The Town of Lancaster is planning more homes that have raised down stream concerns - If you live along Ellicott Creek - down stream of Lancaster -

Not only does Lancaster allow an extra 18 Million gallons of water annually to be added/pumped into Ellicott Creek - they now want to add more.


From a post in the Lancaster thread : "Within .7 mile of each other, there are 2 proposed projects and their applications for rezones in the Communications for the 7/7/14 Town board meeting.

The project @375 and 391 Harris Hill consists of 175 apartment and 10 single family units
The project @ 5340 Genesee St consists of 184 units.

Regarding the Genesee St project, the county stated -

The submitted plan does not show the FEMA flood plain mapping line. Therefore, the effect upon the 100-year floodplain cannot be determined. It is the Town of Lancaster's responsibility to ensure that the project does not increase the risk of flooding downstream."(Ellicott Creek)

It also doesn't look as there was any traffic study done for either project. With a total of 369 more families projected on roads that have long wait times during the evening drive home, shouldn't a traffic study have been a priority? Harris Hill Rd, Wehrle Dr and Genesee St are all only 2 lane roads in that area." - end quotes.

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If you travel on Harris Hill between Wherle and Walden Ave - you know how traffic is already - now and another 600 to 1000 cars dailey - what about school buses?

If you have concerns please write or call : While phone calls are great - they dont allways get documented.
Letters should be addresses to "Town Clerk" or "Planning Board Liaison" - Thank You !

Town Clerk Johanna M. Coleman (716) 683-9028


Town Clerk Johanna M.Coleman
Town Hall
21 Central Ave
Lancaster,NY 14086
Attn: Town Board

Planning Board Liaison Council Member Donna Stempniak (716) 683-1610

Town Hall
21 Central Ave.
Lancaster, NY 14086
Attn: Town Council Member/Planning Board Liaison Donna Stempniak