mike Bracrella said that a new Traffic Study would be done. Dennis Boehmer, Karen Boehmer,
and Kevin Tobias commented.
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SALDO, Section 22-304
Tim Showers made a motion to recommend SALDO, Section 22-304, as presented, to the
Board of Supervisors. Christine Spangler seconded. All voted in favor.
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SALDO, Section 22-403.C.5.A
Christine Spangler made a motion to grant SALDO, Section 22-403.C.5.A. Seconded by
Dave Brubaker. All voted in favor.
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SALDO, Section 22-510.C(10)(a) & (b)
Waiver is Tabled.
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SALDO, Section 22-512.3.A & B
Waiver is Tabled.
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SALDO, Section 22-512.C(1)
Waiver is Tabled.
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SWMO, Section 23-112.3.A(2)(a)
Dave Brubaker made a motion to recommend SWMO, Section 23-112.3.A(2)(a), as
presented, to the Board of Supervisors. Tim Showers seconded. All voted in favor.
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SALDO, Section 22-403.C.(1)
Christine Spangler made a motion to grant SALDO, Section 22-403.C.(1). Seconded by
Dave Brubaker. All voted in favor.
Palmyra Homes / Dale Yingst – Mobile Home Park Expansion
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SALDO, Section 22-304
Waiver is Tabled.
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SALDO, Section 22-403.C.5(5)
Waiver is Tabled.
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SALDO, Section 22-512.3(a)
Waiver is Tabled.
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SALDO, Section 22-512.3(b)
Waiver is Tabled.
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SALDO, Section 22-512.3(c)
Waiver is Tabled.
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SWMO, Section 23-111.1
Waiver is Tabled.
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SWMO, Section 23-402.C.3
Waiver is Tabled.
Act 209 Update
Dale Snader asked Dave Brubaker to update the Planning Commission Board regarding Act 209. After
doing research, processes involved, and the $100,000 - $150,000 up front costs, Dave Brubaker said
that the Board of Supervisors were not interested in pursuing the Act 209, but they would maybe
consider updating the Township’s Comprehensive Plan.
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Lebanon County Comprehensive Plan Update
Dale Snader updated the Planning Commission Board on Lebanon County’s update of their 2007
Comprehensive Plan. Population growth is declining in Lebanon County, and is only at about ½% per
year in Bethel Township since 2000. Two other areas of note; none of the statistics gathered so far
indicate any shortage of water for Lebanon City and connected Municipalities like Bethel Township.
This process will also include a potential future land use map for the entire County. Each Municipality
will have a chance to comment before that map and the entire plan are finalized.
NEW BUSINESS
Blue Mountain Road & Chestnut Hill Road Improvements – Stormwater Management Plan
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Dave Brubaker made a motion to accept the Blue Mountain Road & Chestnut Hill Road
Improvements – Stormwater Management Plan for review. Christine Spangler seconded.
All voted in favor.
Bell & Evans 181 Market Drive – Preliminary / Final Land Development Plan
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Dave Brubaker made a motion to accept the Bell & Evans 181 Market Drive – Preliminary
/ Final Land Development Plan for review. Dale Snader seconded. Tim Showers abstained.
Motion carried.
After accepting for review, the Planning Commission held a lengthy discussion with Alex Kinzey, who
presented the Bell & Evans 181 Market Drive – Preliminary / Final Land Development Plan, and with
Bethel Township residents. Dennis Boehmer, Amy Horst, Kevin Tobias, and Kam Tobias all commented
their concerns for this plan.
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SALDO, Section 22-304
Waiver is Tabled.
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SALDO, Section 22-403.C.(5)a
Waiver is Tabled.
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SALDO, Section 22-512.3.B.(4)
Waiver is Tabled.
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SALDO, Section 22-512.C.
Waiver is Tabled.
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SWMO, Section 23-112.3.A(2)(a)
Waiver is Tabled.
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SWMO, Section 23-113.5
Waiver is Tabled.
Freebird Chicken – 220 South Center Street – Waiver of Land Development Request
Kevin McAter represented Freebird Chicken for this waiver. Two additions that will not increase
Stormwater, as they are being built on existing concrete, paved, or impervious areas. The additions do
not add any traffic or additional chickens coming to the plant. Zoning Exhibit Plan will be needed for the
zoning permit.
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Dave Brubaker made a motion to recommend this Waiver of Land Development for
Freebird Chicken, as presented, to the Board of Supervisors. Christine Spangler
seconded. All voted in favor.
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Agricultural Security Notification
19-2349817-393766
Michael R Blecker
1667 Mount Zion Rd, Lebanon, PA 17046
19-2354023-395358
Michael R Blecker
Richelle A Blecker
221 Long Rd, Myerstown, PA 17067
19-2344128-398695
Elvin L Martin, Etal
Lenna F Martin
Joseph R Deweiler
65 Halteman Ln, Lebanon, PA 17046
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Tim Showers made a motion to approve the Planning Commission to write an Ag Security
Acknowledgement Letter to the Board of Supervisors. Christine Spangler seconded. All
voted in favor.
ADJOURNMENT – With no further business, Dave Brubaker made a motion to adjourn the meeting at
8:26 p.m. Christine Spangler seconded. All voted in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen Sheroky, Recording Secretary
Bethel Township Planning Commission Minutes
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