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Economic Development committee opens TIF process for Sheridan Drive housing; zoning concerns flagged

Lancaster Board & Commissions · September 22, 2025
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Summary

The Economic Development Committee introduced Temp Ord #50-25 to begin establishing a TIF district for a single-family development on Sheridan Drive; committee members raised concerns about lot widths, appearance and zoning conflicts that must be reviewed by Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

Mrs. Hoop, a member of the Economic Development Committee, introduced Temp Ord #50-25 as the first step toward creating a tax increment financing (TIF) district to support a single-family residential development on Sheridan Drive. The ordinance was introduced for consideration and suspension was noted as part of the process.

Mr. Luchtenberg raised concerns about proposed lot widths and the look of potential homes, saying the development’s dimensions may conflict with existing zoning. Committee members discussed that any zoning conflicts would need review by the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals before the project could return to Council for final action.

The item was introduced for additional review; no formal vote or approval of a TIF was recorded at this meeting.