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At a glance: Planning Commission actions Oct. 8 — application tabled; council referrals recommended
Summary
The commission approved minutes, tabled the Grace Manor Homes land‑development application, recommended denial of 3308 West Second unless an extension is filed, and forwarded a zoning amendment restricting construction/trades headquarters in mixed‑use districts to council for approval.
The Chester Planning Commission took several formal actions Oct. 8 in addition to project reviews.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of minutes: The commission approved the Sept. 10, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote.
- Grace Manor Homes (21‑lot subdivision, former Pulaski School site): The commission voted to table the application to allow the applicant to submit written waiver requests and to complete technical coordination with DelCora, the Shade Tree Commission, the fire marshal and county reviewers. Outcome: tabled.
- 3308 West Second Street subdivision: The commission voted to recommend denial to City Council of the subdivision and land‑development application for 3308 West Second Street unless the applicant submits a written extension of the 90‑day review period by Nov. 4, 2025. Outcome: recommendation to deny (unless extension received); staff cited pending deadlines under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
- Zoning amendment on construction company and tradespersons headquarters: The commission voted to recommend that City Council approve a zoning amendment that would restrict construction company and tradespersons’ headquarters from mixed‑use districts and instead permit them in Light Industrial (LIC) zones. Outcome: recommendation to approve the amendment to City Council; a public hearing on the amendment is scheduled Oct. 20, 2025, followed by council readings in late October and Nov. 12, 2025.
Where these actions go next
The tabling of Grace Manor Homes means the applicant must return with written waiver requests and formal responses to reviewer comments before the commission can vote on final approval. The 3308 West Second recommendation to deny will go to City Council on Nov. 12 if no extension is filed by Nov. 4. The zoning amendment will proceed to the scheduled planning hearing Oct. 20 and then to City Council for consideration and readings.
Vote details recorded in the meeting transcript were by voice vote; the transcript does not list named vote tallies for each commissioner. Staff said applicants and city departments will coordinate outstanding technical items and return with revised materials for the commission’s November meeting.
