Planning commission recommends approval for Serenity Landing preliminary plan; Phase 1 cleared with conditions

The Lockport Plan and Zoning Commission on Nov. 12 recommended approval of the Serenity Landing planned development and approved final plans for Phase 1, voting to adopt staff findings and to advance rezoning and platting with conditions. The motions were moved by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Georgette, and passed by roll call.

Serenity Landing is a multi‑phase proposal on roughly 183 acres between Briggs Street, Farrell Road, Bruce Road and Oak Street. Staff described the plan as comprising 212 detached single‑family homes, 181 attached single‑family homes (townhomes), 240 apartments and a 1.78‑acre commercial parcel; Phase 1 includes 67 detached homes in Unit 1 and 117 attached homes in Unit 3A plus a centrally located five‑acre public park. Staff said the plan preserves roughly 80 acres of open space, follows the city’s design guidelines, and proposes road and utility improvements including widened Briggs Street with turn lanes and future traffic signals if warranted.

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