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Planning commission previewed West Chester University master‑plan elements; asked for targeted traffic review
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a high‑level campus master plan from West Chester University and asked staff to await a traffic consultant's report on Church Street closure and other circulation changes before preparing detailed comments; commissioners signaled broad support for the campus approach but requested a joint outreach and further review
The Planning Commission received a summary of West Chester University's campus plan during the June 16 work session and discussed next steps for a joint review.
Staff said the university's submission is a broad master plan that will be followed by discrete project applications; the borough asked RBA (traffic consultant) to analyze the circulation impacts of proposed changes, including a potential Church Street closure and new pedestrian links. Commissioners noted that some campus‑adjacent streets will see altered pedestrian and vehicle patterns and asked staff to confirm timing for conditional‑use hearings and inter‑municipal coordination with neighboring West Goshen Township.
Commissioners expressed general support for the campus plan's intent, but stressed they want the traffic analysis and additional outreach before making detailed recommendations. Staff said the university expects conditional‑use hearings to be scheduled after the summer; planning staff will compile a high‑level comment letter for council while awaiting consultant reports and public outreach dates.
Why it matters: Major changes at West Chester University can alter traffic, parking and pedestrian safety in adjacent neighborhoods. Commissioners intend to weigh in on circulation, pedestrian safety and neighborhood impacts as project details arrive.
