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Planning commission recommends approval for Newway East redevelopment subject to review
Summary
Commissioners recommended that supervisors approve a redevelopment plan for a deteriorated commercial property at 1724/174 Newway East, subject to DMA/staff comments, submission of lighting and buffer details, and standard financial security and HOP transfers.
The East Lampeter Township Planning Commission on June 9 recommended approval of a land development plan for a commercial redevelopment at 1724/174 Newway East, contingent on satisfying staff and DMA review comments and completing required permits and financial security.
Craig Schwart (transcript spelling) presented the owner's proposal to revitalize a property that had deteriorated over roughly a decade. The owner intends to construct a loading dock for a tenant and to reconstruct street‑front features — curbing, sidewalk and driveway access — to meet township standards. Schwart said the tenant intends to reduce impervious surface such that no additional stormwater detention would be required.
Staff noted outstanding items: photometric/lighting plans and dumpster enclosure details; identification of private utilities and reporting plans; transfer of an existing highway occupancy permit (HOP) to the new owner; and submission of a cost estimate for financial security. Public works confirmed the municipal systems have capacity for the project, and staff said pending county and DMA comments must be satisfactorily addressed prior to final action.
The motion to recommend approval was seconded and carried. Commissioners made several clarifying requests, including submission of lighting plans and final buffer details, and indicated the applicant must coordinate with the fire department and provide financial security and finalized HOP documentation before the Board of Supervisors acts.
