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Commission offers mixed feedback on East Lampeter Township draft comprehensive plan
Summary
Lancaster City commissioners reviewed a draft comprehensive plan from neighboring East Lampeter Township; one commissioner called the draft disorganized and urged clearer objectives and documentation of outreach, while others praised policy directions such as farmland preservation and housing measures.
The Lancaster City Planning Commission reviewed a draft comprehensive plan from neighboring East Lampeter Township and offered mostly high-level feedback rather than formal comments.
Staff noted municipalities are asked to review draft plans and collect broad themes rather than detailed edits. Commissioner 4 said the draft felt disorganized, with uneven chapter structure and inadequate explanation of outreach and methodology, and recommended reorganizing material so goals and action items are clearer. Commissioner 6 said the township’s policy direction is generally sound but cautioned against over-emphasizing tourism and urged continued focus on farmland preservation and housing tools.
Staff said they can coordinate a collective response and asked commissioners to submit comments by an informal near-term target (staff referenced a 45-day review window). Commissioners agreed some issues are likely better addressed between the township and its consultant but requested staff collect and compile local feedback into a single response.
No formal motion was recorded on the comprehensive-plan review; staff will accept written comments and coordinate a cohesive response to East Lampeter Township.
