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Lancaster Approves Cross Creek Map – Flooding Continues to Hamper Construction
Gary S. Howell

The original intent of the project was to install the sewer in the winter, while the ground was frozen. The planners were apparently unaware of the fact that this area is part of the creek and is usually covered with ice and water from early winter until late spring.

Mar 20, 2008, 16:12

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Cross Creek Worksite Floods Again
Gary S. Howell
For the second time this month, the Cross Creek sewer site was breached by flood waters.

Feb 19, 2008, 15:10

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Aldi’s site plan proposal put on hold again
Lee Chowaniec
Benderson Development Company presented to the Planning Board the site plan for a proposed 15,121 sq. ft. grocery store located at 4937 Transit Road. This parcel is located 300 feet south of William Street adjacent to the existing Rite-Aid Pharmacy.

Jan 19, 2008, 16:16

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Lancaster Planning Board recommends Town Board approve William Street retail shopping center
Lee Chowaniec
Lancaster’s Planning Board (PB) approved a motion to recommend to the Town Board their approval for a rezone application submitted by 81&3 of Florida (Bella Vista) for a parcel of land that would allow the construction of a 38,600 square-foot retail shopping center.

Jan 17, 2008, 23:33

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Cross-Creek update: Part I: Lancaster Town Board approves final plat
Lancaster
The Town of Lancaster approved the final plat (site plan) for the 264 single-family residential subdivision known as Cross Creek Subdivision, located on Pleasant View Drive between Stony and Pavement Roads.


Jan 10, 2008, 09:06

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Where oh where will the Aldi’s be?
Lee Chowaniec
That’s kind of what the Lancaster Planning Board (PB) wanted to know at their recent board meeting. Project proposals have been presented to the PB for the construction of an Aldi’s on William Street (across from the Wal-Mart project) and on Transit Road between Rite Aid Pharmacy and Lancaster Bowling Lanes.

Jan 6, 2008, 17:51

Development
Residents again petition town and regulatory agencies for updated floodplain and elevation maps
Lee Chowaniec
Town of Lancaster resident Donna Lukowski, spokesperson for Brunck Road residents fearing further flooding and drainage issues resulting from Windsor Ridge South development immediately to the south of their properties, are once again petitioning the town and the regulatory agencies for updated floodplain and area elevation maps.

Dec 30, 2007, 11:53

Development
Alden Planning Board denies rezone for big box development
Alden’s Town Planning Board denied rezone approval for developer Frank Russo’s application that would allow for the construction for a Wal-Mart at 12270 Broadway.

Oct 11, 2007, 20:12

Development
Did Depew board deny Coyote’s patio expansion or amended request?
Lee Chowaniec
The professional media announced that the Depew Village Board this past Monday denied Coyote’s Nightclub a special use permit to expand its patio because of quality of life impacts that were brought forth from neighbors.

Sep 14, 2007, 16:26

Development
Lancaster Town Board denies Tim Hortons site plan approval
Lee Chowaniec
By a three-to-two vote, Lancaster’s Town Board denied site plan approval for a proposed Tim Hortons that was to be located at 4849 Transit Road, at the Michael Anthony Lane intersection.

Sep 11, 2007, 16:09


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