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Boxing facility review delayed for more information

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

7Brew Site Plan Reviewed

The Planning Commission reviewed a sketch plan for a proposed 7Brew drive-thru coffee shop at Nittany Mall. The plan provides stacking for up to 38 vehicles—more than twice the capacity at the company’s South Atherton Street location—and would reduce impervious surface area by adding landscaped and green space.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Planning panel advances two development plans

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended conditional approval of the revised Shiloh Commercial Park plan and the P.A.M. State College land development plan. It also unanimously recommended adopting an amended Master Tree List and updating township street-tree standards.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Commission Recommends 49-Lot Housing Plan

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that Council approve the Mount Nittany Manor plan for 49 residential lots, open space, stormwater facilities, and new public streets, subject to 11 conditions. The commission also discussed potential Regional Growth Boundary and Sewer Service Area expansions for several College Township properties as part of the comprehensive plan update.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Commission Advances Animal Lab Expansion

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a plan for a 43,000-square-foot Animal Diagnostic Laboratory expansion, including Pastureview Road realignment, Wiley Lane widening, parking improvements, and utility upgrades. The commission also unanimously tabled the P.A.M. State College plan until May 20 to address outstanding traffic, access, waterline, easement, sewage, and site-plan issues.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Planning Commission recommends Dale Summit code changes

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of amended standards and a regulating map for the Dale Summit Area, including a 10-story maximum building height in Special District 1, elimination of its maximum lot width, and 90% maximum lot coverage in Special District 3.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Planning panel backs data center zoning changes

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended ordinance changes that would remove data centers from permitted-by-right status, allow them conditionally in Office Commercial, Commercial, and Industrial districts, remove them from conditional use in Rural Residential districts, and add water, energy, and efficiency conditions.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Planning panel recommends major zoning changes

The Planning Commission recommended removing a maximum number of residential units per lot in the Dale Summit Area and allowing more than seven dwellings per lot by right in the Mixed-Neighborhood Zone. It also recommended broader retail, preschool, service, and wine-tasting permissions, while reviewing a sketch plan for a 40,000-square-foot furniture showroom at Shiloh Commercial Park.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Planning Commission Advances Bike Path and Gym Plans

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a plan to relocate the Innovation Park bike path around Discovery Park, subject to six conditions. It also recommended approval of Legacy Boxing & Combat Sports Academy’s conditional-use request by a 4-0-2 vote, with two commissioners abstaining.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Planning panel refines Dale Summit zoning code

The Planning Commission recommended revisions to proposed Dale Summit hybrid/form-based code tables, including allowing more units per lot in the Mixed Neighborhood and Mixed Core Zones and clarifying numerous land-use definitions. Staff will consult the code consultant, compare the definitions with current Township code, and present recommendations on February 17, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Boxing facility review delayed for more information

The Planning Commission tabled Legacy Boxing & Combat Academy LLC’s conditional use request until the owner-operator can address questions about operations, lighting, traffic, accessibility, entrances, and future uses. The commission unanimously approved its 2025 annual report for presentation to Township Council in February.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Planning Commission Elects 2026 Leaders

The commission elected Ed Darrah as 2026 chair after two initial chair votes failed 2-2-2; Suleman Din was elected vice-chair, Peggy Ekdahl secretary, and new liaisons and regional representatives were approved unanimously.

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