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Planning staff noted the submission addresses prior comments on sidewalk and ADA ramp details at the Third and Curl intersection, revised stormwater design using a managed-release concept (including an orifice and an 8‑inch PVC outfall to Third Street), and clarification of outdoor storage areas so the site remains within accessory‑storage thresholds in the zoning ordinance. The applicant said the outdoor materials will vary seasonally, and that storage locations are shown on the plan and will be kept within the designated fenced yard.

Engineering reviewers said the revised plans addressed most prior comments and that an 8‑inch sewer connection and backflow prevention were proposed for the combined sewer outfall; city staff and the applicant said they are seeking DelCora and Chester Water confirmation of capacity and connection (full-cert letters). The applicant and engineers said the proposed office and equipment use is expected to generate less sanitary demand (measured in equivalent dwelling units) than the prior multifamily/commercial buildings on the consolidated lots.

The applicant proposed an 8‑foot grass buffer between the storage area and the rear of neighboring residences on Kerlin (Kerwin) Street and a black vinyl-coated chain-link security fence outside of required buffers. Staff confirmed they will obtain agreements from adjacent property owners where necessary for fence placement and access. The commission’s motion approved the plan with the conditions enumerated in the city engineer’s February review letter and the planning department comments; the vote was unanimous by voice.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting | February 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning Commission approved a revised final plan Feb. 12 to consolidate multiple lots at West Third Street (607–629 W. Third) into a single 31,972‑sq‑ft parcel for a new 6,000‑sq‑ft office/landscaping business facility, subject to engineering, utility and landscape/fencing conditions.","taxTitle","Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania","taxId",64857,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476318,"Planning commission grants conditional approval for Fourth and Booth distribution center revision at 436 Highland Ave",1794,3446000,5240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5730624-16c4621299e2f6199065f0d760539eff&start=3446&end=5240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5730624-16c4621299e2f6199065f0d760539eff/thumbnail_3446000.jpg","/articles/6476318/Chester/Delaware-County/Pennsylvania/Planning-commission-grants-conditional-approval-for-Fourth-and-Booth-distribution-center-revision-at-436-Highland-Ave","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476318-ea24d7b8144dd04921c5b03f99f29467/orig.mp4?Expires=1773582624&Signature=TB-uQhPo0Mh0w6k7nZ~3atlLPfTigPZ3ccs3sxuQU4V2GPKdSCD2sb3GCBUD3K4VrUOrb1lfo0VILV-T2w2M7mSN6Pc7bbEmu3zSjEytDM8AjmsIiUkGZfy-d9tWaLGDgeFcJJlFod6Km3x1CFXmpbwoksOxVatbkKFkK0QLJxjtYjnor4AiKyLWrCe7O6yZmnEAxS4fTAP6DJuYJDbdjOp4AfN7fXVM9w9Qjw97e5FsVAwH7m-tJL4hCpcJ0u62EBPgsnj1BNSeJJSPSZv9r1vRa11EonJb0U8MqlKtX773mA5bP3aMN9OQO4F2zj1kFthWBsOCGPMYtri4J9Oa1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chester City Planning Commission on Feb. 12 conditionally approved an amended final land development plan for a small service garage at 436 Highland Avenue — part of the Fourth and Booth Distribution Center project. The applicant, Alliance 436 Highland Avenue, LLC (Alliance HP Management, LLC), proposed a one‑story, 9,600-square-foot building for tractor‑trailer and bus repair on previously approved impervious surface; the commission’s approval was conditioned on satisfying outstanding engineering, PennDOT and county conservation requirements.

City planning staff and the city engineer noted this submission revises a previously approved two‑phase development and does not increase overall impervious coverage (the applicant said the proposal reduces impervious area by approximately 500 square feet). The applicant said most site infrastructure — sidewalks, stormwater controls and prior roadway improvements tied to the earlier large warehouse approval — already exist and that the proposed small building replaces parking that had been allocated for trucks.

Reviewers asked the applicant to submit a revised stormwater report, closeout documentation for the initial PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit associated with prior work, any necessary HOP or utility road-opening permits for new service connections, and a truck‑turning exhibit confirming fire‑apparatus access. The applicant said the existing stormwater BMP was previously accepted by DelCora and DEP as a field change and that they would submit updated calculations and provide minor‑amendment documentation to the Delaware County Conservation District as required.

The fire department reviewed truck access and confirmed that a standard 42‑foot ladder truck could be maneuvered through the site. The planning commission motion approved the revision subject to the applicant addressing the city engineer’s February 6 review letter, resolving MPDES/Delaware County Conservation District minor‑amendment paperwork, obtaining any required PennDOT approvals for utilities and resolving final items from the Shade Tree Commission and zoning/construction review. The motion passed on a voice vote.","Commissioners voted Feb. 12 to approve the revised final plan for a 9,600 sq ft tractor-trailer and bus repair building at 436 Highland Avenue (an extension of 3000 West Fourth Street) subject to engineering, PennDOT, DelCora/Delaware County and fire-department conditions.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476323,"Planning commission tables Rowe Properties expansion at 3308 West Second Street pending PennDOT, zoning review",2219,1124000,3343000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5730624-16c4621299e2f6199065f0d760539eff&start=1124&end=3343","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5730624-16c4621299e2f6199065f0d760539eff/thumbnail_1124000.jpg","/articles/6476323/Chester/Delaware-County/Pennsylvania/Planning-commission-tables-Rowe-Properties-expansion-at-3308-West-Second-Street-pending-PennDOT-zoning-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476323-849ed480b062e1ecec6ee48216355586/orig.mp4?Expires=1773582624&Signature=i1Orr9sIhNaxw0qAs4pfak5YIXIcJ8EdjYuMGQGOb-j4JLsn9-dpLZzGRF5K2XONjLPcs9eDwOS4h2A4cwx2FdByBJ0oMjdvhOxHF8mpGjC31UXNjH8ksVQz396Ui7MP1W5AbpBy7gwcVR~bpXMulscSLrcazYGqe9yKY2sq2xt~0-wBlriSQSCPgw73xvyMDS8aMmg8ezttOOAvCE-h8T5f9J4ssGrNV0I01J4MpPkI3DK7VBSswDcto6FFTa9PhlRtseR0ERyZ4FY98OkY-vp2r0ZXVRPTwH0T0kTc0weX20-K9iqi1N5J0NWMUSqHgYREeQC1dlOBfRtIzQcF~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rowe Properties LLC asked the Chester City Planning Commission on Feb. 12 for approval of a preliminary and final subdivision and land development plan to consolidate three lots at 3308 West Second Street and construct a new 7,550-square-foot building for metal fabrication. The commission voted to table the application until the applicant provides documentation from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) resolving driveway and highway-occupancy issues and until any required zoning hearing board relief is resolved.

The project, located in the Light Industrial Commercial (LIC) zoning district in the West End priority development area, would partially demolish existing structures and build a new single building up to about 28 feet tall, with four piers supporting new steel construction above existing footprint. Applicant representatives told the commission they do not expect the work to add employees but said the addition would improve workflow for an existing sign- and metal-fabrication business based at the site. The applicant also proposed new sidewalks, reconstructed driveways and loading docks, and removal of asphalt to create new green space and landscaping.

Planning staff highlighted several outstanding technical items in their comment letter, including confirmation of exact building height, planting-strip separation between driveway and parking area (an 8-foot requirement in the ordinance), and placement of street trees where utilities run in the right of way. The applicant said utilities are existing and that they will supply will-serve letters and utility-location details; they also proposed four shade trees and additional shrubs and grasses on-site and a parking reconfiguration including one ADA stall.

City and county reviewers sought truck-turning exhibits and confirmation that fire apparatus can access the site. The Chester Fire Department representative said fire access from U.S. Route 13 (referred to in materials as 291/West Second Street) and Clayton Street would be used and that hydrant locations make the driveway pattern acceptable for firefighting operations.

Two outside reviewers urged additional conditions before approval. Colliers Engineering Design advised against final approval until a PennDOT pre‑scoping meeting for the Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) is complete and the permit issues are resolved. The commission’s motion to table required the applicant to return with PennDOT documentation and included an amendment to require the applicant to resolve any zoning hearing board matters related to variances or nonconformities prior to returning.

The motion to table passed on a voice vote with the commission in favor. The project remains pending; the applicant and city staff said they will work with PennDOT, obtain required permits and provide revised plans addressing planting, driveway and fire-access details before the item returns to the commission.","The Chester City Planning Commission on Feb. 12 tabled a preliminary/final land development plan from Rowe Properties LLC to consolidate three lots and add a 7,550 sq ft metal-fabrication building at 3308 West Second Street until PennDOT highway-occupancy and any necessary zoning relief are resolved.","actionData","errors"]

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