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Council urges developer-hosted information sessions on Garmin Builders text amendment, considers larger public venue before formal public hearing
Summary
Council members said the proposed text amendment for the Garmin Builders development is likely to draw large public interest and asked the developer to host informational sessions in larger venues before council’s formal public hearing and vote; borough staff outlined procedural timing tied to Lancaster County review under MPC rules.
Council members and borough staff discussed how to manage public engagement on a proposed zoning text amendment from Garmin Builders and agreed to request developer-hosted information sessions in larger public venues before the borough’s formal public hearing.
Vice President Phyllis Giberson said the Garmin Builders item — described in the meeting as the 07/1999 project — is a “hot button” issue and recommended holding community meetings in larger spaces rather than handling public input on a regular council night in the council chamber. Giberson suggested contacting Penn Manor High…
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