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Planning commission approves Riverside Manor preliminary plat 4–2 after court remand; commissioners record safety and school‑capacity concerns

Lancaster County Planning Commission · January 14, 2026
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Summary

By 4–2 vote the commission approved the Riverside Manor preliminary plat (SD20241350) for 133 single‑family lots on about 251.5 acres after court remand. Staff said the plan met UDO requirements; residents and commissioners raised concerns about SCDOT access, turn lanes, and school capacity but staff said the county lacks concurrency standards in the UDO.

The Lancaster County Planning Commission voted 4–2 on Jan. 20 to approve the Riverside Manor preliminary plat, a Colson Development proposal for 133 single‑family lots on approximately 251.51 acres.

Staff told the commission the technical review committee (TRC) completed its review and that the site, which is currently zoned rural neighborhood, meets local Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) requirements. The TRC report noted…

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