Featured Home Grown Business:
Platts Motors, Inc
2255 Oakland Road
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 767-5981
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Platts Motors has been operating in Dover Township for 44+ years. Owner, John Platts, was born and raised in the Dover area and graduated from West York School District. Lots of generations have been visiting Platts Motors over the years. When asked what they like most about doing business in Dover Township, Platts provided the following response, “The community and customers. It’s always a joy to see families grow and change throughout the years of doing business with them.”
When asked about their story and how the Platts business has grown & expanded over the years, John provide the following summary:
“In my early 20’s, I was not the responsible business man I am today. After having been let go from a few different positions for multiple reasons, I decided I wanted to be my own boss. I had completed 2 years of automotive technology following my graduation from high school. With that experience, I began renting a garage bay from a friend to begin my career in the automotive repair and sales industry. in 1979, I purchased the Platts location on Oakland Road. It originally started out as a 2-bay garage with a used parts store located in the barn. Fast forward to 2008, it was time for another upgrade for more garage bays. Everyday, Ron, myself, and a few other buddies began the long process of building the current Platts Motors building as it stands today. Platts Motors wouldn’t be the successful shop it is today if not for Ron, our service manager, dedicating the last 30+ years to the business, as well as the hardworking mechanics that show up each and every day. Their hard work does not go unnoticed by myself and the members of the Dover community. We at Platts Motors are so thankful for such a supportive customer base, which allows us to continue serving the Dover community for all you car repair needs.”
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Excellent Utility Services
| Columbia Gas (Natural Gas Service) 1-888-460-4332 Website |
Met-Ed (Electric Service) 1-888-544-487 Website |
| Adams Electric (Electric Service) 1-888-232-6732 Website |
Comcast (Phone, Internet and Cable Service) 1-800-934-6489 Website |
| Dover Township (Water Service) (717) 292-3634 Current Pricing |
Dover Township (Sewer Service) (717) 292-3634 Current Pricing |
| Verizon (Phone, Internet and Fios Service) 1-800-837-4966 Website |
Under-served Business Markets
- Retail Shopping/Boutiques, Dry Cleaner, Cellular Service, Convenience Stores, etc.
- Medical Facilities: Urgent Care, Services Ancillary to Memorial Hospital
- Restaurants
- Banquet Facilities/Family Entertainment Centers/Recreation Facilities/Sporting Complex
- Hotels/Motels/Bed and Breakfasts
- Small and Medium Sized Manufacturing
- Office (Marketing, Design, Technology, Law, Engineering, Printing, Financial Services)
- Energy Markets
- Agriculture and Food Production
- Agri-tourism/Local Food System
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Dover Township Business & Economic Local
Our Location
Dover Township, located in the northwestern part of York County, is about eight miles from the City of York and thirty-four miles from the City of Lancaster. The cities of Carlisle and Harrisburg are both approximately the same distance (twenty-six miles) from Dover Township. Harrisburg is directly north of Dover Township while Carlisle is to the northwest. Dover Township is approximately twenty-eight miles from the City of Gettysburg.
Our Surroundings
As part of York County, Dover Township finds itself located in close proximity to major cities along the eastern seaboard of the United States. Due to these factors, Dover Township as part of York County is considered to be on the fringe of “megalopolis”, the emerging super-city conceived to be developing along the Atlantic Coast from Boston, Massachusetts to Norfolk, Virginia. As this super-city develops, its economic, cultural and social influences will be welcomed and received within York County and within Dover Township.
Transportation
Several highways are readily accessible to the residents of Dover Township to provide access to the major cities of the region. United States Route 15 and United States Route 30 provide access to cities such as: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster and various points east. Interstate 83 provides access to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. to the south and to the following cities: Harrisburg, Philadelphia, New York and various other cities to the northern portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Pennsylvania Route 74 which navigates the Township from northwest to southeast, supplies connections between Carlisle and the City of York. If you need assistance getting to Dover Township, simply contact our municipal office and someone will be more than happy to provide you with directions!
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Demographics
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Dover Township Demographics By ROCK Commercial Real Estate
Dover Township Demographics – US Census Bureau
Priority Development Parcels
Hilton Ave / Bull Rd
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130+ acres available for Commercially Zoned Development. Public Water and Sewer available. Top 4 preferred uses from the Industrial & Commercial Development Committee outlined below.
| Hotel/Mini Convention Center | Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Facility |
| Winery or Vineyard | Commercial (Trade) School |
Interested in this property? Please use the contact information below:
Andy Collins – (717) 870-7110
Mark Roberts – (717) 880-1343
Land Behind 4911 Carlisle Rd
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Land is located behind the Dollar General at 4911 Carlisle Rd and Zoned Commercial.
Public Water and Sewer available. Top 4 preferred uses from the Industrial & Commercial Development Committee outlined below.
| Commercial Recreation Facility | Outdoor Pistol/Archery Range |
| Winery/Brewery | Farmer’s Market |
Interested in this property? Please use the contact information below:
Ryan Myers
Bennett Williams Commercial
rmyers@bennettwilliams.com
(717) 683-0989 Phone
Dover Industrial Park
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Zoned Industrial with access to both Public Water and Sewer. Top 4 preferred uses from the Industrial & Commercial Development Committee outlined below.
| Light Manufacturing (Cabinet Shop, Welding, Sharpening, etc.) | Crematory |
| Commercial (Trade) School | Shared Contractor Storage |
Interested in this property? Please use the contact information below:
Mark Schaffer
President, The Schaffer Group
mschaffer@propallet.comcastbiz.net
(717) 515-8436 Phone
Carlisle Rd
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Public Water available. Zoned Business Park with 28+ acres and lots already subdivided into 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9 acre parcels. Top 4 preferred uses from the Industrial & Commercial Development Committee outlined below.
| Farmer’s Market | Light Industry |
| Retail Sales & Services |
Interested in this property? Please use the contact information below:
Daniel Pike
Land Owner
(717) 577-4350 Phone
3025 Carlisle Rd
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Top 4 preferred uses from the Industrial & Commercial Development Committee outlined below.
| Recreation Facility | Hotel |
| Farmer’s Market | Shopping Center |
Site is actively being developed as Moove In Self Storage Facility
3201 Carlisle Rd
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Top 4 preferred uses from the Industrial & Commercial Development Committee outlined below.
| Personal Services | Professional Offices |
| Medical Facility (Private) | Notary Services |
Site is actively used as Lehman Family Chiropractic – Personal Service/Medical Facility
4101 Carlisle Rd
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Top 4 preferred uses from the Industrial & Commercial Development Committee outlined below.
| Personal Services | Professional Services |
| Funeral Home | Care Facility |
Site is actively used as Luna’s Nail & Spa – Personal Service
5061 Carlisle Rd
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Top 4 preferred uses from the Industrial & Commercial Development Committee outlined below.
Interested in this property? Please use the contact information below:
| Farmer’s Market/Flea Market | Winery |
| Research Lab/Product Development | Indoor/Outdoor Recreational Facilities |
*Site is currently pending approval of a Self Storage Facility*
Daniel Pike
Land Owner
(717) 577-4350 Phone
6421 Carlisle Rd
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Top 4 preferred uses from the Industrial & Commercial Development Committee outlined below.
| Farmer’s Market/Flea Market | Research Lab/Product Development |
| Indoor/Outdoor Recreational Facilities | Contractor’s Office |
Site is actively used as Top Gun Military & Auction
Newberry Plaza Parcels
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Top 4 preferred uses from the Industrial & Commercial Development Committee outlined below.
| Fast Food Restaurant | Shopping Center |
| Retail Sales & Services | Restaurant/Tavern |
Site is actively being developed as Wawa Convenience Store w/ Fuel – will have retail & food