Friday, May 10, 2013
A committee has drafted the township's goals for its next comprehensive plan.
The Plan Peters Steering Committee, which is working on the township's next comprehensive plan, has identified its goals, including increased housing choices and walkable neighborhoods. The following are the top goals of the plan identified through many months of meetings and focus group discussions. The committee will meet again on May 29 and 30 to continue the goals discussion and to begin formulating action steps. Activity Centers Housing Choice & Diversity Stay Forever Green Maintain the Municipal Advantage Build Township Character and Identity Excel in Education and Services Increase Transportation Choice and Walkability lan identified through many months of meetings and focus group discussions. The committee will meet again on …
Friday, February 1, 2013
The township is in the process of creating its comprehensive plan.
The three-day workshop to plan Peters Township's future culminated Thursday night as consultants revealed results to a standing-room-only crowd. The number one issue among participants? Connectivity. From vehicular, to pedestrian, almost every resident who took part in the township's comprehensive planning process this week said connectivity needs to improve in Peters. The second message participants sent to planners—more housing options are needed. There is a big dip in 20-34 year olds in Peters Township due to the high price of homes. There are also retirees who wish to stay in the township, but want smaller properties and/or homes. Third on the request list—preserving the township's rural character and its farms. And fourth—improving …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Roughly one-quarter of the land in Peters is undeveloped or underdeveloped. What would you like to see happen?
Roughly one-quarter of the land in Peters Township is undeveloped or underdeveloped. If these properties were to develop, what type, intensity and character of uses should be permitted? How will the municipal budget, traffic, schools, township staffing and overall quality of life be affected by different land use choices? Peters Township residents are invited to a three-day workshop to learn, create and influence the future by sharing thoughts, ideas and perspectives about new development and growth—before it happens. This is the next—and very important—step in the township's process to develop it's 10-year comprehensive plan. DAY 1 Jan. 29th - 7-9 p.m. Peters Township Municipal Building: Council Chambers In preparation for the workshop …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
As part of Peters Township's work toward a new comprehensive plan, a consultant team has released a report on what need to be improved in the area. Do you agree?
Work is under way to come up with a new comprehensive plan for Peters Township and the consultant team, LSL Planning, Inc., has just released its "Snapshot Report." The report provides an overview of the township as it is today, how it has changed the past ten years and how it compares to other communities and regions. The report listed many positive attributes about the township: Its school system is excellent; recreational opportunities abound; taxes are relatively modest; township government is proactive; and the quality of life is considered to be very good. In addition, the community has weathered the economic storm of the last few years considerably better than much of the rest of the country. As a result, growth and development have…
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Business owners are asked to take a survey to help 'Plan Peters.'
In a continued effort to obtain input for "Plan Peters 2022," the township’s comprehensive planning project currently underway, Peters Township officials and the consultant team have prepared a final survey aimed at obtaining information from the business community. If you own or operate a business within Peters Township, please take a few minutes to participate in the survey. As the planning process continues, recommendations will be made for economic development opportunities, roadway improvements, zoning changes, high priority development sites and other items that will affect existing and potential business within the community. Therefore, input is critical to identify existing business conditions, desired changes and future investment…
Thursday, September 20, 2012
A 'Plan Peters' open house was held for residents Wednesday night.
Peters Township officials and consultants were on hand at the high school Wednesday night to introduce the public to the comprehensive plan that is underway. The township hired LSL Planning, Inc. to come up with a 10-year plan for land use. After three months of interviews, focus groups and the examination of more than 800 resident surveys, consultants have determined that the following are some main points of concern: Tina Cramer, a 14-year resident, attended Wednesday night's open house. "I think it's a good idea. I think more people should actually come out," she said. Cramer's main concern is the improvement of Route 19. "There is a huge amount of congestion that has gotten worse over my 14 years," she said. "Especially at Donaldson's …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Come share your vision of Peters Township's future Wednesday!
If you care about the types of development allowed in Peters Township, have issues with transportation, or would like to see more economic development opportunities, a Wednesday night open house is your opportunity to learn and have your voice heard. Peters Township residents are invited to the "Plan Peters 2022: Our Community, Our Future" open house from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 19 in the Peters Township High School cafeteria. Township planning staff and a consultant team will be present to discuss the purpose and status of the comprehensive plan update, the research and analysis conducted so far, and any thoughts or ideas that residents may have. The public is free to come and go as they please during the event. However, please note that …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
The event is part of Peters Township's current effort to update the 2001 Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
As part of Peters Township's current effort to update the 2001 Comprehensive Plan, it will hold a public open house for "Plan Peters 2022: Our Community, Our Future." The event, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 19, will take place in the Peters Township High School cafeteria from 6-9 p.m. The planning staff and consultant team will be present to showcase the current findings of the research and analysis conducted to date. Attendees are free to come and go as they please during the event. The consultant team will conduct two formal presentations—one at 6 p.m. and the other at 7:30 p.m. Some of the information that will be presented includes: In addition to the presentations, various stations will be set up with information, charts, graphs …
Monday, August 13, 2012
Peters Township has released a survey for residents as part of its comprehensive plan update.
As part of Peters Township's comprehensive plan update, the township has released a survey for residents. This preliminary step helps set a "benchmark" for how the community functions today. By law, the municipality is required to update its plan every 10 years—according to the PA Municipalities Planning Code (PA MPC). Last month, members of a newly formed committee convened at Peters Township Community Recreation Center for the first of many meetings over the next 14 months focused on the future of PT. The township recently released the following, which includes a link to the survey: Do you believe Peters Township should allow more multi-family developments or continue promoting neighborhoods of single-family homes? Have a great idea …
Grant Shiring
1:57 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013
To all, My name is Grant Shiring and I am the Land Use Planner for Peters Township. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas. The Steering Committee and Township’s intent is to obtain community input early and often in the planning process. With that in mind, please understand that the set of goals listed above is not a final “report” or plan. It is a working document that the Steering … more ›