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Depew trustees hear presentation on joint Depew‑Lancaster comprehensive plan
Summary
Planners presented a 130‑page draft joint comprehensive plan for Depew and Lancaster outlining ten goals — from smart growth and housing to parks and resilience — and stressed it is a policy guide (not zoning). Trustees and members of the public questioned housing recommendations and next steps for environmental review and adoption.
The Village of Depew Board of Trustees opened a public hearing Tuesday on a draft joint comprehensive plan developed with the Village of Lancaster.
Catherine “Kate” Powers of La Bella and Associates presented an overview of the 130‑page draft, describing the process of collecting existing‑conditions data, stakeholder interviews, surveys, open houses and advisory‑committee deliberations. She said the plan sets a policy vision and priorities for future grant applications, capital planning and code updates.
"This is not zoning," Powers said, adding that the document is…
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