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South End neighbors ask city to review permits after trucking business began using Alley 59
Summary
A South End neighborhood representative asked Lancaster City Council on Oct. 28 to review permits after a trucking business began operating with access through Alley 59 behind the 300 block of South End Street.
Carlos Gonzales, speaking on behalf of more than 40 families in the 300 block of South End Street, told Lancaster City Council on Oct. 28 that a commercial trucking and hauling business has established its operations near a residential block and is using Alley 59 — now city property — for vehicle access.
Gonzales said the business uses Class 3 and higher trucks that exceed 10,000 pounds and that the trucks were creating safety risks for children walking to nearby schools, damaging alley pavement, creating large potholes, and reducing parking availability for neighbors. He said that while the alley is now city property, neighbors continue to maintain and watch it because the city has not addressed upkeep.
“I am here on behalf of the 300 block of South End Street neighborhood and the more than 40 families living there,” Gonzales said. He asked council to review the construction permits that allowed the business to operate and to provide solutions that protect residential neighbors.
No council action was taken Oct. 28; the comments were made during the registered public comment period and were entered into the public record for council consideration.
