Chester planning commission tables drive‑through restaurant plan amid stormwater, traffic and sidewalk concerns

The City of Chester Planning Commission on Sept. 10 tabled a preliminary/final land development plan for a drive‑through restaurant proposed on a parcel at East Fourth Street and Harris Boulevard, citing unresolved stormwater, traffic and pedestrian‑access concerns and outstanding review comments from planning, engineering and other agencies.

Planning and zoning director Paul Fritz summarized the department's review letter and asked the applicant for additional information, saying, “this drive through restaurant isn't allowed use in the C2R. It does appear to meet all dimensional requirements on the parcel,” and listing items the applicant must supply, including hours of operation, a zoning comparison table, facade details, sidewalk and ADA access plans, lighting foot‑candle readings and utility‑meter screening.

The nut graf: Commissioners and staff focused on whether the site can safely handle vehicle stacking, pedestrian circulation and stormwater detention. Collier Engineering,…