The Hermitage Planning Commission is a volunteer board of 9 Hermitage residents who are appointed by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners (governing body) to fulfill the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. The members of the Hermitage Planning Commission contribute a broad range of experience and expertise to the City, including individual backgrounds in architecture, landscape architecture, law, finance, business and medicine.

· Hermitage Planning & Development Department - MARCH 2011 Monthly Activity Report

Purpose and Role of the HPC

· Prepare and update the Comprehensive Plan for the future growth and development of the City. Promote public interest in, and understanding of, the comprehensive plan and planning in general.

(The City of Hermitage and the Hermitage Planning Commission are currently involved in the creation of the Shenango Valley Comprehensive Plan with our neighboring communities of Farrell, Sharon and Wheatland - click here for more information on the new Comprehensive Plan.)

· Make recommendations to the governing body concerning the adoption or amendment of an Official Map, and related transportation improvements or initiatives.

· Prepare and make recommendations regarding amendments to the City zoning ordinance and / or zoning map.

· Prepare, recommend and administer subdivision, land development and planned residential development regulations within the City.

· Make recommendations to the governing body on any other matter relevant to land use and development within the City, including environmental protection, energy resources, transportation systems, housing and economic development.

The Hermitage Planning Commission works closely with the staff of the Hermitage Planning Department, and welcomes public input and participation on any issue related to the future development of the City. Letters or e-mails to the Planning Commission may be directed to Marcia A. Hirschmann, Director of Planning . The public is also welcome to attend any meeting of the Planning Commission as per the schedule noted on this page. Each month’s meeting agenda includes time for open public comment on any subject or issue relevant to the mission of the Planning Commission.

Any Hermitage resident who would be interested in serving on the Hermitage Planning Commission may direct a letter and brief resume to City Manager, Gary Hinkson. The City Manager’s office will then contact applicants on file at such time as a vacancy becomes available.

2011 Meetings:
(All meetings held at the Hermitage City Building - 8:30 AM)

Monday, January 10th, 2011 (Download the minutes)
Monday, February 7, 2011 (Download the minutes)
Monday, March 7 , 2011 (Download the agenda)
Monday, April 4, 2011 MEETING CANCELLED
Monday, May 2, 2011 (Download the agenda) NEW
Monday, June 6, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011


2010 Meetings
January 2010, March 2010, April 2010, May 2010, June 2010, August 2010,
September 2010, October 2010, November 2010

2009 Meeting Minutes:
January 2009, February 2009, March 2009, June 2009,
September 2009, October 2009, November 2009, December 2009

2008 Meetings Minutes:
January 2008, February 2008, March 2008, April 2008, May 2008,
June 2008, July 2008, September 2008, November 2008

2007 Meetings Minutes:
January 2007, February 2007, March 2007, April 2007, May 2007, July 2007,
August 2007, September 2007, October 2007, November 2007, December 2007