Commission approves rezoning for proposed Dollar General at Camp Creek/Old Pardue intersection

Lancaster County planners and a Dollar General developer presented a rezoning request for a 2.1-acre parcel at the intersection of Old Pardue and Camp Creek Roads to allow a neighborhood-business store. After hearing from the applicant and brief public comment, the commission voted unanimously to recommend approval.

Planner Matthew summarized the parcel and noted staff's recommendation for rezoning from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Neighborhood Business (NB). The applicant's representative said Dollar General aims to serve rural convenience needs and reduce travel distances for staple goods. The applicant described site access from Old Pardue Road at the stop-controlled approach rather than from Camp Creek Road to minimize traffic risk; the design includes LED down-lighting and directional parking-lot illumination to limit light spill.

Two nearby residents spoke during the public portion: one asked that lighting and sight lines be designed to avoid impacts on adjacent homes and raised safety concerns about the five-way intersection at 5 Points; another resident and the engineer for the project emphasized that the planned access is at the controlled (stop-sign) leg and that the developer will follow county and DOT safety requirements. After public comments the commission moved to recommend approval; the motion passed unanimously by voice/show of hands.

The commission's approval is a recommendation to county council; site-plan review and permitting (driveway permit, stormwater and building permits) will follow if council approves the rezoning.