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Council approves heritage‑district work at 101 South Queen and 218 Howard Avenue
Summary
Council approved the Historical Commission and HARB recommendations for alterations at 101 South Queen Street (Swan property) and for window/entry replacement plus a rear addition at 218 Howard Avenue.
Lancaster City Council on June 10 approved historical‑district applications recommended by the Historical Commission and the Historical Architectural Review Board for work at two properties.
The council approved applications submitted by Lancaster County Convention Center Authority and Swan Property Holdings LLC for 101 South Queen Street to demolish two rear roof dormers and construct a three‑story circulation tower and two rooftop decks on the building’s east elevation. Council discussion and committee review described the Swan property work as part of redevelopment of the old Swan Hotel into a multi‑unit lodging concept; staff clarified the project is an Airbnb‑style hotel model and not a licensed short‑term rental unit configuration.
The council also approved an application for 218 Howard Avenue (owner Peter Douglas) to replace windows and the front entry door and build a rear floor addition; that application carried the Historical Architectural Review Board’s recommendation for approval.
Councilor Craig noted committee review and summarized the key work items for council before the votes, and senior planning staff were present to answer technical questions. The motions to approve carried by roll call.
