The commission unanimously approved exterior features for the planned mixed-use apartment development at 240 W. Main St., including hardscape, benches, bike racks, trash cans, bollards, and 25-foot parking-lot lights in charcoal or black. The commission unanimously rejected a proposed wood gazebo at 207 W. Main St.; the chair abstained.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Commission approves three property changes

The Historic Lancaster Commission unanimously approved three applications involving storefront updates, transit-route markings, and signage and fencing changes. The approved work includes a new awning and paint scheme at 205 W. Main St., five color-coded sidewalk squares at 209 W. Wheeling St., and updated signage and porch fencing at 129 W. Chestnut St.; lighting at 205 W. Main St. was excluded and tabled.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Commission Approves New Three-Car Garage

The commission unanimously approved demolition of a termite-damaged garage at 150 King St. and construction of a new three-car garage designed in a carriage-house style. It also approved a front-door replacement at 129 W. Chestnut St. and accepted removal of a collapsed retaining wall at 125 E. Wheeling St.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Commission Approves New Shingle Color

The commission unanimously approved a charcoal-gray Oakridge/Driftwood shingle color for 626 N. Broad St., replacing the previously approved charcoal-black color. The change covers approximately 2,500 square feet of shingles.

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