On the agenda: Oakdale meeting — Data Center (Aug 6)

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FAYETTE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
7:00 P.M. - THURSDAY, AUGUST 6,
2026
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
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Board Members
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Matt Gilfillan, Chair

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Kevin Cody, Vice Chair

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Chuck Kyle, Secretary

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Fred Lutz, Board Member

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Bill Fitzgerald, Board Member

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Kathy Forse, Board Member

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Ryan Murphy, Board Member

Consultants & Staff
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Thomas McDermott, Esq., Township Solicitor

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Shawn Wingrove, P.E., Township Engineer

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Andrew Hartwell, AICP, Assistant Township Manager

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Bob Derosky, Director, Community Development

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Jonathan Brodak, Community Planner

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Debbie Midgley, Recording Secretary

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Andrew Hartwell, AICP, Assistant Township Manager

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Bob Derosky, Director, Community Development

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Jonathan Brodak, Community Planner

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Debbie Midgley, Recording Secretary

4. ADMINISTRATIVE
Motion To Approve the Minutes from the July 2, 2026 meeting.
Documents:
PC MINUTES 7-2-2026.PDF
5. REPORTS
Community Development Report- June 2026
Documents:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JUNE 2026 REPORT.PDF
6. RESIDENT AND TAXPAYER COMMENTS (Any Item Not On The Agenda)
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Comments from the floor

7. OLD BUSINESS
7.I. Application 2025-28-PRD – Canyon PRD
An application for preliminary approval of a major land development Planned
Residential Development for the proposed Canyon Neighborhood, consisting of 444
dwelling units on 165 acres of land located on 800 North Branch Road, McDonald, PA
15057 in the R-2 Suburban Residential Zoning District (Allegheny County Parcel ID
Nos. 912-P-1, 912-M-1, and 912-S-3).
Documents:
CANYON PRD SITE PLAN (1).PDF
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.I. Application 2026-13-SP -Springs At North Fayette Final Land Development
An application for a final land development approval to construct The Springs at North
Fayette Garden Apartments at the intersection of Summit Park Drive and Park Lane
Drive, on 17.98 acres of land, located in the B -2 General Business Zoning District
(Allegheny County Parcel ID No. 497-D-4).
Documents:
SPRINGS AT NORTH FAYETTE SITE PLAN.PDF
8.II. Ordinance No. 552 – Data Center Ordinance
An ordinance which defines the use classification of ‘Data Center’ and to adopt
regulations and conditional use requirements for data centers within North Fayette
Township.

An ordinance which defines the use classification of ‘Data Center’ and to adopt
regulations and conditional use requirements for data centers within North Fayette
Township.
Documents:
DRAFT ORD. 552 - DATA CENTER REGULATIONS.PDF
8.III. Ordinance No. 555 – Updated Official Map
A presentation from the Community Development Department to discuss the progress
of the updated Official Map and to gather input from the Planning Commission.
Documents:
ORD. NO. 555.PDF
9. PRESENTATION
North Fayette Business Park Revised Lot 9 – An informal presentation from Mr. Terrance
Palmer of Ashford Partners and Mr. John Rathfon of Metropolitan Companies to garner
feedback from the Planning Commission on potentially amending North Fayette Business
Park PNRD’s master plan to include 7 apartment buildings (252 apartment units) and
associated recreation facilities (Allegheny County Tax Parcel No. 799-P-140).
Documents:
NFBP- COLOR CONCEPT PLAN - 2026-07-16.PDF
10. RESIDENT AND TAXPAYER COMMENTS- OTHER MATTERS
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Comments from the floor.

11. ADJOURNMENT